2015 leisure travel reviews

We did quite a bit of research before we bought this RV--our first BTW--and it was quickly narrowed down to Leisure and Coachman. When we visited our RV dealer in Ft Worth, TX they had a Unity for sale. Upon inspection and a test drive, we knew that the Leisure brand was the kind of top quality we were looking for. It turns out that the one we purchased had only 4,000 miles on it as the owner had been transferred to Europe and took it back to the dealer with orders to sell it and then have another one with the exact same equipment ready for him when he returned to the US in 3 years. So we basically got a nearly new unit with a discount. From the get go we loved this RV for its drivability, and by that I mean top handling, excellent MPG (that surprised me!) and the ability to take it anywhere and park it anywhere. (Heck, I've even angle parked this in the middle of a town square--only 23 ft long.) We also have enjoyed the Murphy bed for the way it disappears at night, giving us more space during the daytime. (We did convert it to manual dropdown at the factory in Canada; I've always been worried about it stalling in mid-stream electric fold down.) I did not admire the original mattress, so we had a custom one made--not cheap, but worth it. The dinette table is nice too for mealtime, and can be stowed away after use. One of our top priorities was a separate enclosed shower (I hated the thought of a "wet" bathroom) and the Unity has a great enclosed shower in the rear. The toilet and sink are fine, never had a problem. The fridge has always worked fine although we lost the microwave when it shorted out on a faulty electrical shore connection (we have recently replaced it with a brand new one). The pullout pantry next to the fridge is great and saves a good deal of cupboard space. We travel with our golf clubs so the exterior tall storage space is perfect for that. All of the exterior connects are solid and intuitive, and the on-demand water heater is great for not worrying about running out of shower water. We almost never boondock, although I love the security of having the Onan generator for backup, should we need it. The crank-out awning is great for extended or sunny stays, and the exterior outlets are helpful. We rarely watch TV when we travel but for those who do, the satellite is one handy feature. The AC- heat pump is pretty reliable as we have traveled to both hot and cold regions and have used it on cool and heat settings. I do love the powered ceiling fans, which gives us a way to cool off the interior in a hurry. Bonus: they close automatically if it starts to rain. We added a Sirius radio system to our Unity as I must have my Oldies music on the road. I also added a security system, which my wife demanded. All in all, a great experience with what has been the perfectly sized and perfect handling RV for the two of us (and the dog!). You'll enjoy this unit, trust me. Show less

This 25 foot RV has more room and convenience than most. Large bath and wardrobe closet plus drawers and storage everywhere inside. Outside has tall cabinet and two other compartments, one quite large. Roominess inside due to electric Murphy bed and slide out.We've packed staples for a 6 week trip.Electronics are excellent with TV at eye level. Macerator makes dumping quick and especially clean. No big hoses. Generator gives extra power when dry camping. Mercedes Sprinter a dream to drive, great power and transmission so that braking down grades only occasionally needed. Climbs everything loaded and still at good speed. Show less

This is an awesome RV for 2 people! This is a master bedroom on wheels. The king/queen bed is so comfortable! Easily converts to living room or dining booth. Nice bathroom with giant shower! Lots of storage inside and outside. Easy to drive and park. 16 - 19 mpg. We've been to Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, and the Grand Canyon. Show less

We looked at other brands in a dealers display area and compared. We found the "fit and finish" of the Leisure Travel van to be superior to the others. The Mercedes platform and the diesel engine were another plus for us. The real capper was the Murphy Bed....makes for a nice spacious area during the day and very comfortable at night. Have driven 44,000 miles with nearly no problems, regular maintenance is not expensive and it is so easy to drive. About as easy as any pickup truck. Show less

I love the fact that you can pull into a grocery store with ease and fit in a parking spot. The front captain seats spin around and lay back to the dashboard/steering wheel for great napping or tv watching. Two months traveling in it was very comfortable. Love the heat pump to take the chill out on a cool night. Show less

We love this Unity. The slideout gives lots of living space, and the dinette turns into a bed large enough for one adult or two small children. Drives like a dream. Easy to hook up. Corner bed has high quality mattress, although somewhat hard to make up since it is in the corner. Plenty of storage space inside and out. Outside storage compartments have somewhat complex locks. Show less

Other than some sloppy caulking work my primary issue is customer service and warranty issues. I have a camper pre-wired for AC but the company will not tell me where the wire terminates and I think it is because they don't know and it was an error in the mfg process. It could be a hazard if this wire was not terminated properly. I asked for no $ just advise in locating the end of the wire. Check out negative reviews on BBB and their own Facebook page. FYI..most folks with RV issues don't report. Show less

The RV was a dream to drive. Quick off the line with plenty of power to accelerate into freeway traffic or to pull around and pass quickly. I can no longer live without blind spot detectors and the park assist comes in handy when you think you are about to park tight and realize the van is still 3 feet away. All of the controls ergonomically located on the steering wheel are nice. Simple things like adjusting the radio volume for commercials can be done easily. My wife dared me to test the emergency stop but common sense took over Thank God! We pulled a single axle trailer out to Colorado and back over 3000 miles and often forgot it was behind! The only reason I didn't give it a perfect for livability is we are getting up in years and aren't as agile or flexible when getting in and out of the bed. We love the dry shower and continuous hot water. When packing clothes to travel from hot Florida to cold Colorado we had plenty of storage spaces for the bulky cold weather gear. Having the LED lights in the hanging closets is especially nice and the LED lighting throughout is bright with excellent coverage. Unless you have experienced the quality of fit and finish of an LTV van it is hard for me to describe it. It always gave me a sense of pride when showing the van to friends and family. I was surprised how much could be stored in the back area. With the adjustable shelf and hangers, I wasn't frustrated at all when packing everything we felt we had to have along. I'll admit I can't offer a judgement on all of the electronics because we aren't IT smart and having too much fun with everything else. It is safe to say most of those features have never been used. We haven't done any cooking or smoking in our RV. The 2 door refrigerator is great. The freezer is surprisingly big. We were able to make ice for drinks along the way while keeping way too many boxes of Engstroms Toffee from Colorado frozen to ration out when we got home. We love our van. It is going to be hard watching it leave but I know the new owner will love it and care for it as well as we have done. Show less

Beautiful craftsmanship and quality materials! Easy to drive and great gas mileage, 16-20mpg. Floor plan provides very comfortable living. Best bathroom/shower in any RV I have found! Show less