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We bought at 2015 Vista 26HE last year and have been very pleased. We don't tow (not retired yet) and we carry bicycles on the back so the toad would get in the way. We made very few changes to the rig last year, thinking we should live with it first. But now we've spent the winter making a list of all the things we want to do. It comes out of storage next week. Yay!212Views0likes0CommentsRe: RUV's
I will throw my two cents in on this topic. My wife and I had a HR Augusta B213 that was much like a van in that you could park it almost anywhere but had a full sized bath, no fixed bed. There is a lot of discussion about this type of rig under the B+ forum. We loved it, but there was no place for our granddaughter or anyone else who wanted to travel with us. Last year we popped for a Winnebago Vista 26HE. It will fit in two parking spots and isn't as nimble to drive, but the amount of space inside and underneath is astonishing. Last night we were watching a video on the Winne Fuse. Looks really neat, and if we were in the market this year, we probably would have seriously considered it. But knowing what we know now about the comforts of a slightly larger (couple of feet) vehicle on an F53 chassis, I still think we made the right choice. Plus, the Vista's are the loss leaders in the Winne line so you get a lot of value for not a whole lot of $$. We did look at the Axis and really liked the layout, but we needed a floor tie down for a child seat which was standard on the Winne. There are lots of neat units coming online, it will make a trip to the RV show a blast!377Views0likes0CommentsRe: Moving on...
Ya know, there is a lot written about the handling on the 26HE. Yup, it doesn't drive like a 21 foot B+. Wind is the big problem. If there isn't much, there is no problem with trucks. In a crosswind, you'd better have both hands on the wheel. But now that we have a few miles driving, we both feel very comfortable. We'll probably fiddle with suspension in time, but for now we'll let it ride. As we got close to home, we talked about our decision and so far, we are very pleased.289Views0likes0CommentsRe: Search is back to Vista or Sunstar 26HE and only 2 vents?
Back from a 2500 mile trip to TX in our 26HE. Performed well, got about 7.5 when we kept it between 60-65. Going out was a bit windy and we were inexperienced driving, but by the time we got home we were very comfortable driving it. If you are going for a test drive, find a narrow road. See if you feel comfortable. That is the real test. Anyone can drive on the interstate. The 26HE's all have the TV front and center. It really has little in, common with the larger Vista/Sunstars. It has a much shorter wheelbase, which affects handling, but also makes it very maneuverable. Your idea for a 12 V TV in the back makes a lot of sense. There really isn't a good way to watch it in the front. Overall, we like it a lot.289Views0likes0CommentsRe: Vista 26 driving
We have 3000 miles on our 26HE. Driving it requires attention and both hands on the wheel. You will read horror stories about the handling which I feel are overrated, but I would recommend driving one on a windy day and decide for yourself. We chose a 26HE for obvious reasons: Winnebago quality, lots of features for the price, right size. We also picked the 26HE because it had an anchor for a child seat which we needed to bring our granddaughter along. The bedroom is tight, the shower isn't large, but these are trade-offs you put up with at this size and price point. We thought it was a good value compared with similar C's and small A's.106Views0likes0CommentsMoving on...
Dear B+ friends, I wrote a month ago saying we traded in our 213 on a new Winnebago Vista 26HE. We’re on our way home from a trip to Texas so I thought I’d give you some impressions of the move in case some of you are tempted to do likewise. The major reason for the move was that there really is no way to travel or sleep a third person on a 213. We have a granddaughter and her mother would not let us take her without an appropriate seat anchor. We also wanted to have friends come with us cycling and there was no place for them to sleep. There also wasn’t much storage space, but that wasn’t a deal breaker. So, big step from 21 foot B+ to 26 foot A! Well, to get the seating and sleeping we wanted, a quality C was no cheaper, had much less storage space, and had a Ford chassis with very tight cab space. Sprinter-based C’s were another $25K and smaller, and the Ram Chassis had a max hitch tongue of #200, which would have limited our carrying capacity. The 213 was 22 feet bumper to bumper, and the 26HE is 27. It will still fit in two parking lot spaces end to end with the bikes on the back. It’s a little taller, marginally wider. It is HUGE inside with a bed we don’t have to make up nightly, and, unique to Winnebago, has a tether anchor for a child seat. What’s not to like? Well, the mileage for one. I could get 10-11 with my 6.0L Chevy, this trip was in the low 7’s. The Sprinter guys can brag about mileage but I can buy lots of gas for $25K. At the start of the trip I would have said the Vista is more work to drive, but 3,000 miles later we are both comfortable driving it. It is more affected by wind and trucks but not much. It has a short wheelbase so turning around is fine. There you have it. If anyone has questions, let me know.1.9KViews0likes8CommentsRe: Search is back to Vista or Sunstar 26HE and only 2 vents?
We have a new 26he and had a Fantastic Vent installed in the front. It draws a lot of air and it pulls through the open bedroom windows. We haven't had out it in real hot weather, but then we would turn on the air. If you like everything else about it, I don't think the vent should be a deal breaker.289Views0likes0CommentsRe: B+ motorhomes
I haven't posted anything here because we have gone over to the dark side and traded our 213 off on a Winnebago Vista 26he. This comes after spending last fall removing the sofa and rebuilding a platform for a twin (the photos are posted back a few pages). I have to say I have mixed feelings. That 213 would fit almost anywhere and really was like a Suburban you could sleep in. Got great mileage and was pretty cheap. What made us switch was a change in life circumstance. My wife took a new job with housing supplied, so we sold our house. With no mortgage, utilities or taxes, we decided now was the time to upgrade the MH. We should have it paid for by the time I retire in 4 years. The other issue was the lack of seating and sleeping for even one more person. We have a granddaughter who we want take with us, but her mother was loathe to let us put her in the front seat which was the only one that would hold a child seat. We decided on a small A to get the additional storage space in a length about the same as a C. I'll check in once in a while to see how you all are doing. Peace, Dennis206Views0likes0CommentsRe: Reflections on 6 Months of RV Research! ;)
A very interesting thread. I see some familiar names from the B+ forum. We currently have a 2007 HR Augusta 213 (formerly R-Vision) that we have modded into two twin beds. Size is perfect for two people and a dog, but there is nowhere to go with even one other person. We are also in a transition stage. We have sold our house and will be living in provided housing for the next 5-7 years and won't have a house payment. So we're thinking now is the time to make a move. We love the floorplan on the Axis, but for the same money, we can get a Vista from a dealer we know well.129Views0likes0Comments
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