We just got a new 2022 Adventurer 29B this past week.
We paid 72% of the ridiculously-inflated MSRP price (manufacturers took advantage of the Covid Craziness...the same RV would have "stickered" for FAR LESS just 2-3 years ago). We paid just < $150k with various options noted below.
Sadly, the word is that Winnebago is discontinuing the Adventurer model in the 30' length. If you want a 30' Class A Winnebago, you will need to go with the Vista/Sunstar twins. They are a cut below the Adventurer models in finish details/features.
That model discontinuation is a darn shame, b/c our first impressions are EXCELLENT.
We wanted one in what they call the Wedgewood exterior and the Farmhouse look inside...found one in Huntsville, Al. The only thing it lacked was the theater seats, but the jacknife couch bed is quite comfortable and adds a sleeping option for the Grandpups/a small adult.
The walkaround queen in the back is nice...there is an annoying step down to accommodate that outside kitchen jazz, but you get used to it. The bed is nice and firm...my wife will add a pillow top.
Oh, we still own a truly classic 1999 40' Safari DP...too big for us now (we are 70ish). The shorter Winnie is a bit easier to handle (perhaps the ESC?). We gave "the Hilton DP" to our daughter and her family. Will miss that 425 Cat on the road, if not the cost of diesel fuel.
We are SO IMPRESSED by the F/P layout (my wife is GREAT at studying F/P details, in homes or RV's) and sedulous attention to thoughtful details.
The 10 c.f. fridge is all-electric (direct current I think) and uses little power...might even run on the 1000 w solar charged batteries alone. Galley TV is fixed (no pivoting), but @ a good angle.
Can access the main bed and bath with the slide in. Stove offers induction burner or L/P burner...the convection M/W allows for a large deep drawer (for coffee maker and toaster oven, etc.) instead of the old oven. Has 50a service b/c of dual A/C's (a must for us).
Options are finite, but we got most of them----> electronic stability control, loft bed (powered), satellite radio and TV, solar panel w/battery charger, video cameras, power cabin seats, defroster fans...we added the dish mounted on the roof.
It has the now ubiquitous tailgating kitchen o/s...we don't tailgate at college games nowadays, so would rather not have that added weight and wasted space...however, we get that they are popular with many. We might remove that 2nd college fridge to save weight if we don't really use it. Our son says it will be handy for leftovers (we dine out a lot).
We are ordering a 2023 Escape Hybrid (flat towable) as our dinghy.
People report pretty good towing with the Godzilla engine...the Bidenator gas cost will be a choker, but what are you gonna' do?
It has the ubiquitous Ford Godzilla that ALL Class A gas models are now using. For older folks, those driver safety options that come with the new Ford V8 are a NICE PLUS.
We also considered the Entegra Vision 29S (a lower MSRP actually), but preferred various things about the Adventurer 29B.
We knew that some have fussed about quality control during the Covid Crazy period, so we did hire an RV inspector ($750) to crawl all over it. He found only minor glitches, mostly roof sealing things.
Oh, the CCC is 1,675 (so hard to ascertain in these web reviews)...not great cargo capacity to be sure, but WAY BETTER than things like the MCB Sprinters. They have gotten heavier with 2 A/C's, a bigger Onan, that pull-down bunk, 50a service, and the superfluous (to us) tailgating kitchen, etc.
The "how to" manuals are pretty decent, if wordy.
No initial regrets...kudos to Winnebago so far.
We paid 72% of the ridiculously-inflated MSRP price (manufacturers took advantage of the Covid Craziness...the same RV would have "stickered" for FAR LESS just 2-3 years ago). We paid just < $150k with various options noted below.
Sadly, the word is that Winnebago is discontinuing the Adventurer model in the 30' length. If you want a 30' Class A Winnebago, you will need to go with the Vista/Sunstar twins. They are a cut below the Adventurer models in finish details/features.
That model discontinuation is a darn shame, b/c our first impressions are EXCELLENT.
We wanted one in what they call the Wedgewood exterior and the Farmhouse look inside...found one in Huntsville, Al. The only thing it lacked was the theater seats, but the jacknife couch bed is quite comfortable and adds a sleeping option for the Grandpups/a small adult.
The walkaround queen in the back is nice...there is an annoying step down to accommodate that outside kitchen jazz, but you get used to it. The bed is nice and firm...my wife will add a pillow top.
Oh, we still own a truly classic 1999 40' Safari DP...too big for us now (we are 70ish). The shorter Winnie is a bit easier to handle (perhaps the ESC?). We gave "the Hilton DP" to our daughter and her family. Will miss that 425 Cat on the road, if not the cost of diesel fuel.
We are SO IMPRESSED by the F/P layout (my wife is GREAT at studying F/P details, in homes or RV's) and sedulous attention to thoughtful details.
The 10 c.f. fridge is all-electric (direct current I think) and uses little power...might even run on the 1000 w solar charged batteries alone. Galley TV is fixed (no pivoting), but @ a good angle.
Can access the main bed and bath with the slide in. Stove offers induction burner or L/P burner...the convection M/W allows for a large deep drawer (for coffee maker and toaster oven, etc.) instead of the old oven. Has 50a service b/c of dual A/C's (a must for us).
Options are finite, but we got most of them----> electronic stability control, loft bed (powered), satellite radio and TV, solar panel w/battery charger, video cameras, power cabin seats, defroster fans...we added the dish mounted on the roof.
It has the now ubiquitous tailgating kitchen o/s...we don't tailgate at college games nowadays, so would rather not have that added weight and wasted space...however, we get that they are popular with many. We might remove that 2nd college fridge to save weight if we don't really use it. Our son says it will be handy for leftovers (we dine out a lot).
We are ordering a 2023 Escape Hybrid (flat towable) as our dinghy.
People report pretty good towing with the Godzilla engine...the Bidenator gas cost will be a choker, but what are you gonna' do?
It has the ubiquitous Ford Godzilla that ALL Class A gas models are now using. For older folks, those driver safety options that come with the new Ford V8 are a NICE PLUS.
We also considered the Entegra Vision 29S (a lower MSRP actually), but preferred various things about the Adventurer 29B.
We knew that some have fussed about quality control during the Covid Crazy period, so we did hire an RV inspector ($750) to crawl all over it. He found only minor glitches, mostly roof sealing things.
Oh, the CCC is 1,675 (so hard to ascertain in these web reviews)...not great cargo capacity to be sure, but WAY BETTER than things like the MCB Sprinters. They have gotten heavier with 2 A/C's, a bigger Onan, that pull-down bunk, 50a service, and the superfluous (to us) tailgating kitchen, etc.
The "how to" manuals are pretty decent, if wordy.
No initial regrets...kudos to Winnebago so far.
I recall at the time the Adventurer was about $20k more than what we bought. People view each coach differently; but sometimes more is not necessarily best. Winnebago discontinues a model because at the end of the day, a model may not bring the bottom line revenues as they anticipated. We actually preferred the Sunstar 29ve over the Adventurer with same floor plan; so the fact we saved almost $20k was a no brainer for our situation. Here are the things that stood out that the Adventurer had that we didn't get, but would have wanted; only one was an absolute must have and it was our 1st Mod.
