7 Class B Vans That Might Be a Perfect Match for Your RV Style

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We visited La Mesa RV's 2024 RV Show in West Palm Beach and did walkthrough tours and reviews of 7 Class B RVs. We look at a wide variety of models from very small to very large and Luxurious. We hope you enjoy watching us rate and review Vans from Thor, Entegra, Roadtrek, and Grech.
We see some small vans with surprisingly comfortable floorplans, and some larger units which might be more suitable for full-time RVers. As always, we make some comparisons to our Van, a 2021 American Coach Patriot MD2, and give some constructive criticism as well.
Class B Recreational Vehicles have a wide appeal and there are many RVers who live the Van Life. The hard part is finding the best RV for your particular camping needs.
We hope our experience will provide helpful guidance to those who are looking to purchase a Class B RV, or who may be trying to decide which RV to purchase for their travels.
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00:00 Intro
01:01 Thor Rize 18M
06:27 Entegra Ethos 20D
13:28 Entegra Ethos 20TL
16:08 Roadtrek Zion Slumber
19:30 Grech Terreno Ion
23:50 Grech Turismo Ion
26:15 Grech Strada Ion
28:57 Wrap-Up
Remember, Everything takes twice as long when you're half fast.

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@pdub6453 2 ай бұрын

We were on the road last year for 12 1/2 weeks in our Scope 18M (similar to the Rize). It worked very well - plenty of room. When you reach capacity, you simply stop loading things. It is all about priorities. I wouldn’t want anything longer than our 18 ft. We can go and park anywhere. Thanks for showcasing the unit.

@halffasttravelers2702 2 ай бұрын

Wow, now that must have been an awesome trip. Dan loves being able to park anywhere and relax & enjoy the drive. He loves the smaller Class B's, but Rose really wants more space. In our case compromise is key. Glad to hear you are happy with the van. Thanks for the vote of confidence. Happy Travels

@jonnygrizz 2 ай бұрын

I'm new to your channel and am enjoying all the B/B+/C tours. Thank you both for taking the time to include the specs and MSRP. 👍

@halffasttravelers2702 2 ай бұрын

We're glad you like our walkthroughs. With many of these RV's it is the first time we're seeing them so we feel it's important to share the specs since we may not have them at the time of filming. We like to keep our reactions genuine. Thanks for your support.

@kathykeene2092 2 ай бұрын

I wondered how tall you are because your head looked really close to the ceiling. Thanks for zooming through many RVs and not opening every single cupboard. Well done.

@halffasttravelers2702 2 ай бұрын

With the sneakers on I'm actually closer to 6'1" bringing me just to the ceiling of that Rize. It's funny you mention the cupboards, because we used to watch reviews where they went into every nook and cranny, and it got a bit tedious sometimes. We try to cover enough of the unit to spark interest from folks who are interested in what they see. Then they can pursue an in-depth observation at a local dealer. Thanks for the vote of confidence.

@Guns_RedRoses 22 күн бұрын

The problem that i've seen is that the majority of class B's has is the lack of outside compartments for storage. I have seen European counterparts with a lot more storage inside and outside, and way, way more cheaper than their American counterparts.

@halffasttravelers2702 20 күн бұрын

Yeah, we certainly have to prioritize carefully when packing for our trips. We really didn’t want to have to add a hitch-mounted storage box on the rear, but it is an option.

@rosapimentel2327 2 ай бұрын

Your channel popped up just a few days ago and I am really enjoying your series on B - B+ -C. I immediately subscribed and setup for notifications. Starting to be interested and went to West Palm Beach on February 17th. There were many trailer homes and fifth wheelers outdoors. Maybe there were vans and camper vans in the AC showroom, but there was no signage to direct first time goers and I did not know where the AC showroom is located. Came home having seen many units that I was not looking to see, that wouldn't work for me and that I didn't like. Again, first time ever seeing these also. Perhaps you post show schedules on your channel? Don't know yet if you do or not. Is there a webpage of scheduled B-B+ and C shows for 2024? I am not interested in travel trailers, motor homes, fifth wheelers (if I sound like a pro...I am learning those classifications on KZfaq channels now). Thank you.

@halffasttravelers2702 2 ай бұрын

Actually, we didn't get a chance to attend the February show which has a much larger "outdoor" footprint. This show was a small annual show hosted by La Mesa RV on March 7-10, 2024. We discovered the show a few days before on the website rvlifemag.com. Their site has an extensive list of upcoming shows. We hope this helps. Thanks for the comment.

@lindacobb9781 Ай бұрын

like the grech but to pricey. love the leisure vans, especially the garage one, but can't afford it. Due to the homeowners insurance no telling how much they're going to go up to where we can no longer afford which would mean dropping it, and any mortgage on your home you are screwed.,otherwise, I would buy one.

@halffasttravelers2702 Ай бұрын

We are with you on this. We used to equate price with size, and couldn't understand why it seemed the smaller models were so expensive. Now that we have done some research, we see that the manufacturing process and cost can vary widely between Class C and Class B RV's. Check out our latest video on inexpensive Class C's where we find a nicely built small Class C for $69,995. Also, travel trailers are a very inexpensive way to experience the RV lifestyle. Thanks for the comment.

@JorgeLG 2 ай бұрын

Price

@halffasttravelers2702 2 ай бұрын

They do seem to be going up don't they?

@kathleendolphin7993 26 күн бұрын

The camera person did a poor job on photographing the Gretch. I couldn’t make it out…

@halffasttravelers2702 26 күн бұрын

Yes, sometimes it's a bit challenging working in the tight spaces in the small Class B's. We are hoping to come across some Grech's at the next show so we can do a better job of showing how beautiful those vans really are. Thanks for the constructive criticism, we are always looking to improve our vids.

@robynidyllwild6755 2 ай бұрын

There is no such thing as a B Plus!!

@halffasttravelers2702 Ай бұрын

We posted this response on another video, but we feel this reply should be here as well: There has been quite a bit of discussion of this in the comments. We think most people understand the Class B Plus designation was added as a subset of the Class C designation by the manufacturers or dealers. It's also becoming clear that insurance companies and web sites like RVUSA don't recognize the B Plus category. Having said that, we are thinking that perhaps they should consider adding a category for a Class B/Class C hybrid to avoid confusion. I mean when you have a boxy Class C like the Thor Freedom Elite 22HEF at $69,995 and the Pleasure Way Plateau XLTS which is about the same length with a much different body at over $200,000 in the same category it might cause some difficulties when trying to search for one type or another. If it is really all about making the buying process easier for the consumer it seems this would make sense. We ask everyone to add their thoughts on this in the comments. Thanks.