Rialta 99HD Problems

When buying any used RV, you must expect that it needs some attention and this low miles 99HD Rialta was no exception. In this video, I show the things that needed attention on mine, so that if you are buying one you can look for similar problem areas.
Update: April 2016
Some repairs in the past few years and 15,000 miles.
1) Clunk when shifting out of park. Replaced pendulum rod $80, which had worn bushing.
2) Loud screech when furnace turned on. Replaced furnace fan motor $50. The old motor bearing was probably dry.
3) Replaced rear shocks $11 (Amazon Warehouse deal) which eliminated a clunk in rear.
4) Replaced coolant hose which was seeping. $40
5) Replaced various Norcold Fridge components icluding the selector switch, ignitor, thermocouple. $150.
6) Painted the hood and mirrors due to clear coat peeling and replaced graphics. $350.
7) Replaced generator muffler clamp $8.
8) Replaced RV windows butyl tape and put in spacers to prevent window sag and leaks.
Also routine maintenance like oil changes, transmission fluid changes (3 times to get all the old fluid out), greased tensioner pully, changed brake fluid, fuel filter, and air filters.

[@roystoys3099]

All of the issues seem to be just normal wear & tear issues for a 20 year old RV. As long as all of the Major Systems & Drivetrain are good, you're doing GREAT!!

[@vwbus79]

R Mac Yes I agree. In a few months we will have had the Rialta for five years and overall it has been very reliable.

[@contactjoy4140]

I didn't hear what you paid for it used but the problems all seem to be minor and you did the repairs yourself. Thanks for a great video! You still have an awesome vehicle!

[@meghantweedy7264]

Very good video! I have a Rialta and it has a few issues that trouble me but watching your video really helped. You seem to take it all in stride and fix each problem any way that you can. Good job! Great video! I learned a lot! thanks! meghan

[@peterwilliamson8721]

Clive the man credit for skills and patience most people don't have.

[@vwbus79]

Peter Williamson Thanks for the comment. Sure there were things that needed to be addressed when we got it. It has been 4 1/2 years and we continue to thoroughly enjoy this RV as it has been relatively trouble free.

[@tucsonterry]

Great video. I had almost every problem described! Excellent solutions!

[@rebekahleonard2884]

Best Ralta vid on KZbin!

[@ileftholland]

Great Video. Thanks, I am looking at getting one of these. I think some of the problems you are indicating are just minor and they are very common on most older RV's.

[@bobandmariesavage1921]

Thank you for your factual information regarding this unit. Great info for any rv buyer for any rv. Things to look for and how to fix them. Couldn’t be better done. THANKS

[@lanceehansen]

I have had my rialto since new. still have less than 100,00 miles. I still love it. the shore power/charger does not have a tricke charge mode and will burn up the batteries is left on too long installa batt shut off for when on shorerpower. be glad you havethe big refer the little one sucks.

[@oscarleiva9888]

Very goo video, thanks for sharing your experiences

[@norasteel5353]

wow...so sorry to hear about all those problems!! wow....You, sir, are definitely a trouper! I salute you! lol Take care~

[@amicsi4712]

Thank you so much, we are thinking about buying Rialta and this gave us food for thought. Excellent video and a very nice voice.

[@vwbus79]

Glad the video helps with your decisio making.

[@janicepeck4828]

Thank you for sharing the issues found after purchase. Hope all well with air conditioner Rialta is very nice. Happy trails.

[@vwbus79]

This past summer we removed the AC and replaced it with a Fantastic Vent, which reduces weight and increases light and ventilation. In 4 years we never used the AC traveling in the West. In the humid East I would keep the AC. Thank you for the comment.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Wow, thanks for the tips. A great video.

[@charlesmichael9188]

GOsh..you had a TON of problems. Hope all is well now. All the best

[@cindyfarr-missoulacitycoun7663]

Thank you for the info. Originally owned a Winnebago LeSharo. Same floor plan but on a Renault Chassis. It was underpowered but great RV otherwise. Just purchased a 2002 Rialta and looking forward to putting lots of miles on it. Love VW's already. I hope you have enjoyed yours

[@Noetik5000]

I see you are purchasing or have purchased a 2002 Rialta. I am in the process now of purchasing one and would like to get more info on your experience with it thus far and will it be worth it?

[@brendaforster9059]

We just bought a 23 y/o one. Oven taken out and cabinets put in. We use the Ninja flip oven for everything, even at home, works great. Will get flat one burner and store. Otherwise it has been great but will check the stuff on your video when we get it out on road. Stickers are cracked as well but it looks great!!

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Sweet looking Rialta RV. I've always found it more attractive than its predecessor, the LeSharo.

[@kenmason9354]

Great help ,i am looking at bying one. Thanks for fults too look for .🙂👍

[@YPO6]

Thanks for the video, cool problems.

[@jackwilson9839]

I also have a 1999-HD and love it! Mine is in a little better shape than yours as it only had 5600 miles on it and was garage kept when I bought it. I've had it 4 years now and have been all over the USA, north to south and east to west with no major problems. I did have the coolant hoses replaced as they were looking a little old and showed some fluid seepage. One less worry on a 16 year old RV. Thanks for the video.

[@vwbus79]

Wow nice find with such low miles. We love our Rialta too. We have looked at many of the newer RVS and we concluded nothing beats the space effecient design of the HD model. RVs that are must larger do not seem to be as roomy as the Rialta HD

[@jackwilson9839]

I agree

[@kennethmakau8886]

How many miles is your Rialta now? And how reliable has the engine been over that time?

[@shanes1221]

Still have it? How’s it going

[@jackwilson-ro2ps]

Hey Shane, yes I still have it but due to it being 25 years old and my age being 77 years old, I don't feel confident enough to take it on long road trips anymore. Also, the engine water temperature seems to get hot 201-204 with all the stopping and going in slow traffic here in Florida. I can't complain though because my wife and I have had some awesome cross-country trips in it over the years. We've been in every state in the lower 48 plus 2 trips to California, Oregon, and Washington state lasting 3-4 months of travel each trip. I hope you get some nice trips out of yours. Just for your info, we keep the bed made up in the rear and just use the small table behind the passenger seat for dinner if we have to eat inside.@@shanes1221

[@bikersoncall]

Good tips, and observations. Epilogue? Went to homepage looking for 'those' camping experiences, didn't find any. In retrospect, how was this overall encounter with the Rialta, did you have some good camping outings, is the engine adequate, did you keep this, etc....

[@lesolson2380]

Fist off, great video and thank you for sharing the level of detail that you did! It is truly helpful to a LOT of us who are seriously looking. THANK YOU!! Now, my friend is set on getting a small RV much like this to live in and travel. I'm looking for her to help find the best deal possible. Do you recommend a "best year" to look for in the Rialta's in order to balance the known problems in some models with the initial purchase price of a used one? I'm looking for around $25,000 at most for her to purchase. In other words, is there a newer model with less problems that won't break the bank? I would appreciate any kind of feedback/advice you may offer. Les Olson

[@vwbus79]

Any year could be good if the unit is well maintained and rust free. That said The HD layout was only available from 1999 onward. The 1995 and 1996 models are a foot shorter in length, have a much smaller trunk, and have smaller 5 cylinder engine. Beginning in 1997 the more powerful VR6 engine was introduced. In 2002 the newer VR6 was introduced with more HP. Some 2002 models had an inferior timing chain sprocket that wore prematurely, so if you buy a 2002 find out if the sprocket has been changed. Go to rialtainfo site for details on model changes. The transmission is the weak link especially if the transmission fluid is not changed regularly. If the prior owner installed a cooler or has been doing regular fluid changes that is a real plus. The 1999 and earlier models have a Generac Generator while the 2000 and later models used an Onan. Parts should be easier to acquire for the Onan. Overall I would recommend the later models are probably the best but any model that has been maintained properly should be good. I am very happy with my 1999. After all the initial problems were fixed it has been very reliable and a joy to drive and camp in.

[@garnet4utube]

Thanks for the informative video. Sounds like you have been busy fixing all those little annoying problems that you get with a used vehicle. A labor of love. Do you get decent gas mileage ?

[@vwbus79]

garnet4utube The mileage has been great, averaging 18-19 mpg between city/highway. 20 mpg is achievable on the highway. Also city driving is a breeze as you can park in almost any parking space fit for a car.

[@americangal49]

Loved your video! Just bought a 2000 Rialto and afraid I didn’t check any of that stuff. Pick it up next week. My son is probably going to be busy! But your video is invaluable for us newbies!

[@curanderotango]

Very interesting - Thank you very much!!...

[@Syncere20]

Good video, About how many thousand dollars for your Rialta RV in the shape it was in before you made all the repairs ? In the future I plan on purchasing a RV. Have a Good Day.

[@atomicdmt8763]

thanks for doing this- all useful info

[@DormantIdeasNIQ]

on the paint job, I would sand the panel(fine sand paper very fine with water) and then spray some clear coat(color less paint.

[@jeromehebert3184]

i had the opportunity to buy one a few weeks ago but i don't know about that bathroom the way you have to slide it out,,, seems like Winnebago could have designed that better; also read some safety issues with the fridge on gas... so i was reluctant, not sure if i made the correct decision or not.

[@johnd01]

Any comments about using the shower? how does it drain?

[@ig7936]

Thanks

[@jasoncarpp7742]

The only thing it needs is a TDI Turbo Diesel engine and a good automatic gearbox

[@frankstidham1439]

Good video ,Do they ride smooth? Was thinking about getting one & have back issue. Thanks

[@vwbus79]

The Rialta rides super smooth and quiet. It really drives and feels like a car. The seats are very comfortable, but if not to your liking, some have replaced the front seats from a minivan. It is also very easy to get in and out of. The coach door is low to ground making it easy to step into which is very important if you have any mobility issues. I have known two different people suffering severe injurings falling down the steps of bigger motorhomes. Thank you for your comment.

[@frankstidham1439]

Rialta99 Really appreciate your response. Thanks a lot.

[@SuperMrVaca]

You have a 20 plus RV. Everything you are talking about is maintenance. I have had mine since 2000 and have never had any problems.

[@Turk380]

Hi, thanks for the great vid... dumb question here.. but which way do you sleep on the bed? longways or perpendicular? hard to tell how long those benches are w/out a frame of reference!

[@vwbus79]

Brian Wittling On this HD and QD models with the opposing bench seats you sleep side to side. On the FD models you sleep back to front in a twin bed or queen bed arrangement. The Rialta is wide enough to sleep across which is very space efficient.

[@Turk380]

Uhg.. so you'd have to be climbing over the top of someone in the night to get up & pee for example? That blows.

[@andekay]

@@Turk380 Ditto. I was hoping to sleep on one and leave the other one up to use for a bench seat. Didn't want to have to take the bed down all the time

[@SignedOff402]

Thanks~!

[@Liledgy100]

What did you pay for your rialta?

[@toupsclassroomtoupsclassro9557]

Hello how many miles you now have on it? i'm looking at 99 with 120K miles

[@kennethmakau8886]

Exactly how reliable are the engines in VW Winnebagos. I want to purchase one within 50k miles from the 90s but I don’t want to buy an unreliable headache.

[@cliniciansmind859]

I'm in the process of looking for a Rialta. This helped me be more tuned into the issues and a reminder this is an RV with all the potential problems they can have. I'm thinking of spending big at Rialta Heaven rather than mess with finding and fixing. Any thoughts on buying one there and what you get for your money? Thanks again

[@vwbus79]

I believe Rialta Heaven does a good job getting everything in working order. If you can get lucky and find a previous owner who has kept up with all the repairs, then you will save money. The competing RV now is the Winnebago Trend, I would use pricing on that as a comparison to a Rialta purchased from Rialta Heaven. If you have not visited the Rialtainfo website, I would do do and join the group. The people on the site are extremely knowledgeable.

[@jackplowski4096]

How did it help you to listen to someone whining and bitching about stickers? lol

[@cliniciansmind859]

@@jackplowski4096 You're a little late to this post - by 4 yrs - I already bought a rialta and with all it's flaws still love it.

[@bladetheswordgaming1266]

How many miles did it have when you bought it & how many miles does it have now? Has the engine give you any problem yet? There's a guy in my town selling the same model, same year, 112k miles for $13k. But I don't know if it will give me problems when it hits 150k miles or so. Please response so I can have some reference to make a decision. Your video is very informative. Thank you.

[@djkenny1202]

+BladeTheSword Gaming Too much. Ask for a full evaluation and then offer 9 grand unless it is in excellent shape, then 11 grand.

[@vwbus79]

I bought it with 35K miles and have 50k miles now. The engines can go 300k miles if maintained. At 100k miles it may need rear wheel bearings. Also grease that tensioner pully bearing if it was not replaced. Spark plugs last about 100k miles and replacing them is not easy.

[@djkenny1202]

Rialta99 How much was it? I still see Toyota V6, late model ones (90-93) in nice shape around 8-11k but they go fast if they are nice.

[@tracyjamestavares3255]

If your gona pay $3000.oo for a paintjob , then you can fix any problem the old girl has got . Some of us have $800.oo jalopys , so a lot of bubgum an bandaids . The main thing we hear wrong about those Rialta's , was the turbo Dsl. motors . Thanx 4 tour and tips , please keep us updated on your RV

[@vwbus79]

Tracy James Tavares The predecessor to the Rialta was the Lesharo based on the Renault chassis. The Lesharo had the turbo diesel motor in some years. The Rialtas all had gas engines. 1995-1996 had 2.5L 5 cyl engines. 1997-2001 had a 140 HP VR6. 2002-2005 had the 201HP VR6. Thank you for your comments!

[@meowzic]

Are the reliable or expensive to repair or difficult to find parts?

[@SWEPTAWAY52]

Getting very difficult finding someone to work on them. Even VW wants nothing to do with them. I have a 99. We love it it but am learning to do the mechanical work on my own.

[@ReallyBarb]

hub caps wont affect the operation

[@bronevaya]

not bad! these problems are nothing compared to some of the engine/transmission problems of other vehicles.

[@nabilassassa1557]

To get the stickers off, try heating them up with a Hair Dryer, then peeling them off. It works for L plates that have attached themselves to the car paint.

[@AGoogleUser-sj3rh]

Very good video, very helpful

[@jackwilson9839]

Enjoyed your video. I also have a 1999 Rialta HD. I have a few of questions for you if you have time to respond? Do you still have your Rialta? I took mine to a VW dealer to have the transmission fluid changed and he said if he did it the unit might not move, does that make any since to you, I have 46K miles on the unit and the fluid has never been changed? You did the transmission fluid change, any problems with the transmission afterwards? That transmission temperature gauge looks interesting, was it a hard job? Have you searched for new tires yet?

[@jackwilson9839]

Thanks for the response. Did you go with the same size tires all around? I've heard you can do that but not sure of the effect on the handling (steering), if it would effect the speed odometer reading or if it would negatively effect the MPG?

[@jackwilson9839]

Have you noticed a reduced MPG average? I think I'll go with the 215's all around if it doesn't lower the MPG average.

[@jackwilson9839]

Decided to keep the original tire sizes. Found the fronts at Walmart, Continental VancoFourSeason Ultra High Performance Tire 195/70R15. The rear tires are still good for now but will keep your recommendations in mind for a future change out.

[@vwbus79]

jack wilson As long as the load rating of the front tires is 104, they should be fine.

[@heinricheugenkarlvonhelmbr9645]

This calls a regular maintenance, which needs to be performed yearly on any kind of vehicle older than 1 year old.

[@andekay]

How much for you pay for this given all the issues? I'm looking at a 2002 and the guy went down from $21500 to $15000. Makes me wonder what all is wrong that's not being disclosed.

[@vwbus79]

I think on the 2002 that some of them had timing chain sprocket wear. Other than that, I would say that is a very good price, if rust free, with no water damage. As long as transmission is shifting well and there are no codes. If you buy a Rialta, if there is no history of a transmission fluid change then I would do that as soon as you can, especially if there is no transmission cooler installed.

[@taagedickinson2004]

@@vwbus79 Thank you for the input. 🙏

[@zFlorusa]

4 years looking for a good Rialta find it bought it just to findout there's MAJOR issues in ALL Rialtas such as the transmission and a lot of others, i sold it never want SEE one anymore

[@vwbus79]

The transmission issues seem to be caused by VW claiming the transmission fluid should be changed every 40,000 miles. Many owners overheat the fluid in city traffic and up long grades. The VW cooler is not up to the task and the fluid goes over 212 degrees. It can get to 230 plus just driving in stop and go traffic. On long slow mountain grades and can get to 260 degrees. This reduces the life of the fluid significantly. The solution is to change the fluid more often or install a cooler. After an owner effectively burns the fluid then there might be shifting problems. Most transmission shops will want to do a complete rebuild at $5000. Many times all that is needed is a transmission fluid change.

[@rondarbo6392]

how do you take off the arm rests

[@vwbus79]

Search the Internet for removing armrests rialtainfo The link will bring you to the rialtainfo page that explains how to remove the armrests.

[@midgarden]

No engine problems? How reliable is it?

[@vwbus79]

The engine has been great. The VR6 engine is very durable. There were a few 2002 models that had an timing chain sprocket that prematurely wore out. The most common failures are the tensioner pulley bearings grease dries up and fails and some water pump failures. Replacing the tensioner pulley is easy and good preventative maintenance. Overall a very reliable engine. The transmission is the source of more failures if it runs hot. You have to add a cooler or change the transmission fluid preferably every 20 thousand miles if you are not running a cooler. When you change the fluid it is a partial change of about 2/3 of the fluid. If you did a full change then every 40 thousand should be ok. Also making sure ground connections are clean helps and making sure your TCM and ECM computers stay dry. If the windshield leaks it could cause corrosion. Also vacuum leaks can be a source of problems. A scan guage will give you codes to help diagnose problems. So far I have not had any codes or any issues in 40k miles I have owned it.

[@oldnorthsider]

how much could I expect to pay for one like this ?

[@vwbus79]

old .northsider Prices are all over the map. They can range anywhere from 10K to 30K depending on condition and mileage. I saw one the other day that looked great but the owner told me it was rusted underneath and the rear leaf spring mounts broke. He welded new metal underneath so definitely due a thorough inspection. Even though I had a bunch of typical problems, they were all relatively easy fixes and it has been very reliable on the road and we really enjoy it.

[@jaygold4467]

It's actually called an RV, not a car.

[@natashazent919]

Jay Gold '"

[@gypsymomad8063]

i agree with you this is NOT A CAR ITS AN RV !!!!

[@adriannyasia]

all minor issues... What a wimper & wyner! Rialtas are awesome! Wish I can own one. Ill take yours if you don't want it!

[@vwbus79]

Hello and yes all minor issues so far and nothing that I could not fix myself. We have spent nearly 12 months camping in it over the last 3 winters and we have not run into anything major. Like any RV you just have to take care of the little problems as they appear.

[@dougcharles5004]

Yep you got screwed on this one, so much damage and broken systems I don’t understand why you bought it in the first place. Myself I would have pointed these flaws out to the previous owner and used them to argue the price down, then use the money I saved on buying this old and well worn motor home would go into making the motor home look new again. If you are not handy you probably should stay away for buying used motor homes without doing a lot of boring research.

[@victorrodriguez8437]

instructions for using the electric generator

[@vwbus79]

If your generator is working it is simple to use, just make sure the big black power cord is plugged into electrical box in the trunk which is located by the cord on the driver's side in the trunk. There is a start switch on a panel inside the coach as well as on the generator itself. If you try to start it using the switch on the generator, wear ear protection in case it backfires when starting.

[@gordonkistler8975]

the reason they are so rear is because they are cheep junk and most made has been scraped.

[@vwbus79]

Actually they are very hard to find in junk yards as the demand is high and there is usually someone willing to take on the project.

[@aaronsearch1189]

Those were some hilarious transmission fluid facts. Was like listening to a liberal talk about guns.

[@VYDZ]

..but not as bad as a once serious party promising a “full and complete health-care plan” in two weeks & everyone just ignored it because we all know the president is a liar & the Republican Party isn’t interested in governing

[@doublew030]

@@VYDZ Haha! No one promises free shit unless you are a worthless Democrat! Enjoy your section 8 I paid for kid

[@VYDZ]

@@doublew030 Ahh that old trope! I don’t know if there any statistics on this. There are statistics however on what individual states contribute in taxes to the federal government, and what they get back in benefits. Overwhelmingly, blue states are makers - they pay more taxes then they get back in benefits. Red states are mostly takers - they take more in benefits than they contribute in taxes. “THE FACTS: Connecticut residents paid an average of $15,643 per person in federal taxes in 2015, according to a report by the Rockefeller Institute of Government. Massachusetts paid $13,582 per person, New Jersey paid $13,137 and New York paid $12,820. California residents paid an average of $10,510. At the other end, Mississippi residents paid an average of $5,740 per person, while West Virginia paid $6,349, Kentucky paid $6,626 and South Carolina paid $6,665. Low-tax red states also fare better when you take into account federal spending. Mississippi received $2.13 for every tax dollar the state sent to Washington in 2015, according to the Rockefeller study. West Virginia received $2.07, Kentucky got $1.90 and South Carolina got $1.71. Meanwhile, New Jersey received 74 cents in federal spending for tax every dollar the state sent to Washington. New York received 81 cents, Connecticut received 82 cents and Massachusetts received 83 cents. California fared a bit better than other blue states. It received 96 cents for every dollar the state sent to Washington. On average, states received $1.14 in federal spending for every tax dollar they sent to Washington. That’s why the federal government has a budget deficit.” Of course not every person in a blue state is a Democrat, and not everyone in Red State is a Republican. But you see the pattern. Blue States are funding our government while red states are the “welfare queens”

[@ghe426]

Not a car!!

[@gypsylee8826]

Can't believe you are complaining about normal wear and tear on a 15 yr old vehicle. SMH! It looks in very good shape to me for its age. I had to replace my door seal after 4 yrs on my 5th wheel. And I had to replace half of the cabinet hinges. I didn't complain, I called it LIFE!

[@norasteel5353]

Good info. and tips. Thank you. but seriously? ALL those problems? I think you got a LEMON!

[@raysills]

+Nora Steel I disagree... a lemon is something that was bad from the start. I think the prior owner was a bit careless, and likely did not keep up with good maintenance. BTW... most of the issues lie at the doorstep of Winnebago, not VW.

[@norasteel5353]

Gotcha. Sorry.

[@vwbus79]

The previous owner just let the problems pile up. There were not any big issues and all the repairs I could do myself. Now that I am all caught up, I just fix things as they need attention.

[@norasteel5353]

So happy to hear that...I was feeling totally bad for you!

[@lanceehansen]

you are wrong on the window the window is siliconed on and the gasket is snapped in on top. tou should go on rialtatec on yahoo for help and ideas

[@vwbus79]

lance hansen A windshield replacement guy, took a look at it, and said to replace the gasket the windshield would have to be removed, even though the windshield is glued in. Since the windshield was a VW original in good shape I decided to repair the gasket using urethane as best I could. Thanks for the comment.

[@lanceehansen]

vwbus79 I have replace my windshield once an watched the whole time. the windshield is glued on and the gasket is glued in on top of that. to seal the windshield you need to remove the gasket and then reinstall it

[@johnvest8872]

Rialta on an generators are junk. Every one I have met in the three years I have owned mine has had problems.

[@vwbus79]

John Vest So far so good with the Generac in my Rialta. It runs fine under load but without a load it runs erratically, so I turn it off. I wish it would idle smoothly when not under a load. It only has about a 100 hours on it.

[@ibrahimhabbad3636]

Your mice is the Problem.

[@gypsymomad8063]

picky picky picky i wouldnt be concerned with the stickers i would be concerned with leaking on the roof and leaking on the inside if it dosnt then your good

[@drumsleuth]

Glad I do not own one of these.

[@raysills]

+Richard Day To each his own, of course. One nice feature of the Rialta is that will fit into a garage... important these days, because many HOAs have rules against parking an RV in your driveway. Cars are fine... just no RVs.

[@djkenny1202]

I would stick with Toyota and Ford units of this size. I wont buy a Eurovan due to the issues and high costs. So over valued and just a nightmare.

[@vwbus79]

I would agree that repairs at the VW dealer can be expensive, but if you do preventative maintenence like changing the transmission oil, regreassing the tensioner pully, and repairing water leaks through the skylight and RV windows, you should not experience any more problems than other brands. Also Rialta's that are maintained, as well as earlier VW campers seem to hold their value.

[@djkenny1202]

Rialta99 My friend's Eurovan V6 has been a pricey specimen. They maintain it really well and it barely has over 100k miles. I have had reasonable luck with my 92 GTI 16v, but newer V dubs seem so complicated. Too many electronic issues.

[@01mrfrank]

run-on mumbling with hidden whining was a bit irritating. could not watch more than 10 minutes...

[@Rocko6716]

You sure complain alot about it then you shouldn't have bought it your to picky

[@vwbus79]

bbq10 The point of the video was to make other potential owners of problem areas so they can ask all the right questions. It has definitely been a learning experience as this is our first RV. Overall the 15 year old Rialta was in very good shape and we were able to take care of all the issues. The key with any car or RV is too keep up with the repairs as needed. We have already spent 7 enjoyable months traveling in it.

[@oldnorthsider]

I think you did a great job. a lot of guys wouldn't have had the ambition. like you said if you don't keep up on things they get out of hand, then you have a lawn ornament.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

bbq10: You have never had an RV have you? Salesman do not complain but once you own an RV...you start to whine. Yet we can smile as we do.We gather all over the US and complain. Remember these darn things cost far more than they should and if you are spending 20K plus they really should be perfect. Yet they are not. Yes...I do have cheese with my whine.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Rialta99: You are a big help to us Rialta owners. Ignore bbq10 and all his complaining. You done good...real good. Thanks!

[@davidbentley1391]

OMG, he would drive me nuts.

[@gypsymomad8063]

thumbs down your to picky

[@Socalarborist]

We just bought the 1997 Rialta from a guy in San Francisco….. and the alternator died… on the freeway, and it was only 120 degrees yesterday! 🥹😳😂

[@user-dc1vx1qm6l]

I believe that this wonderful car has only a few problems. The first problem is the gasket. A gasket that sits in the driver's seat and criticizes this undoubtedly beautiful car. Another problem with this car is the automatic transmission, which is not designed for such a massive configuration, and the gasoline engine, which is not clear why Americans love it and everyone else hates it. at roughly the same price of gasoline and diesel, a gasoline engine consumes about 17 liters of fuel on the highway, while a 111 kW (151 hp) diesel engine consumes about 7 liters. within the limits of driving in the city, this indicator can be safely multiplied by 1.35-1.5, depending on the traffic.

[@AliAhmadi-hq9pj]

Thanks