Liesure Way vs Rialta class B

[Viajera1]

I'm new and shopping.. I am looking at 65-90k mileage, 22k$ range. Why would you pick one over the other. The ones I am looking at are late 90s. I won't need the extra chairs.. but will use the space. I'm trying to stay under 26k$.. will be traveling in Mex/Central America as well as USA.
Viajera1

[Viajera1]

Oh, gracias! So much to learn... I'm so new, I couldn't find my post for a long while. You have given me much to think about and yes, I will check out Phoenix and CrAm. Feliz Navidad!

[overbrook]

moisheh wrote:
Before buying any BT Cruiser make sure you do some research on build quality.

Moisheh

The 2004 BT Cruiser 5210 I had was extremely well built, had solid wood cabinets, fiberglass nose and rear, even an oven. I put lots of miles on it, backroads and highways, and it was a pleasure to drive and never let me down.

If I hadn't found such a great deal on a Coachhouse Platinum 232XL, I would still be happily driving the BT Cruiser.

That said, the one I had was the 21 foot, no slide model. Not sure about the quality of the larger ones.

Bill

[moisheh]

Before buying any BT Cruiser make sure you do some research on build quality.

Moisheh

[Snowman9000]

Another suggestion would be buying a Majestic 19G from the CruiseAmerica rental fleet over in Phoenix. They refurbish them there, so you can go over and see how they do it. The rigs will have 100K+ miles on them, though. There is a LONG thread on ex-rentals in the Class C forum here. The owners are very satisfied. The negative comments come from people who haven't owned one.

Here is the thread link

I am sure you can find a youtube video on the 19G to see if it is something you'd want to go look at.

[overbrook]

Viajera1 wrote:
I'm new and shopping.. I am looking at 65-90k mileage, 22k$ range. Why would you pick one over the other. The ones I am looking at are late 90s. I won't need the extra chairs.. but will use the space. I'm trying to stay under 26k$.. will be traveling in Mex/Central America as well as USA.
Viajera1

In that price range, you could get a much newer coach, if you look at B+'s and small C's.

A good choice might be a 2004 BT Cruiser 5210. Built on a Ford Chassis with a V10, 21 feet in length, full-size fridge and bath, with dual rear tires. Several of these in the 20k to 22k price range with 50k miles.

Other similar B+'s in this range include Trail-lite, Phoenix Cruiser, Concord, and Yellowstone Cruiser.

These are just slightly larger than a B on the outside, but have a lot more room inside.

Bill

[qtla9111]

We rented a Rialta for a week in California. We loved it. The bathroom was great. We're little people so maybe that made it easier. Would love to have one here in Mexico

[wildtoad]

I had a 1998 Rialta and had trouble getting it worked on by a VW dealer but did find a local foreign car service center who would. Bathroom is the pits especially the shower. At the time finding tires was a pain may be different now.

But to pick a nit, it is NOT a class B it is a C class motorhome.

[LadyRVer]

The Rialta is a nice looking unit, but as stated above, parts and service would be a reason I would not buy one. Would definitely go with the Leisure Way

[DownTheAvenue]

If I am not mistaken, the Rialta is on a Volkswagen chassis. I would not consider one because you will have a very difficult if not impossible time finding anyone to work on it. Volkswagen dealers almost without exception will not because they don't have a lift to raise it. Independent dealers have the same problem. And due to age and very few in the States to begin with, parts availability can be problematic.