2009page=2page=2page=2page=2page=2 Winnebago, Itasca reviews

Owned a 2009 Winnebago Vista 26p, and in fact lived in it as our only home for two years. Strong aluminum frame body, strong 8.1 L GM engine and transmission, 26 footer was easy to drive. Very nice quality interior with leather cab seating, an upholstered side chair, quality fabrics and cabinetry. We loved the rear slide with a walk-around queen and separate nite stands, 3 closets and 8 drawers. Storage features inside and outside surprisingly large for a small coach. Show less

The pullouts make it very roomy and livable even for extended periods of time. It has great visibility so it's not terribly hard to drive and the automatic levelers make hook up easy. It still has very low miles so it's nice to have something reliable. Show less

We have had 2 pull behinds, two 5'ers, a 40' Diesel pusher and now the Class C-- our last and our favorite. The Winnebago quality is what impressed us the most. Our rig was almost 10 years old when we bought it and it looked like new. Four years later it still looks like new. We get so many compliments on it. And the inside is just as sturdy. I am so impressed with how much Winnebago can fit into a defined space. At first I thought I could never go from a larger rig, but now I wouldn't go back! I can clean this thing in an hour or less. There is definitely some adapting to do if you are used to the larger footprint, but we added a screen tent plus we have the huge patio awning, so we expanded our footprint outdoors -- which is where we want to be when camping! The storage inside is really awesome -- at least for the two of us it has been fine. We added two storage ottomans but that's it. Hubby says he would like a bit more understorage, but that is one of the sacrifices we made. We tow a small SUV and all of the "clean" stuff that used to go under the rig simply goes in the back of the toad. We also realized how much useless stuff we were dragging along with us. My husband says it drives like a dream. And it is the first one I have ever felt totally comfortable driving. We tow with it and you don't even know anything is back there -- but you can see it with the rear monitor! And did I say it gets 15-16 mpg when towing!?! I don't even want to recall what our diesel pusher used to drink. We have had absolutely no issues with this rig other than expected wear and tear maintenance. No issues under the hood or in the living area. We have had several upgrades done (auto awning and larger AC unit since we live in the South) but that was all optional. We have always checked the National Highway Traffic Safety Institute (NHTSA) recall list before purchase any rig. This is the only one we have ever purchased that had experienced NO recalls. I don't mean recalls that had been taken care of before we bought it -- I mean NO recalls at all, ever. That says something to me. Some of the best things about it for me, since I do all the planning and navigating, is (1) I no longer have to plan detours around low clearances or fear backing that 40' bus down a mountain road! The 10'5" clearance gets us just about anywhere and U-turns are not an issue., nor are skinny/curvey roads. (2) I don't have to plan ahead for fuel stops since we can use regular gas and fit into about any filling station. (3) We love to stop at out of the way places on the spur of the moment; with our diesel pusher there were so many places we could not stop. With this rig, we can stop just about anywhere! No rig is perfect. Some would say the kitchen is small. Personally, I don't go camping to cook (especially not inside), so it is no problem for me at all. The dual sink, 3 gas burners and convection microwave are fine -- I usually use my Instant Pot and sometimes the electric grill outside IF and when I cook. The upfront entertainment area is great and there is also a small entertainment center (tv hookups/radio/speakers) outside. And although we have never used it, there is a wash station if you want to shower off beach sand -- or don't want to fill up the interior tank. I wouldn't suggest this rig for a large family for obvious reasons. But for a couple, single or small family it is really a great home away. (Sleeps 2 adults in queen bed and 2 children in blowup on LR floor). We have not actually had to use support and our rig was already out of warranty when we purchased. But since the site insisted we check something, we went along with 5 stars all the way! Show less

Very comfortable floor plan for two people on extended travel. From auto leveling to gas/electric furnace, AC and built in generator, this RV is easy even for the less experienced traveler. Black water tank can last over a week, but gray water tank is less than 3 days if you shower every day. Show less

this is my third class A RV , and the best one I have owned since i Started in 2004. it drive down the highway like a smooth driving car ,not affected the by crosswinds and passing tractor trailer like I experience with my First RV, The only issue I have is with the engine temperature gauge always seems to register like its overheating , But when I switch over to the digital temperature reading it stays within the normal temperature range , my mechanic informed me the newer diesel engine run at a higher temperature range that the previous model which I owned. I have also experience water leaking into the coach on rainy days thru the slide lockout mechanism, which has a drain hose which gets clogged from time to time, but that can be corrected by passing some tobacco pipe cleaner thru the drain outlet. overall my experience with this good has be good Show less

We have had this coach for a couple of years and have put over 17,000 miles on it in that time. We tow a 2011 Mini Cooper with it as our "toad". We really enjoy this coach. It has plenty of room for two people and is set up to live in it with ease. Our unit has the Ford F-53 chassis and the V-10 362 hp engine. It provides plenty of power to pull the Mini and in fact I really don't know it is there . We get about 7.5 mpg and I did add the electronic tune up to the engine/transmission. it does make a difference in how often it downshifts which the Ford is known for. The coach handles nicely and I have had no problem in state or national parks with the size. I would recommend this coach, especially to couples as this is a perfect size for space and ease of use. Show less

If you want a drivable RV and have young kids, they deserve their own sleeping space, buy a bunk model Class A. The hassle of converting couches or dinettes to bed every night is too much work (for everyone, don't kid yourself). That is why I specifically sought out a Class A with 2 bunk beds. The kids get their own space to relax in and the adults would not need to deal with the hassle of assembling beds every night. This has been a great RV, its got plenty of power, comfortable seating. We've really had no issues with it. Nice and water tight, a/c's work well. All the plumbing has been great. The only issue we've had was the counter top surface cracked and peeled. I replaced the counter tops with new stuff from the hardware store. It really didn't effect the use of the vehicle, but was an eye sore. The slide outs are starting to bind due to their age. I would like to replace them, but replacements are not available. The generator is showing signs of age and lack of use. But the frame and flooring has held up well. We frequently tow a Ford Flex behind the camper and hardly notice it back there. Show less

WE liked the fact that it had very few miles on it and that it had been cared for in a well manner. It is also in our price range. The Winnabago product is a quality RV. We also liked the fact that there is some flexibility in the pricing. WE were also looking for a gas option as opposed to a diesel. Show less

This RV-Navion was just what I wanted 8 years ago. It has everything for dry camping. I used it in freezing weather for 3 days with no problem, no hookups and still had more battery life, LP gas and water left. Over night in Yellow Stone was awesome as well as the sights there and back for the 4 of us. Diesel is great climbing mountains and logged 14-17 MPG. The 24 footer handles great on the road and can go where the big rigs can't. I'm surprised how easy it is to travel down town and park. I am selling because I would like a newer model. Show less

Good layout for the living area. Having enough beds for 6 people so you don't have to convert the sofa and dinette is a plus. I like the big bathroom. Driving is comfortable, having power mirrors makes adjustments easy with multiple drivers. The cruise control does real well controlling the speed especially on down hills. Sure makes setting up easy with auto leveling jacks (first time I've had them). Show less