There were no View or Navion 24G built the way we want at any dealer across the country, so it would have to be ordered. Too late for the 2017 model year and any special order will be a 2018. In addition to a 2.5% price increase, there are some changes in the option list. I was told that the standard dash radio that also serves as rear view monitor, is no longer available and the "Infotainment GPS" is now standard. The confusing part is that I see one 'Infotainment/GPS" system option #15D listed for $1,666 and a #152 listed for $2,555. Information I read seems to say that one main difference is one has a 6" screen and the other 9". It isn't so much that it seems like that could be better spent on other options, but that radio for me is overkill having features I will never use. The previous standard radio was a Pioneer having all features I would need to connect to my phone for navigation and communication. I looked it up and found one at the store to try out. Quite capable and easy to use.
The dealers load up the RVs with many of the available options, each has a profit margin of it's own. I can understand the motivation there; that being said, I could not find one with the right combination of options to even start considering a deal. I have found many dealers very reluctant to special order and any adjustments to the MSRP reflects that. The best deals were reserved for what is on the lot. Now that the special order includes a diesel generator upgrade, full body paint and of course the not-so-optional radio, the skids have been greased pretty well.
I was told by several sources that so few if any standard in dash radios have been delivered that Winnebago decided to drop it in favor of the premium radio. Upgraded speakers are still optional. Anybody know if this is true? In addition to showing me what is behind the RV, will that fancy radio manage my investments, prepare my tax returns and cook breakfast for me as well? When I see some bacon and hash browns on my plate, I will be impressed.
