Airstream Excella 34 Travel Tr Class A - Diesel reviews

Five months after our $300,000 purchase we are still struggling to get our issues fixed. Large scuff mark on interior passenger side door panel. Known defective generator has been replaced, non functioning light switch replaced, four defective sensors connected to Firefly system replaced two still showing defaults. With forced communication with generator company we had to get LTV service involved. We're dealing with alot of guess work solutions and constantly initiating phone calls, emails and getting very little guidance or support. The repair company trying to help us has had to work with very little support and long delay in get paid for his work. The level of frustration and purchase regret is over the top for us. We are stuck with this and don't know where to turn. Never did I think we'd still be in this situation with no hope. Our confidence in this brand is zero. We haven't even used the vehicle.....very apprehensive to go on a roadtrip as we are expecting more problems. Show less

This might be worth a read. Beware! I think I should share out experience buying our Leisure Travel Van. We first saw this Unit 4 years ago at and RV show and we loved it. Purchased this unit in Ontario Canada and moved to Newfoundland Canada. Once our motor home was delivered to the dealer I flew to Ontario to bring out Van home. When I arrived at the dealership I noticed that the side of the van had a paint run. The sun highlighted the defect. I was provided with a quick demonstration. When I asked questions about the mechanical components I was instructed to read the manufactures recommendations!? Also was told there is a fee if I need to revisit the orientation at some point. If you read some reviews several Leisurer Travel Van Owners have had 4 hour demostrations with a NO fee follow up to go over any questions the owners may have. In summary , paint defect, sub standard demo for a unit that cost About $ 300 000 plus, based on options. Offered a me a follow up for a fee! Interesting. I put my faith in the dealership. Their ( Reviews are mixed) I went over every thing they offered in their demo. The young lady that did the walkabout with me, took a picture of the paint issue and I have asked twice that she send a picuture to us. Presenlty I have not had anything sent to me. Once I told the dealership that I am returning to Newfoundland with my new motor home, they told me that since I am no longer living in the area, I will have to reach out to the closest dealer to me. For us, this dealer in Nova Scotia. Depending on season ,this could be either a 12 0r 7 hour ferry ride & then an 6-8 hour drive. The dealer we purchasded from expressed that this is Leisure Travel Vans policy. I had little chance to protest , they were firm on this policy..... I have reached out to the Dealership in Nova Scotia several times to inquirer about some wiring . They responded ONCE. This is important to know! Once I returned home I was reviewing all the features of the unit. The generator was malfunctioning. I forwared a picture to RVMP - manufacture. They surprisingly indicated a problem with propane generator so quickly & I have recieved the new part.... I have been looking for someone that can do the repair on my new generator. After 3 weeks of phone calls and e mails. NO luck. RVMP only offered a few places to look. Companies they could simply get out of a Google search. They did not find us a repair shop. RVMP has a phone # you can call. Leave a voice message. They might get back to, they might not. Most my emails have had a friendly response, but little action. I managed to find a retired RV tech that would take on this job. This contact was from someone in the area. Further I found one of the remote switched in the bedroom was not working . 2 faults indicated for propane and fresh water. I am not even using the RV, So I contacted Leisure Travel Van directly ( Service & Warranty). They forwarded me a new switch and contacted RVMP - generator manufacture to get things moving. I did contact Sicards RV In Smithville Ont. Regarding all the issues. The only person that has contacted me was the salesman. He was upset about the honest review I posted with the Leisure Travel Vans site and how will this look to his supervisors? He did not ask about our repairs. You have to wonder?? BEFORE YOU BUY: Ask about the repairs while traveling. Is there a repair shop in your city or one near buy. Not just the generator , but all the equipment LTV does not cover! Ask about what will be demonstrated the day you pick up your unit. Go over all your paper work carefully. Slow it down. We like the LTV Brand, however, support from your dealership might not be there. We believe, our dealer couldn't care in least! Our buying exeperince went from anticaption and excitement to a $300 000 Regret... WE hope this may help in some way. Show less

The gally does not have much storage. The area under the sink should have had storage built in like other rvs. The microwave/convention oven should have a right side hinged door for better access. The front storage doors under the beds should have been hinged on the right side so a person does not have to reach over the doors to access the area. The area can be accessed from the top but it is difficult to lift your fthe doors with the mattresses on them. The GPS can be used with the Ford app at $495 a year or through your phone. In one week I used 30 gigs of data using the gps.. the unit drives nicely and my first 1200 mile miles i got 16 mpg. The 400w solar keeps the 540a lithuim batteries charged. The generator is a plus. In the large rear storage area there is only a 12v cigarette lighter outlet not a 120v receptacle as shown on youtube. The refrigerator and freezer work well with storage area in the freezer. The heat did not work if turned on after tempatures dipped below 50 degrees. I called 24/7 road side assistance number 5 hours ago and still waiting for a tech to call back. I called again and asked for mobil repair locations, I am in Maryland and they were giving me Florida service numbers. I was told to ask if they do warranty work on leisure RV 's before having them come out. I finally recieved 2 numbers within 70 miles neither will work on leisure vans. I called the dealership I purchased from 686 miles away and they are having me drive back so they can fix it. Thank you Southland RV. Show less

I’ve purchased the rig used at 15 years old. At this point I’ve owned her for 3 years drive. 12k and camped for about 100 nights during that time. The house structure: body, roof, windows, etc have been solid. The paint as some very minor checking. The house is solid and is very quiet going down the road. The engine, trans and spartan mid engine chassis work extremely well. This is a very quick coach and even flat tows my 4Runner well. Steering and road feel is great and is as planted as newer coaches. Having the engine and transmission in the middle of the coach is a well balanced ride and more neutral steering than other 40+ foot coaches. Great true 4 season coach. All electric and diesel only. RV king bed with additional sink in bedroom while still having a sink in toilet room. The garage moving floor makes loading bikes or 4 wheeler a breeze. This coach is great and everywhere I go it’s a unicorn. Negatives: This is a mid engine Coach so basement storage is not the same as other pushers. To support high of the garage some head room is taken away from the bedroom. Ceiling is about 6’7” in bedroom. Mid engine location makes that some engine servicing must happen from inside the Coach, more than with a pusher however all servicing components are accessible. Engine sound in the kitchen area is as loud as it would be in the bedroom of a pusher. Summary: This is a premium well build coach. This is perfect for owners needing the garage function while still having towing power and 4 season flexibility. Show less

This RV is top in its class, providing comfort while also offering ample space. This floorplan keeps the living forward and sleeping in the rear, private curtain separates the bedroom from the living space. Equipped with 4 solar panels and generator, its a great get-a-way vehicle. Show less

Having owned three Airstreams and a Tiffin Allegro Bus, I can make some comparisons. In all areas of quality, the LTV is exceptional. These are literally hand built with quality control an ongoing process integrated into the production line. I observed this in a factory tour. Additionally, should a repair part be required, as I needed to replace the propane regulator, I called the factory and had the part in hand in three days. While RV’s in general today seem to have many problems, the Leisure Travel Van has very few. I would highly recommend this brand over any other Class C. Show less

It is so much fun and easy to live out of on or off road with solar capability and a generator. It is great for rv parks or boon docking. Roomy enough to take a pet along as well. Great ride and very comfortable on the road. Easy set up. Not spending 45 minutes setting up when you arrive and again when you leave. Quick and easy with most features at touch of a button. Show less

The drive is extremely comfortable. The floor plan layout is very functional. The amenities are exceptional. The RL gives needed separation of space. The Rear Lounge layout sealed our decision to purchase an LTV. One of us typically works in the front dining space, while the other works in the rear lounge. The door to the shower serves double time as a room divider when we are both on calls. Additionally, if one of us wants to rest while the other is working, we can lay on the couch or pull down the Murphy bed without impacting the other's workspace. Most importantly, the bedroom can be put away so that we can comfortably stay in a compact size while traveling without it feeling tight. The lounge also acts as a great workout space. I can roll out my yoga mat at an angle and practice yoga or body weight exercises while using the smart RV. Finally, the small attention to detail makes me appreciate this layout. Another thing I really love is the kitchen. It is small, but the counter that drops over the dining seat doubles the counter space available for prepping meals. It can be folded back up when you are not using the kitchen, so it doesn't impact your ability to dine comfortably. Show less

The Triple E company who makes Leisure Travel Vans (LTV) is out of Canada and they make a superior product! They will still respond to our maintenance/repair questions 10 years later. Ours is a 2014 Unity model with the Twin Bed/King Bed floor plan. We love everything about it for 2 people. We have driven 35 and 40 foot Class A's motor homes and I must tell you we don't need to take everything with us on our trips. If you are staying for a month or more, you may want a big Class A. Because we like to move from city to city and park to park and not staying over 2 days to 1 week, we love this smaller RV with a Bigger feel. The ease of getting into national parks for camping (27 foot limit in most parks), gas stations, grocery shopping and even parking on the streets is so much easier than the larger Class A's. The ease of driving on residential streets, cities and freeways makes this the ideal RV for our type of traveling. This LTV UTB has more storage inside the RV than other newer Class B+ makes. The outside basement storage is also impressive because LTV has put many of the holding tanks, propane tank etc under the chassis so they don't occupy the valuable storage compartments. this model does not have a slide-out or leveling jacks which helps to reduce your overall GVW and increases you cargo carrying capacity, plus less things to break down. It has a macerating flush toilet instead of a gravity toilet. I have never had a problem dumping my black tank with this type of toilet like I had with the gravity model. The bathroom and shower is divided across the hall from each other, each with their own doors and the shower door also opens fully to divide off the bedroom from the rest of the RV for sleeping, dressing etc. It has a 600 watt inverter which is slightly under powered for modern appliances, but don't really use inverted power, but I guess if you have a CPAP machine it would help. We rely on the 12v house battery for lighting, furnace, water pump, fans etc. The house batteries are recharged by the 100 watt solar panel/inverter, the engine alternator, shore power battery charger or the generator. We use shore power or the LPG Generator for things like the microwave or air conditioning and Propane for the absorption refrigerator, which works really well! The 6 cylinder Bluetec Turbo Diesel has plenty of power, fully loaded going up passes, it is great along with the 5 speed transmission, its a pleasure to drive. My wife has no fear driving this rv. Not too many negatives except if you want to camp with 6 people. Show less

Purchased our Airstream interstate 24GL in Austin Tx from Compass and it’s been in the service shop longer than we have used it. We are very disappointed with the service and Airstreams support. We were concerned about the E1 Volta system when shopping for an airstream. We were assured the Volta had been out a couple of years with NO issues. We have now learned that Volta has been having issues prior to our purchase and now there is a recall on the system. Our airstream has already been to 2 dealerships and back in service 4 different times and the issue is still not resolved. Not only issues with the Volta but also with Timberline. Buyer beware!So very disappointed!! Show less