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Re: Winnebago Trend - First Drive Impressions
Thanks for the comments/explanations. Everyone has different comfort levels, according to their experience. I probably should have figured this out, but it is like a revelation, since feeling safe while driving is a priority for me I googled the Rialta and it looks like they have stopped making them. That is probably oversized for me, but I have an idea of what to look for, now. Offhand, does anyone know of any others that have a low center of gravity and front wheel drive?443Views0likes0CommentsRe: Winnebago Trend - First Drive Impressions
I made a test drive of the Trovato yesterday. The sensation of the van leaning was gone. I did not notice until the end of the drive and asked the salesman if this was a result of the front wheel drive and he said yes. In the chevy chassis, and others I am told, I feel like the van is going to turn over, when you make a sharp turn or even on some curved roads. With a full tank of gas it really leans to the left. I am still something of a newbie so I have been astounded that people went on long trips in such an unstable vehicle and I had given up hope of finding a class B that I did not hate to drive. I did not especially like driving the Airstream Sprinter model/Interstate, either, a few years ago on a test drive. I did not hate it, but... I really enjoyed driving the Travato. But here I am, the next morning wondering if it was just my imagination, along with exhaustion, after the 3 hour trip to the closest dealership with a Travato. I mean why would anyone clomp, bump and swerve down the road in the Chevy extended if there is an alternative? The forums are filled with advice on suspensions, airbags and more sophisticated tweaks, in order to make the ride better, for me, bearable. Does anyone know if the FWD is the reason the Travato is a pleasure to drive?443Views0likes0CommentsRe: Did I buy a lemon? roadtrek ranger 2013
Thank you for your responses. This is my first chance to check back, but I actually thought I had no responses because I did check my email, thinking I would be notified. It sounds like this is normal, but I already have problems and bought this to relax and have fun. I am angry for expecting to be able to pop the dogs in the car and drive to the mountains a few days each week, all summer, while I have repairs done on the house where we now live, to ready it to sell. I thought there could be problems a few years down the road, like cars after three years, but not a broken air conditioner! I thought something might leak or a cabinet hinge might break. I can see I was wrong, because none of you even seems surprised. Now, knowing this, why would I expect that another major thing might not work, after the dealer fixes the air conditioner? The inverter, the battery, the sewage...? As a matter of fact, I was told that the battery, running the refrigerator and lights, would last about 3 days, but it only lasted one day. The air conditioner could break again, anytime, anywhere. I would be taking a real chance to expect anything to work as it should. I wonder why this does not happen with new cars. It is hard to imagine someone buying a new car and having the air conditioner break on day one. I guess I have made a big mistake, but I am glad to find out now. Since it is a 2013 model, maybe I can get half of what I paid. I read somewhere that RVs depreciate by half in the first year. I am very grateful to everyone for being so honest about what to expect. I wish I had asked questions beforehand, but it did not occur to me that this could happen. Live and learn.407Views0likes0CommentsDid I buy a lemon? roadtrek ranger 2013
I have owned this camper for 3 weeks. The a/c sputtered and quit, the first time I turned it on. The dealer said to find a switch in the side panels, which I could not open, thinking the keys did not work. My lawn maintenance man was able to open the big one, with 2 locks, and when I tried to close it and lock it, (after Not finding any "switch"), the key broke off. Since this panel has no hinges, it rests at a 45 degree angle and presents an obstacle to driving the van. Also, my monitor panel does not light up. The manual does not say anything about troubleshooting these problems. I bought this so I could take my dogs with me on trips, since I refuse to kennel them. We have already had temperatures in Charlotte of 97 degrees and the auto air conditioner is not sufficient for the dogs in back, so I can't even drive the van to the dealership, 4 hours away. But the manual says that road trek does not warranty the ac or any appliances, anyway, and you must deal with the manufacturer! Also, the "black water flush" added at the dealership, fell off. One of the house painters (I am in the middle of moving) noticed it dangling beneath the van and taped it, to prevent it from breaking completely. Has anyone here purchased a new camper and had an air conditioner break immediately? And a key break off in a lock? I was not strong enough to open/close the lock, but able to break the key? This seems crazy to me and I am afraid of what is next. I do not need to be in the middle of the desert in a vehicle that I can't trust. I have been so busy moving that I have not realized the extent of the problem and became sick this past weekend worrying about what to do. I don't have time to post since I have to clean out the garage today on the house I am selling because it is to be pressure washed tomorrow, but I am so devastated that I had to, hoping that someone will tell me where this switch is, so my a/c will work and this has been a bad dream.4.4KViews0likes9CommentsRe: Thinking about buying a B
Hi everyone, I have been looking at the Versatile 170, because it can be parked anywhere and drives like a regular van. The Roadtrek website says it is easy to maneuver and that is important to me. My dog and I travel alone, so I would like as few complications as possible. On the other hand, I have read that people buy travel trailers so that they can have a car because they find it easier to unhitch than to unplug the Roadtrek and unhook the water. I guess they would have to re-level the van after each drive, so I wonder if that is an especially difficult task. Just from what I have read, it seems that there are no clear answers on the best hitch and constant maintenance, after the initial set up which requires serious measuring and balancing if you have a weight distribution hitch. Then, for the rest of your life you will be going to truck weighing stations and weighing each axle of the tow vehicle and trailer together, then separately, figuring out the tongue weight, etc. Whew! So I wonder if I am missing some information about disconnecting and reconnecting a Roadtrek, at a campsite, that would make it more difficult than I thought? Thank you.521Views0likes0Comments
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