2016 Winnebago, Itasca reviews

We had this unit traveling full time for 7 years. All the ‘bells, lights and whistles’. Beautiful and spacious unit and was highly dependable. It took us through all Lower 48 States, Alaska and 6 Canadian Provinces and enabled us to see so many sights. Show less

My wife and I bought our beautiful rig in winter of 2020. We moved in full time and went on a cross country tour with our auto hauler and Subaru in tow from Boston Massachusetts down to the Gulf coast and across to the west coast then went north up the pacific coast highway into Washington state then back across into Montana and south down to Arizona searching for our dream log cabin home. We were full time RV’ers retired and living the dream for about a year. Our Forza was absolutely the perfect choice for us and our 2 cats. We had one slider issue about 6 months into our trip and a blown intake gasket in Oklahoma City about 8 months later. I was able to take care of the slider issue myself after replacing the slider motor and we had purchased an extended factory warranty that covered the drive train and chassis so a couple of days at the Freight Liner Truck Company took care of the intake gasket and they inspected our Forza completely before they released it back to us in excellent condition ready for the road. We absolutely loved our experience in this unit and would highly recommend the Winnebago Forza 36G diesel pusher to anyone searching for the kind of road trip dreams we found in ours. Thank you Winnebago for creating such a comfortable user friendly unit that has contributed to so many wonderful memories in our lives. Show less

The Winnebago manufactured Itasca Meridian 42E is a luxury Motorhome with what many owners think is the best floorplan ever made. Based on a solid Freightliner chassis with a remarkably smooth ride and handling. The beautiful Winnebago high quality cabinetry is the next thing that I noticed after being blown away by the L-shaped leather sofa, fireplace and leather lounger. I love the huge residential refrigerator and lower pull-out freezer. It held more than the one in my home! Winnebago's top 5 ranking in the industry is evident throughout the detailed design and features of this Motorhome. Show less

No matter what you use to camp with an RV is a compromise. That said, accepting the different types, floor plans, engines, levels of quality and how you prioritze them will predict your level of satisfaction! We chose the diesel over gas, the class A coach over class B, C or a trailer, we chose a small over a larger vehicle - Heres why. First, diesel power is, in a word, comforting; more torque than power, it feels right when driving a heavier vehicle. Step on the throttle and you get a surge of reassuring power, not as much with a gas engine. Second, a Class A gives you a huge view, when you are driving, the large expanse of glass is like a window to the world! In a smaller rig, this space is your picture window when you are all set up camping; makes the space feel much larger. Third, The smaller vehicle has gotten us to places that are off limits to larger vehicles; state parks or campsites that are close to capacity, the odds of an available site are better; we have gotten into places that others wouldnt fit. Lastly the quality of a coach especially ours is top shelf which makes the experience that much more enjoyable! Show less

I think the Itasca Meridian 42E is the best floorplan ever made for a class A. The layout is perfect for fulltime living or just occasional trips. The Freightliner chassis with the 450hp engine is a dream to drive which is why it is the chassis for do many Class A motorhomes. But the interior woodwork is beautiful and high quality. The three air conditioners do a great job of cooling in the Summer heat of Orlando. Show less

We have traveled long distance and camped near in lovely campgrounds. This rig is easy to set up - I am 62 yr old female (this is our first Rv) I am able to set up by myself. All the systems are easy to use. The manual is helpful. It has storage space galore - honestly way more than a person needs unless you choose to be a full timer. The tv antenna picks up a number of channels and the dvd players work great. Nice for a couple and a couple of children or grands. Show less

Love the idea of Rving but don't love the idea of a 40 ft-er? This Vista is the perfect size that gives plenty of room, all the amenities needed and a comfortable place to dwell whether you are parking it or driving cross country. It is great at cooling and wonderful for heating. Hot water is pretty instant. Loads of storage within and under the unit. Setting up is a breeze. Show less

We have owned many different motorhomes, campers, trailers, etc. and have found the quality and value of the View to be outstanding. Interior space is very livable, seating is good, cabinetry is well made including drawers, doors, and trim items. Kitchen layout is really function and has lots of counter space storage. Kitchen and bathroom fittings are high quality. Appliances are all good quality and work well. Ducted AC and furnace work really well on gas and electric. Slides work well in these and windows are tight. The plumbing configuration on these is really functional making it easy to connect and clean and winterize. From a coach perspective the 1 ton dually Sprinter chassis drives really well and we have driven it coast to coast in all conditions. In short, high recommend on these. Show less

Winnebago is a standard for the RV industry. They have been around forever and make a good quality product. The cabinetry is beautiful and for a moderately priced class A motorhome, you get a lot for you money. This particular vehicle has a new engine with only 13000 miles on it due to a bad oil change done by and independent company. They replaced the engine at their cost. This particular unit has new a/c and batteries throughout. They have kept all the repair receipts and also have a vin checkup showing the unit has never been in an accident. Show less

Bought this M/H in 2017 when it was 1 year old from Mesa RV in Phoenex AZ. 9000 miles on it. Imported it to Canada. Probably didn't save any money but there were no similar RV's in Canada to look at. Since then the hydraulic jack system had to be replaced, the 2 large slides quite working costing thousands of dollars to repair, the air conditioning on the engine had to be replaced, and now one of the engine cylinders is low on compression. Repair estimates are from $12,000.00 to $20,000.00. Never buy another Winnebago with a ford V10 engine. Show less