“It’s a lot easier to get it down than up”… yep, that’s what she said !

@foxcroftandrea3213

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@sil1598

2 жыл бұрын

Lmfao 😂

With 2000 pounds of towing capacity, you could tow a classic teardrop trailer, adding sleeping for another couple people and an outdoor kitchen.

@therealman2016

Жыл бұрын

Can you tow a motorcycle?

This is great for weekend excursions, tailgating, picnics, and trips to the beach.

Like this a lot! It manages to feel open and fully usable. A lot of smaller B vans feel cramped, but not this one. Two thumbs up!

I totally agree with you!!! A Class B has barely enough room for two people, so advertising one as capable of sleeping 5 is totally insane😳😳😳

@JohnSeitz

2 жыл бұрын

How so? Two people in the pop top - two in the rear - and smaller person in the front optional bed kit.

@stevez340

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSeitz I guess if everyone stands outside while one person enters the van and goes to bed and then the next person goes in, it might be possible, but it certainly doesn’t sound like a fun, especially if you try to also feed them and store their clothing.

@josephmx72

Жыл бұрын

Sleeping for 5 is not totally insane if you have children. Also, the 3 extra seatbelts allow you to safely and legally transport 3 more people, whether they be adults or children.

@josephmx72

Жыл бұрын

And RoadTrek does offer induction stove as an option, instead of the two gas burners

Kind of love it. So much storage, fridge and bath. Why they don't make more class B's all electric. Wish this one was instead of propane.

It has a lot for a Class B. 👍on the stainless steel backsplash, not a fan of these, but like all of your videos of a variety of RVS, large to small. 👍👍👍👍to the both of you

I really like pop up tops with class b-s they are great weekend getaways for the family

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We appreciate you!

…it may finally be TIME! RoadTrek was the very first B we ever looked at in Sandy, Oregon over 8 years ago…Even back then, the MSRP was EXOTIC! Now after all your great reviews, I know SO MUCH MORE…. #VANLIFE times 11

I agree with refrigerator and storage.

I love that van, thanks for sharing and as always stay safe, safe travels, and God bless love ya Nancy

Hey Matt and Andrea. Great review as always! I like this little class b. I love the inside storage and the pop top! Wish the bath was in the rear as they tend to have more room. And you two said #vanlife 7 times including the directions for the contest and just vanlife 8 times! I'm not your # 1 fan for nothing! 😊 Keep on keepin' on!

That was an honest and concise review. I did not think about the lower drawers until Matt pointed it out. My hubby has bad back and I have bum shoulder so one pull instead of the two makes perfect sense!

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! This is why we do it!

LOL I love the honesty. Great review! Thanks!

Great review. Thanks!

Loves: the King size bed, the fridge/freezer, available seating/sleeping space (can envision four sleeping comfortably) Dislikes: height of bathroom, selection of Ram vs. Transit, rear drawer handles

LOL The kid in me is laughing hard. 22:55

Maybe one day Andrea will convince Matt to get a Class B and join #Vanlife I could see this as almost a family weekender during the summer and fall, the kids could sleep outside under the awning or this would be great for tailgating at sporting events. I actually like that the awning does not have a wind sensor because that means you can anchor the legs and even enclose that area as an extra living space with privacy. Love the pantry and big fridge for a class B.

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

LOL I can tell you were not getting a VAN!

Great job as always may thank you

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Nothing to dislike, I really, really like the metal backsplash in kitchen that is easy clean, and humongous storage! Home run Roadtrek!

I love this

never said what the fridge runs on just electric or both electric and battery/solar and i love the gas burners but induction is faster cooking and safer then open flame.

I own a Roadtrek Simplicity and it is much like this but with the sofa at the rear and no pop top. My dislikes on this unit is the pop top, the two sofas in the back, the under sofa drawer system, and the kitchen faucet. I would probably have issues with the faucet. Love the pantry, the size and location of the fridge/freezer, and all the storage. My refrigerator runs off it’s own battery, does this one too? I love that. I love my bathroom. It is the same. Would prefer either no sink in it or a larger one. Kinda small to really use properly. I call it my she shed on wheels and am so grateful to have it.

I love my Roadtrek! You missed the macerator and hose in the locked compartment.

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jane!

@JohnSeitz

2 жыл бұрын

Some prep from the dealer 15-20 minutes before shooting the video I think would do wonders.

3 things I Really like is:. It has seat belts for 5 and can sleep 5, that popup is So cute! Oh and I Absolutely Love the larger fridge with Separate Freezer- been waiting for this! (Love the storage drawers- overhead and under the bed and that Pantry storage is FANTASTIC! At 18 mpg, the more the merrier- it's Calling My Name! ..Nothing to dislike except, even if I were to choose the electrical burner, 'Got' to have Two! Can I opt for a porcelain toilet? I like the fact it's a Full bath with it's own sink! Actually, I think I could live in this full time, just attach my carrier ramp for my E Bike. EXCELLENT! 👍♥️

I love how goofy you are!!!

I love it. My kids would love sleeping in the pop top!

I’ll ask again: could you PLEASE give power management information on class Bs? Just saying lithium doesn’t mean anything without capacity and inverter size.

@foxcroftandrea3213

2 жыл бұрын

I will try to remember next time we have one to check that 👍

@dgpatter

2 жыл бұрын

@@foxcroftandrea3213 Thank you!

@brittgayle467

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Solar panel details would be appreciated as well, as well as details on options to increase battery capacity. Some details on the engine based generator would be appreciated as well.

Hey Matt terrific job on the diet Love your show

I do like the Marine type push locks. I like the power rear seats.

Layout is awesome. So versatile. Poptop is so convenient. #vanlife about 4 times.

This is a nice camper van. My dislikes are the drawers hard to open, no induction cook top. Don’t like propane cook top. My likes I like the refrigerator and the pantry and storage. Thank you Matt and Andrea.

Well I believe you too I may be the hardest working couple in the RV business. I’ve driven ram chassis in the cockpit is too small for a man like the 6 foot four. I’ve been in the Ford chassis and there’s a lot more room.

You’ve said “#VANLIFE” Numerous times! I WIN!!! Hahahahaha

I dislike that hanging screen, the 5th sleeping position, and I like a back bathroom but this one isn't too bad. Besides what you said...I love the blinds, the raised roof, and the king or twin beds! P.S. I see some with induction cooking. Nice!

Well Matt, nice to see some Canadian Content :-) these babies are made about 1 hour from us. They have changed a few things since the original and then the Hymer days but look like a solid unit, sleep and seat 5 but in my book vans are 2 and a lighter wood on the interior makes it look so much bigger.....too dark for me.

The dark cabinets looks good but I think a light color would have been more practical.

@kn-qz7by

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they were an immediate turn-off as soon as I saw them. So much better to use brighter, lively colors such as off-white.

Matt get Andrea on your shoulders so she can get the roof. Hahahahaha

This review excites me because this is the van I’ve been looking at to buy!!!

@sleepyoldtiger372

2 жыл бұрын

The one I saw was a 2016 with no pop top and no solar. I like this newer one better but I’m conflicted about the pop top - I might not be able to push it up. 🤔 Rv giant quoted the 2016 for about $138,000. Your MSRP is better! Really nice fridge and freezer!!! Nice push locks!! I can’t pull the cabinets when they have magnets or those metal latches. Lots of storage!!

Agree Matt, 2 hands needed to open anything is not good.

Very nice.

Thanks MUCH for review and video! Allways good to see you two! I have to say, WAY overpriced for me...but nice rig! Thanks again and ALL THE BEST to both of you! :)

I counted a combination of 15 or 16 van life or hash tag van life. There were also 10 more times you wanted to say van life, but said, "small", "compromise", or "pros and cons". Dislike is the 30amp connector under the rear bumper. It seems like it could get snagged. I agreed with the dislikes and likes you mentioned. Marital banter is amusing. Thank you for sharing and have a great #vanlife day.

I just sold my 2010 Roadtrek 190V - now, I want one of these 🤣🤣🤣

I agree with Andrea a conduction oven.

LIKE THE PANTRY THE REFRIGERATOR THE STORAGE DON’T LIKE NO CONVECTION MICROWAVE NO POPTOP THE LADDER TO THE POPTOP BRING YOUR OWN LADDER #VANLIFE MATT YOU SAID 20 TO 30 TIMES MATT YOU HAVE SOMETHING WHITE ON YOUR T-SHIRT

With all of the storage inside, the layout, the bathroom and the pop-up this is one I could do but not the price.

Does the A/C cool the top when popped up?

Love the fridge/freezer in this one but wish the floor plan was more like the Tellaro 20J

Why not the button locks like the overhead storage.

Matt you need some wireless lavalier mics. It would bring your videos up a notch!

A trick with the pop tops, use the ladder to push up on the top. It's what we short people do.

@foxcroftandrea3213

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea! I will remember that for next time 😊

FCA significantly updated the Promaster for 2022 - new transmission, better infotainment, and more driver assist features (finally, adaptive cruise control). You definitely want to wait for one of those.

@charlescartwright71

Жыл бұрын

and another $10,000 ????

Dislike: Promaster. I love it as a AWD Transit. Layout is good and practical. Road Trek is very sought after by people. Used models from the 1990's still command a $50,000 price tag.

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

They have great resale value :)

1:54, that’s a 6.3L gas V6? Holy Smokes! 😉. Yes, we know you meant 3.6L 👍

@FrankBullitt390

2 жыл бұрын

No, 3.6L Pentastar V6 and its front wheel drive, not like the sprinter or transit that are rear drive with far more complicated (and expensive) engines.

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for clarifying! Sometimes I mix up my numbers LOL

9:55 Close your eyes and imagine a different scenario with these two. 😂😂😂

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Now! LOL ;)

@_Jolyn

2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂🤣

#vanlife Thanks for the review.

Short people need to use the ladder to push the top up. Just grab it and push against the forward roof frame. Eventually they will make a special reinforced spot to push upwards, using the ladder, then after the top goes up, hook the ladder into position for climbing. Much safer than trying to stand on the front seat with one foot, push up with one hand, hang on with the other, with Andrea under the second foot, making sure Matt is here for the next video! But, Matt knows, if we lose him to a pop-top, Andrea's ratings will go through the ROOF too!! HA!! "I TOLD him to be careful!!!" :)

@foxcroftandrea3213

2 жыл бұрын

🤣he told me to never stop recording no matter what

6 months ago I was thinking of Class Bs and this one fit the bill with room for 5. The price then was around $130K i think....even that price is outrageous. So, I bought a class B instead for $70K and will use the extra $60K for 7 vacations to many other parts of the world.

@CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg

2 жыл бұрын

What is the difference? You were going to buy a class b but then bought a class b, did you buy a used one vs a new one?

@dwr1611

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg my bad, I meant i eventually bought a class C

@CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg

2 жыл бұрын

@@dwr1611 oh that makes sense. I am in market for one but the prices have gone through the roof

ok so why is it so hard to put a floor drain in the van so you can keep the doors open to the shower. You know have the shower curtain come out with the doors. Maybe even just make it so there is a covering/door/cubby panel you take off for the floor drain and boom you have a Nice big shower/bathroom area. Most van lifers I know are either a young couple or they are single with most being single..,.

One big problem with the conduction stove is they deplete your battery so very quickly. I didn't catch the size of the batteries, here, but if not a large lithium bank and solar I believe the propane stove might be the way to go.

Gday from western australia. I love watching all your videos

@crisb3460

2 жыл бұрын

Praying for the land of OZ 🙏🙏🙏

@steventournoff4438

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the prayer. But we are great gere mate. All is well in the land down under.

@RamblinRoadies

2 жыл бұрын

That's not the picture painted here.

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! GDay Mate!

@steventournoff4438

2 жыл бұрын

@@RamblinRoadies yeah mate we know but we are vety safe here and everyone here is good

Hey what's the name of those enzyme tablets or w/e that dissolve poop so you don't have to massage the hose?

Xan you change out the plastic Toilet with a Ceeamic style Toilet ?

No idea how you completely overlooked, and didn't show at all, the sleeping arrangement using the two front passenger seats! 😞That was actually the main feature I was looking forward to seeing. I REALLY want to get a Class B Rv and the only thing that's been holding me back is that until now I never saw one that sleeps 3 in the main compartment as this one does. The pop-top on this unit that adds an additional two sleeping spaces is nice but we probably wouldn't use it (plus I'd be concerned about roof leaks because of it). However, I strongly think other Class B manufacturers should take their cue from this model and start offering products that truly sleep three people!

I really wanna trade my current RT in for this ✨️ Lol 😅 then again... it might be cheaper if I just get someone to add a pop-top to my 2016 Roadtrek Zion. Thanks for sharing!

Roadtrek builds a good product, I use to deliver them years ago. Mind you its not a Leisure but those are $100K more.

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

You are 100% right Frank

I don’t like the storage under the benches. I agree with Matt, they are awkward. But a bigger issue is that they should have made one bigger drawer or box to put larger items. I don’t see any place to store electric cable, hoses, outdoor chair etc. I know it’s a B van but others have more flexible storage solutions. I agree with your “likes”.

Matt I hope this time I’m right with this contest. You and Andrea said #van life 7 times. And van life 8 times.

FYI, there is no such thing as a digital antenna. An antenna simply works with a given frequency range and whether it's analog or digital is irrelevant

CCC is 1250 lbs. Reasonable.

You said #vanlife 15 times however sometimes you just said vanlife without the # so I wasn't sure if I was to include it too but I did.

Did they discontinue the 210 popular

As Bs go, I like it. But for that price I think I'd just get a very small C.

The pop-top feature as the same liability as a pop-top trailer or hybrid in that it would be too cold for cold weather camping. The suggestion below of towing a teardrop trailer makes more sense. Did Matt count FIVE seat belts during the review? The power sofa(s) might be a bad bargain for sleeping comfort compared to a table that drops into the gap with cushions that can be manually rearranged. But a made-up bed that drops out of the ceiling might be STILL more comfortable. We must remember the importance of getting a good night's sleep for safe driving the next day. The large freezer combined with the microwave suggests the option of a series of quick NOT HEALTHY meals after a long day of driving with more frequent grocery store stops during long trips. Conversely, ample refrigerator space implies longer camp stays without grocery store runs! :-)

Love the amount of storage space. The bathroom is decent. I would like to know more about the generator under the hood. How does that work?

@jerrybloemendaal8761

2 жыл бұрын

Alt is your gen.

MSRP is pretty high for a Promaster-based B van, especially considering this seems to be in direct competition to the Solis which is almost half the price. Sure there's lithium and an awning, but is that worth almost twice the total price? Folks can and often do get those after-market for the Solis for a couple thousand.

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Pros and cons for sure... Alot of the price is the lithium

@JohnSeitz

2 жыл бұрын

You get a black tank, really good quality cabinets, microwave, leather, and it’s built so much better than modern Winnebago.

@ericalampley480

2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about the lithium. It's mounted underneath, outside, correct? What about temperature? I heard they don't do well in the cold?

@travellingslim

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericalampley480 Yes, you can see them at 6:52. It's true that you should be careful with lithium below freezing compared to AGM. Not sure if there's a heater pad on this unit or if the system simply disables them when it gets too cold.

👍

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

You rock Andrea

Matt, you didn't say if it was prime pooping position. I like the color of the cabinets, the storage and the pop-up. Don't like the price, cooktop, guessing chairs don't swivel.

3 Dislikes: #1 PRICE!; #2 Electronic Entry Steps (Just 1 more thing to go wrong!); #3 Would like the leaf counter to be flush with galley countertop. Likes: #1 Under-hood Generator/Lithium Batteries/Solar Panels; #2 Pop Top because we'd always sleep up there and leave the downstairs set up as back dining table; #3 Instant-On and Continuous Water Heater.

Funny headline....I wouldn't want 5 people sleeping in our 32.5 foot Esteem 29V! I'm sure it would be fun in the middle of the night having to go to the bathroom and being up in that pop up. MSRP, $161k, I wouldn't consider paying a 1/3rd of that price. Where's the bathroom???

👍👍👍👍

hey when will we hear who won the halloween contest

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Saturdays video will have the announcement

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@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

WOW Not that many times LOL I can tell you that!

Liked the dark cabinets, the king bed plus the camper and nice sized fridge. Disliked the plastic toilet #vanlife, bottom drawers with two handles needed to open and the white upholstery.

agree about the handles on the drawers. that aside everything on the inside is very well done, that storage is great it really is a 2 or 3 person van. The biggest draw back is - CCC at 1300. there's no way you're loading that thing up and hitting the mountains with a V6 ... and forget about towing capacity - 2 or 3 bikes

I think two kids would love to sleep in that pop top! Matt, can you please review a Pleasure Way Plateau TS van? We love your videos.

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We will soon!

I really enjoy your video’s. I am thinking about a purchase. With all due respect I ask that you Matt see a cardiologist. You show signs of heart issues. Please don’t drop dead. See a cardiologist.

170 thousand Lol 😂🤣😂🤪🤪🤪yeah OK!

6.3 liter V6 would be huge! I guess that it’s a 3.6 liter V6?

@foxcroftandrea3213

2 жыл бұрын

Yes lol. That’s why we love Rv Review crew!

@mitchellbarnow1709

2 жыл бұрын

@@foxcroftandrea3213 You are correct Andrea!

Since this is a leftover 2021 I wonder if I could pick this unit up for $99,999 plus tax/lic.

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

No sorry :(

6.3 v6?

11 times van life?

It's cute but I don't like the pop top. It looks as though a bear could claw through it. Also, the price tag is a it much. But, thumbs up on the video as always.

@nathandash9385

2 жыл бұрын

if a bear is 10 feet tall, plus tent camping would be first to go..

No thanks! The pop up drives me nuts.

Hey Matt! You say that 5 people can sleep in this van, but you didn't show how... I don't see either how can sleep five adults like you in this van :-(

Good but not Leisure Travel Van. It's still the best.

Where are Will and Jen?

01:54 "6.3 litre gas engine" ? That is f'ing huge

@foxcroftandrea3213

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

12? Matt, what is the RV Complete on your shirt?

@MattsRVReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Nope thanks for guessing... Also we will explain in next week :)