Vantage by Thor...

[Francesca K]

Originally Posted by Darkspeed

Keystone Vantage | Home

Thanks for posting the link!
I don't see any pricing info there and I'm dying to know what they think folks will pay for this "Daring-and-Innovative-Not-To-Mention-Gamechanging" entry into the market...
Does anybody know?

Thanks

Francesca

[crazeevw]

Hi Francesca, just did a bit of an online search for the Vantage. Looking like, even though the trailer was introduced in September, it isn't on any dealer's lots yet, therefore no pricing information.
Can't imagine introducing a product, and even one month later, not having it available.
thanks, Derek

[LiLNomad]

The one I saw at the RV Show was approx $36k I believe.
LilNomad

[darryl97420]

$36K? What size was it? Can't touch any new Airstream for that price. There is potential for the Vantage if it were to be sold as an empty shell and the buyer met with an interior designer and created something really unique.

[Gene]

Originally Posted by darryl97420

$36K? What size was it? Can't touch any new Airstream for that price.

Aren't the Sport models and the Bambis in that price range?

Gene

[Fly at Night]

Whenever I see those pull down stark-white Vantage window shades, I want to haul out the projector and have a slideshow.

[LiLNomad]

I believe it was 30-31ft. I gotta say I liked the feeling of the living room/dining/kitchen area. What I didnt like was the bedroom with the door to the outside..but as a female thats just a security thing for me. Theres more info on another thread but I dont know how to link the two. It was at the Pomona RV Show.

[Gene]

'Nomad,

The bedroom door may be for escape in case of fire rather than crawling through a window and falling onto the ground.

Gene

[newroswell]

The Vantage at the RVIA show in Pomona, CA was a 32' model (actual length was over 34') it was priced at around $42k. The first unit available to purchase was delivered to California's #1 RV Dealership - Mike Thompson RV | Mike Thompson RV, but is sold already and not list on that site now.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f161...how-83755.html

[Francesca K]

Thanks for the info on the pricing, folks!

I'm still thinking that the Vantage isn't pointed at Airstream coveters like me, but at the molded fiberglass trailer crowd. Well, those among that group with Secret Desires for more room etc., not to mention money to burn...

I'm going to look at current pricing, but at 35-45 thousand, a real fanatic from that crowd could have amenities that can't be crammed aboard, say, a Casita, while still conveying the "look" of the fiberglass trailer.

Thanks again for the updates

Francesca

[masseyfarm]

Would I be able to join the WBCCI?

Vantage Standard Features

The Big AdVantages

• Classic, timeless shape that will look good many years from now. Clean, uncluttered exterior.
• Cool tone high gloss gray exterior with black accents (bumper, wheelwell, windows).
• Low slung chassis with a shorter overall height of 10' 5" (to top of A/C).
• Curved sidewalls, exterior and interior, creating a 101”wide body
• Uniform window line (all windows same height and distance off floor), clean appearance.
• Large (7") radius transition from side wall to roof.
• Slideouts that conform to wall curvature — inside and out!
• Full front and rear caps. No boxy edges.
• Window awning on front cap conceals window, provides exterior storage location.
• Recessed LED exterior lighting throughout.
• Classic round tail lights recessed into cap.
• Center stop lamp.
• Separate high impact ABS rear bumper with haircell finish.
• Exterior convenience center on ODS.
• Cabled control valves for dump located behind separate skirt metal door.
• Vaulted ceiling with 7’interior height.

Exterior

• State of the art curved walls
• Cool gray high gloss color
• Full fiberglass front and rear caps
• Fiberglass window awning (front only)
• Separate high impact ABS rear bumper with haircell finish
• Recessed LED exterior lighting throughout
• Black framed, tinted windows with full vent on every window
• Storage compartment with 1" thick baggage door
• Sleek grab handle
• 30" wide radius main entry door with tall window & full vent
• Cable/Satellite prep
• Awning
• Fully enclosed underbelly
• Invisa-pull gate valves
• Exterior shower with hot and cold water

Walls - Construction

• Welded aluminum framed curved side walls
• Solid block foam insulation
• High gloss finish
• Vacuum bonded construction

Roof

• Arched interior & exterior roof rafters on 16" centers
• 3/8" roof decking
• One piece EPDM rubber roof
• 7" radius transition full length between roof and sidewalls

Floor

• Welded aluminum laminated floor with 20" radius corners (front and rear)
• Enclosed and heated underbelly for tanks and valves
• Chassis 8"
• Norco engineered frame, tapered Z main rails, huck fastened (minimal welding)
• E coated frame
• 4400 pound, 4" drop leaf spring axles
• MOR/ryde suspension system
• EZ lube axles
• 12" electric brakes
• 225/75R15D radial tires

Utilities

• 55 amp converter
• Two 30 lb. LP bottles with auto changeover
• Universal TV antenna
• Detachable 30 amp shore line
• Systems monitor panel

Safety

• LP leak detector
• Smoke detector
• CO detector
• Fire extinguisher
• Tinted safety glass windows
• Break away switch
• Safety chains
• Manual slide backup on all electric slideouts
• Battery disconnect switch

Appliances

• AM/FM/CD/Stereo with DVD player and MP3 hookup
• 6 cu. Ft. two door refrigerator
• 3 burner range
• 10 gallon gas DSI water heater and bypass with instant hot” feature
• Wall mount thermostat controlled A/C
• 30,000 BTU furnace

Bathroom

• Super suite tub design
• Radius shower curtain
• Porcelain foot flush toilet

Kitchen

• Tall (29”) kitchen window with full panoramic view
• Residential pull-out sprayer faucet
• Steel ball bearing drawer guides

Living Area

• Uniform window line throughout
• Norco cable slides (varying depths) with whisper quiet
  slide motor
• Slideouts conform to wall contour
• Molded front and rear roof transitions
• 7 foot interior height (center of coach)
• Recessed LED lighting throughout

AdVantage PACKAGE (Mandatory)

• Stainless steel appliance package
• Front and rear fiberglass caps
• Recessed LED lighting throughout
• Residential pull-out sprayer faucet
• 7 foot vaulted ceilings
• 10 gallon gas DSI water heater and bypass with “instant hot” feature
• All-in-one convenience center
• Invisa-pull gate valves
• Power tongue jacks
• High gloss sidewalls

[Francesca K]

You know, I wondered about that "AdVantage Package (Mandatory)" business...
(Very last paragraph above.)
If it's "mandatory", why list it separately?
It SOUNDS like an "option" (read: extra charge) thing, but...
Aren't the "front and rear fiberglass caps" part of the TRAILER???

Francesca

[slowmover]

Maybe an assembly line list. Without this stuff it's just another SOB (plus interior trim)?

[Intrepid]

Welded aluminum laminated floor with 20" radius corners (front and rear)
Enclosed and heated underbelly for tanks and valves

Already has my attention.

[TouringDan]

Overall, I like the initial looks of it. My first thoughts:

1. Seems low on storage space.
2. I like the ducted a/c.
3. How do you repair body damage? Seems like it would need to go back to the factory.
4. I do not like the tub/shower unit. It seems too wide (wasted space) and I don't like the color of the fixtures (no contrast).
5. Strange that there are no specification numbers yet.

Dan

[Francesca K]

Originally Posted by TouringDan

5. Strange that there are no specification numbers yet.

Dan

I found these few specs for the "32 FLS" at Pennsylvania RV Dealership-Lerch RV - New Vantage Travel Trailer RV Models by Floorplan-Milroy,PA 800-722-1236

Shipping Weight
6800
Carrying Capacity
1345
Hitch
1015
Length
35' 10"
Height
10' 6"
Fresh Water
50
Waste Water
30
Gray Water
30
LPG
60