Venture Rv SONIC LITE SL167VMSpage=2page=2page=2page=2page=2page=2page=2page=2page=2 reviews

This is a basic trailer, but it is easy to tow and has all of the basics you need plus 100W solar and off road tires. It is perfect for weekend or overnight stays. However! There are a few Cons about it. 1. The bathroom is too small and the shower inside is worthless. 2. You cannot pull out the shelves in the fridge because the bathroom door is in the way. Bad design. 3. The fold down futon sofa is too hard on one side and too soft on the other. There is no good fix to make it comfortable. 4. The fold down bunk only holds 100 lbs... So not good for a bigger child. 5. The solar does not run the A/C. Other than those complaints, we are happy with it because it serves our needs. We didn't need anything fancy and spend most of our time outdoors. Most of the time, it is just the two of us and the dog. Show less

I’ve owned many different RV’s over the years and my Sonic is an absolute gem. The quality of build and high end material is second to none. My one and only issue is that like other Sonics my front stargazing window was installed poorly and after a rain I noticed the inside window ledge had water coming in. Thank goodness I caught it in time and quickly covered up the trailer with a cover. Of course it was not covered under warranty as it was already 3yrs old. I can’t say enough about the great service the dealership where I purchased it from . They took out the window and installed it properly and absolutely no leaks. It cost me $1,500 for the repair but now I have total piece of mind. I highly recommend this RV to anyone, but check the window out first 👍 Show less

My wife and I are Alaska residents. As such, prepping for winter on the 16bh is a snap! All of the drain points are located in easy to reach areas. The fresh water tank (after draining) separates from the pump, there is a separate pick up hose that draws the antifreeze into the lines. All that's needed is open the valves and the antifreeze pumps in! Slick and fast! The quality, fit, and finish are excellent. With 18 hours of summer daylight, the solar panel works great! Longest trip last year culminated in a total of 1800 miles. Not a single problem! 100%+, well thought out! Could not be happier. FYI, our tow vehicle is a Buick Enclave. The 16bh is a dream to tow, and it's weight is far less than capacity. I would fate this unit at "ten stars" if the program would allow for it! Show less

This is a great mid-sized camper. No, it does not have a slide, but we traveled with two adults and two 50lb dogs and had plenty of room. The double axil and steel stabilizer bars ensure an easy tow with very minimal sway. I rated the Overall Quality a four because it's a used 2017 camper with a few dings here and there, but we have replaced a lot via the dealer in Kings Mt. NC and by us. It comes with an electrical hookup that converts it from campsite hookup amp to household hookup amp. This allows us to have lights when it's parked plus, we can turn on the refrigerator/freezer and day before we leave on a trip so it will be ready for food on the day of the trip. The only you can't run on house amp is the A/C. Show less

We bought this unit new in 2018. We were impressed with the Murphy bed, outdoor kitchen and large bathroom. The quality seemed ok for the low price. I spent my career in construction and hvac service so the couple of small issues that I saw I knew I could resolve without getting the dealer or manufacturer involved. Little did I realize six years later how poorly thought out the build quality of these units were. I have a hard time believing that these units were actually built to leak from underneath the frame. The entire width and about 24” inches in of the rear of the unit’s plywood floor was completely rotted out. As I got into taking out the rotten wood I saw that these units are designed to leak water when ever it was towed in the rain. This went on with no obvious signs of water intrusion for six years until one day i put my hand down on the floor of the outdoor kitchen and it pushed through the plywood. I am having to tear out the outdoor kitchen, the bath vanity and water heater in order to replace all the water damage. Fortunately I have the ability to do the work myself so I’m lucky there but I would never recommend Sonic or any Venture product again. I have also removed all Venture/Sonic badging. My wife and I have enjoyed many camping adventures in this unit so when I’m done with reno we’ll be back out in our new, water resistant/proof, no name travel trailer. Show less

My 2022 Venture Sonic Lite SL 169 VRK is a dream rv, I can’t say enough about all the features, craftsmen ship, and overall quality. The only issue I have and it’s a relatively large one and it’s the factory installation of the front automotive star gazing window. The window was just slapped in without any due care and attention resulting in it being crooked and susceptible to leaks. This isn’t just my Sonic, it’s all Sonics with the front window and how these units passed factory inspections is beyond me. The frustration I have is it not being on warranty. If your looking to purchase Sonic with a front window then inspect it and have it fixed before sighing on the dotted line. Show less

Purchased new Sonic X 2021 tt. Great floor plan and can sleep 8. Had several warranty claims that were paid no issues with manufacturers warranty. Replaced schwintec slide out and our axels. After all the bugs worked out we have a great camper that we really enjoy. Our trailer has a complicated solar package that works great. It has the Go Power 2000 IC withe 4 100 w panels. You will need someone to teach you how to program the system or watch videos put out by go power. They have a 800 phone number you can call. They are great help and will walk you through set up and answer any questions. Show less

We purchased this up on high recommendations from an individual who had done a lot of research. After purchasing this I discovered that a 90° wall was separating from the outer wall, when standing in the shower it felt like you were going to fall through the shower floor because there was no flooring where they cut out for the drain. The wall issue I have not addressed yet. I discovered two weeks ago that I had a leak the leak was a compartment door because the compartment door is not pushed back against the siding like it should be therefore the sealant kept pulling loose. Rotted the floor and had to replace it along with ceiling the door until I can get it fixed more permanently. Tonight while cleaning up the mess from replacing the portion of bad floor I noticed that the microwave cabinet is separating from the top cabinet. Not sure yet just why this is happening but when I pull the microwave out I'm sure I will see why. Another issue I discovered this evening was the same discoloration on the vinyl at the door that was at the compartment door that had been leaking. I don't know yet if I have a leak there and if I do just where is it at. I really wanted this particular camper in the wife kept trying to steer me away from it and now I know why because it's been a lemon. Show less

Since I purchased my Sonic I’m very impressed with the layout, craftsmanship , lots of standard equipment that other pull trailers do not have. Tows great behind my 2022 Toyota 4Runner. The dealership was friendly fast and efficient and always wanting to help and answer all my questions. Very pleased and highly recommend . Stephen Show less

I’ve owned many rv’s in the past and I must say my Sonic is far above the rest. Other brands have options you pay for but with the Sonic they come standard from electric lite jacks to black tank flush system to two exterior cable outlets to outdoor shower and the list goes on. It has great curb appeal and tows like a dream behind my Toyota 4Runner. The floor plan and high end finishing make this trailer a winner. Show less