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2017 Winnebago Vista Class A - Gas reviews

3.9 (6 reviews)
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Liveability
4.3
Overall quality
3.0
Floorplan
4.8
Driving/towing
4.5
Factory warranty
3.0

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Mitch Muller

Reviewed on July 27, 2023

RV reviewed 2017 Winnebago Vista 32YE view listing

2.0
DO NOT BUY A WINNEBAGO PERIOD! Even our service center said “they do not build them like they used to”. We bought a brand new 2017 Winnebago Vista with a Forever Warranty and have meticulously maintained the coach every since. If I were not a handyman and former mechanic, this coach would be in th... read more
DO NOT BUY A WINNEBAGO PERIOD! Even our service center said “they do not build them like they used to”. We bought a brand new 2017 Winnebago Vista with a Forever Warranty and have meticulously maintained the coach every since. If I were not a handyman and former mechanic, this coach would be in the shop more than we’ve used it. The Forever Warranty is all but useless and Winnebago Customer Service is a joke. The last straw was when we nicked a picnic table while leaving a campground and the entire backwall almost tore off because it was rotted out from underneath because of wheel spray from faulty manufacturing. After numerous back and forth with them, the insulted our intelligence and offered to repair it for $4750 plus tax, IF we would drive 1200 miles one way to their factory. All our estimates were less than what they were offering. We had it fixed locally for $4200. They would NOT reimburse us! I would never recommend anyone buy a Winnebago product.
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1.0
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1.0
Floorplan
4.0
Driving/towing
3.0
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Jeff Cable

Florida

Reviewed on January 16, 2021

RV reviewed 2017 Winnebago Vista 29VE view listing

5.0
This Winnebago model was just right for a weekend trip or several months of travel/sightseeing. All the comforts of home with amazing storage. Now that is saying something as I am 6' 7". The vehicle handled great and that included towing a Mini Cooper. Turning radius was fantastic and the ride smooth... read more
This Winnebago model was just right for a weekend trip or several months of travel/sightseeing. All the comforts of home with amazing storage. Now that is saying something as I am 6' 7". The vehicle handled great and that included towing a Mini Cooper. Turning radius was fantastic and the ride smooth. It even became smoother when I added an airbag shock system. In addition, the outside kitchen area was so practical and used every trip. With 3 TV's relaxation, movie or sporting events were always available. There are many more bonuses to add but I think you get the picture. Oh, just incase, storage outside compartments are super and easily accessible. The 2017 Winnebago Vista 29 VE is a great unit!
Livability
5.0
Overall quality
5.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
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5.0
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Vasilieff

Oregon

Reviewed on March 3, 2020

RV reviewed 2017 Winnebago Vista 31KE view listing

5.0
I've owned six class-A gas RV,s. We traveled 3-4 months each year for the past twelve years and this is by far the best living, and driving RV. The road handling is superior, and the basement space is 20 to 25% larger than the others. We love the drop down bed in the cab. Along with the fold out couch, conver... read more
I've owned six class-A gas RV,s. We traveled 3-4 months each year for the past twelve years and this is by far the best living, and driving RV. The road handling is superior, and the basement space is 20 to 25% larger than the others. We love the drop down bed in the cab. Along with the fold out couch, convertible U-shaped dinette, and queen bed in the back, it sleeps 7 to 8 people. Winnebago builds a great rig.
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5.0
Overall quality
5.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
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Darin Furry

California

Reviewed on June 20, 2019

RV reviewed 2017 Winnebago Vista 29VE view listing

3.4
This RV is a complete lemon. I've had over 50 warranty problems with it, many were major, and some, extremely dangerous. Winnebago has absolutely no quality control at their factory and it seems like they rushed my unit out the door. Warranty service is a pain. You have to wait months for an appointment, then... read more
This RV is a complete lemon. I've had over 50 warranty problems with it, many were major, and some, extremely dangerous. Winnebago has absolutely no quality control at their factory and it seems like they rushed my unit out the door. Warranty service is a pain. You have to wait months for an appointment, then your RV spends months in the shop. Most Winnebago dealers refuse to work on your unit unless you purchased it from them. I wrote a letter to their president and still got no satisfaction. On the positive side, it drives like a dream, with lots of power and good handling, and it never overheats, even on long hills in the desert. It's engineered well (just not constructed well), so you have TONS of storage and it's easy to live in. I love the outdoor kitchen, and for a 30' unit, it has a big kitchen, bath, and huge TV. Only gripe is it is not insulated well, so is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. But all RV's of this type are built that way. The heater is in the back, so the bedroom heats well but the front (with all the windows) gets cold. We had to install a second A/C where the useful fantastic fan was located. Overall, it's an amazing unit, but the build quality and warranty support is so horrific, it's not worth buying. I'll never buy a Winnebago again.
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5.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
5.0
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5.0
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Robert Davies

Colorado

Reviewed on December 15, 2018

RV reviewed 2017 Winnebago Vista 31KE view listing

3.2
Problem 1: I purchased the Vista new from [dealer] in Utah. On the ride back to Denver the Vista started leaking engine coolant from under the engine cover into the coach. Opening the hood revealed the engine was drenched with coolant but there was no obvious source for the leak. Fortunately, we were clos... read more
Problem 1: I purchased the Vista new from [dealer] in Utah. On the ride back to Denver the Vista started leaking engine coolant from under the engine cover into the coach. Opening the hood revealed the engine was drenched with coolant but there was no obvious source for the leak. Fortunately, we were close to Vail, Colorado and were able to buy gallons coolant. We limped the rest of the way to Denver by restricting our speed to 50 mph maximum and periodically stopping to refill the coolant reservoir. We made it home but it was a stressful trip. The Vista had to be towed to Colorado Springs for repairs. The mechanic who did the repairs had the hoses he had replaced laid out on the floor for my inspection. The hoses were full of pinholes and there were 2 splices using hose clamps and lengths of copper tubing. The mechanic explained that the hoses had been crushed at Winnebago during installation of the body on to the chassis. Someone at Winnebago had jury rigged the splices instead of replacing the hoses. They repaired the obvious damage and missed the pinholes that remained. The pinholes had probably been leaking for quite some time. Eventually, the splices failed and coolant started leaking into the coach. Winnebago covered the cost of the towing and repairs. I had to make the 4 hour drive to Colorado Springs to reclaim my coach. Problem 2: I specifically selected a coach with a blue tooth capable radio. The window sticker on the Vista clearly states the radio is blue tooth capable. It was not. I contacted the dealer. I gave him the model number of the radio. He investigated the radio model number and confirmed I was correct, it was not blue tooth capable. [Dealer] contacted Winnebago. Their response was pathetic. There was a typo on the window sticker; the radio was misrepresented because mistakes happen. They refused to do anything to remedy the situation. The dealer in Utah, took responsibility to remedy the mistake. They instructed me to have a blue tooth radio installed and send them the bill. That is what I did and [dealer] promptly sent me a check. Problem 3: Construction of the rear seat of the dinette was incomplete. There was no structure supporting the rear of the seat panel. The first time someone sat on the seat it collapsed, dropping them into the storage compartment under the seat. Fortunately, nobody was injured. I fixed this myself rather than deal with Winnebago. Problem 4: I took the coach out for a weekend in April. It was, at that time, 12 months old. During that trip the wall of the shower stall cracked in multiple places. The cracks were several inches long rendering the shower unusable. I took the coach to [dealer] for repairs in July. They inspected the coach and told me the damage was due to a workmanship issue at Winnebago. The screws attaching the shower to the coach had been over-tightened causing the plastic to crack. I expected Winnebago to cover the cost of the repairs because it was a workmanship issue. They declined. The coach was out of the 1-year warranty period and Winnebago decided this removed their obligation to stand behind the quality of their workmanship. I was stunned, a shower wall is not a wear item and should never fail. I needed the shower fixed so I agreed to pay for the repairs. The stall was ordered. I checked weekly on the status of my coach because I had hopes of actually using the motorhome I purchased. The part didn’t come in July. [dealer] kept me informed of the status as well as they could, but they simply could not get a delivery date from the Winnebago parts department. I tried calling them for status; their system instructs owners that they must work through the dealership performing the repairs. Eventually, a shower stall arrived. [dealer] called me and told me they would clear a spot in their schedule to install the shower immediately; I could have the Vista back tomorrow. A few hours later they called me again. Winnebago has sent the wrong shower stall. A shower stall would have to be made for my unit. No estimate of delivery date was available from Winnebago. I instructed [dealer] to winterize the coach – it was obvious the season was a complete loss. In November, [dealer] called again. The shower stall had arrived, been installed, and the coach was ready. The repair had taken 4 months, I lost the entire summer season waiting for a part that never should have failed, and it cost me $1400. My recommendation to anyone considering purchasing a motorhome is simple: DO NOT BUY A WINNEBAGO! The Winnebago corporation is living on a reputation they no longer deserve.
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1.0
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5.0
Driving/towing
4.0
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Mark

Ohio

Reviewed on April 12, 2018

RV reviewed 2017 Winnebago Vista 29VE view listing

5.0
This is such a beautiful RV! Kitchen design and quality appliances make it enjoyable to cook in. The bedroom built ins and under bed storage give all the storage & more that we needed. The attractive bathroom is roomy. Queen bed comfy. TV's in bedroom and kitchen/living area great! Lots of windows and hug... read more
This is such a beautiful RV! Kitchen design and quality appliances make it enjoyable to cook in. The bedroom built ins and under bed storage give all the storage & more that we needed. The attractive bathroom is roomy. Queen bed comfy. TV's in bedroom and kitchen/living area great! Lots of windows and huge panoramic wind shield is wonderful! Easy to drive - my wife never drove any RV before and found herself loving to drive our Winnebago Vista due to it's handling so easily. Even on our three week Texas trip traveling I 35 which was/is(lol)under construction & in heavy rain! The Vista also has a lot of storage outside as well. Plus the tail gate package is perfect to watch your favorite games on. Winnebago builds great RV's and in the USA!
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5.0
Overall quality
5.0
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5.0
Driving/towing
5.0
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