The new Winnie Intent

Shorter (30 ft and below)Winnie Class A's have Class C style compartment doors. The compartments are larger than the opening, which can limit what can be stored inside.

Don't know the spec's on this coach but I know a fellow who bought a class B and was not happy, he since has traded for a 30' Winnie and is much happier.

fridge is not LPG

(2) batteries should be plenty, IF the fridge is LP

TV/PC etc.. is easily done with (2) batteries

my first Class A, had removable 7gal/40# cylinders

i did not find that to be a problem

4x4van wrote:
Generally, one of the plusses of moving up to a class A has always been the larger tanks and weight capacities; this unit doesn't go that route. Interesting. So basically, it's a class C with more room but lacking the ability to boondock. What do I know, perhaps there is a large market for that.

it does not lack the ability to boondock at all;; it has a inverter two 31 series batterys and a generator system
yes it limits it to some degree but not as if it can not at all

Generally, one of the plusses of moving up to a class A has always been the larger tanks and weight capacities; this unit doesn't go that route. Interesting. So basically, it's a class C with more room but lacking the ability to boondock. What do I know, perhaps there is a large market for that.

gutfelt wrote:

DrewE wrote:
To me, this looks more like a modest step up from a typical class C, rather than an attempt to compete with something like a diesel pusher with enormous tanks etc. The holding tank sizes really don't look that small in that context, nor the weight especially limiting. Likewise the overall length and size are more along the lines of a class C than a (large) class A.

The battery bank does seem rather minimal for a residential fridge; that would probably be my biggest gripe with how its equipped. I'd also much prefer a permanent propane tank to the portable cylinders. Both of these suggest to me that dry camping and cool weather camping was not much of a design goal.

again I say its a price point MH; aka portable LPG cylinders etc:
the larger battery bank is not required as its not designed for non hook up camping ;; people here are misunderstanding the market that this unit is pointed at
as far as handling goes just about every class A gasser on the market fails in that department until aftermarket shocks and sway bars are added

Yep. It could perfectly fit the bill for some people. Maybe it could safely be said that the Intent is built 'down to a price'.....not 'up to a standard'. And it will most likely serve it's purpose beautifully. Generating new interest, possibly bringing more newbie Class A shoppers into the fold, before they move up in a few years to something bigger and better.
RV Marketing 101.

DrewE wrote:
To me, this looks more like a modest step up from a typical class C, rather than an attempt to compete with something like a diesel pusher with enormous tanks etc. The holding tank sizes really don't look that small in that context, nor the weight especially limiting. Likewise the overall length and size are more along the lines of a class C than a (large) class A.

The battery bank does seem rather minimal for a residential fridge; that would probably be my biggest gripe with how its equipped. I'd also much prefer a permanent propane tank to the portable cylinders. Both of these suggest to me that dry camping and cool weather camping was not much of a design goal.

again I say its a price point MH; aka portable LPG cylinders etc:
the larger battery bank is not required as its not designed for non hook up camping ;; people here are misunderstanding the market that this unit is pointed at
as far as handling goes just about every class A gasser on the market fails in that department until aftermarket shocks and sway bars are added

If you drive it you will NOT be happy with a 51% wheelbase to length ratio. Passing trucks will create dangerous control problems, as will midwest crosswinds. Spending another 3k in sway bars, shocks, and steering stabilization "may or may not" make it a bit better.

To me, this looks more like a modest step up from a typical class C, rather than an attempt to compete with something like a diesel pusher with enormous tanks etc. The holding tank sizes really don't look that small in that context, nor the weight especially limiting. Likewise the overall length and size are more along the lines of a class C than a (large) class A.

The battery bank does seem rather minimal for a residential fridge; that would probably be my biggest gripe with how its equipped. I'd also much prefer a permanent propane tank to the portable cylinders. Both of these suggest to me that dry camping and cool weather camping was not much of a design goal.