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Old 12-04-2016, 09:24 PM   #1
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Best Brands for Class B, Sprinter based: How do you rate 'em?

I just sold my 40' Class A and want to purchase a late model Class B, most likely based on the Mercedes Sprinter 3500 chassis. I'm looking closely at the Winnebago ERA as it seems to best fit my needs (i.e. late model 2014, 2015, 2016, super comfortable queen size bed, fairly spacious shower and toilet area and seating for two) but before I pull the trigger on a $80k plus deal I want to make sure I'm not overlooking other brands that might be a better bet. For example I have read that the Airstream version seems to be a step above the Winnebago.

What are the top three brands for Class B, Mercedes Sprinter based models, in your judgement and why?
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Owned an Airstream for 8 years. We were very happy with it and in fact the DW cried when we traded it in. They had or have a three year warranty and they do take care of problems. There was zero quibbling about warranty work. You might consider Leisure Travel Vans as well. We came real close to purchasing a LTV Unity class B+ or Class C whatever you prefer to call them. Those are my top two choices.
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A good friend sold his Foretravel U270 class A and bought one of these.... he's happy
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Old 12-04-2016, 11:16 PM   #4
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I am not sure exactly what you are looking for, but if it is just something smaller I would suggest taking a serious look at the Thor Vegas / Axis product line, I was camped next to one at a festival last weekend and I was very impressed with how much they were able to squeeze into a 25 ft platform (3 TV's sleeping for 5, etc.) The owner was a woman probably in her 50's traveling with her sisters. I would consider one myself except for the fact I am 6'0" tall and the longest bed in the Vegas is 74 inches long.
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Throwing my two cents in:
Leisure Travel Vans = Lexus Real nice
Airstream = Acura Real nice as well
Coachhouse = Infiniti another real nice unit
Winnebago = Ford/Chevy Good Value but not top end like LTV

There are also a lot of Yugos out there as well. I think LTV is the best but Winnebago gives you the best value overall.

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Add Pleasure Way to the list. We looked at all the options listed and ended up with a Plateau XL on a 3500 chassis. It's been great, comfortable and easy to drive. We traded in a 42' class A. I'm 6'5" and don't have any trouble bumping my head or sleeping.


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Old 12-05-2016, 10:12 PM   #7
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We recently went through this process.

Leisure Travel, Pleasure Way, Airstream and Winnebago were in the final running for us, after eliminating virtually every other option.

Priority in our decision was 1) floor plan and at a close second 2) a good local dealership to handle warranty claims. #2 ruled out two of them. The B+ View 24J Profile won the floor plan for us, and our closest dealer with a decent reputation happened to carry them.

We spend a lot of time in the PNW so being comfortable "rained in" for hours and sometimes a day was key. If we were still focusing on the high desert we probably would have picked the Airstream.
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Old 12-17-2016, 11:42 PM   #8
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My opinion of the three best.
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Be sure to check out the Pleasureway Plateau. We had one before we switched to Newmar. The build quality on the PW is excellent. The Plateau had the largest refrigerator in a Class B at that time. We only switched to Newmar to get more space than is available on a Sprinter based RV.

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I just sold my 40' Class A and want to purchase a late model Class B, most likely based on the Mercedes Sprinter 3500 chassis. I'm looking closely at the Winnebago ERA as it seems to best fit my needs (i.e. late model 2014, 2015, 2016, super comfortable queen size bed, fairly spacious shower and toilet area and seating for two) but before I pull the trigger on a $80k plus deal I want to make sure I'm not overlooking other brands that might be a better bet. For example I have read that the Airstream version seems to be a step above the Winnebago.

What are the top three brands for Class B, Mercedes Sprinter based models, in your judgement and why?
We bought the Era 70C over Thanksgiving, and drove from Minnesota to San Antonio. It is perfect for us. We have an airweave mattress cover we're going to take on our upcoming trip, probably to Cuyutlan or Zehuatenejo.
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ARV is the best by far. A bit pricey but you get exactly what you want.
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$219,473 firm for Advance RV Select model. Wow! Mini Prevost.
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