Comments on: Innovative Class B+ Models Gaining in Popularity http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/innovative-class-b-models-gaining-in-popularity/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ron Dittmer http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/innovative-class-b-models-gaining-in-popularity/comment-page-1/#comment-86753 Ron Dittmer Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:06:12 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=12830#comment-86753 In 2007 we special ordered a Phoenix Cruiser model 2350, specifically without a slide-out. Now that our kids are grown up, we had just the two of us in mind. We find it very comfortable and accomodating. We really enjoy traveling and camping with it. We camp mostly in places where there are no hook-ups, so we are very dependant on all on-board facilities, fresh water tank, sewage tanks, propane, battery power, and engine gasoline, all are well utilized. For example, on our last trip, we spent 20 of 22 nights without hook-ups. We replenish our water and dump about every 4 to 5 days. We tow a little car to improve our mobility even further. The Ford E350-V10 chassis does a great job towing. I am a very picky fellow when it comes to "Design & Engineering", as that is what I do for a living. My opinion about the Phoenix line of motor homes, is that they are very well engineered to hold up well to protect against structural fatique, leading to rain water damage. They are very solid. I consider their structural design, materials used, and workmanship to be extremely good. A single shell seamless structure would be ideal, but this is as good as one will find in a motor home constructed in sections, as most are. Then looking at fit and finish, it is impressive to the trained eye. At the prices they sell for, they really are a great value. One other point to make here is about the personalized customer service and support the company provides the owners of their motor homes. Even if you own one of their old models built many years ago, you still get great help in resolving issues. You will never experience anything like it from a company that answers to stock holders. I am no "Car & Driver" critic. I simply own a now 3 year old Phoenix Cruiser and love it because of what I see on the surface, and also because of what most people won't notice. Conversing with other PC owners, nearly all would agree with my comments. Ron Dittmer 2007 Phoenix Cruiser, model 2350 ron.dittmer@att.net In 2007 we special ordered a Phoenix Cruiser model 2350, specifically without a slide-out. Now that our kids are grown up, we had just the two of us in mind. We find it very comfortable and accomodating. We really enjoy traveling and camping with it. We camp mostly in places where there are no hook-ups, so we are very dependant on all on-board facilities, fresh water tank, sewage tanks, propane, battery power, and engine gasoline, all are well utilized. For example, on our last trip, we spent 20 of 22 nights without hook-ups. We replenish our water and dump about every 4 to 5 days. We tow a little car to improve our mobility even further. The Ford E350-V10 chassis does a great job towing.

I am a very picky fellow when it comes to “Design & Engineering”, as that is what I do for a living. My opinion about the Phoenix line of motor homes, is that they are very well engineered to hold up well to protect against structural fatique, leading to rain water damage. They are very solid. I consider their structural design, materials used, and workmanship to be extremely good. A single shell seamless structure would be ideal, but this is as good as one will find in a motor home constructed in sections, as most are. Then looking at fit and finish, it is impressive to the trained eye. At the prices they sell for, they really are a great value.

One other point to make here is about the personalized customer service and support the company provides the owners of their motor homes. Even if you own one of their old models built many years ago, you still get great help in resolving issues. You will never experience anything like it from a company that answers to stock holders.

I am no “Car & Driver” critic. I simply own a now 3 year old Phoenix Cruiser and love it because of what I see on the surface, and also because of what most people won’t notice. Conversing with other PC owners, nearly all would agree with my comments.

Ron Dittmer
2007 Phoenix Cruiser, model 2350
ron.dittmer@att.net

]]> By: Jim Spellman http://blog.rv.net/2009/10/innovative-class-b-models-gaining-in-popularity/comment-page-1/#comment-86597 Jim Spellman Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:30:44 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=12830#comment-86597 Phoenix USA RV owes any success they enjoy to the real pathfinder of class B+ RVs -- TrailWagons/Chinook, the makers of the legendary Chinook Concourse RV with its one-piece, all fiberglass body. As far as looks are concerned, I'd still take a 1995-2005 non-slideout Chinook Concourse or Destiny, or Glacier or Summit slideout models over any other class B+ currently on the market. Phoenix USA RV owes any success they enjoy to the real pathfinder of class B+ RVs — TrailWagons/Chinook, the makers of the legendary Chinook Concourse RV with its one-piece, all fiberglass body.

As far as looks are concerned, I’d still take a 1995-2005 non-slideout Chinook Concourse or Destiny, or Glacier or Summit slideout models over any other class B+ currently on the market.

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