Forum Discussion
tatest
Sep 10, 2013Explorer II
It is more like a replacement for the earlier Vista/Sunstar, rather than competition for the 2000 pound heavier Sprinter C's, or a reprise of the lower profile Rialta that had more limited facilities (e.g. telescoping wet bath).
Compared to 2000-2004 Vista/Sunstar, the Trend 23B floorplan has pretty much the same layout except there is now room for the bathroom to have a door rather than a curtain, and the overhead bed gets replaced by a pull-down loft. But there is an alternative floorplan with a bed on the floor, slightly different compromises.
I would consider it, depending on price and what I learn about actual performance of the V-6 Ram Promaster. The drivetrain does pretty well with minivans and large sedans, but they have GVWRs 3000 to 4000 pounds lighter. I'm always looking for a compact no-slide MH that is not so limited on living space as the Rialta or most B's. I like my current Winnebago, but it is a whole lot more house than I need to carry around, now that I'm alone.
Compared to 2000-2004 Vista/Sunstar, the Trend 23B floorplan has pretty much the same layout except there is now room for the bathroom to have a door rather than a curtain, and the overhead bed gets replaced by a pull-down loft. But there is an alternative floorplan with a bed on the floor, slightly different compromises.
I would consider it, depending on price and what I learn about actual performance of the V-6 Ram Promaster. The drivetrain does pretty well with minivans and large sedans, but they have GVWRs 3000 to 4000 pounds lighter. I'm always looking for a compact no-slide MH that is not so limited on living space as the Rialta or most B's. I like my current Winnebago, but it is a whole lot more house than I need to carry around, now that I'm alone.
About Motorhome Group
38,706 PostsLatest Activity: Feb 03, 2025