2013 Itasca Meridian Class A - Diesel reviews

Itasca is the higher end line of Winnebago. Our extensive research showed that the Itasca/Winnebago was the highest quality and best built for the money. It is extremely durable, reliable, and has a good reputation. It is very comfortable and has all of the conveniences of home while on the road and camping. It is built on one of the best Freightliner Maxum Chassis, an powerful Cummins turbo-charged diesel engine and an Allison transmission for powerful and reliable performance. It has extensive exterior storage compartments, and the interior is very thoughtfully and conveniently laid out. We would definitely buy again. Show less

Love this motorhome. Perfect for full-timers or just for the weekend. The extra half bath is a real plus. My wife gets the big bath and I get my own small bath. Super air ride suspension with the after market shocks and antisway bar. Tons of space both up and down below. With new maintenance free coach batteries and almost new tires you have many years of enjoyment ahead. I hate to give it up, but my wife thinks I'm too old for such a big vehicle so we've decided to find a more stationary 2nd home. Show less

This is a Winnnebago product with superior fit and finish throughout. Winnebago service and support is second to none. They are always eager to help and when you call a real person answers. This motorhome has been a dream to drive and is as comfortable as our home. We lived in it for 6 months while building a new home and we loved it. We towed a Honda CRV with no problem. This coach has so many features, you just have to see the listing to appreciate. Key features include: Satellite radio/gps and TV (3 tv's one exterior), King bed, queen sofa bed, large wardrobe w/mirrored doors, full length glass shower enclosure, porceline toilet, convection oven, residential refrigerator, surge protector w/ power boost, large storage compartments w/ large dual side access slide storage trey, 8000w generator, 430hp Cummins diesel, 6 speed Allison trans., full body paint, wind sensor awning, tow package w/Invisibrake system. Unfortunately we must sell due to health issues. Show less

We are true fulltimers - no permanent residence. Our main concerns were floor plan, redundancy of heating/cooling, appliances, fully self contained for at least a week. Our short list became Newmar, Tiffin, & Winnebago. We had never had a Motor Home before - we were tent/trailer campers for 30+ years. When you move into a RV you realize just how small they are! We went from 3000+ sq ft home to 420 sq ft! We researched and attended RV shows for 3 years before making our purchase. After 51/2 years in our coach & 35K miles. Likes: excellent floor plan for full time living and occasional guests. HVAC redundancy - 2 furnaces, 3 roof AC with heat pumps, and fireplace - combined we have electric and propane heat and cooking. Residential refrigerator, microwave/oven, washer and dryer, and entertainment systems are a must for us. The 42E also has the most basement storage and large holding tanks - absolutely musts for full time living. We have over 400 hours on our diesel generator and consider it essential because we leave it set to auto start all the time. Dislikes - roof ac units are noisy,, Galley slide issues - the Lippert Schwintek cannot handle the weight of the galley slide! We are completely satisfied with the Winnebago support network. Freightliner and Cummins have been there for us, too. All things considered the 42E has been an excellent home for us. Show less

We have an extended warranty , which takes care of of the issues that comeup... This home is very liveable , the living area extends to 15 feet when both slides are out... The bath and 1/2 are very handy as well as the washer and dryer. Splendide is a very good brand. The outside multiple storage, with slide outs is very helpful for storage. Show less

WE HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY , WHICH TAKES CARE OF OF THE ISSUES THAT COMEUP... THIS HOME IS VERY LIVEABLE , THE LIVING AREA EXTENDS TO 15 FEET WHEN BOTH SLIDES ARE OUT... THE BATH AND 1/2 ARE VERY HANDY AS WELL AS THE WASHER AND DRYER. SPLENDIDE IS A VERY GOOD BRAND. THE OUTSIDE MULTIPLE STORAGE, WITH SLIDE OUTS IS VERY HELPFUL FOR STORAGE. Show less

Beautiful and elegant Rv Lots of room drives with ease 4 slide outs fireplace three TVs two bathrooms huge kitchen and living room residential refrigerator washer and dryer has everything you need to travel the world Show less

Somewhat disappointed! Do not own one without an extended warrenty. Had it three years and still had a list of 15 things to repair! Winnebago was no help. Winnebago quality is going down hill. The unit has left me on the side of the road 3 time's. Towed twice $650 each time. Show less

Overall I love the coach. Could be a full time coach. More storage than any other coach in its class. Love the living are the best. Nice large circular area to entertain. Kitchen is also very large and useable. If you are short the sink is a little awkward to lean over to wash dishes and cabinets are hard to reach. Table is workable for two but too small for any more people. Even with the extension. Bed room is good if you get the queen bed which works for us. We thought the King was too large for the room. The bathroom is split and has 2 very small rooms. I don't mind but my wife is not happy with them. My biggest disappointment is the quality of workmanship. I feel we had too many problems. The good thing Winnebago did stand behind the problems, but it seemed it was in the shop all the time for 2 years. Show less