2020 Wonder RV Tour Part 2 | Ford Transit 2020 Chassis & New Features
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2020
- There's so much to see on our new Leisure Travel Vans Wonder RV on the 2020 Ford Transit cutaway chassis that we had to make a Part 2, this one concentrating on the redesigned cab, safety features and some of the options we've installed. Plus, Jennifer takes the wheel to offer her impressions. SUBSCRIBE to RV Lifestyle for more! bit.ly/RVLifestyleYT
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One of the best TH-cam Channels. It is really nice to see seniors (like myself) not afraid of new technology. YOU EMBRACE IT!
This couple are so pleasant and cute. I enjoyed this video
Thanks for the walk around. I dig the new rig. I hope to be like you when I grow up!
So glad you are loving the new rig. Mike sure loves his gadgets :)
Great video , keep em coming
Thank you for another clear and concise video. You're overview of this RV was very pleasing.
Wow, my wife and l do love your new RV as well as the mods you've added...thanks for sharing!
Hello Mike & Jennifer! Congrats and a big thank you for all your insights into your new Leisure Wonder. As we dream of our future adventures, we appreciate your help in zeroing in on what we hope will include a new Wonder for us someday. Rick&Terri
Thank you for sharing about your rig ,safe travels God bless.
Love, love, love your new RV!
Fell upon your channel..loving it alot...very nice new upgrade van you got there..cant wait to see where you all go..with bo too❤️
Jen and Mike your lives are amazing. You are living to the fullest. Your RV is spacious and equipped with modern technologies that every RV owners want to have. Stay young and enjoy your lives more.
Love your B+. Your dog is beautiful! I enjoy your podcasts and have begun watching your adventures. Thanks for sharing.
Looks like Bo wants his chance at the Wheel!
Great vid--- this is a wonderful channel by a very nice couple--keep going, cheers
You are wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing. Your marriage makes me smile. I am so happy for you both. You have the freedom that so many of us miss. Love to see your smiles.
I found your 2021 video on your new Ford RV and I was hooked! We are cruisers (on a ship) for years, but since the pandemic we decided to "see the USA in a Chevrolet" (rental car) and tour Arizona for 8 days. Anyway, I started watching RV youtubes on various RV's and after a few, came across yours (Part 1). Love you guys as you were pointing out all the features. You had me laughing as you were explaining your utensil drawer to the hubby. I've already subscribed to your channel and look forward to following you in your adventures. Safe Travels - Kathleen/Lodi/NJ!!!!
Wow! These videos were the most informative yet. Thanks! I'm considering buying one for solo travel (with my dog). I didn't realize that you could have blind spot assist installed in the mirrors after the fact. Now I'm one step closer to buying this one.
Love that dashboard on the Ford Transit
you mentioned Holland, and I saw Mackinac, we toured Michigan in 2018, we did not have a motorhome, but a Subaru legacy, we loved the coast lake Michigan, south haven, and went over to mackinac island, went thru the upper peninsula. truly a beautiful state
The previous Wonder used to have the rear view camera monitor embedded in the rear view mirror before it got moved to the infotainment system down low like on a Sprinter. I liked it high as it had a more natural feel for head movement when checking your mirrors and the rear view camera monitor does stay on with the Aux1 button.
Greatly appreciate the detail. Glad to hear Jen sounding well. Would like to understand how you handle work (logging, editing, etc.) in the unit.
I enjoy your videos. Looks like you have a winner RV!
We like our Orion on the gas Ford transit also. Drives better then any prior C or B we have owned. Glad to see the new excellent features you shared in this video.
I like your upgrades. I was thinking side cameras for blind spots but you're already thinking of BSP system. Cool.
Hi love your channel and your new motorhome, you have a great time driving across America,so jealous in a good way, thanks again for all your hard work and your videos drive safe and enjoy.Colin
I think that Mike should have covered his eyes when Jen took over the wheel. Ha!😄
Awesome channel!
I like the rear twin bed floor plan in most of these B vans
I am so torn between and older luxury coach at half the price and this one. Mike & Jennifer’s Wonder RTB looks like it would be perfect for a solo traveler doing 3/4 timing.
Nice rig 👍👍☮️
Also, you now don't have to worry about DEF.
Very good choice.
My wife and I loved your channel. We learned a lot from you guys. What made you decide to which to Ford ?
You guys are doing awesome job in tell me what I need to know, do the RV come with a double gas tank
Thanks for another informative video. I would like to know if you have converted your AGM batteries to lithium and increased the output of the inverter on the Wonder as you did on the Unity, and if you have , can you run the AC overnight and other appliances without problems? Thanks
Love to watch your videos for a long time. Just wondering, why did you got ride off the Mercedes and got the Ford instead?? Diesel vs gasoline??
You guys are cute. Nice to see you really enjoying retirement and your hobbies.
Very nice. Sounds like a coach worthy of further review. How has the ground clearance been for back woods camp grounds?
thank you for video, I am very close to get this model. May I ask, how about parking on street meter of the major city with this big size of van ?
does the new lithium package from liesure van powers the rear airconditioning unit? please if you guys have time, can you do a bettery test on the new lithium package, thanks, very nice videos by the way
Does the Ford Transit 350 Cutaway offer Adaptive Cruise? I did not note any mention of this in the video? I recall your previous MB chassis did have this.
Do you have a video putting the E bikes on the trailer hitch???? I would be interested in that as would many
I’m with you Jennifer...I would need all the help I can get (blind spot assist) Can the seats and mirrors be programmed for different drivers? (I have a 6’4” husband)
Was a little surprised that this vehicle still used an actual 🔑. Thought most, if not all, new vehicles now used a FOB. Nice to see Jennifer driving. Another thing I had wondered about as to whether she actually did drive on trips or only learned how for “just in case” type situations.
She drives all the time
You can turn off the lane assist.
I don't like the auto shut off.
We have a Ford Expedition at work.
I'm a professional driver and can be in traffic at a light and the engine goes off and on.
Does your rear viewing camera record? You have a front camera and you use the rear camera of that set to face you as you drive. So I am wondering if the rear camera (not the one that turns on when you back up) records in case of an rear end accident? All the best!
Does the reverse camera stay on when you flip the AUX1 switch as on a 2020 Wonder?
confess, am a little biased, had 2 Norwegian Eklhounds ( from 1974-83)-incredible doggies
It looks like it sits low on the ground. Have you have problems crossing Humps on the streets and slope s going in to driveway? Thanks.
Tryout a gasoline version of the Ford Chassis. I have a 2020 Coachmen Beyond with the Ford Transit chassis with the 3.5 gasoline v6. I consistently get just under 14mpg. It has 310hp and 400 ft lbs of torque. I drive it aggressively. It will keep up with traffic and serves you well in the mountains with its dual turbochargers. Try it and see if you evaluation is the same as mine.
That is exactly the same chassis and engine we have
Impressed that she drives that big rig!
Why?
@@johnnyturbo8460 Still not all that common for women to drive big RVs.
@@alexisbrown6442 i see lots of them, and i see them driving true big rigs.
Just sayin
This is by no means a big rig... just under 25 feet. I can almost always find a parking sot for it when shopping.
@@RVLifestyle 😁👍
Looking at purchasing a 24RTB. How is the ground clearance a d ha e you.had any issues with it?
I have a trailer 2021 puma coach I think
Looking at a used 2020 RTB, diesel. Is driving the diesel the same as driving the gas model? You said it drives like a big SUV?
I hope more manufacturers, especially Pleasure Way, move over to the Ford Transit chassis.
Doesn't PW have a Transit model? Just checked: the Ontour
notsodelusional They do. But would love the Plateau TS layout on the Transit chassis. Unfortunately, the Transit wheelbase is shorter than the Sprinter so they can’t copy over the Plateau TS layout over to the Transit. The Ontour 2.2 comes close, but is missing a few of the features I really like on the TS model. I guess what I really mean is that I wish Ford would make the Transit in the same wheelbase as the Sprinter!
I'm assuming that you live close to the dealer in Holland, MI. Wondering about issues when no LTV dealer is within 500 miles of me. Is that a reason not to consider a LTV?
Great Part 1 & Part 2. Tease for what would have been Part 3 with Midland Electronics with no link in the description? FAIL!
Question for you- why did you decide to sell your unity and buy a wonder?
MPG with 3,5 EcoBoost ? Thank you
Auto start-stop would be the first thing I'd disable.
Does your wonder have Apple Car Play? Thanks
Mike, were you able to get the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with the twin turbos on the cut-away through Leisure Travel? I have it on a 2018 Expedition and the power is incredible - it will pin you to the seats. I like it so much that I went out and got a Ranger with the 2.3L EcoBoost. I think my next Ford will be an RV on the transit chassis.
Yes, from LTV
I don't understand why the Wonder does not offer a 4 point leveling jack like the Unity. Leveling jack are important for the refrigerator and hard and expensive to add after market. Appreciate is anyone know the answer.
Why do you prefer the Wonder to the Unity?
We were interested in an LTV, but after watching another channel, there seemed to be a problem with support. The problem was with parts and customer service. Can you relate any stories about good or bad instances you might have had?
Thanks, Tom
All good...
What color are your seats?
I saw you guys has been driving a class B MB Sprinter, then a Unity MB, and now this Ford platform. Which one do you prefer so far, and why?
I’m guessing they prefer the Ford or they would have kept the MB. They commented on how the Ford rides better and was quieter. I’d like them to do a comparison. Wondered why they switched models, maybe didn’t like the slide on previous unit?
Love your new rig. I think you will like the Ford better than the Mercedes. One question can the auto start stop be turned off permanently?
Yes it can
What do you do so that the things you have attached to the front window or dash don’t become unattached during hot weather? That is a problem I have every time hot weather hits.
They never have
Thanks Mike and Jennifer. You've done another outstanding job adding details in your video about the Ford Transit Chassis. I'm having a more difficult time deciding on a Mercedes Benz versus Ford chassis. Here are my thoughts. First, seems to me that Ford has lost its reputation for perceived quality and features over the past years. Second, why would Amazon select Mercedes over Ford? Here are some small points that I noticed in your video. Keyed ignition? The vehicles I've used during the past ten years have had push button and fobs. Compare the steering wheel on the MB with the Ford. Who has better styling or more features? Compare the driver's display console (not media center display) of both vehicles again for styling a features. Of course, the price of the Mercedes is quite a bit higher than the price of the Ford. I'd be interested in ground clearance differences. I like the all wheel drive of the Ford. What is the difference in carrying capacity of both RVs? I also noted that the Ford Wonder doesn't have an automatic retracting awning. Is that because of weight? Availability of supply? Marketing decision to control a better price point? Other? Maybe I'm too particular about what I like or want in an RV. I'm pretty much sold on LTV, particularly the styling and features they provide in the living quarters. Thanks again for all you've done for the RV community. Stay safe and well!
I believe Mercedes is more on the luxury side, and transit is more on the economy/commercial side, and I don’t remember seeing push button start even on the highest spec Transit passenger van.
Probably Amazon has experience in the past sprinter vans, and want to stay with sprinter series? Maybe Mercedes offered a better fleet customer service/rebate/contract than Ford? Maybe Amazon loves the Mercedes diesel more than the Ford diesel/ecoboost?
Wonder is the cheapest line in LTV, maybe that’s the reason that LTV didn’t put a power awning on it. The least capable Wonder RTB still has 200lb tongue weight capability, so there should be enough payload for a power awning on Wonder. Maybe someday in near future LTV will offer power awning as an option.
@@yzhang8629 Thanks. You need to be comfortable in the cab since you'll be spending lots of time there. I certainly agree about the tradeoff between luxury and economy.
Amazon is now buying all Transits after only one year buying the Sprinter (local franchise operators can still buy what they want however). The Transit has the benefit of all Ford dealers being familiar with the powertrain (although not all have a large RV lift) vs many MB dealers not servicing the Sprinter. The biggest problem Ford has with the Transit was the driveline. They tried a rubber driveline coupler to reduce NVH, but the V6 engines simply make too much power for that, so they ended up replacing them with standard U-joints.
Mpgs with EcoBoost??
I really like your new RV, so when is the new 2021 Unity coming out if you have any idea?? I'm a big fan of your channel ...
Good question. Most of the Sprinter-based RV makers are having a really tough time getting chassis from Mercedes Benz. I'm told the wait from order to delivery is as long as 14-16 MONTHS! A year IF you are lucky.
@@RVLifestyle ... Thank you for your info you are so kind. 😁 ... Did you order your RV custom or is this a production RV??
Ron LePage Production with the options ordered
how much does this RV cost?
👍
Love the video. only negitive I have heard was the " Direct injection" ( fuel injection). They have become a maintenance NIGHTMARE!! Ask ANY Audi, VW, BMW etc... Owner like me.. The intake valve gets MASIVE deposit build up before 60k miles and will need to be cleaned or hard starts, POOR fuel economy and power loss WILL happen. The reason is the fuel injector sprays directly into the combustion chamber ( thats why its called direct injection). Before that the fuel injectors would spray fuel in the intake runner and it would go past the intake valve in turn helping keep it cleaner by in easy terms "washing" the intake valve as the fuel gets sprayed in.
Good luck and anyone with direct injection google it. some newer cars like Toyota have 2 injectors. one is Direct injection and the other will spray fuel on the intake valve to help keep it clean,
Ma'am if you really want to be safe hold the steering wheel at the 9 and 3 o clock position.. you were holding it at the 12 o clock position... saftey no no
Johnny Turbo Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends drivers put their hands at the 9 and 3 o'clock positions. One reason for the change is to potentially keep hands out of the way if the airbag deploys.
In a study, published in the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Sensors journal, IIT Madras scientists have concluded that during long-distance drives, holding the steering wheel in the 8 o'clock-4 o'clock position causes the least risk of muscle fatigue and other injuries to drivers.
@@bevn362 well both are correct. As a high performance driving/protection instructor (and road and rally race car driver) we lean more to the safety/control hand positions. The reason some say 8 and 4 is because they start at 9 and 3 but as they get lazy the hands move down to the 8 and 4.
Tactically and saftey wise its 9 and 3 all day so we never teach anything else.
With that just like wearing a seatbelt, once you are used to it, doing anything else just doesn't feel right.
9 and 3 is were you get your best safty and control.
8 and 4 is ok
But as stated before, 12 o clock is a huge no no.
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Johnny Turbo the new (2018 and up) Ford 2.7TT and 3.5TT Ecoboost engines in the trucks and SUVs have both direct and port fuel injection like the newer Toyota engines. I hope the Transit chassis does also.
@@J.W.W. good!
I'd love the new Ford chassis. Do you think you saved money on the purchase because of that change?
Yes, definitely less expensive than the Sprinter
Price and MPG ? Great video
It starts at $119,210.You can price out one with the options you’d like at leisurevans.com/build/wonder/
Towing capacity on this rig has a spec of only 2,000 lbs. That is really low and very disappointing. Would need to pull a 6x10 enclosed trailer for motorcycle and bikes so need at least 3,500 lbs capacity. What's the limiting factor on this RV, is it the engine or the Ford chassis itself?
Toys toys man toys. Lol
Does Wazs show low clearances?
I don’t think so
I just watched another video of this gentleman who is showcasing his 2020 LT Unity. He was boasting of the "purring" of the camper. Then I realize "Wow, it is noisy compare to yours!" Never realized how noisy your LT was before!! Until you showed the difference now. I wonder if they would change the the other models to gas engine - I love the Serenity... oh well its a dream anyway LOL
I've always thought the allure of Mercedes was overrated. The van platform ones I have driven were noisier, didn't handle as well, a little short on dash styling, etc. etc. But that's just my opinion.
Hey how much was your van after taxes?
It starts at $119,210.You can price out one with the options you’d like at leisurevans.com/build/wonder/
Pris
Can you tow a small car?
No, only can tow 2,000 pounds
That’s a bummer. Even though the RV is small enough to drive just about anywhere you wound be hooking and unhooking it up a lot at campgrounds. But there are always +&- with every RV. When we were looking to purchase there were just not enough Dealers in the area for service etc.
No side cameras? The loss in mpg is more than made up by the lower cost of gas. You only lost 16% of mpg. But diesel gas cost alot more than 16% more. Also oil changes are a lot less for gas engines.
K
What’s a good price for this rv?
It starts at $119,210.You can price out one with the options you’d like at leisurevans.com/build/wonder/
Dirty windshield LOL