The Cheapest Winnebago B Van in America!

[@misstbikini]

I like that the galley is on the camping side

[@Chimp_6]

Just an idea/request. Special Episode: Andrea & Jen leave Matt & Wil at a Taco Tuesdays and the girls go and do a bunch of "Ladies Only RV Reviews ." 💥

[@foxcroftandrea3213]

Here here 👏

[@emceethatsme]

That’s the new Ram model. You can tell by the dash.

[@RickandDarcirvadventures]

The passenger seat is called a lift chair that helps you stand up from the chair. Lol. Watching you do that ladder is like watching laurel and hardy. Lol

[@evelynharris5259]

We love our Solis Pocket…even smaller than this one.

[@roseannsocha7567]

Liked the front of rv, but the table with no seating in the back turned me off.

[@travellingslim]

The table is movable, just get a small foldable chair for a few bucks that packs down to the size of a water bottle.

[@bobc2039]

The pop-up weight capacity is 440 pounds, so it can sleep two. I pretty sure the label Matt was reading was for the ladder. One person at a time.

[@jamesmcadams6231]

I happen to notice, if you use the bar on the back door to hang a shower rod, your waist line is still below the bottom of the door exposing your kibbles and bits to those on the left and the right…l

[@Johnny.D]

It's funny how you said there is no generator but the exhaust pipe was to the left of your head? And the panel on the wall behind the back seats is where it is run from.

[@kylegwin6651]

The redesign is next year2023

[@kylegwin6651]

The ram Pro master is the last model year for 2022 before the redesign

[@travellingslim]

I have been full timing in my 2021 Solis 59P for an entire year and have absolutely enjoyed it. Explored 36 states so far in all weather conditions ranging from a literal blizzard with 60mph winds, -15f and over a foot of snow all the way to 100f days in the desert. Can't overstate enough how much storage this thing has for a B van and how functional this is in general. The countertop space is very good for a small B. The pop top is not just for kids! Some people knock it and say "oh ill never use that, its just for kids" but have never tried it themselves. It's refreshing to be able to have multiple choices of beds in your 19'9" van and as a 6' guy the pop top definitely has more length to stretch out. However, if you really don't want it, you can option it without the pop top to save some money. The table on the murphy bed is movable so you can move it back a bit, get a folding chair, and work from there and is really awesome to back up to a beautiful view, open the back doors, and have that fresh air as well. If you're planning to boondock with this, I'd probably recommend the PX so you can put bikes inside in the back and have the AC and generator. I boondock in my 59P but hot weather can be rough and with all my electronics, I have to run the engine every couple of days to recharge the batteries, which is fine because it charges while driving so I can go drive somewhere to explore and charge the batteries at the same time. Certainly would recommend immediately swapping the tires out for an A/T with 3-peak-symbol like Yokohama Geolandars or BF Goodrich K02's. The Solis Wannabes and Owners Facebook group is absolutely amazing and friendly. We've been through it all and you can ask any troubleshooting question, any modification question, and someone has definitely done it already or knows of a fix. Whenever someone on the road asks me if I like my van, I confidently always reply with "if this gets totaled in an accident tomorrow, I would buy the exact model again with no hesitation"

[@tinaredington3445]

LMBO matt you had the ladder on the mattress thats why it did not close

[@joycejohnson1396]

A good one Matt does the ox have a pop top? What kind of solar?

[@travellingslim]

You can option the 59P and 59PX with or without a pop top. If you get the pop top, it comes with a 220w flexible solar panel. Without the pop top I think they give you a standard hard panel one but unsure of the wattage. There's a second alternator in the engine so you can charge the batteries while driving, or plug into 30amp shore power. The solar panel is alright for keeping the fridge going almost indefinitely as long as you have sunlight.

[@claudeshells5480]

Sorry I missed you in Cincinnati Ohio Matt, try to see you next time, take care and tell Aundrea I said hello.

[@penny1186]

The Chinese have a pop top villa van. It has a full sized second floor when the van top pops up with a personal elevator to go up

[@stevesullivanmathteacherno6812]

I wonder how they are for leaking?

[@jasonsuggs111]

I think those extra seats are pointless if it's meant for 2 people. They should've put a larger fridge and a window style air conditioner there.

[@sherigibson7559]

Would you be comfortable using this as your every day vehicle

[@jamnee]

I would have to have a small microwave & tv. Big concern that there is no seating area in the back. Otherwise this is an awesome rv!

[@cthompson4583]

Matt we need your help in finding a navion 24v.

[@piedmontpengwing]

I really like it!!!!! I could pay cash for it. Just write a check. However, don’t want to go thru RV One. I will just patiently wait. I really like having the bed in the back. Use the screen and can listen to nature while resting or sleeping. It’s a practical van. Just wonder about gas mileage etc. Can you connect electric to a campsite, 30 or 50 amp etc? I may just wait until I go to an RV Show. I’ve been to the one in Hershey, PA years ago to just look. I couldn’t afford one then. Just enjoyed looking. Been trying to save money. I go to lots of festivals. An affordable practical Class B would be nice!!!!!!

[@pattijohnson8197]

I guess bring white plastic folding chairs to sit at the back table, in the aisle? Really weird! I do like the 4 seatbelts AND the sleeps 4 feature.

[@Alex-se3uy]

Jens laugh is so cute! Great review guys.

[@TheTravelLifeMama]

I always debate if I would want a van with a pop top. It brings back the horrors of dealing with moisture on a tent trailer camper.

[@thewiseguy3529]

These are junk in my opinion. But to each their own. Ya know?

[@TheTravelLifeMama]

@@thewiseguy3529 you may be right, and so expensive

[@thewiseguy3529]

@@TheTravelLifeMama that pop up fabric vinyl will be cracking and leaking in no time at all. Not even worth the time to look at one, much less own one. I wouldn't want that headache.

[@Tom.and.Missy.Northam]

Great video Matt and Jen. Missy and I almost fell out of the chair when you were getting your butt kicked by that chair, LOL

[@donwhitehead5705]

Likes: No generator, because they are so hard to access and hardly any ground clearance, cassette toilet, and fold up bed. Dislikes: Power cord is not permanently attached, pop top is not insulated on the sides so it will get hot or cold, refrigerator is too small for four people.

[@DGardhouse]

I really enjoy watching your videos… You “guy’s” always bring a smile to my face.. and you always have great informational videos on your motorhomes.

[@JogBird]

$132K ... what the he... the chassis is maybe $40k tops.. i dont see $90k worth of RV additions

[@travellingslim]

Labor, labor, and labor. Folks have to go into the van and heavily modify it from scratch and work in tight spaces. It's not a big box they prefab and drop onto a chassis like any other RV

[@sherriweber7105]

This Solis is very nice! My dislikes are the sane as yours no room to sit on the bed with cabinets in the way and no porcelain toilet. My likes are the fact that you can use the bathroom for storage as well. Love the poop top. And the swivel chairs. Thank you Matt and Jen!

[@DouglasBarnum]

Matt looked like John Candy in Planes,Trains and Automobiles when in the front passenger seat. 🤣

[@jaredorr2789]

I love the color of it.

[@donnaperales371]

Love just watching and seeing what's out there ...love you guys ❤️

[@donnaperales371]

Your welcome ty so much 💕

[@ChopperChad]

It’s the ‘23 MY Ram that’s gets the front end change. The drive train and cab updates came this year.

[@billfuller6950]

Pocket is less expensive

[@sauron1261]

Hey Matt, when you swiveled the seat, you busted your pants sometime before you sat down...

[@victoriatapia4235]

Love those European B+ models! Maybe while you guys are in Europe you can convince them to bring their RVs to the U.S. like Wingamm with the Oasi 540! Love your channel!! Thank you!

[@janicesullivan8942]

Looking forward to seeing the videos from Düsseldorf. I have to say you can “poop” and cook at the same time.

[@jdanule]

I know the p you have the option for both couchbed or Murphy bed can you take out the Murphy bed into the couchbed?

[@vancemiller5115]

How late was Matt out the night before this?

[@markashlock9017]

Sale price equals “thumbs up” : )

[@seannewton8386]

I started laughing when I saw where you recorded this, because I live a few miles from Colerain RV and have stopped there before.

[@judit1783]

You will LOVE Germany!! Go a few days early, stay a few days later. Look up Alan Heath, a German RV youtuber, he goes to all shows. Dislikes: 1) Tent bed above is OK for weekenders - every child and adult I know would fall off that ladder. Instead increase roof height gain space 2) Back of van is opportunity for a Euro pull down bed with seat benches and a movable center table. 3) front table needs to double size if using to eat on. Likes: 1) Winnebago quality

[@bee-adventurous]

Great reviews and love the videos, but Matt is definitely NOT gentle with the equipment/rv.

[@frankbrattoli2727]

Msrp is $131k you're welcome

[@anthonyb2334]

I’m not a big fan of van camping. Having started out backpacking many, many years ago, I would have dreamed of a van like this. I can see a big market for a camper van like this. I like the cockpit area, the extra seating behind the driver, and the pop up sleeping area is cool. Better than tent camping! Dislikes: The back sleeping area is ok, but the way the cabinets extent out over the right side does not provide any seating area when the partial bed platform is raised. Something needs a redesign. I’m confused by the cassette toilet. Yes, it’s small and portable, but if you can fit that, can’t they redesign to have a small black tank too? Thank you for another great video.

[@travellingslim]

The cassette toilet is not everyone's cup of tea but I would personally choose it every time over a black tank. You can dump it in any toilet which is helpful for boondockers. It empties out in literally 30 seconds with the wide opening and gravity and you don't have to deal with having a stinky slinky, cleaning the hose out, finding an actual RV dump station, etc. If you're worried about smells or solids, there are a plethora of chemical options to break down the solids quickly and reduce the smells which are easily obtained online or at any Wal-Mart.

[@femalism1715]

Honestly, I admire #vanlife people. In order to live (or travel) in such a small space, they have to be engineers and tetris experts. LOL! Maximum efficiency, but minimum comfort with all the bells and whistles. It's a good thing camping is mostly an outdoor experience. LOL!

[@stevez340]

Minimum comfort is a very nice way of saying far too uncomfortable for me👍👍👍

[@femalism1715]

@@stevez340 LOL! Yup.

[@mcimon91]

Omg between the chair and the ladder, Matt made my day! He's a great reviewer though and I watch this channel and Towables every night!!👍👍👍

[@HeavyB123]

I love y’all’s vids but this van is only a step better than a tent.

[@nullvoid123]

Jen is so sweat!

[@paperpimp2008]

This video was cracking me up with Matt and all the technical difficulties! Lol😂

[@barbaraweitz9906]

When you step into the van there's way too many "jig saw angled step up" flooring. I'd be tripping up and down all the time. Other than that, if you're into these small vans it's nice.

[@frankb3178]

RE: the table in the bed area. You wouldn't use it unless it is raining. Then you would bring in your folding chairs. In this unit, a third person should be a smaller person and they could sit on the bed/bench below the cabinets.

[@Kurt5270]

Love your videos. You need to check your wardrobe or do some creative editing.

[@jackshea4470]

Great price in my range

[@catalinaalvear2429]

That was one of the most entertaining videos yet LMAO

[@xToddmcx]

I like that there is some counter space between the sink and stove, and that they packed a lot of stuff in this tiny RV. I don't like the cabinets over the bed. Matt already pointed out it ruins the seating, but I would smash my head into those cabinets. Which is why most rvs only have cabinets over the bed at one end, then you sleep with your feet under the cabinets.

[@travellingslim]

Most people sleep with their head on the drivers side. Those cabinets are less of a head banger. I am 6' tall and in my Solis I haven't ever banged my head on the cabinet. Some like to mod theirs by adding soft foam trim around all the hard edges of the cabinets which helps too.

[@djkenny1202]

131k?!?I could see 80k Back to pulling a small trailer as best option. Yikes! Is there a simpler model without bathroom? Without some other features? I like it, I find the table area a little useless. No dining seats? I want something under 50k thats a pop top,outside shower

[@HeavyB123]

It would never work for older and fat folks. Ps Jen is cool as heck

[@quickeagle7308]

So not like that the cup holders are so low from the drivers seat Don’t like rear seating arrangement Like that the seats spin around

[@timpeters3237]

I thought Matt was gonna tear up the seat and the pop up. Love it.

[@elizabethhunter5523]

I’m really impressed with all of the storage in this van! It’s a bit pricey, though.

[@joycejohnson1396]

I agree.

[@higherho1540]

I got mine for 86k (before tax), same model, my MSRP was 119k. Thing is the Rv makers are blowing up prices for no reason. The vans itself are less than 60,000. If you want great prices, get pre approval funding (it’s easy), go in with the price you want (get that 30% off), and be willing to walk out.

[@djkenny1202]

@@higherho1540 86k seems closer to realistic.

[@RoadArtAdventure]

It's now the 13th and I am in my Class C & Toad less than an hour from that Solis. Tempting... I would consider a trade in...

[@justineyer9058]

Matt check out your shorts

[@FrankBullitt390]

Never understood the van thing, they have no room and cost class A money. And yes Ive been in them, was a driver for one of the biggest class B manufacturers years ago. Also those Fiat vans are V6 front wheel drive, at the very least get a Ford Transit, more Ford dealers than Mercedes in middle town Arkansas.

[@rutrowmedia]

Would you like a mobile app for your channel and website ?

[@annerobinson570]

Hello Matt, Will this class B fit in a 1 0r 2 car Garage okay?

[@travellingslim]

Good luck finding any Class B that will fit in a regular garage. Standard height for garages is 7-8ft. You can probably get away with a small van you convert yourself and not having anything on the roof. When you think about having decent ground clearance (8 inches), chassis, flooring, being able to stand up inside (6'5"), roof of the van, insulation throughout, goodies on top like winegards, ACs, solar panels, antennas, pop top, etc. you quickly reach 9+ feet easily. The Solis with pop top comes in at 9ft which is actually compact for a B, but is still too tall for a normal garage.

[@Augiebracerofam]

#vanlife Matt trying to use the rear door brace, swivel chair, ladder, poptop roof, squeaky lagoon table, and the leg on folding table had me chuckling. The Ram chassis is a Fiat in Europe, so you have a head start on the Europe RVs. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.

[@foxcroftandrea3213]

Stay tuned 😉 we are headed there late summer

[@michasreisen]

Welcome to Düsseldorf, may be you are exited about the prices for B-Class RV´s in Europe. They are starting around 50.000$ for an Ducato (Ram Pro Master) an ends about 100.000$ with everything. I can't believe the MSRP of 131.000$ for a Solis. (I am driving a Westfalia Columbus 641E in Germany)

[@danschwartz1908]

Shouldn't store the ladder in the pop top, you could damage the top trying to close it. Better to store it above the cab. Table under the Murphy bed is designed to be set either in front or back of that area. It's expected you have a chair to use. I think they missed on the Bench seating capacity when the bed is up as you mentioned. I do like the design and can see the benefits in this small package, that really could be used as a 2nd daily driver.

[@kathleenkendrick9034]

Matt I know you don't like reviewing a class B much but I'm thinking I even don't like you reviewing one much either honey...lol..love you all sweetie....

[@stevez340]

THANK YOU MATT!!!!! Between your struggles with the poop bucket, the ladder and closing that “one person” pop up🥴combined with that totally useless for daytime seating mattress🥴I’m saying HELL NO TO $60,000 let alone $113,000👎👎👎

[@KT_One]

Hmmm four seats but only sleeping for three? Very strange.

[@Mountaingrly2513]

This van. Is awesome. 😦

[@pennylynch4471]

I always like watching the different vans and what kind of solutions for space they have. This one didn't bring anything new, and left me scratching my head. The space in the rear seems useless except for being a bed. The table blocks access, and should be on the other end. Plus it's so low it would be difficult to use. I love the rod to turn the back into a shower, or just more private area and fight some claustrophobia. Fold out steps back there would be a huge help, a naked scramble doesn't sound fun. Also, the doors only cover from the waist up. Best hang curtains on the sides too.

[@travellingslim]

Here are just some (not all) of the things I store in the back of my 59P under the bed or in the storage areas under the bed for reference. Jackery 1000, 88 key digital piano, leveling blocks, hobby bags (wood carving, etc), bundle of firewood, all my underclothes, short wave radio, laundry bag, 8 books, recovery equipment, extra cables/wires, 50ft fresh water hose, 30amp cable and 15/20/50amp adapters, tire repair kits, towels, toiletry bag, 5 gallon collapsible containers, 40 pack of water bottles for emergency water when boondocking, electric space heater, laundry detergent and dryer sheets, the jack that came with the van, 3 person tent, folding chair, backpack for backpacking adventures, full sized aluminum table that collapses down. I had a folding mountain bike I also kept under the bed but ended up trading it in to buy the 88-key keyboard. Everyone expects a guitar around a campfire but it's fun to surprise people by whipping out a freaking piano out of the back of a small B van ;-)

[@pennylynch4471]

@@travellingslim You either play a lot of Tetris or have Hermione's travel bag!

[@travellingslim]

@@pennylynch4471 A little bit of Tetris mostly due to the piano yes, but everything is in its place and bungeed down in transit with no chance of moving. Main point was that there is a ton of storage in that area and it's very usable for a lot of stuff. Two underfloor bins. Two cargo netted areas. Huge area on driver's side wheel well, and of course all that space under the bed

[@pennylynch4471]

@Travelling Slim Thank you for the info! Obviously I need to get out and explore the options in person.

[@mateocafe45]

Great review! I do not like class B vans. However, I love the Winnebago Ekko Class B+ all weather RV! I hope that Winnebago continues to make them in the years ahead!

[@higherho1540]

No such thing a a B+. The Ekko is a class C.

[@RETOKSQUID]

Over 100K for that! Good Lord, my house didn't cost that much!

[@taurusview9]

Thank you for the video. If 59P had lithium batteries and an inverter (Just like the Travato) I would seriously consider it. Winnebago listening?

[@sflscott11]

Nice van.. frankly, you didn't seem well prepared for this review.. you got through it, but not your best work.

[@athenasword8312]

So expensive for so little.

[@triodekt66]

This is a great looking van the bid on the small side I would certainly take a look at this. But I am curious why Winnebago would go through the trouble of a pop top roof and making it so the down position still won’t fit in my garage? What we need is a great popped up camper that could be garaged!

[@travellingslim]

Good luck fitting ANY manufactured Class B in a normal garage which is usually 7 or 8 feet tall.

[@curtiscrump7153]

Loved the sale price. Reminded me of a Vangon. Pretty useless as an RV. I would save up for a Calais c or a conversation van.

[@samanthalucas8070]

LIKE THE VAN COLOR THE OUTSIDE SHOWER THE POP TOP DON’T LIKE THE LADDER WEIGHT NO CONVECTION MICROWAVE NO GENERATOR #JEN #VANLIFE MATT AND ANDREA QUESTION I JUST WONDER CAN U STEPS TO CLIMB UP TO THE POP TOP INSTEAD USING THE LADDER THEY GIVE YOU MATT YOU ARE TO FUNNY BETWEEN THE CHAIR AND THE LADDER

[@foxcroftandrea3213]

👍

[@piedmontpengwing]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Wish I could communicate with you Matt directly.

[@squeakD]

You guys are going to be pissed when you do those Euro RV reviews. The European RV market puts the US to shame, and have for years. Hope you enjoy the trip!

[@blairkinsman3477]

Hey so this is a nice RV .:. a class B that has sleeping for 4 and 👍🏽 seats for 4; the extra table under the back bed 👍🏽 in useful I would put a foldable stool there, storing the stool in the floor cubby next to the power chord; the bathroom 👍🏽 is bigger than expected (for a B) combo with the back outdoor shower - when we had a pop-up tent trailer I used the outdoor shower it worked well .:. didn’t see much purpose 👎🏽 to the padded shelf in the back bed (can’t sit on it); wishing for a 👎🏽 microwave oven; the back seats could be on a slide, so that it could be pulled a little wider apart 👎🏽 when the van is parked (I’ve seen European units with that feature) .:. Truth be told, the pop-up roof makes me think more about the B - at least enough to go see one !!! Good review M/J

[@larryhudson3930]

Still waiting for a demo of how someone really takes a shower in a wet bath (deal breaker regardless of price).

[@robertdragoff6909]

I can see how Matt isn’t in love with ‘Van life’ and I agree. For the price you could get something bigger and roomier with a sitting area in the back…. If you’re going to have a conversion van, why the RV price? Great video

[@cherjohnson5807]

👍👍

[@etrimbleable]

Why Matt? Why? Why? Why? We know how you struggle with these Class B. I like um but... you know how the story goes. Lol.

[@bh2472]

Love Matt and his Lady. But I laugh at these little vans. I have been living on the road for three years in a little van I built. The only class b van for me to stand up in is a Regency

[@granny377]

the way they have the back its just a waste of space hate that you cant sit or utilize the space better and the ay they have the bed go uo uo just horrible

[@LibbyRal]

What an awful design. The back is a huge waste of space when there are so many possibilities for making it more functional. It's like they threw a bunch of design ideas up in the air and just slapped them around inside a van. Why have the extra sleeping lift top when there's then no comfortable lounging area for all those people. Four people CANNOT comfortably play cards around that stupid little table and bizarre bench seat/captain seats set up. And where would they all eat. OMG the more I think about it, the worse the design becomes. I know. Why don't I say how I really feel 🤪

[@cherjohnson5807]

👎🏽 cassette toilet

[@edkrumeich3265]

OMG I love your reviews but this one? Maybe get a little more familiar with the unit before a review

[@ronaldspins]

Can I move in Matt ??????

[@lifeaftereverything4986]

Never buy an RV reviewed by Matt. It comes broken an beat up since he shows no respect for the units… slamming doors, table leg slamming in the side, closing the pop top with the ladder up top is a great way to crack the fiberglass … always make sure the RV is Matt free before you buy…

[@kmb0172]

That is a cool place to sleep but it holds one person is just ridiculous

[@travellingslim]

The ladder is what holds one person at a time. The sleeping area of the pop top holds two full adults.

[@kathleenohara5843]

😂🤣😂

[@lutomson3496]

its an overpriced campervan..europe does it so much better and cheaper

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

I know

[@Desperado3248]

Not worth it. An overpriced mini van devoid of anything that would make travel fun. No real bath with shower, no entertainment system, no generator. No way. Would go for a Thor 18m. Instead of this, Winnebago should bring back a Rialta on the Ram promaster

[@mikey222222]

man that is totally useless . it would be cheaper and get more out of a pop up camper