yep agree Claude. it does live up to its name.

yep you can drop in some lithium batteries from Smart Battery.

really glad that you appreciate my videos Mark! thanks for letting me know.

yeah that's what I think. I think there are loads of folks who don't want or need all the tech. they want a capable van that is affordable and can get them into the rv lifestyle without breaking the bank. I do wish that roadtrek would offer the ecotrek and solar upgrades on this model but you have to step up to the Zion series to get those unfortunately. thanks for your comment!

glad you enjoyed the vid!

hi there - you'd need to step up into the Zion or watch out for my Carado Axion review coming up!

thanks for watching and commenting Vickie. I love the price as many others do as well. still it would have been nice to at least offer some of those upgrades. they must have their reasons!

yeah that's the nice thing about this van. it truly is simple. many folks don't need or want all that stuff that just adds cost to the price of getting into the RV lifestyle. as you say: you can add the essentials on later if you find you need or want them. thanks for watching!

you may be right about my review of the Axion next week ;-) Also the Zion is a good contender as well. thanks for sharing these thoughts Jeep Dude.

my pointy hair adds an 1.5 inches to my height! lol

yep it does have shore power. this coach gives folks a no-frills, cost effective way of getting into your rv lifestyle. thanks for watching!

22rawraw thank you so much for sharing your thoughts as an owner! I love when owners share their actual thoughts on my videos for others to read!

Power may be an issue when boondocking. I just spent a week in a Roadtrek Adventurous, and not a night went by where we didn’t get up at least once to turn on the engine and power up a system giving off warning alarms (the propane monitor, the microwave). I will need to learn more about power issues because I can do without alarms in the middle of the night....

22rawrawall I do is boondock. No prob running fridge, fan and lights for at least 24 hours and maybe more. If needed, you turn it on for 1/2 hour to recharge. Am very pleased with mine.

agreed. look out for my axion review coming up which does give you lithium and solar upgrade options!

yep there are a couple class b's with dry baths but only a few!

@ allentown Gal: IMO, the wet bath the Winnebago Paseo 48P has is the best one of the various Class Bs I've seen so far. Too bad there's no 4x4/AWD version of the Paseo or else it'd be higher up on my VERY Short List of suitable Bs (for MY needs)...but at least it's 4-season, which is a huge positive. -- BR

thank you

No worries!

thanks lilyvillager!

yep it's the only generator available on the Simplicity.

@@Ultramobility My point was that you said the GU was needed because of the small size of the stock battery. Probably need it just as much or more because you won't be able to run off of just batteries. Am I wrong?

certainnment! merci a vous de regarder!

they use memory foam on the sofa but not on the ottomans unfortunately.

Yeah, that's too bad. Thanks for the reply.

Just curious why everyone likes memory foam. IMO, the stuff robs body heat, and it off gases.

check out my Axion review coming out next week! drop down sink!

Dropdown sink for an extra $10000.

hi the sprinter chassis by Mercedes has standard seats that raise and lower on both sides.

Yeo-Hoon Bae - shouldn't be a problem. check out Smart Battery.

Yes I offended my Japanese side as well ;-) I would take off my shoes but it would be a hassle since I video 5-6 rvs at a time.

thanks for sharing that Cecil! a cool option would be if that bed were on a power lift loft! that would suite your needs nicely!

@@Ultramobility Exactly. They aren't taking full advantage of that rear space. Seniors with disposable income are falling in love with recumbent trikes. It affords them ideal mobility and range of exploration in the campsites they arrive at. You should consider one or more of these recumbent trikes for yourself and other members of your family. The splendid and stable option they represent for seniors and younger people is amazing. Take the time to test ride and fold up a number of different models.

I believe it probably comes down to occc ( cargo carrying capacity). pleasure-ways models are heavier so they don't want to take away from 0ccc with large tanks. just my theory. I will have to ask dean.

i guess. 36 gallons of fresh water vs attractive interior. good thing i'm not in a rush.

yes agree. better power options but more expensive.

I agree. very clean looking.

review of the Axion coming up next week!

I think Neil said he mat be doing a review of a Coachmen CrossFit soon which is on the ford transit platform. That coach looks good but like Winnebago paseo it doesn’t appear to have an inverter. I’ve seen folks that say not having an inverter isn’t that big of a deal since lots of gadgets like computers, phones, and tablets have DC charger options. I’d be curious what others think about that.

Yep, Bob is right. I'll be doing a review shortly on both the CrossFit and Galleria. Have you voted on my community tab? that's where viewers determine when I release videos! if not, go vote it up!

yep - couldn't find one but will continue looking!

nope. in fact you may be able to but that from the dealer and installed at the time of purchase.

yes pretty easily. you have to purchase new knobs and latches.

hi john agm's are lead acid just a different composition.

Great review. The difference is subtle but different. Wet cell (flooded), gel cell, and absorbed glass mat (AGM) are various versions of the lead acid battery. ... There is little chance of a hydrogen gas explosion or corrosion when using these batteries; they are the safest lead acid batteries you can use. Gel cell and some AGM batteries may require a special charging rate.

it would be smashed in a head to head with the Transit's EcoBoost!

Ah, a man of culture, I see.

LOL, it just hit me that maybe you meant a stock ProMaster... Oh well... *shrugs*

nope not a cassette toilet. regular black tank.

that question deserves its own episode. honestly I don't have the data but I can tell you that each chassis manufacturer wouldn't be in business if they didn't have an excellent maintenance history and reliability. Fleet operators do their homework and wouldn't buy them.

@@Ultramobility Neil, I agree...reputations are on the line. That would be a great video to see; curious about trouble free miles on those drive trains👍. Appreciate what you do! -Regards, Craig

oh dear... I wouldn't have people I don't like sleeping in my rig!

sounds like a well thought out strategy!

@ no left turns: The problem is though -- focusing on the warranty -- is this: Who wants to get a Class B that's less capable/usable just because it's got a longer warranty? For specific example, give up having a 4-season and/or AWD/4x4 Class B just because the OTHER guys who make 2WD/3-season Bs (same for decades) offer a longer warranty? While you MAY use the warranty on occasion, you've got to USE the RV on a regular basis. So how long the warranty is isn't a deal-breaker AT ALL for me, especially if those makers ares still making Bs with more technology bells/whistles but no street-practical/usability features. So for me, they can keep their long warranties for their "old-timey/more of the boring same" products. It seems only Winnebago is getting what more of us are wanting. -- BR

@ No Left Turns: I can't say the warranty length is an accurate measure (or any measure at all) of how well something is built. For example, Roadtreks aren't AT ALL built as well as their 6-year warranty would indicate, for if they were they'd probably be the BEST built -- they aren't even close, far from it really. Pleasure-Way may be closer to "matching up" with their 5-year warranty, and most people would say they ARE better built than Roadtreks (both Canadian brands, and Canadian RVs in general are SUPPOSED to be better built than American brands) that doesn't support the "longer warranty equates to build quality." I'd include another Canadian maker here -- Leisure Vans -- but they don't make true Class B camper-vans (don't know which is better built, PW or LV, but both are very likely better built than Roadtreks). So for me, I'd take a "warranty hit" on my Class B to get what I want: 4x4/AWD, 4-Season, plenty of solar (~1KW) and lithium batteries to make the most use of it. The marine-type wind turbine I'll be adding on my own separately (as NO ONE even has that as an option). Besides, many things we buy have a 1-year warranty (or less!)...most likely anything going wrong will appear within that time. But I will admit, that if an extended warranty were offered, I'd probably include that in the original sale contract right up front -- just in case. IIRC, Mercedes/Sprinter does offer an extended warranty -- something worth getting considering how EXPENSIVE it is to fix anything serious on the Sprinter, let alone anything diesel-related (which is why I'd prefer a GAS engine 4x4/4-season Class B -- but there aren't any from the major Class B makers). Given my first choice (if I were to buy now and looking at what's available now Class B-wise) would be a Winnebago Revel, which is on a shorty Sprinter chassis/diesel engine, I'd definitely get an extended warranty (if available). As for the rest of the "stuff" in the coach -- appliances, wiring, plumbing, cabinetry, etc., I'm not worried much. MOST RVs (meaning ALL the classes) don't have much of a warranty, and that's been typical in the RV industry for many decades. While admit I SURE WOULD like to have a 6-year warranty on any Winnebago I get (Revel, Era or Paseo) -- or even a "standard" 3-year warranty most cars/SUVs and pickup trucks have -- NOT having it wouldn't figure AT ALL in a decision to get a certain brand of RV or not. So again, I'll not give up the WAY more important things I need (stated above) just to get a RV with a longer warranty. -- BR

Yes, we do differ on our buying approach. I was posting my response to counterbalance yours, in case readers here were interested. -- BR

Thank you for the give and take on warranties.

what do you mean please?

congrats!