Roadtrek class B

[somertime]

We are looking at a 2015 Roadtrek for $79,000.We do not know to much about Class B so could you give some opinions on the Roadtrek.Adventurous. It looks pristine and 44,000 miles on it.
Thanks everyone.

[steveh27]

It sounds like you have some work to do to get everything operating. I have a 1997 Xplorer 230XL. It has the Dometic RM2310 fridge which is great for boondocking. As it does not have any electric controls, when on propane it draws no power from the house battery. It's a shame they no longer make anything like that. Keep it operating.

I replaced the Magnatek converter with a pd4530 (I think that's the number). A much better converter worth every penny.

My house battery was a group 29 which last summer I replaced with 2 100AH lithium iron phosphate ones. They should be great for the $1400 spent but I developed health issues and have not been able to use my rv since.

[mander2002]

Just wanted to share my experience: I had purchased an 1997 Roadtrek Popular 190 class B camper-van for about $14000, for sale by private owner
It had at least 3 previous different owners on the vehicle registry.
It was cheaper because it had some major flaws, such as rear wheel axle got damaged, breaks needs changing, and chunks of plastics cover got torn out on top an rear wheel. I spent about $1500 to get the essential parts fixed to be road drivable and fit for owner registration to the government. Then I found out it got leaky propane pipes (burnt out twisted lines near the stove), and the propane furnace also stopped working after about 4 months after purchase, so I stop filling the on-board Liquid Propane tank (below driver seat outside), and used an separate 20lb propane tank instead. I could never got the Onan power generator started (located at the rear outside below the backdoor with the exhaust pipe attached), so it must have already been busted before I bought it. At least I can still use it for dry-camping, the house battery does charge up whenever the engine is running.

The good part it got plenty of cupboards / storage spaces, and smaller than class A& C's so it's easier to park and drive.

Some parts specifications:
- Acdelco "Acdm24dc" Voyager II size 24 Deep Cycle / Marine House Battery
- Onan RV QG 2800 Microlite Gas Power Generator
- Dometic RM2310 Gas electric fridge
- Magnatek 6332 32 Amps Power Converter with switchboard

[mumkin]

Philip Jeptha wrote:

Price a new one Class B. first. Some dealers discount close to 30% on new cash
Roaedtreck. servicnow????

At that price I'd negotiate for a new Class B

I doubt that you will get 30% on a new Roadtrek or Pleasureway. They are not like Winnebago or Thor. There were big discounts during RT's bankruptcy, because they were pricing in the lack of warranty... but thus far not on the new ones.

[Philip_Jeptha]

somertime wrote:
We are looking at a 2015 Roadtrek for $79,000.We do not know to much about Class B so could you give some opinions on the Roadtrek.Adventurous. It looks pristine and 44,000 miles on it.
Thanks everyone.

Price a new one Class B. first. Some dealers discount close to 30% on new cash
Roaedtreck. servicnow????

At that price I'd negotiate for a new Class B

[mumkin]

Does this rig have the 3 or 4 seats upfront? If so, they might be included under a recall because they were never properly tested under US or CA law. Confirm whether this year is included. Checking the VIN probably shows this. And if it is, has it been remediated. Step one is the removal of the seat belts to get it removed from the recall. Once they are removed, there is a kit to fix it. It is very expensive and not covered by any warranty. (seats must be removed... everything underneath also removed... seats reattached to comply... everything underneath put back on. I believe that the cost was something like $2000 per seat)

Parts availability shouldn't be an issue since the new Roadtrek, Inc. plans to continue to make this model.

[hoosiermark]

Check out Hymer Aktiv owners and wannabees face book group. There is a unit for sale there for $63K with solar, lithium batteries and low miles. Plus I think there are a couple others for sale. Also my try Carado and Sunlight face book group they often have a few for sale. They were all part of the Roadtrek family. Aktiv group has a real strong group of people sharing all kinds of fixes for things such as electrical, heating, One guy even 3d prints part upgrades to sell tot he group.

[Mr_Mark1]

Roadtrek went bankrupt. Make sure that you have parts availability if needed. I did not look into what the current situation is in the US. Just do your due diligence.

Good luck,
MM.

[somertime]

Looked at it today and drove it. It is nearly perfect condition. It has new tire and 4 new batteries. We will have a mechanic look at it also. We really liked it and not sure what offer we will make. Tomorrow we are going to different dealers and look at what they have. Any more opinions are appreciated. Thanks everyone.

[RetiredRealtorR]

Price sounds a bit high, but definitely do your due diligence.

When my wife and I bought our PleasureWay Class B, we looked at several other brands. We found the PW's quality, fit & finish to be superior to anything else, including the Roadtrek.

I've noticed there aren't near as many PW's for sale as there are RT's, but might be worth looking into, just for comparison.

[Community Alumni]

There are a couple units advertised by dealers for the same price in the RV Trader with about 20,000 less miles.

[Lwiddis]

Almost six years old isn’t “pristine.” Six year old tires? Maintenance records complete? reviewed by you? Get a PRO inspection. You may need to keep lookin’.