2020 Revel in the SNOWY Rocky Mountains - Winnebago Sprinter 4x4 Van Life

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SteamboatsMyHome.com

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4 жыл бұрын

Driving impression of the 2020 Winnebago Revel from the Rocky Mountains. Driving the Revel in and around Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Yes, it's cold and snowy here almost every day in the winter. So far the Revel is keeping up with whatever I ask it to do.
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@cocochanel9291
@cocochanel9291 4 жыл бұрын
One of the most informative channels for the Revel. Thanks !
@memberofthetribe1
@memberofthetribe1 3 жыл бұрын
I love packed snow...I love the sounds it makes when you're driving on it. Nice Revel, and great video.
@Jim-mf6bu
@Jim-mf6bu 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Van!! Just wanted to let you know i enjoy your videos and the lifestyle!!
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim - I can't complain. Although waking up to negative 8 this morning wasn't easy ; )
@hebermpolite8037
@hebermpolite8037 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very informative, nice and professional. Enjoy it and thank you for sharing and teaching us so many details. :)
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Heber - thanks for the comment. It's been fun seeing what this Revel can do. So far it's passed the tests ; )
@sandast9409
@sandast9409 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Video. Your Video sold me on "Revel".
@MarkDouglasOutside
@MarkDouglasOutside 4 жыл бұрын
Great review! The driving lights on the running boards are a lot brighter than I thought. Excellent choice on the color for the Revel 👍
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah this color is just stunning in the snowy backdrop.
@MARKLINMAN1
@MARKLINMAN1 4 жыл бұрын
I could definitely Live in this thing. Saw it in person......FREAKIN AMAZING!
@buckbuchanan5849
@buckbuchanan5849 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed!
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Buck
@bbwoy1982
@bbwoy1982 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet ride!!! I'm glad you uploaded another video. I really like the revel. I want one! :-)
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
So far it's been everything we expected.
@mardelplatalimousines3423
@mardelplatalimousines3423 3 жыл бұрын
Masterpiece!
@user-jt8vq6gb2g
@user-jt8vq6gb2g 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. I am a fan of Caravan cars, a friend from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦🇺🇲👍
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure . . .peace and good health.
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
UPDATE - The dead battery thing - Here in Steamboat we don't often lock our doors. Thus, I'm guessing some electrical items (stereo, lights, etc) may have been left on. I have since locked it with the key and that turns everything off. Have not had the issue since.
@COMMRAD
@COMMRAD 4 жыл бұрын
Love this
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks COMMRAD
@kathleenreyes4345
@kathleenreyes4345 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m interested to know more about your Revel experience!
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Kathleen. Thanks for watching.
@SonofDarnell
@SonofDarnell 2 жыл бұрын
The safety features are def worth it!
@jamesmathews243
@jamesmathews243 4 жыл бұрын
More Revel videos! Thanks!
@ChristopherDillman
@ChristopherDillman 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing you don't need chains to drive in those snow-packed roads. Must be a testament to the Benz 4 wheel drive system. 2:36 - Sick drone footage of Steamboat btw. 🔥
@alohatvj
@alohatvj 4 жыл бұрын
The 2020 Revel is an amazing van. Compares to the Mercedes Benz. Enjoyed the video very much. Thanks for sharing.
@jonjacob1962
@jonjacob1962 2 жыл бұрын
You can definitely switch into 4 wheel drive going up to 40 to 50 mph. You only need to come to a stop to switch into 4 low. To do that you stop. Switch into Neutral, then switch from 4 high to 4 low. But going from 2 high to 4 high you can definitely just switch while you're driving...
@nicolaedraghia
@nicolaedraghia 4 жыл бұрын
Best car in the hole world for overlanding.
@stevenmc56
@stevenmc56 4 жыл бұрын
Yup plus you have to be able to drive it as well there is a learning curve careful you don't slide off 😉
@thangala
@thangala 4 жыл бұрын
New subscriber...saw video of when you picked up van. Thanks for the follow up video. I've been keeping an eye on the dealer you bought it from. Very informative. :-)
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them. One of the main reason I went with LRV was I got to break it in the way I wanted to. Drove away with 45 miles. And the price was the best.
@Bast16711
@Bast16711 4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@andrifsig
@andrifsig 3 жыл бұрын
should come to Iceland and check out some of our sprinters. There is at least one rolling on 49" tires, a few on 46" and some on 44" and smaller. Also all sorts of other SUV's and pickups for overlanding and snow-wheeling.
@cristim5620
@cristim5620 4 жыл бұрын
If you did not anticipated a difficult portion of the road ahead and already started climbing, you can try engaging the 4x4 in reverse gear. I tried it twice and it worked. My Sprinter is the 2016 model but technically very similar.
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Good to know. My fear is you're headed up a huge pass and halfway up it turns from rain to snow and there's no place to stop. Error on the side of 4x4 at the bottom of the hill.
@PepeDeezNutz
@PepeDeezNutz 3 жыл бұрын
I miss living in Steamboat 😥lol I built that fence @ 4:48 at that house at the base of Buff.
@Parkskifamily
@Parkskifamily 4 жыл бұрын
Good video !!! I do like buy Revel!!
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
The 2021 have some nice changes.
@rEcOiL1971
@rEcOiL1971 4 жыл бұрын
Need more Revel videos.
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
On it.
@hikenrv
@hikenrv 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed, nicely done and wonderful videography! We have taken our Promaster van in same snow conditions and it performed equally as well with no issues, but anything more extreme would likely be too much without chains. We should actually put on actual snow tires if we did this often (our tires are snow rated, but not full on snow tires). Still 4x4 offers much better clearance and that extra capability if/when needed, especially on rough or off roads. Curious if your coach batteries are inside the van or underneath (it looked like that was the case). Wish ours were inside. Note; we saw one video where folks said they had their DEF freeze, but they were in Alaska as I recall, and during a serious cold snap. Very nice van!
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah - DEF at negative temps for long periods of time can cause issue. We don't get that cold for longer spells. I believe the primary van battery is under the floor in front protected and warm. The remaining batteries are under the van and getting snowy.
@coloradomallcrawlers
@coloradomallcrawlers 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I’m currently forced to your area for work and was living in an off-road teardrop. Been staying with a friend (in Craig) lately, but I’m eager to give full timing another go (especially since driving from Craig to Phippsburg everyday is getting tiring). However, I was thinking of buying a revel instead so this gave me a lot of great insight. Thank you!
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to town. Craig ain't bad. There's great Italian and Murdochs ; )
@camdenodin7350
@camdenodin7350 2 жыл бұрын
i guess I'm quite off topic but do anybody know a good website to stream new tv shows online?
@chandlerkhalid8752
@chandlerkhalid8752 2 жыл бұрын
@Camden Odin meh I use Flixportal. you can find it on google =) -chandler
@camdenodin7350
@camdenodin7350 2 жыл бұрын
@Chandler Khalid Thanks, I went there and it seems to work :) Appreciate it !!
@chandlerkhalid8752
@chandlerkhalid8752 2 жыл бұрын
@Camden Odin no problem :D
@denzilmathew6043
@denzilmathew6043 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely vedio
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@newcreator3066
@newcreator3066 4 жыл бұрын
liked the video
@jaimedediego3454
@jaimedediego3454 4 жыл бұрын
Westyyy 🐭🥰🥰🥰
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Ohhh so happy you noticed ; )
@MrItaliansound
@MrItaliansound 3 жыл бұрын
4:30 that's why in Europe we love manual gearboxes, especially in countries with mountains everywhere like the one where I live.
@DanielKibler
@DanielKibler 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We haven't driven ours in the snow yet, but enjoyed your tips. How do you get the DEP level to display on the mph page?
@vincenttamesis1
@vincenttamesis1 2 жыл бұрын
Great content. Thanks for sharing this. Will you be customizing your van to accommodate the next winter after your experience driving it around?
@rickrasmussen8022
@rickrasmussen8022 3 жыл бұрын
Shift-on-the-fly 4x4 has been around since the 80's. Having to stop to engage 4x4 is not only stupid but very dangerous (I'm sure the cars pilling up behind you appreciate you stopping suddenly, on the highway, while you fiddle with your 4x4 buttons)
@PerfDayToday
@PerfDayToday 4 жыл бұрын
Wow.. it actually has a functioning rear fog light, almost surprised.
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
yeah - not sure it does much and ironically one of mine burned out already.
@PerfDayToday
@PerfDayToday 4 жыл бұрын
SteamboatsMyHome.com looked bright in ur vid!
@akitainumato9458
@akitainumato9458 4 жыл бұрын
👍😄😎. Cool 😎
@henryl5174
@henryl5174 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and good information. Question: have you had any trouble with those tires with steering wheel shimmy at highway speeds? 65-75?
@ShihanTomCallahan
@ShihanTomCallahan 3 жыл бұрын
We live in Boulder and this is the camper I am looking at next year...thanks for doing the review for the rockies and winter. What tires do you recommend instead of the stock? Also can you customize some rubber molds to quiet the rattles around the door?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 3 жыл бұрын
There's lots of threads about the rattle. It doesn't bother me that much. Only on rough roads do I hear it.
@doesitmatter1204
@doesitmatter1204 4 жыл бұрын
Great video and very informative! One question, whats the towing capacity of the vehicle? Hope it’s more than 3000lbs...
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
5,000 lbs
@eliotsajerkface
@eliotsajerkface 4 жыл бұрын
The upgrades I've done to my 2020 that made it a bit better: Agile suspension upgrade Stereo speaker upgrade (not sure why it's so garbage from the factory) Heated seat/massage covers Tochta mattress 24 gallon second diesel tank Of those, the suspension and the mattress I feel like were the best upgrades.
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Love to hear about the speakers. My '69 Bug had better speakers ; ) Agile is another good one I hear. Heated seat/massage covers - do tell. My wife is all over that. Thanks for the comments.
@eliotsajerkface
@eliotsajerkface 4 жыл бұрын
@@Steamboatsmyhome First thing to do is pop the cover over the center speaker, and unplug it. It's total garbage and that alone is an improvement. I put JBL GTO629 but any 6.5 speaker will do. It doesn't require any adapter and bolts right onto the panel, unlike the older models. You can wire an amp if you want, but just the upgrade is a huge help. I then wired a powered 8" sub behind the driver seat just to add a little low end. Now I can actually hear the music without a ton of rattle. I also put dynamat in the doors when I had the panels off. They're super easy to remove and install took maybe an hour. I have no idea if this helped, but the idea was to keep the music in the vehicle and not in the door.
@eliotsajerkface
@eliotsajerkface 4 жыл бұрын
The seat massager/heater combo I got was this one: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MGRDWB5/ You'll probably want to wire a plug into the passenger seat, there's already a hole you just need to run the power.
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
@@eliotsajerkface I'm so ready. Thanks for the details
@mikeanshit158
@mikeanshit158 4 жыл бұрын
just got a 2020 revel, how did you go about ordering your tochta mattress?
@markdaniels70
@markdaniels70 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video... I'm considering a 2020 Revel. I've heard the 2021 is due out in the fall and there going lithium.... I'm okay with AGM. lithium is probably gonna add $15 to $20k to the price. How was your experience with Lichtsinn RV in Iowa?
@mukulgoel1097
@mukulgoel1097 3 жыл бұрын
What about inside of the truck when will you show it
@AskDrKing
@AskDrKing 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video...especially your drone footage. Question...what microphone are you using?
@markglenn7886
@markglenn7886 4 жыл бұрын
Curious if you had to make any adjustments to Espar to work in elevations above 9,000ft? Also, how's the fuel efficiency been?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Steamboat is at 7,000 and hadn't heard anything about needing to make adjustments. So far it's worked flawlessly. As for fuel, when I drove it back from the pick up it wasn't great. And I don't check it now. Mainly driving around town. I'm hoping the mileage will improve over time. My commute is about 14 minutes so I'm not putting on that many miles. Small town commuting ; )
@kalasag9113
@kalasag9113 3 жыл бұрын
How is the cabin noise + driving experience between 70mph - 80mph? Thanks for sharing!
@blueman5924
@blueman5924 4 жыл бұрын
Shocked there are no heated seats for a Merc in this price range. Love the driver’s headroom !
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Agree. And when I go out and it's 10 degrees the rig takes a while to warm up.
@michaelsmith9308
@michaelsmith9308 4 жыл бұрын
@@Steamboatsmyhome You can go to any Best buy and they will install a cell phone remote start and also on a button key fob if you like. Its guaranteed for life to work perfect! I cannot even think about not having a remote start feature in 2020!
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelsmith9308 Ok, after speaker upgrade I'm all over this.
@ameerakkk7098
@ameerakkk7098 4 жыл бұрын
strange ON THIS NEW MERCEDES chassis there is heated seats and memory also
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
@@ameerakkk7098 Yeah, it's just the mercedes sprinter that Winnebago choice for the Revel.
@stevo286
@stevo286 3 жыл бұрын
Do you do anything for underbody rust protection with the snow exposure?
@Paul-770
@Paul-770 4 жыл бұрын
Come to Norway 🇳🇴 in winter ❄️
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Been there a couple times in the winter for telemark world cup races. It's cold . . . and dark. But I love it.
@StevinsonHyundaiofLongmont
@StevinsonHyundaiofLongmont 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! were you able to do something to adjust the sliding door rattles when driving?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
FYI we live on a dirt road so it mainly rattle on that road. Much less on pavements. And I feel it's in the area os the passenger seat belt??? SO no, I have not done anything about it. Other have complained about the window shade but ours seems to not rattle there.
@SkinnyStupido
@SkinnyStupido Жыл бұрын
i think i'm in love 😁😁😁
@skywalker2852
@skywalker2852 4 жыл бұрын
3:42 What is 'lane assist braking'? I love the option of a 4WD RV, but surprised by needing to stop/almost stop to shift to 4WD.
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
LAB - will sound a beep if you drift to R/L over the lanes. If you don't steer back into the lane, the van will actually apply the right or left brakes which will pull you back into the lane. Yes, a decent idea but I don't like it. I tend to optimize roads and conditions. Thus, I'm not a fan of this feature. And Yes, stopping sucks for 4x4. But, driving in 4X4 is like AWD so it's not bad.
@controller2152
@controller2152 4 жыл бұрын
Are the batteries open to the elements?? I hear they are under the chassis.. Thanks Dave.... Great video too. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Yes they are. And I'm a little worried about them. But I see more people exposing their rig to worse environments. So yes, I'm crossing my fingers.
@controller2152
@controller2152 4 жыл бұрын
SteamboatsMyHome.com .... Thanks for the quick response and I’m going to puller the trigger on 1. I just have to determine if La Mesa RV or Lichtsinn RV will have the lowest price. Thanks again.
@bhaijee84
@bhaijee84 4 жыл бұрын
how are the batteries? do they work fine? any idea for how many days I can be in wilderness in winters..
@TienNguyen-bm3pd
@TienNguyen-bm3pd 4 жыл бұрын
Can revel drives with chain when heavy snow?
@4635235
@4635235 4 жыл бұрын
I am waiting delivery of the revel in 2 weeks time......
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Let the explorations begin. Perfect timing with . . . so much time on our hands.
@bcbliss5147
@bcbliss5147 4 жыл бұрын
Did I hear you say that leaving the furnace fan on all night ran the batteries down so it couldn't start? Doesn't it have 3 coach batteries? That seems odd. Great vids. Love the revel but concerned about low solar power and non lithium batteries for the camper. Keep it up. I'm thinking of buying one
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Mark - Turns out I left the stereo and other things on as well. I left the key in the coach and did not lock it. Thus, the dead battery
@The_Wack
@The_Wack 3 жыл бұрын
Do you think someone could live full time in Colorado in the revel during winter and if so how would you do that and keep the pipes from freezing and keep it warm without burning a lot of fuel
@garyarbogast6703
@garyarbogast6703 3 жыл бұрын
Have those tires siped and you wont mix you blizzacks nearly as much as you do now. It will make a world of difference especially with stopping power.
@meenam300zx
@meenam300zx 4 жыл бұрын
How much does it cost?
@Roaming50
@Roaming50 4 жыл бұрын
Cool use of the drone shots. Most places I go, drones are banned so to date I haven't invested in one, plus it would be hard to drive and control the drone at the same time... :) . One question, as a fellow Coloradan, I'm taking my Revel to Winter Park for our first trip with boondocking this weekend. You said you ran the battery down and had to jump start while running the Esbar all night. How did that happen? My understanding was that the chassis and coach batteries are not connected. Are you saying the Esbar runs off the chassis, not coach?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Great question. I can only assume I left some other electronics on as well (radio, lights, etc). I left the key in the coach and didn't lock it. Normally when you lock it everything is goes out. But that might not have been the case. I have since locked it every time and have not had the issue again.
@metals9372
@metals9372 4 жыл бұрын
You said your van wouldn't start because you left the heater fan on. If you left the House heater fan on it doesn't draw from your Chassis battery. You must have left the ignition switch with the lights on or something.
@stingeknee8549
@stingeknee8549 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Charlie. Kiko here from Vegas, remember me? Nice clear shots by the Mavic 2. You won't believe this, but I found my Revel there in Frederick, CO at Transwest. They gave me the best deal. Hoping to close the deal soon. Love to see you enjoying your Revel. Keep making those awesome videos. Cheers! - Kiko
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Great - I called TW last summer and their prices were higher. Well done!!!
@michaelsmith9308
@michaelsmith9308 4 жыл бұрын
Neighbor bout his baby for $105,000, looks SO NICE:) I look at his revel like its in a bikini!
@IthacaDon
@IthacaDon 2 жыл бұрын
So no water in the winter. Bummer.
@metahduh4003
@metahduh4003 3 жыл бұрын
No sleeping out there in winter wilderness - interior functionality etc?
@MARKLINMAN1
@MARKLINMAN1 4 жыл бұрын
This is a MODERN WESTY!
@BurtonHohman
@BurtonHohman 4 жыл бұрын
You said the battery ran dead? I thought there was a separate battery for the cab and for the engine?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I stand correct. What happened was I didn't lock the van which left some lights and other things on.
@jean-philippefage3944
@jean-philippefage3944 3 жыл бұрын
Didn't you have electronic problems with the mercedes ?
@leluboy
@leluboy 4 жыл бұрын
Man!!! Why you didn't show the inside!!!
@scotthallenberg3575
@scotthallenberg3575 4 жыл бұрын
Nice and informative video! We've just started researching Sprinter Campervan options and love Steamboat! How does the Espar heater perform at your altitude and higher? Most of our camping is between 7 and 11K so this something I'd love to hear some first hand experience. Thanks!
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
No issues so far with the heater. We're at about 7,000 but I'm guessing you won't be camping at 11k?? So far so good.
@utubekilller
@utubekilller 4 жыл бұрын
I have the 2019 and our heater works great at our property at 8500 feet
@scotthallenberg3575
@scotthallenberg3575 4 жыл бұрын
@@Steamboatsmyhome good to know. I do have a close spot I like to go that's ~10k and when in Colorado it can be a little higher. It's good to know, you've had no issues. Thanks!
@xixchi8503
@xixchi8503 4 жыл бұрын
Can I get one with just 3 thing , bed TV and bathroom??
@michaelbechauf6848
@michaelbechauf6848 4 жыл бұрын
Great review. Wish I had seen this before I decided to forgo my 4x4, but I'm ok in California. Switched to Blizzaks and it is doing just fine. Just wouldn't make it up a steep pass without chains. Also, no heated seats. But you have the LEDs!!! We bought this www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VSQTNJJ, and it's not bad. Just the cables to the cigarette lighter outlet are of course annoying.
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Blizzaks would cause to worries.
@alexanderosherow2064
@alexanderosherow2064 3 жыл бұрын
what tires are these?
@jennifermedia6288
@jennifermedia6288 3 жыл бұрын
great drone work. Do you have help filming that?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks - A little help but drone is a somewhat risky multitask ; )
@scottygdaman
@scottygdaman 4 жыл бұрын
The stock tires aren't as good as specialized tires ?? Really
@MrItaliansound
@MrItaliansound 3 жыл бұрын
but you only showed us what a Mercedes van can do in winter with snow, where is the part of what makes winnebago special for winter?
@tsogtbuyan7022
@tsogtbuyan7022 4 жыл бұрын
Hey man what a great video. Great Overlanding toy. I recently went to dealer, and test drove that badass, I liked it. What is your MPG? The dealer said its 20MPG combined. Yours must have been a lot heavier and should have more consumption, right? thanks in advance
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I heard that too and maybe once it breaks in. Around town I'm around 15 mpg
@camvan7396
@camvan7396 4 жыл бұрын
No you won't get 20 mpg combined. I have a 2019 4x4 with stock Michelin all-season tires. I get 16 to 18 mpg over 7,700 mostly highway miles. It's a lightly loaded upfit, nowhere near as heavy as the Revel. The MPG is my main disappointment; I got about 19mpg average (80K miles) in my 2015 sprinter 4x2 cargo van same 6cyl engine. I blame the aerodynamics plus the 4x4 losses. The huge ground clearance must make a lot of turbulence.
@Milner_THX
@Milner_THX 4 жыл бұрын
Loved the video & excellent description.. hate the irritating background ‘muzak’ it’s not necessary & makes it hard to hear the description clearly - Wish we could get these in the UK 🇬🇧 - 😬👍🏻.. 🌍🚐💨
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments. I'll make adjustments on the next one.
@mtnride4930
@mtnride4930 4 жыл бұрын
great video, going to be selling our Westy and getting a Revel as soon as we finish our move to Utah. Agree heated seats would be nice I replaced my VW seats with Recaro's and installed heaters when I put them in never use my heater now. I bet you could get aftermarket heaters for the Revel, my upholstery guy added quick connects so when I turn the seat around I unhook the wires and no problem. ENJOY
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
I will look into that. And the coach heater takes a while to get warm as well. Life in the Rocky Mountains : )
@SuperDuperOutdoors
@SuperDuperOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Wow...all that and no heated seats. Is it an option?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's a little cold reality.
@mehar381
@mehar381 4 жыл бұрын
u did not show inside cabin i waited till the end
@Bskinnydallas
@Bskinnydallas 3 жыл бұрын
How much does this cost? How much are payments on it? Also can you park anywhere and stay the night in it?
@ShermanKenB
@ShermanKenB 4 жыл бұрын
Are the stock tires bf Goodrich ta ko2's? Looking for options for our sprinter. How is the road noise on open dry highway?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, those are the tires. Again, they are decent in the snow. But yes, they are a little noisy in dry pavement,. I ended up buying some stock take offs from a 2019 Sprinter 4x4. Steel wheel and different tires. Better for snow. But I have not swapped them out this winter. Next year.
@dinovera532
@dinovera532 4 жыл бұрын
I have just purchased a 2020 Revel as well from Lichtsinn RV in Forest city...We live in Carmel California… So I know the drill… Flew out there and drove it home… Great ride no regrets had it since the end of September… I must say it exceeded our expectations… :-)… However I have a question for You… I have run the heater overnight and didn't have any battery problems at all… I'm curious I thought the heater ran off of the house batteries and not the chassis battery?...By the way we also have the blue gray… The only difference between is that I stripped all the decals off including Winnebago decals and revel decals...Would love to stay in touch with you… I feel like it's kind of tribal :-)...Keep on reveling
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
The more I think about my dead battery, I think what happened is here in Colorado, we don't often lock our doors. Thus, I'm guessing some electrical items (stereo, lights, etc) may have been left on. I have since locked with the key and that turns everything off. Have not had the issue since. Revel on ; )
@franciswang2
@franciswang2 4 жыл бұрын
what is sale price at Lichtsinn, Thanks
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
@@franciswang2 120
@michaelbechauf6848
@michaelbechauf6848 4 жыл бұрын
@@Steamboatsmyhome do you have the aux battery? I have the cutoff relay (E36) but need to put in an aux battery. Doesn't the Revel have a house battery system? I would think that they would have hooked up the Espar to that instead of the starter battery.
@ADVwithRoscoe
@ADVwithRoscoe 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I think that is the ultimate ski bum vehicle.. how long can you run the heater before having to start the vehicle to recharge the batteries? #ADVwithRoscoe
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know that yet. But the heater is fueled from the diesel so as long as you have fuel, I'd say a long time.
@metals9372
@metals9372 4 жыл бұрын
2 or 3 days
@johnbatson8779
@johnbatson8779 3 жыл бұрын
but the heater will not work if it senses that your fuel level is too low so keep it above the quarter level
@dreamersandwanderers7781
@dreamersandwanderers7781 3 жыл бұрын
If you were to put on the Espar heater on all night to keep the coach warm to prevent water freezing in that temperature range, how much diesel would it use?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 3 жыл бұрын
Very little. Don't even notice it on the gauge.
@Hockeymyk
@Hockeymyk 4 жыл бұрын
hi so with the 7 speed and the 4 wheel drive what kind of mileage? and how much solar do you have? and that is a 144 wheelbase? thanks
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike - They say the 7 speed should improve mileage but so for I'm just driving around town and it's not great. Maybe around 14-15. I don't often check for accuracy. The solar is 200 watts and that is stock. Yes, it's the 144 springs. Thanks
@secretsecret3649
@secretsecret3649 3 жыл бұрын
How much does that thing cost?
@sancochito75
@sancochito75 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. What is the price of this model?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
120 + -
@carlbusque1856
@carlbusque1856 3 жыл бұрын
If you winterized your vehicle, where do you shower, or go to the bathroom?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 3 жыл бұрын
In a hotel. We don't camp in it during the winter ; )
@user-jp4gg8fo6o
@user-jp4gg8fo6o 3 жыл бұрын
Παρα πολύ καλό
@stephenstringer3689
@stephenstringer3689 3 жыл бұрын
I don't have experience driving in snow...do you have to air down the tires or use chains?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 3 жыл бұрын
NO NO NO. Just go slow. These tires are pretty good in snow. Ice is tougher. Just be in 4x4 and go slow.
@thecompetentman1
@thecompetentman1 4 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how Winnebago can call this a 2020 model. It's on a 2019 Mercedes chassis and was assembled mid year '19. Seems confusing if not deceiving. Otherwise, good video, very informative and I'll even go as far as saying it's entertaining.
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Might have something to do with the delay for the Mercedes is so long and by the time Winnebago gets them and does their things it's the following year.
@sethriddle7615
@sethriddle7615 4 жыл бұрын
The 2020 is in reference to the Revel model not the van. It's pretty common to see the old chassis style on a new class B upfit.
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
@@sethriddle7615 My guess is it takes Winnebago several months to get the chassis and then the complete the build out. Thus, they want to stay relevant and deliver "new" product.
@metahduh4003
@metahduh4003 3 жыл бұрын
It's a tall vehicle:))
@utrabbit007
@utrabbit007 4 жыл бұрын
Nice vid dude. Did you think to spray coat the underneath to prevent future rust issues?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
I have not but have thought about it. What would you spray it with undercoat or is there something different?
@utubekilller
@utubekilller 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 and Winnebago has already sprayed the underneath. I would assume they did the same with the 2020. I’m also in Colorado
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
@@utubekilller What did they spray it with? It's not a black undercoating. If anything it looks clear?? Thanks
@coasterbrookie
@coasterbrookie 4 жыл бұрын
SteamboatsMyHome.com usually the undercoating is black polymer. Aside from helping with rust, it also reduces road noise SIGNIFICANTLY! My 2018 4Runner was undercoated a few days after I took delivery (in August) and HOLY COW, what a difference in noise level! Definitely worth doing.
@michaelsmith9308
@michaelsmith9308 4 жыл бұрын
I thought the RV had a automatic jumper built in from the front battery to the coach batteries with a press of a button?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like I need to get our the manual and read up on that. I had not heard about such a thing.
@brucelahmayer2414
@brucelahmayer2414 4 жыл бұрын
Not on the Revel. I was told Mercedes doesn’t like that sort of thing.
@k9luv3
@k9luv3 4 жыл бұрын
Mine does.
@k9luv3
@k9luv3 4 жыл бұрын
Mine does
@fernschannel
@fernschannel 4 жыл бұрын
2019 is a VS30 BTW...
@panoptisis
@panoptisis 4 жыл бұрын
I think "new" was the important part there. The 2019 Revel is on the 2018 VS30 while the 2020 Revel is on the 2019. The 2019 VS30 has a lot of nice tech goodies the 2018 misses out on.
@exploreroverland6339
@exploreroverland6339 4 жыл бұрын
The stock tires are Goodrich AT ko?
@Steamboatsmyhome
@Steamboatsmyhome 4 жыл бұрын
Yep. Although they say it's an upgrade from Winnebago.
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