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CaptJD
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Mar 23, 2015

Winnebago Travato Quality?

We are looking a B class to our (now gone) beloved PW Excel TD on Ford 350 with V10 Triton...

So far the most economical pricing we found is the TRAVATO on Dodge chassis but we are skeptical with the quality issues of the Van and the Engine...

Over $70,000 investment is a pretty chum change for us to take a wild chance and jump on it!

Any actual owners here care to chime in about if they will do it again or .....???

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  • Agreed, it's entry level. I liked it a lot, as that niche is mine. I was aiming to get one eventually, but felt it best to go used vehicle right now. The Travato uses the V6 pentastar engine, an excellent engine. It is front wheel drive, BTW. I coveted this van for this very reason (the engine and Dodge Chassis). But then again, I guess I'm a MOPAR fan boy, 240K miles on a Dodge sedan, 140K miles on a van, 135K miles on a van and counting, 100K miles on a sedan and counting (lifetime warranty), I could go on and on. I drive MOPAR exclusively because of the value: price and function. I could find 9 out of 10 people in almost any group who would smirk at Dodge. That's ok, makes them less expensive for me. The statistics show Dodge/Fiat on the rise, and I would take a Promaster RV any day, although I'm not saying it is better than the current Sprinter, just the value priced option.

    Anyway, back to the topic: Travato biggest plusses for me were: bigger bathroom, two beds, nice dinette, nice rear storage with fold up bed. Minuses: 46" wide bed is narrow, check the mattress to see how you like it.
  • I think you should look at the Travato 59k-


    i am getting a Roadtrek Zion on the promaster chassis-however the price is much higher.

    I would not hesitate to get a Travato 59k if that was within my budget.

    I would not consider the 59g however.


    the owner wincrasher has a 59g. you might pm him
  • I looked at one the other day and walked away
    it was on the dealers lot for 6 months
    screen door was off track
    fittings around windows had buckled
    large mat on floor with holes in it from unknown location
    upholstery was standard
    rear windows didn't open, I like lots of ventilation

    I can't say it is a bad unit, it is an entry level B so guess you get what you pay for, even when you pay $70K!
    the pentastar (sp?) 3.6 gets good reviews
  • Travato owners will tell you they like them. However, there is no comparison in quality between the Pleasure-way you had and a Winnebago if that is all you are asking about. All you have to do is look at one and see for yourself.