Comment: Over the past 38 years we have owned 8 different motorhomes from 20’ to 33’ long. We’ve owned various brands. We presently own a 2022 Winnebago Vista 29V, which is almost identical to the National Parks addition, but without the paint, and rims. In addition, the standard bed in 2022 was a queen bed, which we prefer, and ours has nice laminate countertops instead of Corian . These changes increased the CCC to 2042 pounds , which we have never exceeded. Three years and 40,000 miles to date, averaging 9.3 MPG. We have had very few issues with the Winnebago build quality and this layout works really well for us. I’m not paid by Winnebago but of all the rigs we’ve owned, Winnebago gave us the least issues. That doesn’t mean accessories like water pumps, step motors and backup cameras didn’t have issues, but not because of the build quality. Anyway- that’s my opinion and experience with this 30’ class A. Thank you for your videos
@daydreamer0923Ай бұрын
Thank you. Nicely done. I like the way Jen catches the little things that are so amazing. Excellent with calling out the weight importance Mike. I didn't hear the ac, well couldn't hear it over mine. 😂 Rig is a beauty. Thanks again 👋🤩
@TravisShore-o5r15 күн бұрын
Her face at the 4:48 mark when you hit the railroad tracks. HAHAHA it sounded like the whole thing was going to fall apart
@michelleconcannon7584Ай бұрын
I'm not convinced those massive full wall slides aren't going to be a problem. Looks like a Schwintek. But other than that, I like it a lot.
@johncaruana6406Ай бұрын
I’m surprised they use Schwintek for a full wall slide.
@davek6653Ай бұрын
Could use liquid Spring put on for ride and stability. Look pretty Bumpy as you went down. The road look like Michigan roads.
@cherimorrison2388Ай бұрын
I love watching your videos because you get a full review from 2 perspectives. My husband cares about the outside and all technology but I like Jen’s perspective because I take care of the inside. lol 😊
@RVLifestyleАй бұрын
Thank you!
@rosemaryferche8102Ай бұрын
great review. Lots of storage but the unit allows limited weight so the two don't seem to match??? What type of refrigerator was it residential? thanks for the great review. Looking forward to your upcoming Class C series be sure to talk about the weight capacity like you did on the Winnebago class A 👍
@CaddyOnRouteАй бұрын
We have an older Winnebago and we like the steps. I would like to test drive the Vista. I agree with the interior color. I like lighter better but in the NPS parks dark is probably better? I also like a flat flooring throughout the coach. A good choice. 👍
@RejoicewithsingingАй бұрын
Thanks for encouraging me with this video !!! Praise God!!!
@farcohollis1369Ай бұрын
You can get step covers, usually made out of outdoor carpet material. Takes some of the clunkiness out of them. I usually spray the joints of the steps with lube spray in spring and that is it for the remainder of the season.
@carolerotella3864Ай бұрын
Thank you for great review! Have had 3 Winnebago in around 25 years of RVING/camping . First being a Mini Winnie 29ft second a Sightseer 31ft and now we have a 34.9 ft. ( we call it a 35ft!)
@anthonyb2334Ай бұрын
We’ve had 8 motorhomes in 38 years. We are on our second Winnebago. Now driving a 2022 Vista 29V. Absolutely love it . Three years and 40,000 miles on her. Excellent quality build.
@donnaschindlbeck7457Ай бұрын
Very impressed with the Vista! We have a Winnebago TT and love it. Would absolutely consider this if stepping up to a motor home.
@steveegbert3554Ай бұрын
I am sure Jennifer would love a big Class A Diesel Pusher. I really like this one, paint scheme is great.
@barbarapadgett5538Ай бұрын
Please tell us the type of stairs that you do like! It’s good to hear about the best loved things that a seasoned camper would recommend!
@carterrichardson7373Ай бұрын
Hello Mike and Jennifer I love watching your KZfaq channel my family and I love camping. One reason I like camping is everywhere I go. I seem to make a good friend and I love meeting people and making friends. I have one quick question are you guys buying that camper or are you just test driving? Be safe and keep up the good work bye-bye.
@RVLifestyleАй бұрын
Just reviewing it- thanks for the kind comments about our channel!
@ESS-COTXАй бұрын
I have a similar 2018 Winnebago Sunstar. The general layout looked the same. You missed the tons of storage under the bed and pass through storage in the first big bay outside. I don't like the doghouse either, need some cabinet like shelf that sits higher to make it more usable. I have not had any issues with weight and a full load, checked on scales. I was really interested in seeing your review, thanks. Bottom line - we love ours.
@Ardell80428 күн бұрын
Very nice review and very nice Rv also. But that low cargo capacity may be deal breaker for me, especially with the fresh water tank counts against it.
@davidhusik5560Ай бұрын
My dislikes are the raised bed due to the outside kitchen that I would not use, I would delete it if possible. I also don't need a king size bed, a queen bed is big enough, that is what my wife and I have in our home. Replacing the king bed for a queen bed would allow for wider closets on each side of the bed along with a bigger walk around. I also agree with Mike on the outside TV, along with the bedroom TV is a waste of money, and would delete them as well, along with an outside auto leveling control is needed. I would also like to see better quality slide arms. All these deletions would add to the payload amount. Winnebago I hope you're listening.
@JudyPRysАй бұрын
some good points! We wouldn't need the outside TV, the bedroom TV, the outside kitchen.... and probably not that lowering bed either.
@Ardell80428 күн бұрын
@@davidhusik5560 I was thinking the same thing about the mattress but you may have to trim the plywood that the mattress sits on also.
@mujacko2002Ай бұрын
i love this couple. i love the reviews
@kaykaykayak9368Ай бұрын
That thing between the driver seat and passenger seat is ironically called the doghouse.poor Bo I don’t like them either, I drove a school bus and had to crawl over them if the bus was a flat nose bus . Love this Winnebago! And the mountain design on the exterior.
@carolfyfe9180Ай бұрын
I would like to have seen a walk through to the bedroom with the slide in. Of course I could have missed it!
@terrysandiegoАй бұрын
The bed was usable with the slide in and there was plenty of room to go through. It can be seen in the beginning. Only the driver side is on a slide.
@tonylinkous7940Ай бұрын
Not to bad, We are still looking at the Fleetwood Bounder 33C. I noticed when you were talking about the milage and hit the bump in the road, the tv just over the top of your head turned on. Thought that was strange.
@RVLifestyleАй бұрын
That WAS strange... just noticed it when I went back to look. It indeed did come on. That was quite the bump. Maybe the remote was face down, and the pump caused it to jump and turn on??? Weird!
@tonylinkous7940Ай бұрын
@@RVLifestyle I am with you on the steps, not my favorite. The wheels and tires seem small to me. Love watching you guys.
@lenziesummers7745Ай бұрын
The 5.4 triton is disliked by a lot of people. The timing chain covers and phasers grenade. I have a 2011. Low mileage and I don't drive it often, so it stays nice. Change the oil often and it should last.
@kjFL1Ай бұрын
That A/C is actually pretty quiet. Nice.
@Gods4HorsemenАй бұрын
Love your reviews
@RVLifestyleАй бұрын
Thank you!
@phillcasaАй бұрын
Guys, I really like it!!!!
@slipshankd1307Ай бұрын
I prefer sliding windows because we were raised with roll out windows with the turn crank and after a year or two they jam and quit working. I'm close to your age so you may know what I am talking about. I don't hear the AC.. I guess they forget most RV people are older and a small screen is hard to see when you are driving. I wouldn't want the outdoor kitchen so I would want it to be storage.
@TAMBestBuildАй бұрын
Nice rig. 600# of water. We never travel with more than 25% water in the fresh water tanks, usually empty. I'm fine with the steel wheels. Not sure why more manufacturers don't do this. They are cheaper and stronger. No more cracked rims and broken spokes. Ford Godzilla is a great engine.
@JudyPRysАй бұрын
Really helpful, thanks. We have a 1999 Class C Winnebago (Minnie Winnie) and have enjoyed many of the little Winnebago touches that you mentioned, of course quite updated from 1999, and the Class A is very nice. The one thing you didn't address is what you can and can't get at when the slide is in; in our current Winnebago, nothing is inaccessible when the slide is in. I'm guessing that you could get into many of the closets and drawers in the bedroom without opening the slide, but am wondering about kitchen and bathroom access too. If you're in a Walmart, do you have to open the slide for the night? If we get serious about a Class A, we'll look into this. Thanks for the review!
@kradwondersАй бұрын
Price?
@amydelpiere9315Ай бұрын
Unless you are packing down pillows into those storage areas, you'll never be able to fill them. The problem with that model is the CCC is not matched with the storage and passenger limit. That would be a great way to live and tour the country but they need to cut down on the weight. I like the design team's choices on the interior and exterior.
@1957ShutterBugАй бұрын
On the basement storage doors, there were what appeared to be electrical contacts - small dots on the upper edge. Does this rig have central locking/unlocking for the basement doors?
@rickthain8538Ай бұрын
Didn’t pass the Bo test, very noisy especially driving on rough roads. My poodle Teddy would have reacted the same.
@marckonny999Ай бұрын
One thing I did hear was the MSRP like you did on your first review. Maybe I missed it? Thanks
@thalleshoward3962Ай бұрын
Out of all the three I have the Winnebago at one and the Coachman second. The storage has me but the Coachman is not far behind. The Thor is way behind my top two.
@rosemaryferche8102Ай бұрын
In your clas C series I'd love to see some WITHOUT slides thanks!
@RVLifestyleАй бұрын
Check the next review on the Euro.
@terrysandiegoАй бұрын
Water and fuel also have to be added into the CCC. Maybe the four people can walk...
@magnum12pm7 күн бұрын
The cargo capacity is nearly always a problem on small motor homes, especially the B vans! Thats why most of the time they gloss over it or don’t mention it at all!
@daydreamer0923Ай бұрын
Oh right, I didn't really like the tiny screen and also the tiny mirrors. Thanks ✌️😁
@DronerangersproАй бұрын
The first thing I saw on a Winnebago that concerned me was the slide arms were like half the size of others? How are the slide quality on this?
@DMosesRNАй бұрын
Can you please tell me the name of the song that is playinging the background. I can not get that song out of my head.😮
@rickjohnson7930Ай бұрын
Can it be used completely with slide in?
@ESS-COTXАй бұрын
We can use ours, get to dinette, bathroom and fridge. But the bed hits the wardrobe, so you have to crawl into bed on the far side.
@rosemaryferche8102Ай бұрын
is it a residential refrigerador?? Thanks for the great review ❤
@terrysandiegoАй бұрын
They never showed enough of the fridge to be sure, but I think I caught a glimpse of a vent on the driver side, but not enough to see if it was the usual absorption fridge vent or just a small access or heat vent. The upper back inside of the fridge would have the metal plates if it was absorption, but that was never shown in the video. Hopefully, it was a 12V or a compressor. Update: In another video (summary video), the driver side is shown and the "vent" is for the Truma. So, I think the fridge is not an absorption fridge - Yay.
@JudyPRysАй бұрын
@@terrysandiego the fridge in our 1999 Winnebago has an option to shift automatically from propane to electricity and I really like that feature.
@terrysandiegoАй бұрын
@@JudyPRys Sounds like an absorption fridge. Be glad that it dates prior to about 2000, although earlier models also had fire reputations perhaps not reported as much as in later years. Post-2000 models certainly became known for fires when the coils leaked onto the wiring (not a propane issue). IMO, this is probably about the time China coil casting/manufacturing came into play more prominently. My 2004 Country Coach's four-door Norcold totaled our coach in 2011. The coach's ceiling turned into a broiler within three minutes. Convenience over life? Not for me.
@janvanharssel7244Ай бұрын
Mike .. why the negative comment on the tires. "American tires.. No China B....." Not necessary.
@DisciplyneАй бұрын
was the price of this RV mentioned?
@janicecrockett1400Ай бұрын
I’m not a fan of outdoor and televisions. I also do not like the small navigation screen. This coach needs a digital rear view mirror for the back up camera.
@ranig2848Ай бұрын
Prewiring for satellites 🤨 Anyhow, I heard a lot of people have issues maintaining the Ford chassis and that Ford dealerships are not willing to service Class A RVs - even when it’s under warranty - can you research how bad the situation is? Thank you 🙏
@jeanlujan6129Ай бұрын
The flashing lights on the Colin would drive me insane why is it flashing like that
@RVLifestyleАй бұрын
It's a camera aberration... they really weren't flashing.
@deborahallford7337Ай бұрын
Everything about it says BIG rig, EXCEPT the Weight Limit. Something wrong there. 😮
@cherylhughes2988Ай бұрын
If you only used it at campgrounds where you can fill up your water, that capacity might be OK. Otherwise, no way is that sufficient.
@bshautАй бұрын
Don't get me wrong the paint and lipstick are nice, but over priced for a 30ft small galley rig. in my opinion there are better options in this price range.
@rickswain147Ай бұрын
What did he run over , it was a big killer bump in the first 5 minute drive .
@RVLifestyleАй бұрын
Michigan roads are the worst!
@pammorrison3083Ай бұрын
California is terrible too.
@leecoleman822Ай бұрын
✔️ 🇺🇸
@danajacobs3763Ай бұрын
This is not really comparing apples to apples. This Winnebago is a special edition with a lot more bells and whistles than the Thor Axis. It is also longer. Not a fair comparison.
@amydelpiere9315Ай бұрын
The three units were not picked to review because they were similar. The only criterion was that they be considered a small class A.
@danajacobs3763Ай бұрын
@@amydelpiere9315 Got it. Thank you.
@rtshortАй бұрын
Would have been perfect if they would have "wrapped" that back splash around the wall on the left to protect the storage closet wall.
@TravisShore-o5r15 күн бұрын
Bo is not thrilled with the ride.
@christinaholligan8299Ай бұрын
That’s very interesting. You can pull 7500 pounds but you can only put 1300 lbs in it. that’s weird
@albertschneider5978Ай бұрын
What the heck is rattling I would never put up with that noise and ride that one would be a no for me