WINNEBAGO SUNSTAR LX reviews

We bought this motorhome new in 2019 after several months of online research and going to dealers and RV shows. We felt that it had a very livable floor plan, with a full-length slide on the drivers side. The relatively short length (30'3") made it easy to get around almost any campground, and being only 12'2" tall made it possible to get under many bridges and tree limbs. It has the 50 amp package, which allows for two rooftop 15,000 BTU air conditioners, and has a 5500W Onan gas generator. When the slide is in, there is easy access to the bed, bathroom and refrigerator, which meant stops for lunch or overnighting at Walmart or Cracker Barrel were handled easily. I'm 6'4" tall, and found plenty of headroom in the coach, on the toilet and in the shower. The RV refrigerator was large enough for our needs, although the freezer was a little tight, but still OK. Storage in the basement was very good- we had plenty of room for anything we wanted to bring. Myself, my wife and our two large dogs totaled about 600lbs, and towing our CR-V added 500lbs of tongue weight- however, the cargo carrying capcity of 2002 lbs meant we could still bring 900 lbs of stuff with us, which was more than enough. This coach has the Ford V10 gas engine on a F53 chassis. When it comes to towing, we barely noticed that we were pulling our Honda CR-V (flat-towed). We had no problem with mountain passes, going up or down. The tow/haul feature on the engine really helped with hills and mountains, and with braking in traffic or coming down an exit ramp off a highway. It has an automated leveling system, an onboard LP gas canister, a gas water heater, an RV referigerator, an outdoor TV and kitchen w/sink and 'frig, rear and side cameras, a powered Euroloft bed in the cab, a sofa that opens out to a bed and a dinette that converts into a bed as well. As far as quality goes, the cabinetry is very good quality, the rest of the decor is also nice- better than most RVs we had looked at but not luxurious. It's a typical RV- that means with time things need some work/replacement. During the 6 years we've owned this, we've traveled 36,000 miles as we visited 45 states and 9 Canadian provinces. We've replaced a water pump, the step motor, the carburetor on the generator, the windshield (by the Winnebago factory, due to cracks from rocks thrown up by trucks), the tires (new Goodyears in May 2023, only have ~5,000 miles on them) and a leaky valve in the cooling system of the Ford engine. The awning broke in a sudden rainstorm shortly after we bought the unit, and that was repaired under warranty by Camping World, so its as good as new. Since we've driven it out to the middle of nowhere at times, we've always performed the recommend maintenance at the recommend intervals so that we wouldn't have a problem when away from civilization. Show less

We love our Winnebago. It has a very durable design. The only con we have is, we wished it came with a 2nd AC in the bedroom. Other than that it is absolutely perfect, we have a family of 6 there is plenty of space and drives real smooth on the highway with tons of storage. I'm also really impressed with the performance of the Ford V10. Overall, very happy with it and really love the Winnebago brand. Show less

We bought this RV new with the intent to live in it and travel continuously. It fulfilled its purpose perfectly. It provides all the essential features and functions that are required for full time living. The floor plan is nicely organized to enable full time living and to accommodate occasional visitors. Given a more generous budget to work with, we might have preferred a diesel pusher, but the Ford chassis and drive train never really disappointed. In 7 and a half years and 60,000 miles of travel, we never experienced a roadside failure. We intentionally wanted a shorter length for maneuverability and for access to locations which might have length restrictions. This model was ideal for achieving that objective and still providing a comfortable living space. All systems functioned as efficiently as we needed and expected. We never considered our travel as camping as we were connected to utilities virtually all the time. We essentially wanted a moveable apartment. This coach was well suited to our purposes and I would make exactly the same choice if I were in the market today. Show less

We just got it home and started to prepare it for a break-in trip. I put the awning out overnight to dry out. About 8:15 to 8:30 the next morning I noticed the wind was picking up so I started to go outside to retract the awning and it blew apart before I was able to. (So much for the wind sensor.) The wind wasn't as strong as it would become later but the unsupported design couldn't take even a general gust. What wind there was at the time was coming from the other side of the unit from where the awning was located. We also had problems with the retractable step not functioning, so we spent $1,750 having emergency service get the motorhome roadworthy, On Nov 5th we got it to the dealer. Finally today, Dec 17th, we were told by the dealer that WGO WAS NOT GOING TO HONOR WARRANTY. So I guess we will have to take further action against WGO to make them honor their obvious warranty. I cannot let something as egregious as this happen without consequence. I had always thought WGO was one of the higher quality builders, but I guess I was very wrong. I do not recommend anything from WGO now that I know how they behave. Show less

We purchased this rv from Blue Compass in Newtown Ct 7/20 24 and still haven’t received it. Apparently multiple problems with it but they just apologize as we lost our summer with it. We canceled 2 vacation homes tho we would have our dream rv. Everyone from the bottom up lies . I warn you stay away from Blue Compass Newtown Ct 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

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

Let's start with acknowledging that this was my very first RV and I had very limited driving experience and zero with owning an RV. I did my research and determine that the class A would be our best. We had just sold everything we owned and we were now going to be full time RVers. After looking at everything from fixer uppers to almost like new, we could easily see the quality difference in the Winnebago Vista LX. We looked at cabinets, door hinges, floor plan and ease of use. By far, it was the best. We have now had our Vista for almost 3 years and still love it. Being in the automotive business all my life, we did some things right away. The RV only had 18,00 miles on it when we purchased it, but I put all new Koni shocks on and steer stabilizer. For a newbie, it drove great. I also had 3 part fuel injection service done (gas engine) and use Amsoil . I do have an advantage over some owners. I'm mechanically inclined so prefer to fix things myself. I suspect that the major frustration owners have is dealing with the service dept. at any dealer. Competent mechanics are few and far between. I owned a shop for 1/2 my life and can fix most minor problems. Overall we are thrilled with our Vista LX and for a small RV, it has one of the best floor plans we have seen. Show less

We have had numerous RVs and this one fit our needs the best. It is small enough to fit into many state and federal parks and large enough for our comfort. It is easy to setup and pack up. It is easy to drive in town and on the highway. Advancing age has determined that it is time to sale. Show less