5 Reasons to Buy a Wonder over a Unity | Leisure Travel Vans 

I love how the wonder has the rear lounge it gives you the feeling of having a room away from everything.

I'd have said a major one is having a ford dealer network virtually everywhere - huge plus for chassis maintenance & emergency repair. Most independent shops can also help you with a ford engine & chassis while a Mercedes diesel engine is a very different thing to them and even typical chassis parts are far less available.

Thanks for these 2 videos. We started our shopping with the Unity, but ended up ordering a Wonder FTB. You hit on our reasons - Ford Chassis/gas & Floorplan that worked best for us, including no slider. I got to road test the wonder & loved the handling. Done! I agree that both are terrific, just pick what fits your individual needs.

Just wanted you to know that after last week’s comparison video, I kept checking each day for this one. As a first time rv guy who just ordered a Wonder RL, I have viewed many of your videos. I find them extremely informative, and believe they are doing a great job in helping prepare me for the rv world. Keep them coming. Between you and the Wedlands, maybe I’ll be able to avoid some of the common newbie errors.

Thank you for your comparisons on the Leisure Travel Van products. I haven't really been interested in any other brand names, but it's always nice to hear that I'm making the right decision between the Wonder and Unity. I ordered a Wonder RTB in September 2020. I have not had a build yet. Still waiting, and staying in contact with my dealer. Your video today reconfirmed that many of those reasons we're the ones I preferred over the Unity. Keep making your videos, because I keep learning more every single week! 🙂

I have owned an MB Class B and a Ford and Ram gas Class B. As you note, there are advantages to both. On the drive train/service issue, I find a major factor in not only the cost of service but in the ability to actually get service when you need it. MB dealers are usually only in urban/suburban areas. If you travel the Western US, a major factor. Plus no dealing with DEF, limping home etc. Finally, even if you find an MB dealer, some will not service an RV. So despite some negatives, I would only consider a gas vehicle. Thanks for posting!

Thank you for putting me closer to buy the wonderful.extremely helpful video

Bike garage is a major necessity for my expensive MTB. I don't want to have to worry about it being locked up outside on a carrier. Great job on the LTV comparisons!

Thank you for the great vlog, always enjoy your input regarding this RV, a happy a grateful sub :-)

I’ll take whichever, just give me something! I need to hit the road ASAP this midlife crisis is hitting me hard, great video thanks for the info

I love the Wonder RTB. For the garage, gas engine, better price so I can get options 😁. I do like some of the Unity floorplans. The only thing I love about the Unity is the espresso wood options. I love that option. I really wish they had that option for the Wonder. As for the Rear Lounge for Wonder and Unity, you are 100% correct the window placement in the Unity is SO wrong. Loved your video 👍😁 Thanks

I just discovered this channel and appreciate all the information you share. At first I was all-in on the Unity but I am very disappointed the bike garage is not offered in it. We are just in the first steps of looking into purchasing an RV as I have officially retired and my hubby will be joining me in that category in less than 2 years. We are looking into purchasing a couple of electric bikes and having the bike garage in the Wonder is a big game changer. Otherwise I would choose the Unity 24MB. I really like that interior best.

For several years Triple-E made a great 4-season motorhome: the Regency GT. My dream is a comparable winter package for the Wonder, especially the dual pane acrylic windows.

Looking forward to the Tireminder review. I'm putting Michelin tires on our 2019 Serenity in the next few weeks and want to be able to monitor them easily. I have been considering the Tireminder brand. I truly don't understand why this isn't standard on any RV MH seeing how important tires are. BTW, your charcuterie board looked delicious!

Another reason, and one of the MAJOR reasons IMHO, is that the Wonder is a Ford. Even if you have a service issue or breakdown OTR there is probably a Ford dealer in the next town or located close by that can resolve the issue. There >might< be a Mercedes shop but more likely there >will< be a Ford shop. If for that reason alone I'd pick the Wonder.

HI Brandon, I purchased a WONDER FTB last summer and I love it. I was fortunate enough to get an older model which still had the available diesel engine. It gets great fuel mileage but the cockpit is smaller, regretably as my rv'ing partner is a bit squished in the passenger seat. Only a whisper more room on the drivers side. I have also owned the UNITY FX (2018) and so can make a true comparison. much roomier cockpit for both passenger and drivers sides in the UNITY. We only kept the UNITY for about 6 months. My partner just couldn't transition mentally down to the 24 ft size (We are diesel pusher people 37 ft. and up) So we only had a 2 day trip together (during covid) and I went solo for about 5 days. I liked it, but admittedly, pulling the bed down every night gets mundane very fast, easy as it may be, I still found it annoying. After 3 days, I just slept on the seats where you eat, but I left it as a daybed. It was surprisingly comfortable enough and wide enough that I slept ok. Anyway, I am happy with my front twin bed, I love the versatility and that it is ready as soon as I walk through the coach door. It has the biggest shower of all the units that LTV makes. I was very sad to learn they have discontinued that floorplan. When I spoke to Dean about it , he said it was a European floorplan and it just didn't take off here in NA. Thanks, love your vids.

We ended up ordering Wonder AWD RL. Our build is supposed to be started within this month.

Thanks for the comparison discussion. One suggestion, when comparing gas and diesel always remember to point out diesel is almost always more expensive, sometimes quite a bit more. Allen

Thank you so much.

I listened to both reviews. Trying to keep it simple , love the gas generator and gas engine. No slides and no jacks. Keeping it simple. Just one question on jacks. I don’t think wonder comes with them. I’ve always had jacks on my two 33 footers on A and C’s. Do I really really need jacks. I’m not getting this for campground use. Just errand driving and boondocking. Ok maybe an on occasion I will do a campground but that’s not what it’s overall purpose is. Thoughts!!!

Hi your thought on the Phoenix TRX Ford AWD also Thanks

great comparison between the two. I have just recently discovered the LTV brand and have it very very high on my list.

As one of the many who have put down a large deposit on a Unity (RL) months ago it's beyond me why Mercedes hasn't stepped up and made the TPMS feature standard on their chassis'.....I absolutely love the LTV Unity....but really Mercedes....this is a huge oversight....and given Mercedes reputation for safety innovation I'm truly at a loss here to explain or defend Mercedes on this issue.....all the other points you raised re the Wonder over the Unity I could live happily ever after without regrets in my Unity RL. I hope by the time I actually get my Unity, which is looking more likely to be a 2023 model, that Mercedes has righted the TPMS issue on their chassis. Thanks for the review.

Ok, you own a Unity. One of the things you said about purchasing your Unity that made a big difference for you was the ducted air conditioning in the Unity where in the Wonder the air conditioner is just in the ceiling. You made mention of how much nosier the air conditioning is in the Wonder. Can you expound on that? I am trying to determine just how different the two are when in actual use and if this should be a major game changer on which to order...the Unity or the Wonder. Thanks so much for all your help.

By the way, regarding your comment whether Wonder orders are now outnumbering Unity orders, I don’t think we are close to that yet. When we ordered our Wonder with Vogt RV, the order tally board had 30 Unity models versus 8 Wonders. Wonder orders may be gaining steam, but it still seems that Unity holds a strong first place spot.

Thanks for that part 2, it does consolidate our decision to go with a Wonder RTB. I didn’t know about AWD but it’s definitely an added benefit in Quebec. The garage is probably the biggest thing for us as we travel with both mountain and road bikes, SUP and a wonderful 100 lbs dog. We’re officially ordering next week.

Can you tack about the wonder flor plan

You will have to always fight being overweight in the Wonder....but love the service & domestic parts availability for the Wonder. Overall, can’t go wrong with either one though.

Our concern with the Wonder over the Unity is towing. Wonder doesn't seem to have the ability to tow much. IF we wanted to add a small car/jeep etc it wouldn't allow us. But love the price, love the storage.

I think it would be easier getting Ford parts in a crunch. Love that garage. I agree with you this week LOL.

Hello thanks for the comparaison and it confirm that the Wonder RTB that we ordered September 2020 is the right choice for us the garage and the Ford transit….I have a question in this video behind your head is a kind of neck support….can you tell me what is that product ?….Best regards from Trois-Rivières Québec….and waiting to receive our Wonder to order the wood conter top cutting board ! Yves H.

I was hoping you compared the cargo carrying capacity. Dean from LTV said the Wonder had 1,853 lbs. Somewhere I read the Unity only had 800 lbs. Please correct me if I am mistaken.

Do you rent out you unity? Would love to try out before purchasing one.

How would you spend the $20k diff on upgrades 🤔. Autolevelers, underbody spray lining, lithium battery and inverter upgrade?

Thank you will put in my order in a few weeks back & forth I go here in California I do like the AWD will make long trips weather who knows he said it will be a 2025 order any changes coming for 2025 as of now Wonder & floor plan ? still looking great info

I made essentially the same comment on your other vid: There are some good reasons to buy the Ford chassis over the Benz. If you hang out around big cities all the time, service for the German truck won't be a problem - other than the legendary cost of Benz parts and service. There will be somebody who's willing to fix the Ford virtually in any settlement with a population over fifty. I don't have numbers on comparative reliability, but our experience with commercial Benz van chassis is that they were so unreliable as to be unownable. I dearly hope they're not all like that. The Ford is likely no Toyota, but again, there's a dealer or independent shop just about everywhere that will be willing to get you running again.

Wondering if that rear bike garage is 22 inches across to handle a small mobility scooter?

Ordered a Unity last April... Changed our order to a Wonder RTB last week. Feel much better about our purchase.

Can the Wonder be retrofitted with water tank heaters for winter camping?

How much in general does a routine oil change cost on the Mercedes diesel?

Any recommendations for buying a used LTV, especially where to have an RV expert check it out before buying? Where in Northeast Ohio.

The price of diesel fuel compared to gas is often 17-20% more plus you listed $20,000 difference in purchase. So, it would seem when adding in maintenance cost the actual difference would be nil. However, I “believe” the diesel idles much better than gas when it is just too hot for only one air conditioner. Also, we use an additive, as recommended by my mechanic, for the diesel and the aggravation and cost of DEF probably makes the diesel more expensive to operate than the gas. Currently our MB had to have a new turbo at 60,000 probably due to a dust ball going through after a recent service!

Want an LTV, just when I think I know what I want, I’m confused again. I will though, check out the Wonder.

Can you get it with one of those w/d combos?

What is the Cargo Carrying Capacity in both models?

What is the cargo carrying capacity of a wonder?

Do you or someone know how much legroom is in the driver's seat of the Unity vs the Wonder. I'm 6'4" tall and found that the Unity (2018 model) didn't have enough legroom for me. I'm mostly legs with 36 inseam. Lots of 6'4" or greater guys can get by with 32 or 34 inseam pants. Therefore, they would have no issues with legroom in most vehicles.

Wonder can't get auto leveling jacks except for the rear twin bed so far.

I was Wondering if you would cause me to run out and change my order from a Unity to a Ford Wonder. The short answer is no, but I would be interested in comparing the 2 vehicles fully loaded travelling through a mountain pass. I would be really surprised if the Ford would out perform a Mercedes diesel in this situation.

What is wrong with Mercedes that they don’t have a TPMS. For the premium they charge it should be included.

Is diesel or petrol safer in a Rv or car?

What licenses I need?

At What rpm does the wonder reach these wonder high hp and torque?

Can you inflate the tires from inside the cabin?

We order the wonder RTB jus because of bike the garage and no slide out ,had a slide in our other RV sunseeker,,its was so noisy and realy not well constructed that with our bad road of Quebec we fell that the RV would fall appart....

All wheel drive option says it all. That alone gives the Leisure Wonder the advantage over all and any other Travel van. Why travel all over the country without four wheel drive?

I’m a little surprised you didn’t mention the far superior ride that the Wonder has vs. the Unity. So many Unity owners take their brand new Unity’s and upgrade the springs right away due to the poor ride. Another big difference which you kind of mentioned in passing is the power but really the difference is the performance feel. If you were to drive a Wonder and Unity back to back you’d see the difference between the two is night and day with the Ford coming out on top. The Mercedes diesel does lag like every other non-chipped diesel while the Wonder has the instant on performance that people are used to in the passenger vehicles. Last item I’d mention is the reduced cabin noise of the Wonder vs. Unity. Again, this is immediately apparent if you were to have driven both. I hope that one day you get some seat time in a Wonder because to date the stuff you post about the Wonder is just based off what you read and not what you actually experience which is unfortunate. I applaud the attempt but I think you went for the easy reasons and not the reasons that people who have either switched or driven both would chose.

Why don't you review a Coach House?

Sorry to bother, but what is “camp side”?

I am afraid of the Ford 3.5L Eco-Boost V6 Gas w/10 Speed Automatic Transmission in a 11,000 pound RV.

One more reason: NO DEF or DEF issues.

Slide out. Enough said.

I think u want to correct your HP and torque numbers to 300 hp and 410 ft pounds. Your numbers are a kin to a Hell Cat dodge numbers or a Raptor :)

We have ordered the Wonder RTB. She has a Mercedes SUV and we do not like it. So we went with the Ford.

There's no such thing as "cheap" maintenance.

The Wonder is a wonder; as in, I wonder why any sane person would buy anything with a Ford logo. For the loads, the ecobust engine will not last 100k miles.

Show us the options you like. Not just a video of yourself