Nexus RV Viper 28V and Nexus RV Phantom 28P opinions
Scot S said
12:35 AM Mar 19, 2013
Hello,
I am still about a year away from buying, but I am leaning toward a Nexus RV motor home. No slides. The 28V normally has a slide out for the dinette. They can build it without the slide however.
Class C Phantom 28P E-450 cutaway Ford chassis
29'7" total length
Wheel base 196"
Approx Weight: 11,355 lbs. as per sales person.
Class B+ Viper 28V E-450 cutaway Ford chassis
27'11" total length
Wheel base 196"
Approx Weight: 10,885 lbs. without slide as per sales person.
Slides are fine, but I do not need them plus if an RV does not have a slide, one does not have to worry about potential problems that sides may present over time. I do not want to start a slide debate. There are enough discussions on the subject already. I am looking more toward the handling of the unit on the road and general impressions you have on these two models. I believe at least one member of this forum owns a 28P. The 28V would appear to be better overall handling balance In my opinion.
I have read a lot more good things about Nexus RV than I have bad things. I have met the owners of Nexus RV at a recent Chicago RV show an came away with a very good impression.
I am also looking to have some minor customization done to the unit; nothing too complex, but enough to fine tune it to the way I want it. A few examples would be specific brand of fresh, gray, and black tank level sensors, no skylight above the shower, and specific air vent covers. All done at the time of the build, not after the fact. Nexus RV would be able to do these types of mods during construction.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Terry and Jo said
01:25 AM Mar 19, 2013
If you do some searching, you will find two different owners here on the forums. One is RVPAINTER, who has his up for sale and the other is Jimmy McKinzie. Jimmy had issues with his slide and getting assistance from the factory. RVPAINTER has spoken of his in several places, and Jimmy's thread is here:
If I remember right, I think RVPAINTER had some problems with the leveling system on his unit.
Terry
Scot S said
02:31 AM Mar 19, 2013
Thanks for the info. I came across RVPainter's postings a few Month's ago. His overall impression of Nexus RV seems to be quite favorable. A few bumps, but no regrets as far as I can tell. I am curious on the resolution of the slide problems that Jimmie Mckinzie experienced, but I have not seen any posting on it. No slides for me however.
Hello,
I am still about a year away from buying, but I am leaning toward a Nexus RV motor home. No slides. The 28V normally has a slide out for the dinette. They can build it without the slide however.
Class C Phantom 28P E-450 cutaway Ford chassis
29'7" total length
Wheel base 196"
Approx Weight: 11,355 lbs. as per sales person.
Class B+ Viper 28V E-450 cutaway Ford chassis
27'11" total length
Wheel base 196"
Approx Weight: 10,885 lbs. without slide as per sales person.
Slides are fine, but I do not need them plus if an RV does not have a slide, one does not have to worry about potential problems that sides may present over time. I do not want to start a slide debate. There are enough discussions on the subject already. I am looking more toward the handling of the unit on the road and general impressions you have on these two models. I believe at least one member of this forum owns a 28P. The 28V would appear to be better overall handling balance In my opinion.
I have read a lot more good things about Nexus RV than I have bad things. I have met the owners of Nexus RV at a recent Chicago RV show an came away with a very good impression.
I am also looking to have some minor customization done to the unit; nothing too complex, but enough to fine tune it to the way I want it. A few examples would be specific brand of fresh, gray, and black tank level sensors, no skylight above the shower, and specific air vent covers. All done at the time of the build, not after the fact. Nexus RV would be able to do these types of mods during construction.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
If you do some searching, you will find two different owners here on the forums. One is RVPAINTER, who has his up for sale and the other is Jimmy McKinzie. Jimmy had issues with his slide and getting assistance from the factory. RVPAINTER has spoken of his in several places, and Jimmy's thread is here:
NEXUS R.V. Slideout Problems
If I remember right, I think RVPAINTER had some problems with the leveling system on his unit.
Terry
Thanks for the info. I came across RVPainter's postings a few Month's ago. His overall impression of Nexus RV seems to be quite favorable. A few bumps, but no regrets as far as I can tell. I am curious on the resolution of the slide problems that Jimmie Mckinzie experienced, but I have not seen any posting on it. No slides for me however.