Pleasure-Way new model - Pursuit

[markopolo]

I don't know what type of RV Pleasure-Way will announce at the 2012 Hershey show. The shower looks too big to fit inside a van. That shower sure looks nice though.

[markopolo]

I think there was clue in their ad.

It said "Lots of Real Pluses" so that must be a "B Plus" model. "Pluses" strikes me as an unusual word choice. I sense an intent there. I must be reading too many mystery books

B+ isn't an official RV type but it is descriptive. Better than C minus for sure Pleasure Way Plus is catchy.

http://www.pleasureway.com/comingsoon.php

What do you think? Class B or Class C or B plus?

[markopolo]

Hmmm, maybe it is a Class B.......
The new Leisure Travel Free Spirit SS with a slide has a large bathroom. link: http://www.classbforum.com/phpBB2/vi...php?f=9&t=2275

I just have to be patient and wait for the reveal.

[markopolo]

PW has updated their page again. The latest feature does not look like it could possibly be on a Class B.



So, is it going to be a B plus, a Class C or what?

[israndy]

Originally Posted by markopolo

B+ isn't an official RV type but it is descriptive. Better than C minus for sure

Whoa! B+ is better than a C, it's just below an A, so it goes:

Class A
Class B+
Class B
Class C (no one's parents want them to get these

Not sure what a Class C- would be...

-Randy

[markopolo]

Some new info posted.

Height: 10' 5"
Width: 8' 5"
Length: 22' 2"
So it is a B+ or small C I guess. I doubt it is a trailer.

[markopolo]

Pleasure-Way Pursuit

I first saw the name of the new Pleasure-way on rv.net
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fusea ... 366663.cfm

They mentioned a photo on the closed PW Group

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/...ayownersgroup/

It's not a B for sure.

The price of it will be interesting to know. Typically B+ units follow Class C type pricing (lower than B's) but I think PW went high end with the finishing on the 2013 Pursuit.

Owners should feel comfortable here as the style of camping / touring and the space challenges will be much like what B van owners experience.

[markopolo]

2013 Pleasure-Way Pursuit B+ summary of feature and price:

Ford E350 dual rear wheel cutaway chassis
22 feet long
Welded steel cage
One-piece seamless fibreglass roof
Full body paint
Hard-wood maple interior
Ultra-leather with memory foam
Corian and glass curved corner shower
Bathroom has skylight, maple cabinetry, crown moldings, Corian vanity, Corian backsplash, a porcelain toilet and a stainless steel sink
Multiplex wiring
Onan 4kw generator
13,500 btu roof air conditioner
32” LED LCD TV and Blu-Ray player
Clarion in-dash navigation with Bluetooth, iPod and USB connections
Back-up camera
Six cubic foot double door fridge
LED lighting
Computer work station
Multi-position opening skylights with screen and shade, power day and night roller shades
12 foot power awning.
13 -15 miles per gallon highway estimated
Fully loaded retails for $103,870.00 USD / CAD.

[markopolo]

(I moved this topic to the B plus section here)

I wonder if that MPG estimate is US gallon or Imperial gallon.....

I got more like 10 to 12 U.S. gallon MPG in my Trail-lite B plus on a Chevy platform but the front of my Trail-lite wasn't as streamlined as the Pleasure-Way Pursuit. I didn't keep records on that one....
Setting up the sleeping area in my Trail-Lite every night was a negative for us compared to a B van. It will be interesting to see how PW handles that in their new Pursuit.

Hopefully some interior photos will be out soon.

[booster]

Originally Posted by markopolo

(I moved this topic to the B plus section here)

I wonder if that MPG estimate is US gallon or Imperial gallon.....

I got more like 10 to 12 U.S. gallon MPG in my Trail-lite B plus on a Chevy platform but the front of my Trail-lite wasn't as streamlined as the Pleasure-Way Pursuit. I didn't keep records on that one....
Setting up the sleeping area in my Trail-Lite every night was a negative for us compared to a B van. It will be interesting to see how PW handles that in their new Pursuit.

Hopefully some interior photos will be out soon.

At 13-15, it probably is not a V10, either. I think they may be stretching it a bit, and 10+13 would probably be closer in the real world. Roadtrek will say 16-18 on a 6.0 Chevy 190, but most runs come in at 15-16 for us, and many others.

[VanGoGirl]

We could get 12 mpg in our Coachmen B+, if we were on a flat freeway and didn't use the AC. Ours was more like 24' long, and had a slide-out. We're getting almost 20 mpg in the Plateau.

[Davydd]

It is slightly shorter than a standard Sprinter but not by much. The 10'-5" height and 8'-5" width is kind of a deal breaker to me to even think it could be a B substitute. It definitely could not traverse the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier NP for instance.

[markopolo]

Photos of the new Pleasure-Way Pursuit



























notice the multiplex controls below the bathroom sink

[markopolo]

I like the rear lounge/bed area and the front swivel seats. I like the bathroom also

[markopolo]

[markopolo]

[markopolo]

I think the PW Pursuit comes with "Smart RV" https://www.facebook.com/mysmartrv

SMART RV™ LEVERAGES GPS TECHNOLOGY, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS, DATA ANALYTICS AND THE
INTERNET TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR RV’S LOCATION, TRIP HISTORY AND DIAGNOSTICS, USING A SECURE WEB
PORTAL.NO SOFTWARE TO INSTALL – YOU CAN ACCESS SMART RV USING ANY WEB-ENABLED DEVICE.

YOUR SMART RV™ CAN ALERT YOU IF IT MOVES WHEN IT’S NOT SUPPOSED TO AND HELP YOU LOCATE IT IF IT’S
STOLEN OR BEING USED WITHOUT PERMISSION. IF YOU WANT, LET FRIENDS & FAMILY KEEP TRACK OF YOU WHILE
YOU’RE ON THE ROAD.

[markopolo]

[markopolo]

Specification list:

STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
Ultraleather™ Fabric
Probless Holding Tank Monitor Panel
Corian Entrance Step Well
Power Day and Night Roller Shades
Rear U Shape Lounge with Three Seat Belts
Lounge Easily Converts into a 60” x 80” Queen bed
Memory Foam Lounge Cushions
LED Interior Lighting
Dual Opening Skylights Including Reflective Shade and Bug Screen
Custom Milled Solid Maple Cabinet Doors
Fluted Hard Wood Maple Moulding
Crown Mouldings
Computer Work Station
Multiplex Wiring
Water Heater By-Pass
45 Amp Power Converter with Charge Wizard
Soft Touch Padded Vinyl Ceiling
Blum Cabinet Hinges with Grabber Latches
16,000 BTU Furnace
13,500 BTU Rood Air conditioner
6 Gallon Auto Ignite Water Heater
LP,CO & Smoke Detectors
Fire Extinguisher
Coach Battery Disconnect
Dual Coach AGM Batteries
RV-ID Remote Vehicle Identification

STANDARD KITCHEN FEATURES
Full Extension Ball Bearing Drawer Glides
Baltic Birch Drawer Boxes
Single Lever Faucet
Flush Mount Two Burner Stove with Glass Cover
Six Cubic Foot Double Door Fridge with Stainless Steel Front
Convection Microwave
Corian Kitchen Counter Top
Corian Back Splash
Stainless Steel Sink with Corian Cover

STANDARD BATHROOM FEATURES
Stainless Steel Sink
Residential Style China Bowl Toilet
Single Lever Waterfall Faucet
Shower Skylight
Medicine Cabinet with Crown Moulding
Corner Shower with Corian Walls and Glass Enclosure
Corian Vanity and Back Splash

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURES
“Jack” Digital TV Antenna with Range Locator
Vizio 32” LED LCD TV
Vizio Blu-ray player with Wi-Fi

STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
4 KW Onan Generator
Frameless Windows
“Slam Latch” Exterior Compartment Doors
12’ Power Awning
Full Body Paint with Graphics
One Piece Solid Moulded Fibreglass Roof
Continental Tire Carrier
LED Porch Light
Side to Side Pass Through Storage
32 Cubic Feet of Exterior Storage

STANDARD CAB FEATURES
Driver Ultraleather™ Seat
Passenger Ultraleather™ Seat
Driver Seat Swivel
Passenger Seat Swivel
Clarion In-Dash Touch Screen Navigation/ Blue Tooth/ AM/FM /Sat Ready/DVD/USB
Dash Trim Kit
Dash Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
Power Windows
Power Locks

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Bumper to Bumper 22 Feet 2 inches / 676 cm
Bumper to Spare Tire 22 Feet 9 inches / 692 cm
Width including Awning 8 Feet 5 inches / 256 cm
Width with Side Mirrors Extended 9 Feet 9 inches / 296 cm
Height to Top of TV Antenna 10 Feet 5 inches / 318 cm
Interior Standing Height 6 Feet 8 inches / 203 cm
Fresh Water inc Water Heater 29 U.S. Gallons / 110 Litres
Grey Water 27 U.S.Gallons / 102 Litres
Black Water 23 U.S. Gallons / 87 Gallons
LP Gas at 80% 18 U.S. Gallons / 75 Pounds / 68 Litres
Fuel 40 U.S. Gallons / 152 Litres
Towing Capacity 6000 Pounds / 2727 kg

2012 E-350 CUTWAY CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
12,500 LB GVWR Dual Rear Wheel
158” Wheelbase
6.8L EFI V10 Engine
305 HP @ 4250 RPM
420 FT LBS Torque @ 3250 RPM
5 SPEED Automatic Transmission w/ Tow Haul
4:10 Rear Axle Ratio
LT 225/75R16E BSW Tires All Season
40 Gallon Fuel Tank
4 Wheel Anti Lock Disc Braking System
Side Impact Door Beams
Driver / Passenger Air Bags
Power Windows, Door Locks
Chassis Air Conditioning
Remote Keyless Entry
Full Size Spare Tire

FORD WARRANTY
3 YR / 36 000 Mile Bumper To Bumper
5 YR / 60 000 Mile Powertrain
5 YR / 60 000 Roadside Assistance

PLEASURE-WAY WARRANTY
1 YEAR 12,000 Mile 20 000 KM Limited Warranty

It has a two bottle wine rack in the kitchen area also

[Mike]

Originally Posted by markopolo

(I moved this topic to the B plus section here)

I wonder if that MPG estimate is US gallon or Imperial gallon.....

I got more like 10 to 12 U.S. gallon MPG in my Trail-lite B plus on a Chevy platform but the front of my Trail-lite wasn't as streamlined as the Pleasure-Way Pursuit. I didn't keep records on that one....
Setting up the sleeping area in my Trail-Lite every night was a negative for us compared to a B van. It will be interesting to see how PW handles that in their new Pursuit.

Hopefully some interior photos will be out soon.

When we were considering pulling a trailer to get a fixed separate bath/shower area, we considered some B+ units, and strangely, we didn't think the nightly bed conversion would be a show stopper in the exchange.
Reminds me of a short Four Winds Majestic, or a Chinook/Kodiak/Born Free type motorhome.