Which would you choose and why?

[stan909]

Same year,same price,similarly equipped. 2003 Roadtrek popular or Pleasureway Exel TD . Now. Have at it.

[Islandman]

I have a 2001 PW Excel TD, preferred it over the RT when we were buying. The RT seemed to have to much emphasis on the plastic spoilers or whatever they are along the exterior bottom; it looked cheap. Our PW is on a Dodge chassis and have not had any trouble handling and there are lots of Dodge vans around if a person ever needed any body parts. The 2003 PW's are on a Ford chassis I believe and don't hear any problems about that except in heavily grooved pavement there may be a little tracking problem at certain speeds unless wheel spacers were added to the chassis.

[jeffcarp]

I'd never base a decision on this but we significantly disliked the Roadtrek air conditioner being inside the coach. It was loud and blew right on you when standing in the coach. The PW uses a more conventional roof air which we prefer.

[loving_retireme]

Take the Dodge and Chevy for a very long drive before you decide. Hard to beat the great handling of the Chevy Express chassis.

[mockturtle]

If it weren't on a Dodge chassis, I'd pick the PW but under these circumstances, I'd prefer the RT Chevy.

[BudJ]

Advantages and Disadvantages, Trade-offs.

Me, easy. After many years on B forums, the Express Van handles Much Better with many spending extra dollars trying to solve handing problems.

Have fun shopping.

Oh, Pleasureway is a quality product. If Pleasureway, find a Lexor vs Roadtrek. Then it is just the RV trade-offs.

Bud

[mlts22]

The PW looks like it is on a Dodge Ram Van chassis. Even though the PW has more inside room due to the fiberglass body, I'd go with the Roadtrek because Chevy parts are still very easy to get, as opposed to parts for a long since killed van.

[booster]

I like the Pleasureway quality, but prefer the aisle shower/bath in the Roadtrek (more useful storage). The other factor is that most would say the Chevy will handle considerably better than the Ford.

[stan909]

I'm not buying but just snooping and saw them virtually side by side from same seller.Just trying to stir up a discussion.

[ArcticDodge]

I like the bathroom in the Pleasureway. I boondock more often so having a reasonable bathroom to use is a priority for me. Both look great and should serve you well.

[Coalminer_UG]

I have owned a Pleasure Way Unit. I liked it better than a Roadtrek. It all depends on what you want in a unit. Each of us are different.