Suggestions on Class C with Sprinter Mercedes

thestoloffs wrote:
Don't forget the Born Free Reign.

They have a floorplan with a sofa bed in the slideout and two single beds in the rear.

We just looked at the BornFree at the Hershey RV show....that was one impressive Class C! You don't find quality like that often!

We bought a 2007 Itasca Navion, and like it. Very elegant design, attractive interior. Itasca is, or maybe was, a Winnebago line, and they're still being made.

Lots of floor plans; think about the floor plan a lot, to see what arrangements will work best for you.

Thanks everyone for the info. We are still looking at options and models. I have learned in my research, some of the RV''s on the market seem like they will fall apart on a bumpy road.

River Hill wrote:
Looking for some input on the Winnebago View. Just wondering about the quality and what options you would consider?

The quality is pretty good overall, (though we were spoiled by the very solid, well-made cabinetry in our 2006 Leisure Travel Van, made in Canada by their Mennonite carpenters). We had to replace a slide motor soon after buying a used 3-yr old model. Otherwise, no problems. (Our Navion is a twin of the View.)

I think both offer an option for a $$$ diesel generator if that's something you would prefer to propane (some people do). Ours came with one when we bought used.

Other options I like having are pleated cab window blinds (some models include them), a bedroom TV, cold water filtration system under the kitchen sink, and the powered skylight with sliding screen and pleated shade. Probably some other optional stuff in there that I'm forgetting.

Full body paint is a really pricey option that ours came with. I like the way it looks a lot, but probably woukdn't pay the listed price.

Don't forget the Born Free Reign.

They have a floorplan with a sofa bed in the slideout and two single beds in the rear.

We've owned our 2016 Itasca Navion model 24J (same as Winnebago View) for a little over a year now. Prevously we owned a 33' Newmar class A, and a 31' Winnebago class C. We downsized for the convenience of driving and to be able to visit some of the smaller forest service campgrounds we enjoy. We've been very happy with our Navion. Driving ease and great mileage (15-16 mpg) is great. Overall construction, fit and finish is very good.

Looking for some input on the Winnebago View. Just wondering about the quality and what options you would consider?

Olddud wrote:

NCWriter wrote:
In addition to the Winnebago View, there's the identical Itasca Navion made on the same assembly line, just sold as a different label. We're happy with the used one we bought this year.

Dealer told me the Navion name is going away later this year. Makes sense since the View is the same. Of course, you can't believe anything you hear, so forget everything I said.

Yes, I've heard that, too, although they are marketing 2017 models, so who knows. (But of course there will be used Navions around for a while.)

We just bought a Villagio by Renegade. We also had a Class B (Roadtrek)in the past and wanted something a little bigger. We liked the 25TBS because it has twin beds that stay in place, but has a center piece to make it a king sized bed if desired. It also has a very comfy loveseat that makes into a bed and both of the cab seats swivel to provide two recliners in the "living area". It was the best B+.small C plan that we could find. We have only used it for one week but are really liking it so far. lizzie

NCWriter wrote:
In addition to the Winnebago View, there's the identical Itasca Navion made on the same assembly line, just sold as a different label. We're happy with the used one we bought this year.

Dealer told me the Navion name is going away later this year. Makes sense since the View is the same. Of course, you can't believe anything you hear, so forget everything I said.