VW Rialta 23QD V6

I think it is a matter of price. You may have issues getting service, but there are so many of them out there! Mechanically, all you need is a decent mechanic with the right software. For the rv part, if you are handy you can likely handle it. If you get it for a great price and are handy or know how to search YouTube, you will be fine.

We have never been able to get service at the VW dealership for our 1975 camper, even when it was only 20 years old, but there are places that will provide service for older VWs. It may be best to find a shop (or shops) in advance so that you know where they are in case of need, and then visit them for a simple check-up so you can get a feel for whether you like them or not. We have a couple of people that we contact when there are issue that are outside of my ability to deal with easily, but overall we don't worry about it that much. As with any vintage vehicle, keep the maintenance up, be aware of anything out of the ordinary while driving, and develop a contingency plan for what to do in the event of a breakdown - then have fun and enjoy your camper!

I had both a 2000 Winnebago Eurovan Camper and a 1999 Rialta FD. Camper was new, Rialta was used.

The engine and tranny were great. Good power, good mileage, good service. But as Tom T indicated getting a VW dealer to work on the Rialta was a real problem. Had to go to a local mechanic to have any work done. The good news is that the VW parts did not need any thing other than normal maintenance.

Now if you want my opinion of the Rialta as a MH, that's a different conversation.

is this a diesel or propane generator. if propane and you run it awhile and it stays running it might be ok.

The VW part is the cab and front drivetrain of the T4 Transporter. V-6 Engine, transmission were shared with Passat and some Audi models, one of the engine options.

VW sold the T4 (as Eurovan only) briefly in the U.S. Slightly bigger than a minivan, smaller than a full-size van, it struggled to find a market. For most of the world, T4 sales were carried by the commercial van, Transporter.

Tariffs made the Transporter uncompetitive to import and sales didn't justify local manufacture (which is how we get most of our "import" brand trucks).

Most VW dealers don't like to see the RVs come in the door, as they were set up to service subcompact to mid-size passenger vehicles, not equipped to handle a bulky 8000 pound vehicle. Unlike Daimler, Ford, and GM, VW does not have a subsidiary dealer network in the U.S. for larger vehicles to which they can refer you.

The Rialta still has a following of loyal owners, as do the more conventional class C's (Vista, Sunstar) also built by Winnebago on the back of a T4 cab.

Since Rialta is a C, you might find some owners on that forum. I was able to find owners when I was looking at the Vista, and we have one currently in the storage lot I use, taken out regularly by the owner.

If you are looking for a B on VW platform, Winnebago sold the Westfalia Camper on T4 Eurovan as a Winnebago, during the interval T4 was imported. Prices on those are holding up pretty well, and some VW dealers will take the van into the shop.

Before that, the Vanagon Camper from Westfalia, and first two generations of Transporters with conversions by Westfalia, Sportsmobile, and others. Sportsmobile was a large supplier of conversions on the second generation van. These are getting into "collectible" price ranges today when fully restored.

Very wise. 16 hours on the generator over 15 years almost certainly means that the carb is shot, maybe even the windings.

Hi Mark and Jan, Thanks you for you honest opinion. We will continue our search. Thank you. Jane and Lee

I would check it out very carefully and make sure absolutely everything is working correctly.

Many parts were custom made for that MH. Bathroom setup, etc. The MH has not been made for well over 10 years. Parts no longer made or available. Hard to get work done on it. Most VW dealers can't handle it. Not much help from Winnebago dealers either.

I liked the model back when they still made them but worried then about getting service when on the road. It's always a problem when someone come out with something completely different from the common models produced by many manufacturers.