We have an '08 View, and can therefore tell you *accurate* information gleaned from actual use. First -- you can indeed tow a toad. IIRC, 3.5k lbs. capacity for earlier models, and 5k lbs. for later models. But why would you want to? A View/Navion is small enough to get anywhere there is a road and adequate height clearance. We go everywhere in ours, so we have no problems to "see the sights". On long trips we sightsee during the bulk of the day, and go to a state park for the evening and next morning. Then, it's off to the next destination. On weekend trips we go to a state park and just stay for the entire weekend. No need for a toad there either.
Our View has had no problems of any type. Only normal maintenance has been performed by one of several auto mechanic shops nearby (I change the oil myself). As parts are readily available, maintenance costs are not any more than what we would spend on a Ford or Chevy. Many auto mechanic shops can perform normal maintenance on these things. If you are worried about not being nearby an MB dealer in the event of a major breakdown, you can get towing insurance that is obligated to take you to a place that can handle your needs.
We have not had any problems with any of the house systems either. Not a surprise to us, as there are two other Winnebago motorhomes in our family, and none of them have ever had any major problems. Winnebago knows how to build a motorhome, and they do a very good job of it.
I really like driving our MH. It handles* and rides better than the Fords and Chevys that we tried. Also quicker too. You will most likely be surprised at how quick they are. We get anywhere between 13.5 and 15.5 mpg, depending of course on how fast we are going. I could probably get more if I drove with a lighter foot, but mileage is not something I give any thought to. After all, we did not buy it because of it's fuel efficiency. Any passengers you might carry will really like the space on the front passenger side. Not only can a front passenger put both feet side-by-side flat on the floor, there is a great expanse of floor space in the cab. And a great amount of headroom too, just in case you wear an extra-tall hat.
*one thing we did change was the rear swaybar. The View does sway side-to-side easily when making a low-speed turn onto a roadbed of a different height such as entering or leaving a parking lot. A thicker swaybar makes a noticeable difference, and is worth your time to investigate should you get a View. No, one does not *need* to get one, but it was worth our time to do so. Changing them out requires the removal/replacement of ten bolts (two brackets with four bolts ea., and a bolt at each end). Takes about 15 minutes.....
