I have loved living in a van-sized RV but more and more times I find it too small. Of course, it is nice to drive it in the city and easier to find parking, but living in it every day and having no space to put things can be annoying. Also, it is a problem for me that friends cannot join me in my adventures unless we sleep in the same bed. Obviously, I don’t want to sleep with most of my friends in the same bed so this is why I end up not inviting anyone. I’ve been looking for the perfect RV which has a Twin Bed Layout, good storage and not too expensive. I am really looking for a B+, or C RV but there are some small Class A that can be considered. These are what I’ve found: Leisure Travel Unity 24TB, Dynamax Rev 24TB, Winnebago Via 25T, Winnebago Fuse 23A, Winnebago Trend 23D and Thor Axis. See the details below.
Leisure Travel Unity 24TB
To begin with, this RV is top of the line in looks and is as expensive as they come. However, the layout of the RV is very compelling. First off, given the size of the RV, it has a capacity to get heavily loaded with ease, so much so that users have reported an impressive gas mileage on full load. It utilizes Mercedes diesel along with bluetek. The RV also comes with useful features like lane assist, along with backup cameras. This is really a fancy nice RV but way out of my price range. Even the ones from 2012 are more than 90k. Solar panels incorporated into its design help you to effectively manage the battery. An intensively powerful AC unit, along with propane heaters and a heat pump manage good living temperatures inside the RV.
The price of this RV is set at around $120,000 when it’s new, even a 5-6-year-old model is around $90,000
Dynamax Rev 24TB
This RV runs on a chassis of RAM and has a neat Dodge 3.6L engine. The solid makeup of the RV says a lot about its quality. Another interesting feature is that the design of the toilet is pretty swanky and practical for two on the move. The commode has an electric flush and the shower and sink are large and the skylight vent has an exhaust fan. I love the swivel chairs in the front which makes the driving part to become part of the living area. This RV also features an unlimited hot water capacity for a freshwater tank of 25 gallons or you can get city water connected. The two twin bed can be converted to a full bed when you have the appropriate company. The couch turns into a smaller bed as well. It has a decent amount of storage space, however, I am sad that it does not have a larger space outside for a bicycle. Now, that would be nice! Not much counter space, if I get this RV, I will have to install an extension somehow. This is my favorite RV so far and I am on a quest to find the one for me. All of them are in the middle of the country or on the East Coast. I would love to own a Dynamax Rev 24TB and write all about it. This is the price range I could somehow afford. I am planning for this as my housing, not a luxury expense.
The price of this RV is set at around $70,000 and a few years old model can be as low as $55,000
Winnebago Via 25T
This RV is a small Class A diesel RV, but since it runs on Mercedes Sprinter, its price is well on the higher side. The most eye-catching feature is perhaps the waterfall style countertop which is designed along with an equally redesigned galley. I love the size of the kitchen counter. It has been described as a boldly designed RV which is as swanky in its interior as it is on its exterior. Despite this load, the Via is a zippy RV with great storage.
The price of this RV is at $105,000. A few years old model is around $75,000
Winnebago Fuse 23A
This RV has a Ford Transit chassis and power mirrors come with the cool function of a defrost option. This RV has an outside shower and a heated drainage system, making it a good choice for travel in colder climates. The refrigerator comes with double doors. However, a drawback of this RV is that the closet is placed inside the bathroom, which I don’t like. Additionally, the design and floorplan are such that it does not allow for the bathroom to be used if the flex bed has been laid out into a big bed. Also, the front driving seats won’t swivel. Basically, you cannot use the front as an additional seating area. Those are huge drawbacks for me. I would not buy this RV. It’s too expensive and not as nice as others.
This RV is priced at $ 90,000. It’s only been around for a couple of years, so the lowest price is around $85,000.
Winnebago Trend 23D
This RV also runs on RAM and has an impressive layout. However, Trend 23D is often confused with Winnebago Navion 24V and Winnebago View 24V, because all the three RVs have similar floorplans. However, while Trend 23D runs on RAM, Navion 24V and View 24 V are Mercedes based RVs. Moreover, they have a slideout in the RV with a dining booth, which Trend 23D does not feature. Trend 23D features a ProMaster engine and comes with a gas generator. It is a Class C RV, with a rear bath. The water heating system is tankless and the refrigerator is a full-size 3-way model. I like the Trend and I’ve been looking at those with the corner bed plan. However, now that I want a twin bed layout, it’s not the best for me. My issues are the same like with the previous one. If you create one big bed, the bathroom cannot be used. The closet is in the bathroom. I believe the chairs swivel here, which is at least good. I also find it too expensive.
This RV is priced at $ 100,000 and a few year old models are around $75,000
Thor Axis 24.1
This is a small and intimate Class A RV. It is more of a recreational utility vehicle and can be used for ordinary activities too, it has a nice layout for full-time living. Its features are impressive for an RV this small. The engine is a 6,8L Triton and the interior comes packed with a gas cooktop with 3 burners and newer models have a convection/ microwave oven. It has a slide with a booth or a couch which looks comfortable. The two twin beds can be made to a big king size bed easily. I really like the larger counter space with the extendable additional counter. I love the sofas, the size of the fridge is awesome. Besides the living room area, there is a huge ascending queen-sized bed above the driver seats. There is good closet space inside as well as outside. I could even fit my bike in if I take the wheels off. I really don’t like the curtain in the shower. I prefer glass doors. Some come with a nice interior color but some are ugly brown I don’t care for. I love this RV but maybe it’s too wide for my liking. It would be hard to get in and out with the city with this. It’s within my price range, so I will definitely consider it.
This RV is priced at $ 79,900 the used, few years models are around $54,000
