Pleasure-Way's 2008 Models - Any Details Yet?

We are quite attracted to Pleasure-way's Plateau model (Dodge Sprinter). We have all the info on their 2007 Plateau (based on 2006 model Sprinter), but would love to know what P/W has in mind for the Plateau based on the new 2007 model Sprinters.

Has anyone seen or heard any details?

[markopolo]

I did see one post on RV.net that mentioned a new Short Sprinter model from Pleasure-Way on display at the Hershey Show.

Bobbi most probably attended the show and might catch this post and let us know what she saw.

[Bobbi]

Testing this, I am having trouble psoting from here in NC. Let's see if this goes through!

[markopolo]

Indian Valley Camping Center

http://www.ivccrv.com/database/inventor ... ?id=425145



Nice looking RV!

[bobojay]

That is a pic of the new short PW Sprinter Ascent model. Not on the website yet...........

[Bobbi]

Hi all,
I have not been able to get my information in a post on this site-for whatever reason, I don't know. I'll try again.
As you know, this a smaller unit then the Plateau. It is from the front bumper to the tire carrier 20' 8"s. From bumper to bumper it is 19' 4"s. It is a V-6 diesel, 3.0 litre. The "bed area" is 71"s in length and it is 69"s in width. Its a curved seating area just like the 4 seater Chevy. You remove those cushions to make up the bed, then store them in the front seating area. It has the ultra-leather on the cushions, really nice!
They have a Carrier low profile air conditioner. The dash is all new (very nice). The shirt closet has a lift up floor where you can hang longer items. This is really a beautiful looking unit. Pleasure-Way has AGAIN created an outstanding unit. It really looks very open and airy, we were very impressed with it.
The Ascent was the "Star" of the whole show!

[markopolo]

A few more photos of the Pleasure-Way Ascent:

[markopolo]

Mikey has posted the 2008 Pleasure-Way Ascent Specifications here:

http://classbforum.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1943#1943

On another forum, someone reported that Bates RV, in Dover Florida, has a demo 2008 Plateau on their lot for crawling in, around and over, and to take for a test drive. One comment is that it may be the only one around right now, definitely a demo, possibly not even the final design.

You can go to Bates' website http://www.batesrv.com/SearchbyClass...2/Default.aspx. Scroll down a short way and click on Stock No. B22200.

Bates has about eight photos of the unit, but they don't show quite enough of the interior. Interesting that it has an exterior spare wheel. The writer who reported this sighting said he found the driver's seat awkward to use, because it seemed the wall of the bathroom was pushing up against the back of the seat - he could not get comfortable. He also thought the gear-shifter is lower than in the '07 model, so more awkward to use.

The PW rep who recently sent me the brochure with the detailled specs of the Ascent said he would pass on specs for the new Plateau "Real Soon Now". I'll post them as soon as they arrive.

Of course, absolutely nothing about them on PW's website .

Wabally in West Van.

[markopolo]

Well, while we wait for more info on the 2008 Plateau, here's the floorplan of the 2008 Ascent:



You've probably already seen these Mikey.

[markopolo]

A few more photos of the Pleasure-Way Ascent:

John Mattern, from Pleasureway, provided these specs for the 2008 model Plateau (on 2007 Sprinter chassis):

>> COACH SPECIFICATIONS
DOMETIC 3-WAY REFRIGERATOR 4 CU.FT.
2 BURNER FLUSH MOUNT STOVE
MICROWAVE OVEN
CORIAN® KITCHEN COUNTER TOP W/ STAINLESS STEEL SINK
16,000 BTU AUTO IGNITE FURNACE
FRESHWATER TANK 24 US GAL / 91 L
GREYWATER TANK 25 US GAL / 95 L
BLACKWATER TANK 10 US GAL / 38 L
PROPANE TANK 12 US GAL / 45 L / 50 LBS.
SHURFLO DEMAND WATER SYSTEM
6 GAL SUBURBAN AUTO IGNITE WATER HEATER
WATER HEATER BY-PASS VALVES
LP, CO & SMOKE DETECTORS
5 LB FIRE EXTINGUISHER
MONITOR PANEL: HOLDING TANKS, LP & BATTERY
ONAN GEN PREP C/W REMOTE START
LOW PROFILE FAN-TASTIC FAN VENT
110V /12V/ 45 AMP CONVERTER C/W CHARGE WIZARD
COACH BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH
DEEP CYCLE RV COACH BATTERY
MEMORY FOAM REAR CUSHIONS
THETFORD FLUSH TOILET
MEDICINE CABINET WITH MIRROR
INTERIOR HEIGHT 75”
FLIP UP COUNTERTOP EXTENSION
KING SIZE BED 70”X 76”
SINGLE BED SIZE 74”X 27”
CORIAN® BATHROOM COUNTER TOP W/ STAINLESS STEEL SINK & STORAGE
PRIVATE BATHROOM STAND UP / SIT DOWN ENCLOSED SHOWER
CHOICE OF NATURAL, CHERRY OR SUGAR MAPLE CABINETRY
CHOICE OF SAND, TAUPE OR GREY ULTRA LEATHER® FABRIC
3 YEAR 36,000 MILE / 60,000 KM LIMITED COACH WARRANTY

>> OPTIONS
• 13,500 BTU ROOF AIR CONDITIONER WITH THERMOSTATIC CONTROL
• ONAN 2.5 KW MICROLITE PROPANE GENERATOR
• 13’AWNING
• 19”LCD FLAT SCREEN WITH DVD/ MP3 / CD PLAYER
• FIRESTONE REAR AIR SPRING COMPRESSOR KIT
• UPGRADED BLACK CORIAN COUNTERTOP
• ELECTRIC SOFA WITH SEAT BELTS
• ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH STEEL RIM SPARE TIRE
• CONVECTION MICROWAVE
• COFFEE MAKER
• SILVER BODY PAINT

>> EXTERIOR FEATURES
• EXTERIOR SHOWER
• CONVENIENT UTILITY HOOK UP CENTER
• FRAMELESS AWNING STYLE WINDOWS
• WINEGARD DIRECTIONAL TV ANT WITH BOOSTER
• PORCH LIGHT
• INTERNAL LOCKING FRESH WATER FILL
• SEWER HOSE STORAGE
• REAR CONTINENTAL TIRE CARRIER
• EXTERIOR PARK CABLE TV HOOK UP
• EXTERIOR TELEPHONE LINE HOOK UP
• EXTERIOR CITY WATER HOOK UP
• EXTERIOR SHORE POWER HOOK UP
• FIBREGLASS RUNNING BOARDS
• 110V RECEPTACLES
• HITCH AND WIRING
• FIRESTONE REAR AIR HELPER SPRINGS
• EXT LENGTH 24’1”INCL / REAR TIRE CARRIER
• EXT HEIGHT WITH ROOF AIR CONDITIONER 9’6”
• EXTERNAL WIDTH WITH SIDE MIRRORS 7’10”
• EXTERNAL LOCKING FUEL FILL

>> 2007 DODGE PLATEAU CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
• 8,550 GVWR SPRINTER VAN CHASSIS
• 3.0L V6 MERCEDES BENZ TURBO CHARGED DIESEL
• 154 HP @ 3400 RPM
• 280 LB.-FT @ 1200-2400 RPM
• WHEEL BASE 170”
• POWER DOOR LOCKS
• POWER WINDOWS
• CHASSIS AIR CONDITIONING
• CRUISE CONTROL
• TILT STEERING
• 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
• FUEL CAPACITY 26 US GALLON
• 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES WITH ABS
• TIRES 245 / 75 / R16 BSW ALL SEASON TIRES
• ADAPTIVE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
• TRACTION CONTROL
• TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM
• DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS
• AM / FM CD PLAYER

[I noted the capacity of the various water tanks:
Fresh water: 24 gals
Grey water: 25 gals
Black water: 10 gals (only!!)]

[markopolo]

Thanks for posting the specs

At 24' 1" (with the spare tire) it's almost a foot longer than my B+ !

Memory foam addition is great. They must be reading the forums Quite a few us us are carrying memory foam around with us.

Corian, Ultra-leather, Sugar Maple................

[markopolo]

Mikey sent me the info and photo!

[markopolo]

Some interior photos of the 2008 Pleasure-Way Plateau:







and the floorplans:

[markopolo]

I see Bates RV has a demo unit on their lot:

Bates RV
4656 Mcintosh Rd
Dover, FL 33527-4132 Ph (88 228-3778
E-mail - sales @ batesrv.com

http://batesrv.com 2008 Plateau

Description
THE ALL NEW PLATEAU IS HERE !!!!.....2008 PLATEAU, MERCEDES BENZ V-6 TURBO DIESEL......LOADED !!!!.....Generator, A/C, Entertainment Package, Convection/Microwave & More......NEW tilt/telescoping steering wheel !!!...NEW adjustable front seats !!.....DRIVES LIKE A DREAM !!!...Interior height is 6' 3"..... email sales@batesrv.com for more info. Please note this is a demo model and not for sale....Come check this out and take a test drive !!! LIMITED SUPPLY , order yours early ! email for details.

They have lots of B's"

http://batesrv.com/SearchbyClass/ClassB ... fault.aspx