Roadtrek®TM The Van
The Ins and Outs of our Motorhomes
Get a Handle on This!
Roadtreks are nimble, responsive and a real pleasure to drive whether it’s cruising down the highway, roaming back roads, maneuvering through
congested traffic, or sliding into a campsite or parking space.
Enjoy outstanding handling for more pleasurable driving and greater safety.
In addition to the excellent suspension, steering and braking capabilities of the chassis, Roadtreks have the laws of physics on their side. They
have a much lower center of gravity than their taller cousins. Water tanks are located close to the axles for better weight distribution. With a
much longer wheelbase (compared to the overall length) a Roadtrek provides unsurpassed highway stability. (A Roadtrek 190’s length is only 58%
longer than its wheelbase compared to 91% for a 22' B+ motorhome with a 138" wheelbase.) Chevrolet’s body-on-frame construction, a short rear
overhang, “normal” and “towing” transmission modes, and an optional locking differential with external transmission cooler (n/a on 170 and Sprinter)
provide superior towing performance.
With Roadtrek’s relatively small size, parking is a breeze. Slide into a regular sized spot near your destination instead of searching for multiple
spaces on the outskirts of the lot—or the outskirts of town. Enjoy intimate campsites in the mountains where larger motorhomes fear to tread—and
aren’t allowed. There’s even a rear window defroster on most models to keep your rear view clear. Most motorhomes don’t even have a rear window to keep clear!
Since Chevy based Roadtreks don’t look like motorhomes, you can often avoid RV parking restrictions.
A Roadtrek is more than just a family camper. With up to 7 forward facing seats with seatbelts, it makes a great second vehicle. The cost of
owning and operating a Roadtrek is far lower than a second vehicle in the driveway AND a motorhome in storage! Consider their higher resale value
(compared to other motorhomes) and the depreciation rate of a car, and you’ve got an unrivalled value.
More GO for your DOUGH!
Roadtreks offer exceptional fuel economy thanks to their aerodynamic shape and lower overall size and weight. They really show up their bulkier
class A, C and B+ cousins, as well as higher roof class B’s.
The lowered floor on Chevy models allows a low, sweeping roof. The heat pump (air conditioner & heater) is built into the rear, with only the
flush-mounted grills visible from the rear.
Broaden Your Adventures with Four-Wheel-Drive
Want to get away from the crowds, escape to areas off the beaten path? A remote campsite. Sunset on the beach. The hunting lodge. Tight mountain
roads. Or just need the added traction and all-weather safety of 4WD for snow, sand or towing? Snow covered mountain passes. Fishing on the beach.
Towing a toy hauler to go four wheeling in the desert. Pulling the boat up that algae covered ramp.
190 models (in U.S. only) can be equipped with a Torsion Bar Independent Front Suspension 4WD system provided by Quigley Motor Co. based on the
same system used on GM's pick-ups and full-size SUVs. Quigley has converted over 10,000 full-size GM and Ford vans to 4WD since the early 1970’s.
The system, which allows the front wheels to move up and down separately, provides the benefits of a minimal increase in vehicle height (1" front,
1.5" rear), improved road manners, better ride and handling, lower center of gravity, and no increase in turning radius. (A Roadtrek equipped with
a 4WD system is intended for poor traction situations and moderate off-road use. It is NOT intended for extremely uneven terrain or serious
off-road use.)
It’s ALL For YOU!
The look will grab you, the comfort will seduce you, just one drive will convince you—how enjoyable, effortless and economical the Roadtrek
experience truly is!