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Leisure Travel Vans
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Leisure Travel Vans
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Leisure Travel Vans
By Steve Fennell, Snowbirds & RV Travelers; photos courtesy Leisure Travel Vans
With a series of upgrades across its three van lines for 2018, the big news from Leisure is its Wonder Front Twin Bed (FTB) Class B-plus. One of two models in this line – the other being the Wonder Murphy Bed (MB) – the FTB introduces a new, stylish floor plan providing a great option to meet personal traveling styles and preferences.
The FTB has an exterior length of 24 feet, nine inches with a width of a little less than eight feet, making the FTB touring friendly for a variety conditions. Add the proven Ford Transit cutaway chassis, 3.2 L I-5 Power Stroke turbo engine and the 178-inch wheelbase, and the FTB is ready to roll. Additional driving comfort is provided by the Ford SYNC with MyFordTouch infotainment, GPS navigation, and a lane-keeping safety feature to alert you when the vehicle drifts out of a lane.
One of the main focuses inside the FTB is the versatility of the forward sleeping area. By day, two facing lounges occupy the forward section of the coach, and when night falls, they serve as two large single beds (or day beds) by removing the back cushions. For more comfort, move the two single's together to form a large queen, which measures 64 x 76 inches. There's sizeable overhead storage on both sides on the lounges plus two opposing picture windows for cross ventilation. An opening skylight is also overhead. The flat screen and dining table, which are on swivel mounts can also be enjoyed in this area, and can even extend for use in the galley.
Space in the galley (and the immediate area) is well thought out. There's ample storage thanks to the large wardrobe, large, full-extension drawers, overhead cupboards, and extended pantry. The large Corian countertop has a deep sink plus more space for small appliances. Leisure also added a two-door, 6.7 cubic-foot fridge/freezer, convection microwave, two-burner spark-ignition stove with a splash guard and a multi-purpose track. More sunlight and ventilation is provided by the large picture window over the sink, with pull-down valances.
The large bath, positioned in the rear, extends the width of the FTB to maximize space and comfort. The enclosed shower measures approximately 30 inches and more than six feet of headroom. The integrated shower head has been upgraded with an on/off switch to conserve water better. The deep stainless steel sink area, which is set into a Corian countertop, features a chrome facet, large mirror, and medicine cabinet.
Other news from Leisure Travel Vans includes new paint schemes, as well as the available Winegard ConnecT WiFi Extender for all of its Class B models. The line also includes new standard accent lighting, redesigned bathroom doors and baths for the Unity IB and TB floor plans, and optional UltraLeather rear sofas for the Unity FX floorplan.
A few updates in the Serenity series are standard upper cabinet accent lighting, an updated shower with integrated storage, and new shelves in the bedroom.
Leisure Travel Vans Wonder FTB Class B Specifications:
- Overall Length: 24'9" (7.5 M)
- Overall height: 9'11" (2.7 M)
- Interior Height: 6'5" (1.9 M)
- Fresh Water Capacity: 34 Gal. (129 L)
- Grey Water Capacity: 37 Gal. (140 L)
- Black Water Capacity: 28 Gal. (106 L)
- Sleeps: 2
- Base Price: $131,690 CDN
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