INTERIOR
The two floor plans available depend on whether you desire twin beds or an electric sofa bed that folds down. The twin bed model, ‘TD’, offers a dining table that can also become a queen-size bed. The ‘TS’ has an electric sofa bed that’s very comfortable for watching evening entertainment on the 17-inch flat-screen LCD TV with DVD player. This model has two ottomans that allow you to stretch out while relaxing and, at the touch of a button, folds down into two single beds or one queen-size bed. This sofa also has seat belts if you’re travelling with extra passengers.

The front layout of both models are similar, with a compact kitchen equipped with two-burner gas stove top, Dometic microwave, three-way Dometic three cubic-foot refrigerator, and a sink for clean ups after dinner. A Shur-flo demand water system supplies water for the kitchen and the well equipped bathroom; so there’s no need to climb out of bed over top of each other in the middle of the night to use the facilities or to get a drink of water.

Hot water is always available from the auto ignition six-gallon water heater that operates on propane fuel. If you’re driving in the winter months on the way to sunnier climates, the by-pass on the hot water heater will protect it from freezing as you navigate the expressways to warmer temperatures.

The bathroom was equipped with a Thetford flush toilet, a second sink for washing up, and a three-compartment storage area. A hand-type shower head with shut-off control allows you to regulate the water temperature, soap up, and then rinse off without wasting hot water. The medicine cabinet was a good size for two people, and excess moisture and steam could escape through the rooftop vent. Keeping the toilet paper roll inside one of the compartments will keep it within reach and dry during a shower.

MULTI-SEASONAL
This is a vehicle that’ll keep you warm and toasty in the cool spring and fall weather as you extend your camping season with the 16,000 BTU, auto-ignition furnace. There’s no need to get down on your knees to light a pilot flame to warm up, as you simply move the thermostat to the temperature range where you’re comfortable. For warmer days, our test unit was equipped with an optional rooftop Dometic 11,000 BTU Penguin air conditioner, which could be operated from 110-volt power in the campground or, when you’re in the ‘boonies’, with the optional Onan generator. We often use our rooftop air conditioner powered from the generator as we’re driving down the road in extremely hot weather, since it provides more cooling power than the built-in cab air conditioning unit.

EXTERIOR
With an exterior height of only nine feet, six inches, we didn’t have to worry about driving under railroad bridges or going through tunnels. The overall length of 21 feet, 11 inches, made it ideal for parking on city streets or at the Casino Rama in a normal parking spot. With a width of six feet, six inches, we had no problem staying in our own traffic lane as we navigated on country roads.

The Dodge chassis was equipped with cab air conditioning, cruise control, dual airbags, power door locks, power windows, and power mirrors. The four-wheel disc ABS braking was capable of stopping on a dime when necessary. The full-paint fibreglass body was tastefully decorated in the 20th Anniversary silver finish, and had painted fibreglass running boards with exterior storage. We had no problem storing our golf clubs under the rear sofa seat when we opened the rear doors. These doors have a special hinge that allows them to open completely out of the way. The driver and passenger front seats were easily adjustable, comfortable to sit in, and could be rotated.

With a three-year or 60,000-kilometre warranty on the chassis, and a GVWR of 8,550 pounds, we could tow up to a 5,000 pound trailer as long as we didn’t load the van up too much. On the outside of the van, we had an exterior shower that is convenient when you come back from the beach and need to wash the sand off your feet. There are storage compartments available from each side at the rear.

When we wanted to relax outside, we placed our lawn chairs under the Fiamma 13-foot awning that was above the doors on the street side of the vehicle.

One of the benefits of the Pleasure-Way Class B van is you don’t need an extra vehicle for daily excursions to the market or out to a show in the evening. One vehicle supplies all of your needs, whether it’s camping on a trip across the country, or driving to the store.

Specifications: Pleasure-Way Plateau-TS
Chassis: Dodge Sprinter
Length: 21’ 11”
Width: 6’ 6”
Exterior Height: 9’ 6”
Interior Height: 6’
Engine: 2.7L diesel engine,154 hp
Torque: 243 ft/lb torque @ 160-2400 rpm
Axle Ratio: 3.72
Fuel Capacity: 26 gal./98 L
Wheelbase: 158”
GVWR: 8,550 lbs.
Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs.
Fresh Water: 23 gal./ 87 L
Grey Water: 24 gal./91 L
Black Water: 12 gal./45 L
MSRP: $99.861
Price As Tested: $110,048 including freight and PDI

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