motorhome review

Built on the Freightliner S2RV chassis, this new Super C motorhome is the latest in a line of coaches that exude power and luxury.

A spacious interior, expansive front windows, and smooth suspension and handling make this motorhome a contender in the entry-level Type A category.

Introduced 30 years ago by Fleetwood founder John Crean, this Type A gasoline motorhome changed the RV landscape and continues to be popular among RV owners.

A royal kingdom awaits inside this 45-foot quad-slideout motorhome built on the Spartan K3GT chassis.

A gasoline-fueled Type A motorhome that can turn heads.

Thor Motor Coach calls this entry-level motorhome an RUV, or "recreational utility vehicle."

A new luxury diesel motorhome sold factory-direct by RV industry veterans.

The Itasca Tribute and the Winnebago Brave are the nameplates affixed to two 1960s-inspired product lines that feature an entirely new design. These motorhome brands bring back fond memories for veteran RVers who may remember when the original Brave motorhome impacted the RV industry a generation ago and helped promote the concept of driving an RV rather than pulling a trailer behind a car or truck.

A Murphy bed, a large rear bath, and an open floor plan set this Type B wide-body motorhome apart.

The journey or the destination? This Type B motorhome from the Winnebago Touring Coach division just might satisfy both needs.

Though its name may be familiar, this luxury diesel pusher from Newmar Corporation is a completely new model for 2015.

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) designers have applied technologies from the company’s Type A toy haulers and put them to good use when creating Type C models. One model, the Outlaw, is offered in Type A, Type C, and Super C floor plans for 2015.

A luxurious diesel pusher produced by Winnebago Industries.

This full-featured, stylish Type B can tackle the road with ease, especially when armed with an optional solar package.

When you are into RVing the way this author is, you can’t help but dream. I have often dreamed of conversion coaches … RV art built into the ultimate platform for camping nirvana.

This 24-foot motorhome scores high marks with its quality construction and detailing, plus creative utilization of space.

The Charleston is Forest River’s flagship diesel pusher. Redesigned for 2014, this model currently is offered in two floor plans. A third layout, a bath-and-a-half floor plan, is expected to join the lineup soon.

This 31-foot triple-slideout floor plan gives entry-level buyers ample amenities.

A Freightliner Cascadia chassis is the base for this Super C motorhome.

The first new model in the rebirth of the Monaco motorhome brand.

Easy proximity to two-lane country roads, an interstate, tight parking lots, as well as unpaved single-lane access roads enabled me to try out this beautiful 37-foot-4-inch motorhome in myriad situations

Generous storage and good road manners are among the highlights of this motorhome built on a Spartan chassis and powered by an 8.9-liter Cummins ISL engine.

Customization and exacting craftsmanship are the hallmarks of this ultra-highline motorhome manufacturer.

As the longest of five floor plans in this Type C model line, the 31M includes a host of updates and RVer-friendly attributes.

Full-slideout floor plans, such as the model reviewed, are among the many offerings in this luxury diesel motorhome line crafted by Newmar Corporation.

Sitting behind the huge, one-piece windshield while driving up the hills toward Tonopah in the Journey’s captain’s chairs, we felt as though we were seated in First Class, watching Nevada’s beautiful landscape slip by on a giant 3D screen. 

Going on seven years now, the Phaeton, manufactured by Tiffin Motorhomes, has been consistently rated as a top-selling Type A diesel motorhome, and the 2013 versions appear to be no exception. I recently had a chance to examine the 2013 Phaeton 36 GH, which was on display at an RV show.

This past January, the 2014 Ghost, a “Super C” motorhome manufactured by NeXus RV, made its debut at the Florida RV SuperShow. For this model NeXus RV connected an International TerraStar truck chassis with luxurious living accommodations ready for the open road.

The Winnebago Era Type B motorhome is a compact cruising vehicle that incorporates a number of patented systems and designs.

This Type C manufacturer continues to innovate while maintaining long-standing design features on which the company has built its reputation.

A new RV manufacturing trend seems to be motorhomes that fit in the 33-foot to 34-foot length range with a sticker price below $200,000. Thor Motor Coach brings the Palazzo right into this market niche. It appears that the company’s designers have done their homework, with another excellent addition to their diesel lineup.

Jayco’s Seneca was a popular motorhome for 6 years until General Motors stopped producing the Kodiak chassis and the 8.1-liter Vortec gasoline engine in 2010, effectively ending Seneca production for the 2011 model year. During that hiatus, Jayco redesigned the motorhome and debuted the 2012 Seneca, built on the Freightliner M2 Business Class chassis.

Roadtrek’s new Ranger RT was designed for a particular niche. The company’s objective is to offer a fully equipped Type B motorhome at a lower price point. The vehicle has all the utility and functionality of a large SUV but can be used for vacations as well as shorter outings.

When you think of American Coach — the luxury motorhome division of Fleetwood RV — chances are the first thing that comes to mind is the American Eagle. The American Eagle has always been a popular American Coach model, and you’re bound to find at least one in every busy campground.

The first three letters of Winnebago are “w-i-n,” and the company has created a real winner with the Itasca Sunova 30A, a compact yet fully featured 31-foot-1-inch motorhome.  

Fleetwood RV introduced the 33-foot-11-inch, 102-inch-wide Excursion diesel pusher last November at the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s National RV Trade Show. Following its debut at the Louisville, Kentucky, show, the 2013 coach was driven …

This elegant diesel pusher includes all the creature comforts and storage required for a weekend jaunt or a long-term live-aboard stay.

Phoenix USA is out to prove you don’t have to give up features and amenities while enjoying the motorhome lifestyle on a smaller scale. In fact, a smaller motorhome may mean a lower initial investment …

As the economy continues to regain its foothold, consumer interest in smaller yet still feature-filled motorhomes has been stirred. Thor Motor Coach has addressed this trend with an evolutionary motorhome that combines the best of Type A and Type C RVs — the A.C.E.

If you’re a full-timer, or are considering becoming one, you’ll want to take a look at the 2012 Winnebago Tour lineup. Its three floor plan choices consist of the 42AD (four slideouts with a wide-open front galley), the 42QD …
 

RVers who enjoy gathering for food and drink at campgrounds or tailgate sites may be intrigued by the Daybreak 34SS from Thor Motor Coach. This 34-foot-7-inch Type A motorhome is available with a nicely equipped optional exterior kitchen for comfortable entertaining. A new floor plan …
 

After two years of intensive planning and design, Foretravel Inc. of Nacogdoches, Texas, unveiled its new company flagship: the IH series. This ultra-luxurious home on wheels joins the Phenix and Nimbus to round out Foretravel’s current motorhome lines.