Thinking about buying a B

classbwannab wrote:
Hello. I am thinking about buying a class B. I am leaning toward the Roadtrek 190P but the wife is leaning toward the 210P. Does one drive better than the other? We briefly had a 33' class A and it was stressful in so many ways. Having to pull a toad drove the nail in the coffin. Is it realistic to expect the Roadtrek to just be a good touring vehicle? Does it ride about like a good sized SUV? Quieter? How bad are wind cross-currents? We probably won't do a lot of camping but I'd like that option. I have been recently diagnosed with celiac disease and would like to be able to conveniently carry along food (gluten-free). We also have pets that have to accompany us. I'm thinking the pet(s) could possibly stay in the Roadtrek should we stay in a motel. When visiting some relatives we could sleep in the Roadtrek. What do you think? Am I being realistic? Thanks.

My Roadtrek 190P drives exactly like the two Chevy vans that I have. It is larger and heavier than an SUV and there is limited visibility through the back windows because there are cabinets, etc. between you in the driver's seat and the rear of the van. As you have driven a Class A this will be no different in that regard, and much easier. On interstates you want to give yourself enough time to change lanes in traffic and be aware of guys who do not understand about driving in blindspots. Because of the length of the van, you do feel uneven road surfaces much more than in a car and if there are items on shelves and in cabinets that are not tightly secured, the noise from these shifting around does get a bit unnerving until you realize that the noise is nothing. On a good road it is a very smooth ride. The best way to see this for yourself is to test drive the models that you are interested in.

As to height - this is an issue for any Class B. In a 190 you are just under 9 feet tall. This means no indoor parking garages and no low clearance overpasses. As to wind, in a high wind you will feel the van pushed but this is compensated for by reducing your speed and knowing that it is happening. I have been on interstates in 60 mph winds with heavy rain and while it was a bit white knuckle on the steering wheel the Roadtrek handled well.

If you are not interested in camping but want the Roadtrek just for drives or trips where you stay in motels, you might look at the new Roadtrek N6 Active - Nissan - it is a large SUV with a kitchen and bed - no toilet. With this you are driving an SUV with all the room and comfort that gives, have the ability to bring food along, and have a bed if you want to spend the night in it.

We love traveling in our 190P and I chronicle that on my site, linked at my signature below.