RV Type
Make and model
Floorplan
Year
2016 Venture RV Travel Trailer reviews
Liveability
3.3
Overall quality
2.2
Floorplan
4.3
Driving/towing
3.9
Factory warranty
1.6
Reviews
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13 ratings and reviews
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Sam Homefield
Reviewed on August 2, 2023
RV reviewed 2016 Venture RV Sonic 220VRB
2.2
Love the design. Hate the quality.
Two thirds of plumbing connections leaked causing serious rot under bathroom floor. $4,000+ repair bills.
1/16" fiberglass, 1/8" veneer laminated roof delaminated, deformed, cracked, broke and leaked, not repairable without comple replacement, $8,000 materials...
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Love the design. Hate the quality.
Two thirds of plumbing connections leaked causing serious rot under bathroom floor. $4,000+ repair bills.
1/16" fiberglass, 1/8" veneer laminated roof delaminated, deformed, cracked, broke and leaked, not repairable without comple replacement, $8,000 materials plus labor.
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
4.0
Driving/towing
4.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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Sam Homefield
Reviewed on March 24, 2023
RV reviewed 2016 Venture RV Sonic 220VRB
2.6
Leaks, leaks, leaks. Major $5,000 bathroom rebuild due to poor plumbing during manufacturing. Fiberglass roof cracking along roof cross members.
Love the design and weight. Hate the poor quality control....
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Leaks, leaks, leaks. Major $5,000 bathroom rebuild due to poor plumbing during manufacturing. Fiberglass roof cracking along roof cross members.
Love the design and weight. Hate the poor quality control.
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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Greg Bajorek
Michigan
Reviewed on April 21, 2021
RV reviewed 2016 Venture RV Sonic 190VRB
4.4
My wife and I had purchased this unit new. We love the layout and the storage. The murphy bed is easy to raise and lower and adds so much interior space. the bathroom may be a bit too big. We are currently going to trade this one in for another one with a slide out. Love our Sonic and look forward to the new ...
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My wife and I had purchased this unit new. We love the layout and the storage. The murphy bed is easy to raise and lower and adds so much interior space. the bathroom may be a bit too big. We are currently going to trade this one in for another one with a slide out. Love our Sonic and look forward to the new one.
Livability
4.0
Overall quality
4.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
Factory warranty/support
4.0
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Rene Gonzalez
Florida
Reviewed on October 12, 2020
RV reviewed 2016 Venture RV Sonic 220VRB
1.0
We purchased the Sonic Venture brand new in September of 2015. Almost 1 year and 1/2 later the back of the trailer was already warping. Have had several issues with this and is increasingly getting worse to the point where the bathroom floor and wall have now separated. Just this weekend on our way to do some...
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We purchased the Sonic Venture brand new in September of 2015. Almost 1 year and 1/2 later the back of the trailer was already warping. Have had several issues with this and is increasingly getting worse to the point where the bathroom floor and wall have now separated. Just this weekend on our way to do some camping we almost lost the black water holding rank due to the severe rot. When we arrived it was half off. I would never ever consider purchasing anything from this company again. Very poor quality and craftsmanship.
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
1.0
Driving/towing
1.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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Jacqueline Hanson
Alaska
Reviewed on July 8, 2020
RV reviewed 2016 Venture RV Sonic 234VBH
3.6
Love the floor plan, bought in 2018 from an RV dealer. But like reading others, our back bathroom wall started dimpling and leaked, we took the wall apart, it was all rotted! You touched the wood and it turns to dust! Wish I could include photo’s! Looks like black mold! Luckily my husband is a talented ...
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Love the floor plan, bought in 2018 from an RV dealer. But like reading others, our back bathroom wall started dimpling and leaked, we took the wall apart, it was all rotted! You touched the wood and it turns to dust! Wish I could include photo’s! Looks like black mold! Luckily my husband is a talented carpenter and we are fixing, even the dimples, so disappointed after only 3 years and still making payments! Bought this in Idaho and drove up!
I guess you never know what is behind those walls! As I say we love the floor plan, but would never replace with another Sonic!
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
2.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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Fred Naz
Michigan
Reviewed on March 5, 2020
RV reviewed 2016 Venture RV SportTrek 290VIK
3.6
Bought this unit in April of 2016 and used it one weekend before storing it. Took it to Florida in March of 2017 for two weeks. Was stored again until February of 2018, when it was once again taken to Florida. This trip it was left in Florida and stored at the resort's lot. Overall we really like this RV, nic...
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Bought this unit in April of 2016 and used it one weekend before storing it. Took it to Florida in March of 2017 for two weeks. Was stored again until February of 2018, when it was once again taken to Florida. This trip it was left in Florida and stored at the resort's lot. Overall we really like this RV, nice floorplan, plenty of storage and only one minor problem - the awning lights, which I replaced myself. The issue we are having is with all the upholstery. Keep in mind we are in our mid 70's, have no young kids, and only use this RV for two months a year. The vinyl everywhere is cracking and flaking off. The worst is on the recliners, especially the arms. We have never experienced anything like this on any other RV we have ever owned. Tried to contact the seating manufacturer and KZ but have not gotten a response. Looks like I'll have to fix this myself.
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
3.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
4.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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William Vendzuh
Michigan
Reviewed on August 20, 2019
RV reviewed 2016 Venture RV SportTrek 282VRL
1.0
Piece of junk. 4th rv i have had and this one is pure junk cheap everything. first year replaced - tv - water tank- counter top - door lock - mattress-battery - elect front jack -dvd player and now bed frame comming apart....
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Piece of junk. 4th rv i have had and this one is pure junk cheap everything. first year replaced - tv - water tank- counter top - door lock - mattress-battery - elect front jack -dvd player and now bed frame comming apart.
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
1.0
Driving/towing
1.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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Doodles
Ontario
Reviewed on June 27, 2018
RV reviewed 2016 Venture RV Sonic 190VRB
3.4
Excellent floor plan for two people and that is it!
Going to list the items we had issues with in no specific order and note that I had to perform all repairs myself as the dealer was not reliable:
Entry door would not close, major fix
All sinks leaked
Plumbing leaks in Kitchen, bathroom sink, toilet
M...
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Excellent floor plan for two people and that is it!
Going to list the items we had issues with in no specific order and note that I had to perform all repairs myself as the dealer was not reliable:
Entry door would not close, major fix
All sinks leaked
Plumbing leaks in Kitchen, bathroom sink, toilet
Microwave scratched and died
Microwave falling out, not secured
Flooring improperly installed - yellow spots from glue
Queen bed frame wobbly, added bracing
All cabinetry screws loose
All window blind shades came off wall due to screws stripped
Water leak in bathroom rear wall major fix
Shower floor not supported major fix
Floor in bathroom has sink hole major fix
No bed struts for easy lifting I added hydraulic shocks
No receptacle in kitchen counter by stove, I added one for coffee maker
Awning arms came loose from trailer major fix
All wiring under trailer had to redone and properly clamped
Fridge died due to arcing from bad crimps I had to replace main board no warranty
Front circuit breaker on trailer A-Frame died due to bad crimps
Front bedroom closets hanger rods came down due to stripped screws
All lights blinking due to bad crimps
All lights still flickered due to bad crimps on wall switches
All ceiling light fixtures loose due to stripped screws
Kitchen window hard to open major fix
Outside shower leaked
Outside shower door fell open while travelling
Insufficient bracing on rear and front curved wall, should be 12" centres not 24", no fix I can do, fibreglass is flexing bad - praying that it holds
Bathroom exhaust fan intermittent bad crimps
The quality from Venture is very very poor, 0 out of ten.
If you are mechanically inclined and Jack of all trades STAY away from buying this trailer, we seen that the new builds under Thor ownership is same!
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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Debbie
Illinois
Reviewed on December 17, 2017
RV reviewed 2016 Venture RV Sonic 170VRD
3.6
We bought this camper and really love everything about the design. We had window leak issues, water under cabinet issues and a leaking sky light. It seems the warranty just happened to expire weeks earlier but while on our trips we did contact out sales rep who told us not to worry just enjoy and they will ta...
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We bought this camper and really love everything about the design. We had window leak issues, water under cabinet issues and a leaking sky light. It seems the warranty just happened to expire weeks earlier but while on our trips we did contact out sales rep who told us not to worry just enjoy and they will take care of it when we re turn. Surprise they won't.
Livability
4.0
Overall quality
3.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
4.0
Factory warranty/support
2.0
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Celeste
Pennsylvania
Reviewed on July 1, 2017
RV reviewed 2016 Venture RV SportTrek 270VBH
2.8
Bought camper at end of 2016 stored for winter opened up in spring had awning out in light rain and it snapped called dealer stated the could do anything called venture rv they said wouldn't cover because it was my fault since I shouldn't have it out in rain stated it was for sun shade only. I fought with the...
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Bought camper at end of 2016 stored for winter opened up in spring had awning out in light rain and it snapped called dealer stated the could do anything called venture rv they said wouldn't cover because it was my fault since I shouldn't have it out in rain stated it was for sun shade only. I fought with them and finally agreed to fix got fixed after 7 month which was the whole summer opened up this spring and used twice awning snapped in half it is cheaply made my parents bought a 290 and their awning snapped this year same way mine did would not recommend this camper for why do you have an awning when you can't use it.
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
2.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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