The way you are looking at the instructions on how to cook it maybe you could get a vision test to check on you eyesight I don't like it but it's recommended to it every year and that is how I discovered I have cataract 😱😰 and I was wondering why I have trouble seeing at night 😂 lucky I got a good eye doctor she did the operation on my eyes put two new len in each eyes and my vision improve so much I don't need my eyeglasses anymore everything are bright and clear to me operation is not bad I follow the doctor instructions before and after cares she only did one eye first and she checked the eyes if it's healing she did the other eye I asked her why not do both eyes at the same time she said it's a precaution so both eyes will not get infected I was little scared for the operation but she said she did over a thousand operation and All successful ❤️👍👏so I decided to go for it and it is a safety issue 🤔 now I can see better without the rest eyeglasses get foged up and wet during the rain

Did the tires come with the van? or you upgraded the tires,? it's good you fixed it 🎉

Small van for small people...Metris would be better...

My trauma combi, in a Thor 2025 Twist 2LB I'm guessing only has via gas? I don't get all of the stuff I see on this video, despite having a new RV. It's frustrating, I see only a flame on top , thermometer and a fan. I see the temp for the coach and nothing happens. Not sure what I"m doing wrong.

Awesome!

This is a very good, thorough review thank you!

I know this video is 6 years old but thank you. I just decided that I want gas and not diesel and this reinforced that decision. I went this route to simplify my travels so the added think work needed for traveling through the midwest and backroads in a diesel Sprinter defeats the purpose.

Wow, this is what I need to see I'm reviews the whole picture! Almost everything out there is a dealer or manufacturer with a cursory and positive overview. Thank you for being thorough and showing drawbacks

Until your willing to walk away, you're not ready to drive the unit away. If you can't walk off the lot and find another deal to make, you haven't done enough homework or shopped around enough, PERIOD.

It’s been too long since we’ve seen you. I hope all is well with you.

When buying a travel trailer under 50k, what is a reasonable offer? 10% less? 20% less? Thanks!

Hi are you. Stil satisfied with the gmgo

Thank you for that as I had no idea! :) Do you know what the fan button on the dash to the left of the steering wheel do?

Well Done Neil

How long and wide is the Towable, and what is the price of it ?😊

Always thumbs up for your videos!

Tested mine on mains voltage and worked seller never said had it over 12 months 😢 using electric fan heaters. I can't see where the mains voltage goes to as took cover off unit and only 12v labelled electrical connection to it how does the mains voltage act to it and where does it go ? Cheers

Great review!! I saw this for sale and the bathroom is amazing! But I dislike the slide out sigh.

Can it make it up hills good

Neil, what happened to you? You have so many great videos. Hope you get back to the reviews again.

Neil, your sister is amazing! I am now a subscriber to her KZbin channel. 😊

Tea baggin down the 5. Have fun.

Did it. Thanks for the video.

Dude, Thank You !!!!! I'm so glad you made this video I also felt like an idiot but lo and behold problem solved. Seriously thank you!

I'm 60 and retired on disability and want a camper van, solis pocket 36a to be exact. I want to get out, travel, and explore. I saw my van, the red one at lazydays rv dealership online. I'm ready to get out there and would consider 90 percent van life at this point in my life. The offer online is 10 percent down on 99,000, 2024, 800, plus monthly payment. I don't need a new one, I'd like a used one, I definitely want the pocket 36a. I don't want to make a down payment at all. I know they are paid upfront from the bank, and over the years, I've gotten screwed. Also, are there payment plans for vans that are built out? Also, for my health, I definitely need a van I can stand up in, or I'd have gotten another van and built it out myself. Sorry for the lengthy message, but what do you think? Also, nice video and very helpful.

That black on black looks craaaaazy sick!!!! How is it holding up in the heat Neil? Im starting my search for a used panoramic....2023 or newer.

another great video neil! my retirement day is 10 months away and im getting close to buying my PRV!!! Too bad they couldnt have the exit port isnt so far under the van! I think im going to opt for the macerator pump option.

Terrible slideout placement.. i love the van but disappointing in the space to walk and the drivers seat when slideout in.. it needs to be moved or switched with the kitchen side. Love the bathroom

Where is the best place to find what the price should be? What the average price people pay for a specific RV?

Hi Neil: Looks like a very nice and relaxed trip with a delicious meal and favorable outcome for Jilleo's skincare meeting. You were off the grid the entire time so curious about how you managed power-wise. We still don't have the routine and timing down and managed to run out of power during our last adventure. I've been scouring the Panoramic FB site and sifting through various postings to glean tips from others. Take care and look forward to the next time we run into you.

Terrific review

Hi Neil - I am wondering how the shower is very useful with the very small grey water tank?

Neil! Regrettably, I largely gave up on your channel years ago. You seemed to drop off the map without a peep. I popped in a few times to check on you and found no trace. So, I chalked up those experiences to very enjoyable moments past... Even now, your early Class B reviews remain the finest of their type. To be fair, there are currently some delightful characters playing in your sandbox, but nobody brings calm clarity to the overwhelm of rv comparison the way you did. Wwll, here I am, and it looks like I missed your return... and a subsequent 8 month hiatus. Jeez! I can't win.*sigh* Regardless, every good thing to you and your family! Thanks so much for the intro to the van home platform. You put the class in Class Bs. 😉

I suggest you use RV Prices, Values & Reviews (jdpower.com). It's what lenders use.

.....and try getting maintenance/repair work done on a MB diesel. Good luck!!!!

I'm soooo envious!!!! I'll definitely order with the 400AH!!! 2 QUESTIONS: Does the bed still fold up if needed? And did it come with an alternator charger for the lithium? If yes, brand? Thanks Neil!!!!!

Hi Neil!!! Love your channel and videos!!! Getting ready to retire and have fallen in love with the panoramic!!! Any thoughts on what you'd add from the 2024 options????

No mention was made of the rear window in the pleasure way. That's a big advantage. A 180 degree view around the vehicle is very important. 80% of the time the best view at any campsite is at the rear.

Yuck!!!!🤢

looks great!

I think not before 2029. Solid state will be out by 2027 and although expensive, the range will be superb.

Diesel is more expensive now even though mpg is a little better. Diesel is more expensive for maintenance. Always appreciated your Class B reviews.

2018 Winnebago Era 170x(70x) Review: First, I will tell you I love this van. I am writing this essay to hopefully inform people and provide some insights into my experience with this RV, and to aide in your purchasing decisions. Despite the negative parts of the review, This RV has been an incredible experience and my family has had countless memorable experiences, plus it allowed my father to travel with us for the last 5 years of his life. That being said, I feel I have owned and experienced this RV long enough to write a comprehensive review that might aid others in their purchase decision. The first thing I will tell you about considering purchasing one of these or something similar is that things WILL break. Winnebago does not use the highest quality parts on all things. But I will tell you, DO NOT purchase the extended warranty unless you live next to the dealership. The benefit to Winnebago using some cheap parts is that they are cheap to replace and almost everything is fixable yourself or by a basic handy man. And there is a youtube video to teach you how to replace or fix almost anything. For the most part, it has not been worth it to have the warranty because, to travel hours to a dealership and have someone follow you and leave the RV there for 2 months, then get a ride to pick it up, and they don’t even cover all the broken parts for reasons they don’t even have, just isn’t worth it when I can order the part for $60-$100 and change it in 30 min with one screwdriver. My first repair was the water pump died after 2 months. It was clearly a faulty pump cause these pumps are made well and can run dry. I called the pump manufacturer and talked them into mailing an exchange rather than go all the way to dealership. They obliged my request and I changed it out in maybe 30 min and it has never malfunctioned again. BTW, a new pump was only $60 if I had to pay for it. Most serious repairs will have to be done wherever you are and it will never be near a dealership. Example, I filled up with propane at a shady place and they loaded my tank with a lot of oil which blew out my regulator and propane was leaking and had to shut down the tank. I took it to a middle of nowhere repair shop for truckers and he drove out to get the part and fixed it within 2 hours and it was $190. HAD to get fixed immediately because we needed heating system and generator to operate. So clearly warranty work is usually not possible when traveling and dealership appointments usually take 3 months to get…. if I was willing to drive hours to Atlanta to get to the dealership. Clearly anyone would pay the $190 for a 2-hour repair and call it a day. I did attempt to use the warranty once. Big trip around the country in 2021 with a bunch of guys. Window cranks stripped everywhere leaving me to tape widows shut. Sewer line cracked, bathroom fan burnt out, GFI outlet that powers all outlets took a dump. Someone put wet wipes in toilet and destroyed macerator. Almost every cabinet had issues with staying up or broken latch that holds door/cabs shut broke. Electric side of heating system stopped working (30amp GFI under bed died for no reason). Electric bed motor went out of whack. Even BOTH exhaust pipe mounting straps failed for Sprinter and Generator. Had to temp strap up with plumber’s strap. I had finally accumulated enough issues to bring it for a big warranty repair and thought maybe I might get my $7k worth of extended warranty back. Well, first, the warranty company only covers what they decide to cover and most of it is parts only, not install. Long story short on this… Total repair cost at La Mesa was $4,500 and warranty covered all but $2000. They even covered the macerator. But the out of pocket was still huge and it took 3 months. The sewage hose they replaced… they replaced the original 10 foot hose with a 3 foot hose that can’t reach anything and charged $108 (not labor) for the 3 foot hose. I just finally found a Proper 10 foot replacement on amazon for $30 and installed myself. I was getting by with an oversized rigged hose till I finally found the correct size replacement. It was not standard for this RV. They never fixed exhaust pipes. Both La mesa and Mercedes said my repairs were more solid than the original parts. Not so happy about the compliment. My understanding is that the rubberized straps are important for avoiding reverberation noises radiating through the frame. But I haven’t noticed them as of yet. I didn’t push the issue because their straps clearly do not last anyway. The window cranks are a night mare. Use them and they will strip. They cost a fortune to replace at dealership. You can buy cranks at Winnebago parts website for $80 each and a you tube video shows you how to change it in 30 min. there are cheaper Chinese copies that are $20 on ebay and other sites. DO NOT BUY THEM. They will strip immediately. Total scam. The $80 Winnebago part is the only decent replacement and the holes are not tapped. You will need a tapping bit to thread the hole for install. It was not difficult. Take 1 screw to auto parts store and they will get you the right tap. Long story short, Warranty is not worth the money unless you live near dealership. Most repairs cost less than the gas to get there. On the Mercedes side of things, I have had only one problem in 6 years. Throttle calibration system died. Only one year warranty on sprinter so it cost me $2400 to fix. Was a huge pain because it kept putting the RV in limp mode. Other than that, original battery JUST died on me a week ago. Lasted 6 years which is unbelievable. DBL coach batteries died and were replaced a couple years ago. Lasted maybe 4 years and were $400ea to replace at local mechanic’s shop. I have the 4x4 sprinter 3500 turbo diesel and I travel almost all in the mountains and this thing has done stuff you would not believe. Off-roading to cabins in the mountains, turning around at dead end on cliffs, getting out of ditches… this thig has done it all at 24 feet long and its remarkable. It has only been serviced maybe 3 times at Mercedes. At 45k miles and still on original breaks which just got inspected and aren’t even close to needing replacement. On 2nd set of tires which were only $250 each. Always travel with replacement door and cabinet latches. They are plastic and they will break and you either have to pull over and fix it or tape it shut or you can’t drive. If you have kids, they will slam the doors and cabinets and bust the latches. Par for the course I guess. Never try to use bathroom exhaust fan while driving. It will just strip fan blade off motor and blow smell into cabin. The power management system does NOT operate on generator, only on land hookup. So, if you run AC and try to use microwave while driving, be prepared to have to pull over and crawl under RV, remove case cover and reset breaker manually (which you can not find without La-mesa tech telling you exactly where it is). But on that subject.. I called them when it happened and they walked me through every single step of getting it working again. Literally told me to stick my hand down in there and I would feel a breaker and to flip it. Couldn’t see it. But he was right and got me back up and running. Recently my roof top AC blade snapped off and wrecked the entire unit. La-mesa just put in a new upgraded AC that is lower profile, blows harder and colder and is super quiet. Best upgrade ever! Scott at the new la mesa in Davie hooked it up big time. I did not want to deal with the warranty process which would have taken forever and still not cover labor so I just paid it out of pocket. $4k but now there is NO super loud AC and sleeping is wonderful. New AC also has smarter computer the manages the switch settings to avoid blowing GFI. Also new AC is so strong we no longer use Mercedes AC. Next project is to upgrade the Gen from the 2500 to the physically smaller, quieter, more fuel efficient 3600. The ultra quiet 2500 is NOT quiet. That is just bogus info. The newer 3600 is silent from what I have heard and will allow us to microwave and run AC together without blowing circuit breakers. I change gen oil myself now. It takes no time at all and only requires like a cup of oil. Not worth taking to mechanic. I have 720 hours on it and it still runs like a champ. I change the oil every 200 hours. I change oil on Sprinter every 10,000 miles even though it says every 16,000. Even Mercedes dealer will tell you every 10k is a better idea. On my latest trip, it began to drip sewage which got stinky. Turns out the 2 rubber couplers holding a pipe in had rotted. I got 2 new 3 inch couplers at hardware store and changed myself. Was messy but repair was easy and any plumber could fix easily. Also, recently all the writing is peeling off the light buttons. The warranty wont replace them and they cost over $100 each. I just replaced the main panel and the rear panel. still have to replace the galley light switch panel and the awning control panel. They just look like nameless white buttons now. So, I hope you appreciate this review. Anyone dropping $200k+ on an RV should have a realistic idea of what to expect and the work involved. Clearly other manufactures make higher quality products but I am still very happy with my Winnebago Era 170x/70x.

Do you also have the problem of chromatic aberration/colorfinging when useing glasses? My n1s ultra with glasses shows lots of that … greetings

So is it possible to get english on the chinese version?

Neil, making this purchase directly from the manufacturer was there any room for price negotiation or was the price the price ?

Excellent review. Thanks

That make zero sense to have 7'4 clearance and 5'10 clearance for the bathroom. It's makes the whole build pointless, but of course, not very many are over 7 feet tall to begin with.

Great video! Where did you stay in Bodega Bay or north? Having a hard time finding boondocking spots.

Do you recommend buying a Hymer even though they're not sold in the US anymore? Is there any way to get parts?