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Finally_Time
Oct 18, 2016Explorer
I have a 2013 Vista 27N that I bought new. I like the very large amount of interior closet space and storage. It has the biggest kitchen counter I have seen in a coach this size, the pantry is huge. Good amount of basement storage too. I did get the upgraded dinette so the cushions are very comfortable. I have a small ottoman that I use for the front seats (the built-in passenger side footrest doesn’t do much.) I have had only a few problems and they were fixed quickly under warranty. A wood joint in the “box” supporting one dinette cushion opened up, fixed with wood glue and an “L” bracket. The fresh water tank would siphon down to 1/3 when driving, the overflow was routed up then down forming an upside down P trap. There was a wet spot under the vanity sink from a loose faucet connection. That’s all in 3-1/2 years and 17,000 miles. The only thing I don’t like is the silly small hole in the bottom of the compartment for the sewer hose; can’t’ get the hose through with the fittings attached.
I have added a hard-wired Progressive whole-house Surge Protector, upgraded the vent fans in the kitchen and bedroom to multi-speed remote controlled Fantastic Fans with rain sensors, added a Maxxair vent cover over the bathroom vent, and replaced the single stage converter with a 4-stage one.
This is a short coach with a short wheelbase so it did not handle very well with the stock suspension set-up. I replaced the factory anti-sway bars with heavier Roadmaster ones, added a rear track bar. I also replaced the factory shocks with Monroe RV Magnums to smooth out the rough roads. Handles very well now.
So far no problems with the slideouts, but I will admit I cross my fingers every time I push the buttons.
I have added a hard-wired Progressive whole-house Surge Protector, upgraded the vent fans in the kitchen and bedroom to multi-speed remote controlled Fantastic Fans with rain sensors, added a Maxxair vent cover over the bathroom vent, and replaced the single stage converter with a 4-stage one.
This is a short coach with a short wheelbase so it did not handle very well with the stock suspension set-up. I replaced the factory anti-sway bars with heavier Roadmaster ones, added a rear track bar. I also replaced the factory shocks with Monroe RV Magnums to smooth out the rough roads. Handles very well now.
So far no problems with the slideouts, but I will admit I cross my fingers every time I push the buttons.
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