Question Does anyone have experience with Winnebago Class A RV Sunstar 27N?

[Beth Connolly]

Good morning Winnebago owners! My name is Beth and we are trying to decide the kind of RV we want. The C class sprinters look a little too cramped but the Sunstar seems to have a little more room and not too big. Has anyone had experience or had first hand reviews?

 

[gregpop]

We have a 2015 Winnebago Vista 27N. We bought it in 2016 and still are camping with it. We've been to Newfoundland, Alaska and are currently in Oregon. We live in Maine.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Good morning Winnebago owners! My name is Beth and we are trying to decide the kind of RV we want. The C class sprinters look a little too cramped but the Sunstar seems to have a little more room and not too big. Has anyone had experience or had first hand reviews?

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