Winnebago Trend - First Drive Impressions
My wife and I recently test drove a 2014 Winnebago Trend 23L (same as the Itasca Viva) and were very impressed. As previous View owners that was the benchmark for our comparison. We then drove a new...
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burlmart wrote:I would think any motor home with 4 tires (as compared to 6 tires) being driven off the lot, will have a very car-like driving experience. But the real test is when loaded up with people and all the rest, and driven up and down scenic byways with steep grades and sharp turns. Also on highways with a gusting 40mph side-winds. Just adding a full tank of fresh water can change the handling or ride of a small rig, especially if 41 gallons is sitting over the rear bumper like ours is.bobojay5 wrote:Maybe 2/3 way into the video I linked above has the sales lady saying lots of the workers had very + driving comments. They drive a lot of diff rigs at that dealership
I've yet to hear someone that has actually driven a Trend/Viva criticize how it drives, handles or it has to little power.
When I drive our rig empty to the local auto show on Father's Day at our church, it rides differently than when loaded up on a trip and towing our Jeep Liberty. Fortunately, loaded or empty are both good with all the upgraded suspension work we had done years ago.
Since our day, the manufacture relocated and reoriented the water tank to address that condition, but now with less outdoor storage. It was a trade-off.
