I think Andrea was a great addition to this Chanel because she brings a women's point of view. I like this other then the size of the fridge and No TV...
I agree totally. So cool. The longer one is best. Only drawback is no lithium package and yucky generator. Like 1 zipper window shades. That is sooo camping. 2 back end tarp-patio 3 pop-up roof. Sooooo camping.
Matt doesn't realize it , but he's starting to like class B's.... Likes: the lower bedroom Dislikes: price Would like to see: with the back door open a extended screen room for more living space. Last: Matt's longest class B review...
One more thing #vanlife guys I just don't understand why class b's are so expensive. I used to be in the luxury conversion van business. We put the Windows in, insulated the van, used a 3/4 ton loaded chassis, added rear heat and AC, used top of the line seating, leather and wall fabrics and lots of walnut trim with a gorgeous finish and put the high top on and tons of electronics and full body paint and nice wheels for a dealer cost of under $10k in 2000. I know things have gone up, but WOW these B prices are nuts.
You should always try to keep the make and model in your title so it shows up for people searching that particular model. Love watching you struggle with the unfamiliar features. True dedication!
My 3 negative: very tiny bathroom, no adaptive cruise control on Promasters, passenger seats small. 3 positives: "Garage" is awesome, 3 point passenger seatbelts, poptop W/AC
Hey #vanlife guys I would love to see that unit on an AWD Transit. It's small enough to be a daily driver, could easily carry some lumber etc for those DIY projects, as well as be your camper. This could be parked in residential areas where RVs are not allowed. If it's your daily driver what can they do. Matt, as far as your feelings on the seating position, I understand your feelings and then I rented one recently and ended up loving the driver's view etc. Just takes getting used to. The hood just slopes a little more than the Transit. The Transit AWD drives like a sport sedan. Very tight. Please Winnebago. My first of 14 RVs was a VW pop top. I loved sleeping in the " loft". Good review my #vanlife friends. General RV has made a stellar decision to use you full-time. Love your reviews. You make a great team.
#VanLife Class B for couples with a 4 P's toilet only and of course sink. Matching trailer with separate washer and trailer plus shower and toilet. Nice seating that folds out to bed. Trailer could be used for person(s) for laundry with separate TV viewing, guest house and more but mostly a place for pets while motorhome goes in for service.
Finally, a class B that isn't overpriced. The diagonal uneven floor in the front is a real liability. Bring the whole floor up and add storage bins like you did in the bed area. That outdoor shower area is too cumbersome. We'd love to purchase a class B like this but we don't need the sports space in back or have children to take with us at this stage. So why not a version with the bath in back, with the murphy bed, with more storage space up front where the bath was, get rid of the extra belted chairs for even more storage, perhaps a bigger frig and more counter space and a microwave (with the option of not putting in the stove top -- we stopped cooking with that years ago), perhaps even save costs on not having the pop up consistent with a camper for 2 people. So close, Winnebago!
Love how the outside looks like an average van but the inside is like a mini apartment. Dislike the shower/bathroom size but it all seems pretty manageable to live in with 2 adults or more!
HI MATT AND ANDREA..NICE CLASS B!❤1.POP TOP?👍2.TIRES NICE 3.GENERATOR AND LAYOUT HOOKUPS!😞1.LADDER ASSEMBLY 2.NO 4X4 2.OUTSIDE SHOWER!COMPETES WITH REVEL! WINNEBAGO SHOULD BUILD SOLIS IN 4X4! GREAT REVIEW KIDS!👍❤
Love you guys and your hard work and honesty. I do not hate this class B #vanlife but do not really like it. The big deal killer it's a Dodge and the price. So with that said I'll shut up now. Good video and stay safe ya'll.
MAT don't be mad at me but I will most likely buy two Motor homes. I will buy for in town or any drive that will be over 60 mins. I will use the Hyundai Motor home . Its MUCH better than this van and other vans and the pricing fully load is under 80k. Small and very smartly layout. I have two kiddos with Autism and they always have to stop to use the bathroom. Now for when we do real road trips, I will mostly buy a class Super C with bunk-beds or a Super Motor Home with bunk-beds. I need washer and dryer, I like the bunk-beds in the back of the RV. I need two 1.5 bathrooms, tvs, heated floors. etc. Smile I have my plan. Smile..thanks for doing what you do!
I like this van #vanlife Like 1.the swivel front seats to meet the back seats. 2. Love the screens for the front and back doors 3. Like the rear bed to have room to load in thins. 1. Dislike the step 2. Dislike the use of propane, for weight why not full electric increase to second or third solar panel. 3. Dislike the complexity of the out door shower area
Nice little unit - they could put a third section of door on the bathroom that would fold flat when closed and not occupied but would open to effectively extend the bathroom door on a second piano hinge so that the door could bulge out into the living area making for a reasonably roomy bathroom - sorry but personally I’m going to need to close that door:-)
Thank you for showing us the #VanLife. Not a fan of class B's. But love seeing different formats for comparison. 3 Likes..... 1. Love the pop up top. Great for grand kids. 2. Like it over all as a class B. 3. LOVE that Matt's fly was up when coming down the ladder! Dislikes..... 1. Wet bath. Way too small. 2. Flooring with it's three levels. Very dangerous in my mind. 3. I seriously dislike Dodge trucks. They have too many mechanical issues which Dodge doesn't stand behind it's product.
I like this. #vanlife And there should Dutch doors on the bathroom that expand to make the shower area larger - and a floor drain to let the grey water out.
For awhile there I thought I was watching Matt's RV Abuse! :^P Very nice of you to branch out to class B's though, Matt! #vanlife kudos! Likes: 1. Interior space for bikes. 2. 12 volt quiet A/C and quiet generator. 3. Clever, versatile use of space. Dislikes: 1. Fridge too small. I'd probably buy a Dometic Portable Fridge / Freezer unit and put it under the murphy bed. 2. No microwave. 3. Battery location. AGM batteries can live under the coach, but it would be hard to upgrade to lithium with that location due to heat and cold.
I guess I should put #Vanlife in my comments! I think if I was trying to do more "stealth camping" this would be a good choice. Things I like: that 1800+ lb carrying capacity, that onboard generator (assuming it matches the same fuel as the van) and, that popup. Things I don't like: the uneven flooring, which is a trip hazard, don't try to walk around while it's going down the road, and I'm still not a fan of that murphy bed. I'd really want an awning (mechanical is fine), since that might add some living space if it had screened in walls. It all depends upon what folks want. I'm a towable/Class C fan. I don't dislike this camper, but it's not what I'd want. I do have to admit, this camper can camp anywhere, from boondocking at a beach, to a few days in a Walmart, to a few days at a friend's house. So you could save a lot of $ by not staying at a campground. This is the kind of camper that you could drive across the US, visit dozens of places, and park anywhere.
I will again request you PLEASE review the Winnebago Travato 59G.(or 59GL - same but with lithium package) Hints - Same van with way bigger bathroom, bigger fridge and no Swiss Army Knife contortions necessary to set up for use. I will not stop asking until you finally review this King of #vanlife!!!!!
👍 Smashy #vanlife ! Throughout your opening I was looking for the video tag correction of the model number (you said not what you wrote on the thumbnail). L: a lot in such a small space; camping in a hardcover tent. D: lack of a microwave; tiny interior bathroom\shower, and most women I know (esp. My wife ain't not showering outside). Stay safe everyone, hope you rescued your other phone from the rain, I know how you like concluding a review leaving the generator an all lights burning over a weekend kinda thing. 😷😷😷😷
#VANLIFE I could see this as an option. Three things I like: 1. Outside shower setup - Matt didn't set it up right, but it's pretty cool. I wonder if Winnebago sells a setup to make an outdoor room over the open rear doors. 2. Reminds me of my 1978 VW camper with the pop-top. I might even choose to sleep up there if I can haul my old butt up there. There is so much more storage though, just amazing, and the kitchen is magnificent. It looks like the driving experience would be similar, it looks like it has that cab-over-wheels look to it. 3. The Murphy bed below is awesome. You can carry whatever you want in the back, bikes, surfboards, kayaks, outdoor screen patio; that's awesome. Three things I don't like" 1. The indoor bathroom is more trouble than it's worth. There's no vent for the bathroom (it'd have to be a side vent).The old VWs didn't offer them, and I think that's still true up to the last production year. They might could have a N-S bed then. 2. No awning. Hopefully you can have it as an option. 3. It seems pretty expensive. The Tofino would be another option on the same platform, although it is shorter. Matt vs. the ladder #Vanlife
#vanlife (1)I don't want extra seats. 2 is fine. Maybe folding chairs to sit table. And without them bathroom could be bigger. (2) They need to take those steps out. To dangerous. (3) I would like not to feel like I'm driving a big vehicle. Like to feel like I am driving a van or small truck. (1) I absolutely love the bunk area. Perfect fit for my adult child. (2) I love the fact that they took the time to add a cutting board. Need all the space we can squeeze in. (3) love the main bed. How awesome. And all of the storage around!
You two are awesome! I love that you showed it in real life just like we would all be doing it for the first time. 😊 Thank you for being real. 💗 Likes: 1. That big shower area in the back with the pole across! How cool!! 2. Omg I can’t believe how many features they packed into this tiny van! The storage everywhere you look! 3. They still found a way to give you an indoor bathroom. Wow. 4. Most important to me is the easy to make giant bed in the back! I love that it flips so easily and the table option. Dislikes: 1. Hard to actually use the shower. Don’t tease me like that. LOL 😆 2. I don’t need the pop up with all the other features and the big bed in back. I would rather have a regular roof with solar. 3. Class B’s never have enough fridge. 🤷🏼♀️
Matt you and there wife make a nice team. You sir are a pain in the a-s, but you do provide great information on the class B that I am interested in, Thanks Bro.
Lost my wife at “wet bath”. Not your best presentation and the setup looks difficult. “Little storage” is an understatement. Dislikes: 1) wet bath, 2) small bath/shower 3) uneven floors. Likes: 1) swivel front seats, 2) made for minimalists, 3) Leisure RVs. #vanlife
Thanks for showing me why Class B’s should NEVER be purchased or even considered suitable for camping. Likes: Can’t find any. Dislikes: too numerous to mention! Love your show and your presentations are always great. Enjoy!
Maybe an American thing, but everywhere else in the world these are extremely popular because you can drive them on any road and park them in a regular car park. The American style oversize motorhome simply wouldn't fit on most of our roads, you'd be confined to freeways only which isn't much fun.
If you buy a class B like this it would make sense if it there was 4 wheel drive option for people who do a lot of dry camping. Also does it come with the array of safety options like forward collision, blind spot etc? I would buy the all wheel drive Thor Gemini/Compass before I bought this. Its not much longer and is cheaper too.
The pop up roof is very very common in Europe. And they are very popular. It's a great way to get space for 2 more sleepers, or not to bother to set up the downstairs bed. You didn't mention it, but it has a cassette toilet, another common feature in European vans. In fact the whole layout feels very European. Yeah, I wish the wet bath was bigger, but it is a small van. All in all nicely done. I hope more "European" campers make it over.
#VanLife Matt I challenge any and all manufacturers to produce more made to order platforms. The days of the 60's and 70's for purchasing a new vehicle optioned out exactly the way you wanted and then built are sadly gone. Let's bring this back in the motorhome industry.
They should have extended the bathroom floor into the isle for the shower. I didn’t like the step up because i am clumsy lol. The nose of the cab should be more boxy. I drive better when i can see the nose of the car. I do like the bed area though.
I hate everything, Fridge to small, sink not deep enough, lots of trip hazards, the bathroom door doesn't close, no microwave, no oven, there's nothing nice about this RV
Try driving a 3500 Sprinter - you feel really high up compared to Promaster. Like: Total Length fits legally in a parking spot, pop-top sleeping area, Truma; Dislike: east-west bed, two extra seats, bathroom. #VanLife
I like this a lot. There really should be a drain on the floor for sure. You really can only sponge bath in that thing. I didn't see a TV. There should be a way to cover the back area when you have the curtain up.
3 Likes: 1: Multifunctional rear area with cargo space, bed, and tie downs 2: Pop-up roof loft/bed 3: Good interior storage 3 Dislikes: 1: Tiny wet bath 2: Front end styling is hideous 3: Dangerous step
They keep making these vans to be off grid but they give you a refrigerator that hardly holds anything plus when are they going to wise up and put a incinerator toilet in that way you can get rid of the black tank and carry more water. Hopefully someday soon.
Like- the pop top, convenient size and Murphy bed. Dislikes- the shelf that the Murphy bed rests on. (Seems like unused space), step that Andrea almost fell on. (I’ve seen a B that has a step cover to eliminate that problem). And the size of the bathroom. #Vanlife.
u had to take off the dash console to put brake fluid in it, no shit & wiper fluid for front windshield wait for it was All the way in the rear on inside compartment infront of rear engine. No way it pass crash safety test found another way to kill us.
This is the 59PX not the 59P so this version is roughly $30,000 more than the 59P because it has an air conditioner. The 59P does not have air conditioning. Thor also already makes the same van without it looking so industrial on the inside. Thor Tellaro 20AT and also the Thor sequence 20A at a lower price point with lithium batteries included. Basically, Winnebago copied Thor and Thor preamptively crushed Winnebago 2 years prior. Thor also does not use those half ass cut out windows. Instead they have full-size windows that look way better and have nicer blinds. The A models are the only ones that also have the cassette toilet. The G model and L model have black tanks which make it a lot less versatile. Class B’s require a lot of research to do reviews on them.
The MSRP on the PX is approx. $16k more than a P, Matt's price of 89k is a great price generally they go from $90k on up, I had a salesman at Giant in California brag to me that they were selling them at full retail $119k and he couldn't keep them in stocks at that price, I went to La Mesa the next day and bought one for $94k In the Cherry Red color which is a $2k upgrade. You will almost always pay more in California for a "B" van!
I do like the price. One problem I know of is the fact the generator is under the floor and it makes routine maintenance extremely difficult. Remember the "loft" isn't really heated, it will be cold up there.
I agree. I can't wait to start seeing these on that Ford chassis. @N Pooch I believe that this is the cheapest compared to Ford and Mercedes, and also that the Dodge has a slightly wider interior space? I'm not a fan of the chassis, but that seems to be the main benefits.
This didn’t feel like a 30+ minute review! I love how you two keep it entertaining. No microwave? Honestly, where’s it going to go? Probably better off going with a Instapot. Love the pop-up. Love this Class B and hope to see more. #vanlife
What material is that pop up made out of? Canvas, nylon? My problem with these is that if it’s raining and you put it down wet, it can mildew or still be wet when you open it again. I liked many features in this though. Even though you didn’t like the bathroom, it would b great for when you wake up in the middle of the night (which is mostly what we use the bathroom in our BP for anyway. This actually would be a good option for us. We car camp a lot and rearranging things for sleeping can take time. Is there a hitch and how much can it tow? Would b nice if it could tow a boat.
They wind test these pop tops up to some pretty gnarly wind speeds, if that's your concern. If you mean safety, then you might be thinking of the wrong use case. I wouldn't really use the pop top if I'm sitting in a Wal-Mart parking lot or a city street or anything like that, obviously. This is made to be boondocking out in nature. When people boondock in nature they often leave their doors and windows wide open anyway to enjoy the breeze and see the stars.
Without a doubt, you two make the absolute best RV videos! Having said that..I don’t like class B’s either. This thing is just a van with storage and a roof top tent.
If Matt and Andrea reviewed socks I’d watch. Matt....your jumps are getting higher. 🤘🏻#vanlife My parents had a VW camper van when I was a kid. Many great memories. 👍🏻
Per Wiinebago, the toilet is a cassette unit so I wonder if it can be removed completely for showering. People need to know it's cassette because some would hate that. I enjoy class B reviews. Thanks
Matt.....you are not annoying, Andrea......you're a beautiful natural force of nature! Love listening to you. #vanlife Another feature on the pop top is on warm days, open the windows in it and let heat escape. #vanlife
Matt! I have been dreaming about a smaller van style RV for my two net yet old enough to take on adventures sons. I love your energy, and when I'm moving from the "dream about" phase to the "buy" phase I'm definitely going to check out what you have to say about what is on the market!
Love you guys! Got my husband hooked too. He said today that Matt is more like him than he is. lol. We own an older class B and love this new design especially the extra pop top bed, the big storage in the back and the extra seat belted seating. What we don't like about it is no microwave or convection and no outdoor storage but the deal breaker for us is the bathroom. It is even smaller than the one we already have in our B which is already a challenge for my husband. Thank you Matt and Andrea.
The problem with the Solis there is no way to connect your city water without keeping the rear door open. The city connection is inside the van. There is no port to allow the hose entry. There is no black tank. It is a cassette toilet. BTW this is a PX, 2 feet longer than the P.
This class B is impressive. Perhaps Winnebago could do a color variation on the floor to separate the step area from the rest of the floor. That monochromatic gray color just allows both floor levels to blend in too easily. If done tastefully, it could add...maybe an Art Deco accent. 😉 As for the wet bath, I think they could engineer a waterproof “roll top”, but vertically moving door as the solution for additional space in the bathroom. If one section in the storage area above the cab had a metal panel, a small tv could be attached by a magnetic bar. The tv could be stored in that area as well. Just some ideas that could possibly make #vanlife a little more homelike. Matt and Andrea bring so much enthusiasm to every review. Their honesty and humor brings me back for more.
Love: -The price -Seatbelts -Lots of storage Hate: -Gimmicky roof tent thingy, looks so awkward to set up and use. -bathroom, small, bad placement, plastic. The trivago and boldt are much better. -The floorplan sucks in general.
The roof was a surprise, everything but the step ups and step downs, I agree would be a broken ankle. What does the back do when the bed is up. Is the left a couch? Everything else is a very very smart. Wished they would have put a talller fridge at the right of the sink for an bigger freezer section but that’s just me, I like ice.
I think Andrea was a great addition to this Chanel because she brings a women's point of view. I like this other then the size of the fridge and No TV...
I agree totally. So cool.
The longer one is best. Only drawback is no lithium package and yucky generator.
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1 zipper window shades. That is sooo camping.
2 back end tarp-patio
3 pop-up roof. Sooooo camping.
Add your own cheap Walmart light-duty tarp to make the back end a completely enclosed room.
Matt doesn't realize it , but he's starting to like class B's....
Likes: the lower bedroom
Dislikes: price
Would like to see: with the back door open a extended screen room for more living space.
Last: Matt's longest class B review...
We will convert him...lol
One more thing #vanlife guys
I just don't understand why class b's are so expensive. I used to be in the luxury conversion van business. We put the Windows in, insulated the van, used a 3/4 ton loaded chassis, added rear heat and AC, used top of the line seating, leather and wall fabrics and lots of walnut trim with a gorgeous finish and put the high top on and tons of electronics and full body paint and nice wheels for a dealer cost of under $10k in 2000. I know things have gone up, but WOW these B prices are nuts.
You should always try to keep the make and model in your title so it shows up for people searching that particular model. Love watching you struggle with the unfamiliar features. True dedication!
My 3 negative: very tiny bathroom, no adaptive cruise control on Promasters, passenger seats small. 3 positives: "Garage" is awesome, 3 point passenger seatbelts, poptop W/AC
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Hey #vanlife guys
I would love to see that unit on an AWD Transit. It's small enough to be a daily driver, could easily carry some lumber etc for those DIY projects, as well as be your camper. This could be parked in residential areas where RVs are not allowed. If it's your daily driver what can they do. Matt, as far as your feelings on the seating position, I understand your feelings and then I rented one recently and ended up loving the driver's view etc. Just takes getting used to. The hood just slopes a little more than the Transit. The Transit AWD drives like a sport sedan. Very tight. Please Winnebago. My first of 14 RVs was a VW pop top. I loved sleeping in the " loft". Good review my #vanlife friends. General RV has made a stellar decision to use you full-time. Love your reviews. You make a great team.
#VanLife Class B for couples with a 4 P's toilet only and of course sink. Matching trailer with separate washer and trailer plus shower and toilet. Nice seating that folds out to bed. Trailer could be used for person(s) for laundry with separate TV viewing, guest house and more but mostly a place for pets while motorhome goes in for service.
Are you sure this is a 59 P? Looks like a 59 PX to me.....yep, That IS a PX because of air conditioning and the aft storage extended area.
How do have an RV without ac?
Finally, a class B that isn't overpriced. The diagonal uneven floor in the front is a real liability. Bring the whole floor up and add storage bins like you did in the bed area. That outdoor shower area is too cumbersome.
We'd love to purchase a class B like this but we don't need the sports space in back or have children to take with us at this stage. So why not a version with the bath in back, with the murphy bed, with more storage space up front where the bath was, get rid of the extra belted chairs for even more storage, perhaps a bigger frig and more counter space and a microwave (with the option of not putting in the stove top -- we stopped cooking with that years ago), perhaps even save costs on not having the pop up consistent with a camper for 2 people. So close, Winnebago!
Love how the outside looks like an average van but the inside is like a mini apartment. Dislike the shower/bathroom size but it all seems pretty manageable to live in with 2 adults or more!
HI MATT AND ANDREA..NICE CLASS B!❤1.POP TOP?👍2.TIRES NICE 3.GENERATOR AND LAYOUT HOOKUPS!😞1.LADDER ASSEMBLY 2.NO 4X4 2.OUTSIDE SHOWER!COMPETES WITH REVEL! WINNEBAGO SHOULD BUILD SOLIS IN 4X4! GREAT REVIEW KIDS!👍❤
Love you guys and your hard work and honesty. I do not hate this class B #vanlife but do not really like it. The big deal killer it's a Dodge and the price. So with that said I'll shut up now. Good video and stay safe ya'll.
MAT don't be mad at me but I will most likely buy two Motor homes. I will buy for in town or any drive that will be over 60 mins. I will use the Hyundai Motor home . Its MUCH better than this van and other vans and the pricing fully load is under 80k. Small and very smartly layout. I have two kiddos with Autism and they always have to stop to use the bathroom. Now for when we do real road trips, I will mostly buy a class Super C with bunk-beds or a Super Motor Home with bunk-beds. I need washer and dryer, I like the bunk-beds in the back of the RV. I need two 1.5 bathrooms, tvs, heated floors. etc. Smile I have my plan. Smile..thanks for doing what you do!
Fun watching you guys explore this van. Kudos to Matt for climbing into that upper area! #vanlife
I like this van #vanlife
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1.the swivel front seats to meet the back seats.
2. Love the screens for the front and back doors
3. Like the rear bed to have room to load in thins.
1. Dislike the step
2. Dislike the use of propane, for weight why not full electric increase to second or third solar panel.
3. Dislike the complexity of the out door shower area
Nice! Love this 59PX (x is for extra long about 18 inches) the PX has ac and the generator
Nice little unit - they could put a third section of door on the bathroom that would fold flat when closed and not occupied but would open to effectively extend the bathroom door on a second piano hinge so that the door could bulge out into the living area making for a reasonably roomy bathroom - sorry but personally I’m going to need to close that door:-)
Okay, that bathroom scene made me laugh out loud!! Yeah, I’d rather poop in the woods, too! 🤣🤣 All in all, this is such a cool van!
not if it's raining!
Thank you for showing us the #VanLife. Not a fan of class B's. But love seeing different formats for comparison.
3 Likes.....
1. Love the pop up top. Great for grand kids.
2. Like it over all as a class B.
3. LOVE that Matt's fly was up when coming down the ladder!
Dislikes.....
1. Wet bath. Way too small.
2. Flooring with it's three levels. Very dangerous in my mind.
3. I seriously dislike Dodge trucks. They have too many mechanical issues which Dodge doesn't stand behind it's product.
I like this. #vanlife And there should Dutch doors on the bathroom that expand to make the shower area larger - and a floor drain to let the grey water out.
For awhile there I thought I was watching Matt's RV Abuse! :^P Very nice of you to branch out to class B's though, Matt! #vanlife kudos!
Likes:
1. Interior space for bikes.
2. 12 volt quiet A/C and quiet generator.
3. Clever, versatile use of space.
Dislikes:
1. Fridge too small. I'd probably buy a Dometic Portable Fridge / Freezer unit and put it under the murphy bed.
2. No microwave.
3. Battery location. AGM batteries can live under the coach, but it would be hard to upgrade to lithium with that location due to heat and cold.
I guess I should put #Vanlife in my comments! I think if I was trying to do more "stealth camping" this would be a good choice. Things I like: that 1800+ lb carrying capacity, that onboard generator (assuming it matches the same fuel as the van) and, that popup. Things I don't like: the uneven flooring, which is a trip hazard, don't try to walk around while it's going down the road, and I'm still not a fan of that murphy bed. I'd really want an awning (mechanical is fine), since that might add some living space if it had screened in walls.
It all depends upon what folks want. I'm a towable/Class C fan. I don't dislike this camper, but it's not what I'd want. I do have to admit, this camper can camp anywhere, from boondocking at a beach, to a few days in a Walmart, to a few days at a friend's house. So you could save a lot of $ by not staying at a campground. This is the kind of camper that you could drive across the US, visit dozens of places, and park anywhere.
I will again request you PLEASE review the Winnebago Travato 59G.(or 59GL - same but with lithium package)
Hints - Same van with way bigger bathroom, bigger fridge and no Swiss Army Knife contortions necessary to set up for use.
I will not stop asking until you finally review this King of #vanlife!!!!!
Chimp 6 yes we will review it.we don’t have a lot of inventory yet.
I also love the daily driver that’s why I like the class b
👍 Smashy #vanlife ! Throughout your opening I was looking for the video tag correction of the model number (you said not what you wrote on the thumbnail). L: a lot in such a small space; camping in a hardcover tent. D: lack of a microwave; tiny interior bathroom\shower, and most women I know (esp. My wife ain't not showering outside). Stay safe everyone, hope you rescued your other phone from the rain, I know how you like concluding a review leaving the generator an all lights burning over a weekend kinda thing. 😷😷😷😷
Andrea knows what's up with stealth vanlife! Also light colors might keep it cooler temp wise.
I like the lower bed. Don’t like the bath room shower or the floor with the step. The rest I like about it. Thank you Matt and Andrea.
I would like to see this in Ford Transit - with class b reduces HOA nightmare fights! 🤞 I hope!
#VANLIFE I could see this as an option.
Three things I like:
1. Outside shower setup - Matt didn't set it up right, but it's pretty cool. I wonder if Winnebago sells a setup to make an outdoor room over the open rear doors.
2. Reminds me of my 1978 VW camper with the pop-top. I might even choose to sleep up there if I can haul my old butt up there. There is so much more storage though, just amazing, and the kitchen is magnificent. It looks like the driving experience would be similar, it looks like it has that cab-over-wheels look to it.
3. The Murphy bed below is awesome. You can carry whatever you want in the back, bikes, surfboards, kayaks, outdoor screen patio; that's awesome.
Three things I don't like"
1. The indoor bathroom is more trouble than it's worth. There's no vent for the bathroom (it'd have to be a side vent).The old VWs didn't offer them, and I think that's still true up to the last production year. They might could have a N-S bed then.
2. No awning. Hopefully you can have it as an option.
3. It seems pretty expensive. The Tofino would be another option on the same platform, although it is shorter.
Matt vs. the ladder #Vanlife
Will you throw in the extra license plate frame screw for free? 😂
Not without the magic hashtag!
Sorry, that’s an upgrade 😼
#vanlife License Plate Screw
I just want a Matt sticker! #vanlife
Ha Ha LMAO #VanLife
#vanlife (1)I don't want extra seats. 2 is fine. Maybe folding chairs to sit table. And without them bathroom could be bigger. (2) They need to take those steps out. To dangerous. (3) I would like not to feel like I'm driving a big vehicle. Like to feel like I am driving a van or small truck. (1) I absolutely love the bunk area. Perfect fit for my adult child. (2) I love the fact that they took the time to add a cutting board. Need all the space we can squeeze in. (3) love the main bed. How awesome. And all of the storage around!
You two are awesome! I love that you showed it in real life just like we would all be doing it for the first time. 😊 Thank you for being real. 💗
Likes:
1. That big shower area in the back with the pole across! How cool!!
2. Omg I can’t believe how many features they packed into this tiny van! The storage everywhere you look!
3. They still found a way to give you an indoor bathroom. Wow.
4. Most important to me is the easy to make giant bed in the back! I love that it flips so easily and the table option.
Dislikes:
1. Hard to actually use the shower. Don’t tease me like that. LOL 😆
2. I don’t need the pop up with all the other features and the big bed in back. I would rather have a regular roof with solar.
3. Class B’s never have enough fridge. 🤷🏼♀️
Jodi Evans thank you ☺️
Matt you and there wife make a nice team. You sir are a pain in the a-s, but you do provide great information on the class B that I am interested in, Thanks Bro.
Lost my wife at “wet bath”. Not your best presentation and the setup looks difficult. “Little storage” is an understatement.
Dislikes: 1) wet bath, 2) small bath/shower 3) uneven floors. Likes: 1) swivel front seats, 2) made for minimalists, 3) Leisure RVs.
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Love that you can sleep 4. .
Thanks for showing me why Class B’s should NEVER be purchased or even considered suitable for camping. Likes: Can’t find any. Dislikes: too numerous to mention! Love your show and your presentations are always great. Enjoy!
Maybe an American thing, but everywhere else in the world these are extremely popular because you can drive them on any road and park them in a regular car park. The American style oversize motorhome simply wouldn't fit on most of our roads, you'd be confined to freeways only which isn't much fun.
If you buy a class B like this it would make sense if it there was 4 wheel drive option for people who do a lot of dry camping. Also does it come with the array of safety options like forward collision, blind spot etc? I would buy the all wheel drive Thor Gemini/Compass before I bought this. Its not much longer and is cheaper too.
You Guys are so funny and real. Love the videos🤣 #vanlife
Thank you ☺️
Thanks Paul😆👍
The pop up roof is very very common in Europe. And they are very popular. It's a great way to get space for 2 more sleepers, or not to bother to set up the downstairs bed. You didn't mention it, but it has a cassette toilet, another common feature in European vans. In fact the whole layout feels very European.
Yeah, I wish the wet bath was bigger, but it is a small van. All in all nicely done. I hope more "European" campers make it over.
LisaMarli me too ☺️
#VanLife Matt I challenge any and all manufacturers to produce more made to order platforms. The days of the 60's and 70's for purchasing a new vehicle optioned out exactly the way you wanted and then built are sadly gone. Let's bring this back in the motorhome industry.
Yet another great review
They should make another model without lower bed and make kitchen,dinette,bathroom bigger
I like this one, great job Matt and Andrea!! #Vanlife
They should have extended the bathroom floor into the isle for the shower. I didn’t like the step up because i am clumsy lol. The nose of the cab should be more boxy. I drive better when i can see the nose of the car. I do like the bed area though.
I don't like the ladder. A collapsible ladder or folding ladder rather than one that need assembly. Prefer more super C's.
That's Awesome, fully sufficient for VanLife living off grid 👍👍👍
Nice attire Andrea dress & sandals 🤩
Maria Teresa Fayyad thanks Maria ☺️
Looks like someone from VW had a hand in the design. Love to pop top & seating for four. Uneven floor is scary!#VanLife
LIKE OUTSIDE SHOWER COUNTER SPACE CABINETRY / STORAGE DON’T LIKE THE WET BATH STEP PRICE I LOVE THIS # VAN LIFE
I hate everything, Fridge to small, sink not deep enough, lots of trip hazards, the bathroom door doesn't close, no microwave, no oven, there's nothing nice about this RV
No tv also. At least I didn’t see one.
@@adorbsabby7425 I was going to say the same thing, No TV
No place to sit and chill...prop your feet up. It's a horrible set up.
@@jessicarissanen Right? I thought the same thing.
Totally agree! Full time? No way.
Try driving a 3500 Sprinter - you feel really high up compared to Promaster. Like: Total Length fits legally in a parking spot, pop-top sleeping area, Truma; Dislike: east-west bed, two extra seats, bathroom. #VanLife
Love the white base and black trim. Would be great on travel trailers as well instead of the crazy wavy stripes and patterns.
I like this a lot. There really should be a drain on the floor for sure. You really can only sponge bath in that thing. I didn't see a TV. There should be a way to cover the back area when you have the curtain up.
3 Likes:
1: Multifunctional rear area with cargo space, bed, and tie downs
2: Pop-up roof loft/bed
3: Good interior storage
3 Dislikes:
1: Tiny wet bath
2: Front end styling is hideous
3: Dangerous step
They keep making these vans to be off grid but they give you a refrigerator that hardly holds anything plus when are they going to wise up and put a incinerator toilet in that way you can get rid of the black tank and carry more water. Hopefully someday soon.
Like- the pop top, convenient size and Murphy bed. Dislikes- the shelf that the Murphy bed rests on. (Seems like unused space), step that Andrea almost fell on. (I’ve seen a B that has a step cover to eliminate that problem). And the size of the bathroom. #Vanlife.
my mom's 85' Vanagon had pop top design, but only 4 cylinder engine(1st yr water cooled) & chassis was max-ed out & rear ac never worked even new.
4 speed stick not enough either & forget highway speed & hell no up hill.
u had to take off the dash console to put brake fluid in it, no shit & wiper fluid for front windshield wait for it was All the way in the rear on inside compartment infront of rear engine. No way it pass crash safety test found another way to kill us.
This is the 59PX not the 59P so this version is roughly $30,000 more than the 59P because it has an air conditioner. The 59P does not have air conditioning. Thor also already makes the same van without it looking so industrial on the inside. Thor Tellaro 20AT and also the Thor sequence 20A at a lower price point with lithium batteries included.
Basically, Winnebago copied Thor and Thor preamptively crushed Winnebago 2 years prior.
Thor also does not use those half ass cut out windows. Instead they have full-size windows that look way better and have nicer blinds. The A models are the only ones that also have the cassette toilet. The G model and L model have black tanks which make it a lot less versatile.
Class B’s require a lot of research to do reviews on them.
Yes I did mess up! But I dont think the PX is $30,000 More. Its shows to be $89,900 on GeneralRV Website
The MSRP on the PX is approx. $16k more than a P, Matt's price of 89k is a great price generally they go from $90k on up, I had a salesman at Giant in California brag to me that they were selling them at full retail $119k and he couldn't keep them in stocks at that price, I went to La Mesa the next day and bought one for $94k
In the Cherry Red color which is a $2k upgrade. You will almost always pay more in California for a "B" van!
Scott Olsen I agree the Thor is much nicer and a better value at almost the same price. I’m pretty sure Thor copied the layout from hymer though.
I do like the price. One problem I know of is the fact the generator is under the floor and it makes routine maintenance extremely difficult. Remember the "loft" isn't really heated, it will be cold up there.
This is far too complicated and too much work. Buy a small Class C for less.
THESTEELERSFAN lots easier and safer. I have to get up during the night for nature that fall from that bunk would be exciting.
Would love a class b, I just can't believe the prices
Show more class B’s... please show leisure travel vans it’s a must!!!!!😀😀😀
Love to see class Bs! Let’s see one on the Ford Transit chassis with AWD!
B+ are really cool as well. Do a Leisure Travel Van review. #Van life
Agreed. Front-wheel-drive Promaster is the wrong choice here.
I agree. I can't wait to start seeing these on that Ford chassis.
@N Pooch I believe that this is the cheapest compared to Ford and Mercedes, and also that the Dodge has a slightly wider interior space? I'm not a fan of the chassis, but that seems to be the main benefits.
So glad your and Andrea are showing more Class B’s !! But, be Careful. Ha. Ha.!! Y’all are Awesome!!
This didn’t feel like a 30+ minute review! I love how you two keep it entertaining. No microwave? Honestly, where’s it going to go? Probably better off going with a Instapot. Love the pop-up. Love this Class B and hope to see more. #vanlife
Holy crap, that was 30 mins? 🤦🏼♂️ insane.
WOW .... LOVE this Class B ... So many pluses to it !!! "Thanks" for doing such a GREAT review... (as ALWAYS) :) :) :) :)
I am really surprised at the lack of a microwave.
What material is that pop up made out of? Canvas, nylon? My problem with these is that if it’s raining and you put it down wet, it can mildew or still be wet when you open it again. I liked many features in this though. Even though you didn’t like the bathroom, it would b great for when you wake up in the middle of the night (which is mostly what we use the bathroom in our BP for anyway. This actually would be a good option for us. We car camp a lot and rearranging things for sleeping can take time. Is there a hitch and how much can it tow? Would b nice if it could tow a boat.
Love the size, poptop, and bed... it needs a ladder, and a more affordableprice....
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#VanLife Matt and Andrea it's so great to see you back without rules. Sad to see have seen General put restrictions on you two.
#vanlife. I don’t like the tent topper. Seems dangerous depending on where you’re camping.
They wind test these pop tops up to some pretty gnarly wind speeds, if that's your concern. If you mean safety, then you might be thinking of the wrong use case. I wouldn't really use the pop top if I'm sitting in a Wal-Mart parking lot or a city street or anything like that, obviously. This is made to be boondocking out in nature. When people boondock in nature they often leave their doors and windows wide open anyway to enjoy the breeze and see the stars.
Fun video!! I have been interested in #vanlife but I'm just not sure how practical this would be.
Matt likes; everything, Dislikes; nothing! Ding Ding Ding chicken dinner
Wop, wop, wooo!
Spare tire Jack and lug wrench?4×4?4 season package?duel fuel tanks available?
Great little layout #vanlife
Without a doubt, you two make the absolute best RV videos! Having said that..I don’t like class B’s either. This thing is just a van with storage and a roof top tent.
He doesn't know that it has a cassette toilet not the black tank.
Vinay Kumar I love that!
@@aniblair9650 you love cassette toilet??
Matt can you do class b Winnebago Revel also in future. Thx!
If I was in that van with three other people somebody would probably die.
Janice Crockett oh no 😂
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The Thor Tellaro has a better floor plan with pop top. Better bath. Better Dining Table.
If Matt and Andrea reviewed socks I’d watch. Matt....your jumps are getting higher. 🤘🏻#vanlife
My parents had a VW camper van when I was a kid. Many great memories. 👍🏻
Per Wiinebago, the toilet is a cassette unit so I wonder if it can be removed completely for showering. People need to know it's cassette because some would hate that. I enjoy class B reviews. Thanks
Love you both! #VanLife
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Matt you didn't mention that the generator is the new quiet inverter Onan 2800 big difference over the old ones #vanlife.
Thank you for doing a class B! Please do the Revel #vanlife
Matt grows on you. I actually like his videos even though I have no intention of buying an rv.
At last! Something that will fit on UK roads! 😁 #vanlife
If you're in the UK check out the Adria Sport 640 SGX. It is a similar format only much better 😁
Matt.....you are not annoying, Andrea......you're a beautiful natural force of nature! Love listening to you. #vanlife
Another feature on the pop top is on warm days, open the windows in it and let heat escape. #vanlife
that is a really awesome way to sleep 4 people! #vanlife
Matt! I have been dreaming about a smaller van style RV for my two net yet old enough to take on adventures sons. I love your energy, and when I'm moving from the "dream about" phase to the "buy" phase I'm definitely going to check out what you have to say about what is on the market!
2nd 👍😆👍 #vanlife
Overall, I really like this Class B. It’s not too bad. Those steps looks dangerous though.
Love you guys! Got my husband hooked too. He said today that Matt is more like him than he is. lol. We own an older class B and love this new design especially the extra pop top bed, the big storage in the back and the extra seat belted seating. What we don't like about it is no microwave or convection and no outdoor storage but the deal breaker for us is the bathroom. It is even smaller than the one we already have in our B which is already a challenge for my husband. Thank you Matt and Andrea.
Way to hard to set up
No, Matt just didn't know what to do.
Too
The problem with the Solis there is no way to connect your city water without keeping the rear door open. The city connection is inside the van. There is no port to allow the hose entry. There is no black tank. It is a cassette toilet. BTW this is a PX, 2 feet longer than the P.
I think it would be helpful if the loft would lift with power rather than manually! #vanlife
That would add extra weight and price not to mention thats just another thing to break.
It wouldn't have to be a power lift, but a mechanism you can release or use while standing on the floor to raise and lower the loft.
Andrea and #VanLife...lovin' it!
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van life is so cool thanks for this video
I like it #vanlife
This class B is impressive. Perhaps Winnebago could do a color variation on the floor to separate the step area from the rest of the floor. That monochromatic gray color just allows both floor levels to blend in too easily. If done tastefully, it could add...maybe an Art Deco accent. 😉 As for the wet bath, I think they could engineer a waterproof “roll top”, but vertically moving door as the solution for additional space in the bathroom. If one section in the storage area above the cab had a metal panel, a small tv could be attached by a magnetic bar. The tv could be stored in that area as well. Just some ideas that could possibly make #vanlife a little more homelike. Matt and Andrea bring so much enthusiasm to every review. Their honesty and humor brings me back for more.
Love:
-The price
-Seatbelts
-Lots of storage
Hate:
-Gimmicky roof tent thingy, looks so awkward to set up and use.
-bathroom, small, bad placement, plastic. The trivago and boldt are much better.
-The floorplan sucks in general.
thejose970 what do you expect from a class b, a full wall slide and enormous head room? It’s literally a camper van!
@@engineergaming4295 go look at a trivago or boldt then you'll see how nice they can be
$200k for a Class B Boldt with a wet bath....PASS
You hope nobody see you in the wild. Hashtag don't like #vanlife
The roof was a surprise, everything but the step ups and step downs, I agree would be a broken ankle. What does the back do when the bed is up. Is the left a couch? Everything else is a very very smart. Wished they would have put a talller fridge at the right of the sink for an bigger freezer section but that’s just me, I like ice.