1998 Winnebago, Itasca reviews

Excellent driving... Excellent floor plan... Lots of room... Lots of storage.. Our family of 5 had a great time... Had others Winnie in the past and they all ranked high... This one is just perfect... 10 out of 10 Show less

We purchased our 1998 spirit a couple years ago after downsizing from a 28’ pull-behind trailer. I love the quality and charm of this unit, the color scheme and fabric choice is tasteful, modern, and much more durable & better quality than newer fabrics. The interior shows almost no wear, nothing noticeable, but as expected there are small things of normal use. We love the floorplan with back entry directly to the kitchen & full bathroom. A fold out couch, dinette, and over cab bed will sleep 6-8 or more depending on your size & age. I can attest a couple of chubby retired Baby Boomers can be very comfortable. As a 5’4”, 70 yr old female, I like that the vehicle drives like a charm and handles beautifully. It has the Chevy chassis and motor so goes anywhere. I installed a back/up camera and can maneuver into any lot now. The exterior is in good shape too. Parked next to a new model it still looks new, however there is some de-lamination that is periodically visible with extreme heat. I think the previous owners had some water damage repairs done. But we have had the roof redone just in case, and have our “RV Guy” check it every year and caulk it if needed. Due to my husband’s health issues we may have to give up the RV life soon, but until then we are loving it!!! Overall it’s an awesome RV. Show less

Rialta is one of a kind w front wheel drive. Dri ves like a big suv at 22 feet. Pull out shower n toilet also Unique. 16 to 18 mpg is incredible. Great window n back. For dining n sleeping views. Show less

RV may be older than most on the road, but it has been well cared for and maintained. Drives and tows very well. We towed our Harley when we went on camping trips. levelers are a great feature along with the solar panels - keeps the lights on without electric or generator power. Show less

I am a retired architect and I appreciate the excellence of the design and quality of this motor home. This is our first RV and it has exceeded our expectations. Despite being very compact, it has a great floor plan, excellent living and sleeping accommodations, a remarkable amount of usable storage, and is a pleasure to drive and park as it has air-ride suspension and fits into a standard parking place. The performance is remarkable, even in our Colorado mountains, and gas mileage is 18 to 20+mpg (really!). In the two years we have owned it, it has been 100% reliable, requiring only routine service. It sets up in the campground in minutes and can be unplugged and ready for travel just as quickly. It cost $55,000 new back in 1998 and I predict it will still be sought after in another 10 years...or more! Show less

I am a retired architect and I appreciate the excellence of the design and quality of this motor home. This is our first RV and it has exceeded our expectations. Despite being very compact, it has a great floor plan, excellent living and sleeping accommodations, a remarkable amount of usable storage, and is a pleasure to drive and park as it has air-ride suspension and fits into a standard parking place. The performance is remarkable, even in our Colorado mountains, and gas mileage is 18 to 20+mpg (really!). In the two years we have owned it, it has been 100% reliable, requiring only routine service. It sets up in the campground in minutes and can be unplugged and ready for travel just as quickly. It cost $55,000 new back in 1998 and I predict it will still be sought after in another 10 years...or more! Show less

We bought it new and have greatly enjoyed many trips with it. I really liked having all the cabinets in this one. The reason for selling, we bought a newer, larger RV with 4 slides but less cabinets. Show less