Leisure Travel Vans, need second opinion before purchase.

[lloyd528]

My wife and I are near retirement and intend to travel in a class B. I've scoured all the class B motorhome websites and Leisure Travel has the most thorough site, with many informative videos, photos, etc. After looking at the Free Spirit SS and Unity models, with slide outs, I found my local dealer and took a tour of the Unity. I was blown away by the craftsmanship and interior and exterior design of this vehicle. I got in and out of the best Roadtreks they had and no comparison. I checked out Winnebago's best motorhome of similar size as well as the Airstream's best, but not impressed compared to the LTV offerings. Unfortunately there are no RV shows around at this time of year to get in and out of other brands such as Pleasure Way, CoachHouse, etc. Am I on to something here, that Leisure Travel Vans are a cut above the rest or am I missing something? Who has cabinetry like them? I just didn't see it in the other motorhomes, in the 22-24 size, on a Mercedes chassis.

Any suggestions, or things I should consider before buying a Free Spirit SS or the Unity, both with slide outs. Have I overlooked a coach that is top of the line?

[arvie]

Pleasureway just introduced the Plateau XL widebody which is a 22 foot class c on a sprinter chassis. No slide out but it has a murphy bed. The sofa bed in the ss is rather small and the slide must be out to use the bed. I was disappointed when I saw the ss in person and except for the large bath didn't think the slide out was worth the extra money. If size isn't an issue my preference would be the Unity.

[lloyd528]

I will check out Advanced RV and the Coach House Arriva. If Advanced RV turns out to be good, I am in luck with them nearby. What do you think about the Airstream Interstate? Fot the money, what's the big deal? We have the funds to get a top quality class b that is small but roomy. Does LTV really have the only slide outs for class B's in the 22-24 foot range?

[Arizona_Kid]

lloyd528 wrote:
My wife and I are near retirement and intend to travel in a class B. I've scoured all the class B motorhome websites and Leisure Travel has the most thorough site, with many informative videos, photos, etc. After looking at the Free Spirit SS and Unity models, with slide outs, I found my local dealer and took a tour of the Unity. I was blown away by the craftsmanship and interior and exterior design of this vehicle. I got in and out of the best Roadtreks they had and no comparison. I checked out Winnebago's best motorhome of similar size as well as the Airstream's best, but not impressed compared to the LTV offerings. Unfortunately there are no RV shows around at this time of year to get in and out of other brands such as Pleasure Way, CoachHouse, etc. Am I on to something here, that Leisure Travel Vans are a cut above the rest or am I missing something? Who has cabinetry like them? I just didn't see it in the other motorhomes, in the 22-24 size, on a Mercedes chassis.

Any suggestions, or things I should consider before buying a Free Spirit SS or the Unity, both with slide outs. Have I overlooked a coach that is top of the line?

The Unity is a small Class C, built on a cut-away chassis. It's a lot different construction than a Class B.

[Davydd]

You are in Ohio so you should check out Advanced RV in Willoughby, Ohio. LTV is top quality but I think you might find Advanced RV to be better. No slide out models though. Also, you can get custom design work done to suit your desires. That was important to me after nine years of Class B experience and no converter offering a package close to what I wanted. If you are new to Class B RVing I am not sure how important that would be to you as it is hard to know what you don't know without experience. Been there.

Advanced RV

[arvie]

I have a 2006 Free Spirit that is extremely well built and I can recommend them wholeheartedly. I have been to the Coach House factory and they are also very well built. They have a new class B called the Arriva.