4X4 RAM 5500 Class C MOTORHOME DYNAMAX Isata 5 Tour

Purchase Walk Through Tour of 2023 Dynamax Isata 5 30FW with Xplorer Package, on a Ram 5500 4x4 Chassis.
Tour with explanation coming up.
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[@galenocambeba]

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[@rvlifediy]

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[@volofly2011]

Congratulations! That looks fantastic! Nice choice, Dynamax is probably one of the few companies in Elkhart County Indiana that I'd be OK with buying one of their products. Remember, I was born and raised in Elkhart County and I know people who are involved in the RV industry there. Just sayin. Looking forward to your detailed videos on your beautiful new RV.

[@rvlifediy]

Thank you. Really like the dynamax and most of their construction method so far.

[@ibelieveinamerica]

Sold!! Love this!! ❤️

[@noahandeliscorner]

Congratulations and thank you for being such an amazing resource for the Sprinter View and Navion community. We will miss your focus on this platform, but are giving us a reason to consider the same rig if we upgrade. My boys are also growing, and I think we can get a couple more years out of the View but then we will also need to grow if we want to keep these adventures coming. And I want to keep them coming! :). Enjoy your new rig.

[@rvlifediy]

Thank you. We are always looking for the next rig once we get addicted to this lifestyle. I keep telling my wife this is the last one, but she's caught onto my tactic lol. I do hope to do a good comparison to give others a resource for future considerations. We enjoyed every trip we had with the Winnebago View and miss the nimble size already.

[@noahandeliscorner]

@@rvlifediy sounds great. Looking forward.

[@gereshomeE]

Nice video production and an outstandingly beautiful bathroom! ☺

[@rvlifediy]

Thank You. Yes that bathroom is very spacious.

[@miguelangel-nx4tx]

Para comprar donde debo llamar ?

[@MsMayamonster]

Wow..what a rig. Can't wait for the mods.

[@rvlifediy]

Thank you. We are really enjoying it so far. Yes lots of mods in process.

[@user-nx7qs2ch4g]

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[@ioanbota9397]

Realy I like this Motorhome

[@user-tb9ys8qc7s]

Lindo,lindo,lindo. O senhor meu pai me presentei com uma dessa papai

[@rvlifediy]

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[@AliRnBPopAndReggae]

Awesome ram!🤯✨🤩🤗

[@rvlifediy]

Thank you

[@claudialorenasanchez6477]

Hermoso ❤. Un sueño

[@MSMaifield]

Excellent choice! We downsized from a Winnebago short DP to an Isata 3 24FW and love the Sprinter but wish for an Xplorer package like your new Isata 5. Cheers!

[@rvlifediy]

I like the new I3 Freedom Edition. That seems to mimic an Xplorer package but maybe even better? Wished we could have stayed at about 30 ft but we had to go to the 33 ft to get everything we wanted.

[@MSMaifield]

I'm interested in the Freedom edition and a new floorplan to be released, but feel the same way about 30ft. We hesitated on the same Isata 5 Xplorer you bought at our dealer and it sold. Looking forward to your mods.

[@rvlifediy]

@MSMaifield yes the size is definitely a concern. We will see how this 33 fter will compare in our travels. We plan on not towing anything for a while to see how it goes. Wished they had the 28ss with a full slide plan but no complaints so far.

[@ShadabKhan-mp1vv]

Really really I like it this motor van , everything is here like this lifestyle need I needed this van 👍

[@rvlifediy]

Thank you

[@ShadabKhan-mp1vv]

Welcome sir 🙏

[@ishamkader2696]

WOW!!!😍

[@rvlifediy]

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[@kunhuor]

Very nice. We looked at the Isata 3 and quality, fit and finish, paint job were amazing. Floor plan was very limited and OCCC was a bummer. So we ended up going with a Winnebago View. Isata 5 would be too big for us...but amazing rig if you need that size.

[@rvlifediy]

Thank you, Yes the Isata 5 is definitely much bigger and the big drawback compared to the View size. We had a 39 ft diesel pusher prior to the View, so hopefully the 33 ft Isata 5 will be a nice compromise. I wished we could have stayed within 30 ft but didn't find any floor plans that fit our needs at this time.

[@Tbc487]

Great share thank you.

[@rvlifediy]

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[@MJH7777]

Gracias!!❤

[@rvlifediy]

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[@randyperkins2076]

Beautiful new coach. I love the Dynamax. Do you think you will miss the larger kitchen countertop that the Navion had? Congratulations!

[@rvlifediy]

Thank you. Yes the countertop space on the 24D will definitely be missed. Most other RVs dont compare. I may modify the stove/countertop in the future but will see how it goes for a while before I make any drastic changes.

[@ProssperityMagnetPhilippines]

All RV motorhomes are overpriced since COVID-19 started. They need to bring back the prices to PRE-COVID MSRP or else the RV MARKET will collapse.

[@rvlifediy]

Yes so true. I see signs of pricing already plummeting. It needs to be done.

[@OrieCipollaro]

Wait 24 months you’ll get it for 1/2 price same as boats. They prey on the rich and retired. These things are a dime a dozen but don’t buy one if your not handy!

[@ericjernskjold7137]

Waouw, nous revendons notre maison en France 🇫🇷 et on vient 😂😂😂. Magnifique!!!

[@rodexferlain7757]

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[@markt.massey5229]

I enjoyed the Video, it was very informative , it showed all the essentials that the Vehicle has . The only problem with it though was there was no MSRP for it . If you could , please send or put the Price on it .

[@rvlifediy]

I'll respond with the exact MSRP once I get it. I do recall about $298,000 MSRP.

[@markt.massey5229]

Well , I was expecting somewhat less than that ! That's kind on the high end , but it was most appreciated !

[@rvlifediy]

@markt.massey5229 yes the prices all went higher than they should have after covid (and only going higher). Most RVs are way over priced these days in my opinion.

[@enisgkc]

Nice 😊

[@rvlifediy]

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[@bebokiroshani1683]

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[@modonihon1973]

Muito bom !! Excelente…. ⛩️🇯🇵

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[@marialujanpena5767]

HERMOSO, MI SUEÑO😊

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[@Erin-Thor]

A 4x4 drive system on a 32,000 pound vehicle with 4” of ground clearance is like a screen door on a submarine.

[@rvlifediy]

LOL agree. Actual weight is 19,500 pounds and about 11 inch clearance. But still not any good for offroad. Mainly got it for snow driving, so the 4x4 is useful.

[@Erin-Thor]

@@rvlifediy - Ahh, that’ll teach me to guess the weight. LOL! And yes, nice feature on bad roads on pavement, and 11” clearance? Seriously? Color me skeptical. 😁

[@rvlifediy]

@Erin-Thor may have to double check that clearance for you. The biggest issue is the long rear overhang. If you like the offroad aspect better, you can put this mod on. This is the exact same model and floorplan I have. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5faemZ7nsaMeLcfeature=shared

[@Erin-Thor]

@@rvlifediy - No need unless you’re bored, I wasn’t trying to argue. I’ll check out the link, thank you! And yes, I like to get away from people, camping on some out of the way fire road on BLM land is my idea of fun! But I also can’t see myself taking anything this big up the roads I like. So… I guess I’m dreaming. 😎

[@Erin-Thor]

@@rvlifediy - NICE! I’d love to see the inside! That suspension looks AWESOME!

[@STEPHY7519]

Very beauty camper I love trável ir, contratulations ❤

[@rvlifediy]

Thank you

[@luizmontaldi-mo5vr]

SHOWWWW

[@doingstuffs]

Congrats. Can you compare the driving experience of the Isata 5 to that of the Sprinter? I rented a Winnebago View last weekend for a trip down to Yosemite. The road noise was a lot louder than I expected and there were a few white knuckle moments during cross winds... lots of sway, both from the wind and the countersteering. I was originally in the market for a Sprinter, but am reconsidering. How is cabin noise/driveability of the Dynamax?

[@rvlifediy]

I need to post a video on the cab and chassis features stillin the future. The Ram chassis on the Dynamax is much quieter, smoother, and more stable than the Sprinter. It's not close. The stock sprinter chassis has terrible handling and needs many mods (even with the mods) the Ram handles better. You can check out my older videos and see all the different suspension mods I did. Sprinter cab noise is terrible. The Ram has options included already with dash and floor sound insulation so it's much quieter.

[@exploreyuk]

Super sekali, mantap 👍

[@rvlifediy]

Thank you

[@anotherjoe5675]

That is a really cool looking rig!... But having owned something similar there's a problem with all the overhang behind the rear axel...Our rig scraped the pavement every time we went in or out of a driveway, even after I added an extra leaf to the rear springs to raise things up... Four wheel drive?... Should help with something...

[@rvlifediy]

Agree the rear overhang is the big weakness. It does have the better of the bunch though. I picked this wheelbase specifically because it had the least overhang. No problems on driveways on this. It's actually better than the Winnebago I had in the Sprinter chassis. There is a full overland kit from buckstop you can get but I don't offroad. I need the 4x4 for snow and sand.

[@concernedjim]

I agree! Prices are. WAAAY to high..precovid..fair profit not rip off.

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[@dragionriderliovlog]

nice

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[@mdziyashaih7583]

Very nice

[@rvlifediy]

Thank you

[@rus-pw5cr]

Приму такой автодом в дар и с удовольствием сделаю на него обзор в России!!! Клиентов будет много!!!

[@rvlifediy]

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[@Parker53151]

So when it’s time to do the inevitable major engine repair…how is this body jacked off the frame??

[@rvlifediy]

That's definitely not possible. Ideally the cab being removed from the chassis is the easiest for engine overhall on a 5500, but engine removal is still possible without the cab being removed. It just makes it much harder but still doable. Not the ideal situation but most RVs will pay the pain the butt tax.

[@speedracer3104]

No front window on the cab over? Rear bed has to fold up to get the slide in?

[@rvlifediy]

Yes rear bed is terrible design and has to fold up. A Murphy bed design that turns into a couch would be better. At least 1 person could sleep on the couch with the slide in. Have to disagree on the front cab window. Those are the worst design. Looks good on video but impossible to heat and cool comfortably with that giant windshield window. The covers on them don't help much at all.

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[@horsetrader1991]

Wonder what something like this cost. Amazing Lithium package, what about MPG? Really nice rig. Hey my truck camper and Dodge cost me 185 thousand before taxes, and my rig is a Northern Lite truck camper and a 2022 Dodge quad cab limited dually. Both are limiteds. Thanks for sharing, A plus video.

[@rvlifediy]

Check Dynamax website. They have the MSRP's there and also has 2 other floorplans on the RAM. Huge discounts on MSRP now with the high interest rates. 28-30% off MSRP is doable with current economy. I've been getting about 10.5 mpg recently. First 5,000 miles I got about 9.5. The 5500 has a a wider track and better turning radius than the 3500 dually surprisingly, so it's very stable on the road. Northern lite is very nice, and sitting on a truck, you will have much better ground clearance for offroad compared to this. I like this set up because the tank sizes, storage, and cab access is great, and the interior is quite large. Pros and cons to them all.

[@horsetrader1991]

I sold my camper, got good money for it but naturally I lost money. I really like my truck.

[@rvlifediy]

@@horsetrader1991 I really like the Ram platform.

[@janildoferreiraferreirabra8247]

😂 muito linda demais parabéns

[@rvlifediy]

Gracias

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[@rvlifediy]

@@michelducret7343 I was a little off on the response lol

[@cecilhoward5828]

I would think they could cover the diesel fill with a painted cover.

[@rvlifediy]

Yes good idea. It would have been real easy for the manufacturer to install that during the build.

[@chanoperez4923]

Son unas sopresa de elegares esas casa de.osas mágicas q son muy modernas todas sus comodidades train para una belleza no se molegd la myger dura y sufrida ya se acabó gudo ay es una elevate belleza adetro

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[@user-yj7fn7up4k]

Америка,ви найкращі, США це шик....

[@chrisarthur4456]

Is there a larger/loner version of this coach?

[@rvlifediy]

Yes the isata 5 34ds. It's about 36 ft long.

[@hectorfreddyrogellopez3478]

Me pregunto si las autoridades te dejan vivir aquí en el carro en el estado de California

[@rvlifediy]

I don't think so on the street. In a campground, yes.

[@goranfilov359]

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[@sharpgirlsSerious]

Why would a 4x4 sit so low to the ground. Almost all campers sit way to low to the ground. Its very noticeable when you see the drain nozzel for the dump tanks, if you go over a speed bump you may damage them.

[@rvlifediy]

Yes it is definitely low. The good thing is there are lift kits and big wheel/tires available, but for a lot of money. This one doesn't have dump valves on the outside. It's inside a storage bay. I think you probably saw the exhaust tailpipe which is pretty low but hasn't been an issue. Biggest issue is the long overhand in the rear.

[@robertdragoff6909]

What? No clothes washer?

[@rvlifediy]

No washer. It's one of the mods I will do. It looks like the closet has pretty easy access to the plumbing for install and the electrical panel has spare for power.

[@robertdragoff6909]

Actually I was just kidding about not having a clothes washer…. However, it looked like that back closet could hold an all in one unit

[@rvlifediy]

@robertdragoff6909 yes that exactly what I was thinking for the location. It's one of my lower priority mods, but will get around to it eventually.

[@user-rk6is5zn7c]

How, if i want to buy a car home this?

[@rvlifediy]

Any Dynamax RV dealer and bring lots of $$

[@JoseDuarte-dt3kk]

Sera verdad.precio.te.direccion

[@rvlifediy]

dynamaxcorp.com/isata-5

[@deldrader5260]

Looks like a very nice motor home. Very poor informational video. The producer seems to be more centered on music than information on the Motorhome. Too bad.

[@rvlifediy]

Yes the music isn't for everyone. You can watch the next 2 videos for the informational. Seems more people want to watch the music one instead of the informational ones though for some reason.

[@timothychandler9057]

How much is this Rv

[@rvlifediy]

MSRP is on their website, but the best place to online price check is Motorhome Specialists in Texas. They show the discounts available up front.

[@antonellapaglione990]

Solo 1 posto letto?

[@rvlifediy]

2. 1 over the cab also

[@gorusonkar]

Car ka kya price hai

[@rvlifediy]

www.dynamaxcorp.com/

[@yuriyfitsak9323]

Consheney ukrainez

[@nasosnasos8054]

Price ?

[@rvlifediy]

Check Dynamax website. They have MSRP in all 3 floorplans. Big discounts now though.

[@gordonmckenney4525]

Well over $249,000!

[@jdawz2816]

Propane in rear???😅😅😅

[@rvlifediy]

A little bit better than the front lol.

[@miguelangel-nx4tx]

Una 4x4 ram

[@susanarrington9371]

Cost?

[@rvlifediy]

There are huge discounts right now, so the best website to check is Motorhome Specialists in Texas. They list the discounts on their website.

[@nicolasseric7930]

Dommage que la porte les WC douche ne soit pas adaptée pour une personne en fauteuil roulant dans un couple il peut y avoir un handicapé !🙂

[@rvlifediy]

Do a search for "Newmar handicap RV" or "winnebago handicap rv"

[@playmarket622]

Привэсти на узбэкистану

[@KimberlyMitchell-jf7nv]

A robust 8 miles to a gallon

[@rvlifediy]

If you go down hill more you can get 10 lol.

[@jasoncruz3506]

I get 10.5 to 11 at 70 75 mph towing all day long 2021 i5 30fw

[@danielbonaiuto8601]

La calidad de materiales y de construcción me parece mediocre (no soy experto en el tema, pero he visto otros motor home made in USA realmente muy buenos). En este caso no veo la calidad característica de esa industria.... Creo además que al ser el vehículo tan largo, debería conducirse con extrema precaución. Yo no lo usaría en lugares con caminos muy malos (creo que se desarmaría rápidamente)... 👎

[@rvlifediy]

What brand and model do you like better? Yes the quality is just mediocre.

[@lapoubelleterrestre]

AU BROYEUR PAS ÉCOLOGIQUE

[@rvlifediy]

True

[@daviddickerson708]

This is the first time I’ve watched one of these videos. It’s boring.

[@rvlifediy]

LOL. Well I really can't disagree.

[@dannyboy6754]

Nice rig. However, what's the point in having 4x4 ability with it being low to the ground and the length? You are limited to areas you can go as well. Raise and shorten it and then you've git something. Plus prices are unreachable and ridiculous. Just my thoughts. Everyone be safe out there.

[@rvlifediy]

I use the 4x4 for snow and sand. A lift would be nice and they have that option. As for shorter, there is other makes that have that option with better offroad capability. I think most people associate 4x4 for offroad trails. Besides the length, this thing is way too wide and tall for any trail. It works fine for standard maintained forest service dirt roads though and that works for me. An earthroamer would be a better choice for offroad but that is still way to tall and wide. I see most of them on the pavement. Any 5500 or F550 chassis has a much wider track than a standard truck so not the best for small trails.

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