Maybe I am asking this in the wrong forum. Hope I am not an orphan....but the Renegade Villagio and Vienna look interesting. The closest dealer stocks LTV's and when we were there, they had no Renegades to look at. Going to try again this summer if time permits.
So, anyone out there that can comment? Impressions, experience?
Tom
I purchased a 2015 Villagio QRS (two slides, queen in the rear) in December and did a 5,000 mile trip picking in up in California then to Arkansas, down to Texas and back home to Colorado. Drive it around town her in Colorado as my primary vehicle.
Very few problems to speak of. Some minor issues which are going to be fixed on recall or warranty.
So far no major modifications but I did install a stronger door spring on the side door after a gust of wind broke the original, and smashed the door up against the outside camera on the right side punching a hole in the door (fixed by need to be painted). Either be extremely careful about opening the side door in high winds or get a stronger spring installed. A stronger spring cost me less than $20, not counting install.
It drives well although like all Sprinter RVs is prone to rocking when you go over a bump and it takes a bit of getting used to when driving on the highway and a big diesel passes. You get a noticeable push. Just pay attention and be prepared or it.
I would also highly recommended a jump start battery to support the chassis battery. It is a little hard at first to figure out what all the power drains are and I managed to run the chassis battery down three times requiring one visit from a tow truck and a helping hand from a friend with a charger.
I picked a Schumacher Electric 1,200-Amp Car Battery Jump Starter ($113 from Lowe's) and it fired the engine right up. It also has an air compressor and a 400 watt inverter as well as two AC outlets.
If you decide to get a Villagio get your hands on the manual and study it before you do a walk through. The manual is on line at Renegade's site. What you will find you missed will amaze you.
It has a great GPS but the data is out of date. Have not updated mine as yet but that is in process.
Have not decided on solar as yet (but probably will pass as so far I have not needed it) but I might improve the suspension (more for the wind buffeting and diesel push rather than the rocking which does not really bother me).
I also intend to add a Scangauge for obvious reasons.
Once I get those done I should be pretty well set.
The Vienna by the way has a bit nicer materials in the interior built but that comes at a substantial premium. I am quite happy with the Villagio's material fit and finish.