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- mlts22ExplorerMy first choice would be the Winnie/Itasca models. Second would be the Solera, and then the Prism. Since there isn't a WGO dealer (other than the class B place) near me, I'd almost definitely wind up with a Solera.
The Prism has a rubber roof, while the others have fiberglass for a roof and fiberglass end caps on the front and rear, to help guard against the dreaded and value-destroying cabover leak (and the rotted wood.)
I'm leery of rubber roofs, maybe it is unfounded, but even though they have good warranties, usually they have seams on the top of the rig that are sealed by caulk which rots/cracks in 1-2 years. The roof warranty doesn't cover the caulking. On the other hand, some fiberglass roofs I've seen actually wrap around the top a few inches, so making sure every inch of seam is well-caulked is less of an issue. - DakzukiExplorer
rvten wrote:
Itasca and Winnebago same mfg. the Itasca usually a littler higher priced.
Comes with items that are extra on the Winnebago line.
Winnie View and Itasca Navion are the same price. - midnightsadieExplorer IIyou missed the very best. leisure travel van. leisurevans.com nothing but quality thru out.
- Wayne_DohnalExplorerDid you leave the Fleetwood Tioga/Jamboree off the list on purpose? Their big advantage is a small passthrough area in the basement storage that the others don't have. I don't think it's possible for somebody to tell you which is the best brand. If you made a list of all the features you'd find that each brand has some things that are better than all the others. Only you can decide which of these things are the most important to you. Problems: My unit had an embarrassingly high number of careless factory build mistakes. Fortunately the basic design is pretty good and with the initial problems ironed out it's a pretty solid rig. Personally, I'd eliminate any of the brands that are obviously inferior in my eyes, then go for the floorplan I like the best. The list of differences can get pretty huge, things like batteries, baggage doors, tanks and dumping hardware, fresh water fill, lighting, cabinets, furniture, etc., etc.
- rvtenExplorerItasca and Winnebago same mfg. the Itasca usually a littler higher priced.
Comes with items that are extra on the Winnebago line.
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