The Unity by Leisure Travel Vans is a Class C motorhome that combines luxury, comfort, and safety. 2024 Unity models will be built on the new 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Cab Chassis, offering unprecedented features.

Please Note: Due to ongoing supply constraints, some Mercedes-Benz Sprinter features listed in this post may not be available on all chassis.

With the impressive updates on the 2023MY Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, Unity owners can hit the road confidently, thanks to the abundance of advanced safety features and modern technology packed into their motorhomes.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis now includes the 2.0L Turbocharged I-4 Diesel Engine. This impressive piece of engineering delivers 208 horsepower and 332 foot•pounds of torque. What’s more is its low fuel consumption and an engine that is now up to 30 pounds lighter, improving handling and performance. Its quiet noise and vibration levels, paired with low engine speeds, also make for a more comfortable and enjoyable driving experience.

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Advanced Safety Features

The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter places a strong emphasis on safety, and we are pleased to offer a range of excellent safety features available on the Unity models. Below is an overview of some active safety features we order on our Sprinter Cab Chassis that will add value for the long haul, as described by www.mbvans.com.

Digital Rearview Mirror

The all-new full-time digital rearview mirror offers a clear rear view, overcoming any obstructions caused by the body of the vehicle. The camera image displayed on the inside rearview mirror provides a clear view of the area directly behind the vehicle. With the new digital rearview mirror, you can now have a better view of the situation behind your Leisure Travel Van.

You can easily switch between the regular mirror function and the camera image by using the rocker switch located in the mirror housing.

Active Brake Assist

Active Brake Assist is designed to enhance safety and provide peace of mind for drivers. The system can warn you of oncoming danger and brake for you.

Active Lane-Keeping Assist

This feature is designed to detect any unintended lane changes. It provides visual and audio warnings to alert you and applies brake pressure to assist you in realigning your vehicle.

Active Lane Keeping Assist. (Photo Source: mbvans.com)

Traffic Sign Assist. (Photo Source: mbvans.com)

Traffic Sign Assist

Traffic Sign Assist ensures you stay informed about speed limit changes during your drive. By constantly scanning road signs, this feature identifies the appropriate speed and notifies you whenever there’s a change–that way, you stay updated and drive safely.

Adaptive Cruise Control

Designed to improve driving safety, Adaptive Cruise Control helps drivers maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. It ensures a seamless driving experience while providing confidence in maintaining an appropriate gap. The system uses advanced sensors and real-time data to give timely alerts and help drivers maintain a safe distance, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing road safety.

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Attention Assist

Attention Assist keeps you awake and alert while driving by monitoring your driving patterns for signs of fatigue. It gives you early warnings to prevent drowsiness, whether you’re stopping for coffee or taking a quick nap in your Leisure Travel Van. We prioritize your safety on the road.

Attention Assist. (Photo Source: mbvans.com)

High Beam Assist

High Beam Assist is designed to enhance nighttime visibility and driving safety. It automatically adjusts the vehicle’s headlights between high and low beams based on surrounding traffic conditions.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Experience enhanced comfort and convenience with our inclusive upgrades featuring the all-new MBUX multimedia system. It is equipped with a 10.25″ touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and is compatible with SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Additionally, our Ultraleather driver and passenger seats provide optimal comfort, both heated and electric-powered. These seats offer customizable user and seat configurations for a tailored driving experience for everyone.

Wet wiper system. (Photo Source: mbvans.com)

Wireless charging and USB-C connectivity. (Photo Source: mbvans.com)

Wet Wiper System

The upgraded windscreen wipers offer clear visibility while driving. Equipped with rain sensors, they activate automatically when it starts raining. You can also wash your windshield on the go for uninterrupted visibility.

Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) Touchscreen

The 10.25″ touchscreen offers intelligent voice control and a range of features, including built-in maps, live chassis data, user presets, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and compatibility with SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Additionally, it comes with a convenient tray that includes built-in wireless charging and USB-C connectivity for added convenience.

Speed-Sensitive Electric Power Steering (EPS)

Early LTV customers with the Sprinter Cab Chassis raved about the game-changing speed-sensitive electric power steering, and now it continues into 2023. This innovative feature enhances driving comfort on highways, making maneuvering and parking a breeze.

Adjustable driver and passenger seat controls. (Photo Source: mbvans.com)

9G-TRONIC Automatic Transmission

The 9G-TRONIC transmission found in the 2023MY Sprinter provides customers with increased driving comfort, reduction in fuel consumption, decreased noise levels, lower emissions, higher overall gear ratio and quicker downshifts allowing for agile acceleration.

Mercedes-Benz eXpertUpfitter

Leisure Travel Vans is a long-standing approved Mercedes-Benz Sprinter eXpertUpfitter in the United States and Canada. All eXpertUpfitters are experts of their specific trade or specialty. Obtaining the certification involves an ongoing commitment to all applicable regulatory and the most up-to-date upfitting standards.

Please refer to mbvans.com for a full list of features.

Adventure is waiting, and the open road is calling. Get ready to experience a new level of luxury as we unveil the latest updates and new features to Leisure Travel Vans. Keep reading to find out what’s new for our 2024MY.

New Standard Features

Truma Aventa Eco Air Conditioner

Utilizing German engineering, the ultra-quiet Truma Aventa Eco Air Conditioner perfectly balances cooling and humidity while minimizing noise in a contemporary, energy-efficient, low-profile design. Automatic cooling, air circulation, dehumidification, and night mode are just some of the convenient features of this new premium air conditioner.

Lithium Batteries

Dual 12V 100 Amp Hour Lithium batteries, previously an optional feature, will now be standard across all Leisure Travel Van models beginning for our 2024MY.

By making lithium batteries a standard feature, now all Leisure Travel Van owners will experience the advantages, including a much higher rate of usable energy. LTV’s lithium batteries feature a built-in heating function, allowing them to be charged in colder weather. If the heating function is not desired (as it does draw some power), it can be easily turned off from a switch located above the entrance door.

All-New Pantry Rack System

The beloved pull-out pantry rack system in all Leisure Travel Vans will undergo a revision to feature a four-shelf, black Baldacci pantry rack. This brand-new aluminum system provides a more contemporary design, wider shelves, dividers, and a much more stable base. This update will not only continue to add to the plentiful storage already found in a Leisure Travel Van but will also provide increased room in the cabinet above the pantry in the Unity Corner Bed, Unity FX, and Unity Murphy Bed. Please note: Due to the large, built-in pantry, the Wonder Front Twin Bed does not feature the updated pantry system.

USB-A/USB-C Combo Outlets

Like many aspects of Leisure Travel Vans, it’s imperative to remain committed to providing our customers with the latest technology and advanced amenities. These USB-A/USB-C combo outlets provide a versatile charging option for electronic devices and are located in the bedroom and living areas of all 2024 LTVs.

Smart TVs

All TVs will now be switched over to Smart TVs. This means when traveling, you can enjoy a wide range of entertainment options, including streaming services and internet browsing right from your TV. Offering Smart TVs as a standard feature across all product lines will undoubtedly add a new level of convenience and enjoyment to any road trip.

Updated Dinette Table

This updated dinette table will incorporate a swiveling Lagun leg to provide greater versatility within your coach. This update will allow owners to manipulate the table’s position in various directions. Additionally, the Unity Twin Bed will now include a rear table mount located beside the driver-side bed. Please note: This update applies to only the Unity Twin Bed, Unity Rear Lounge, Wonder Rear Lounge, and Wonder Rear Twin Bed.

Unity Updates

2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Updates

The Unity is built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Cab Chassis, providing new levels of luxury, comfort, and safety. Adding to the already advanced safety features, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter now offers a digital rearview mirror–offering a sharp, high-resolution, and non-obstructed rear view. This mirror can be switched between conventional and digital displays.

Additional highlights include the new 2.0L Turbocharged I-4 Diesel Engine. This impressive piece of engineering delivers 208 horsepower and 332 feet•pound of torque. What’s more, is its low fuel consumption and an engine that is now up to 30 pounds lighter to allow for better handling and performance. Its quiet noise and vibration levels, paired with low engine speeds, also make for a more comfortable and enjoyable driving experience.

Due to ongoing supply constraints, some Mercedes-Benz Sprinter features listed may not be available on all chassis.

Mercedes-Benz Removable Rubber Floor Mats

Your Unity’s interior will be kept clean with the Mercedes-Benz removable rubber floor mats. These mats are specifically designed for the Sprinter, are durable, and provide excellent protection. Made from heavy-duty rubber with a waffle design, great for capturing water and dirt, leaving the interior of your RV clean and tidy.

Wonder Updates

Water Filtration System

The addition of a water filtration system to all 2024 Wonder floorplans is a significant upgrade. Like any water filtration system, this will remove impurities, chemicals, and any other contaminants that can be harmful. Please note: This change will add an additional step to winterizing and de-winterizing all 2024 and beyond Wonder motorhomes.

Stay tuned to the Leisure Travel Vans website as we continue to add 2024 photos, videos, virtual tours, and more!

Last week, we hosted our 2023 Leisure Travel Vans Dealer Summit in Winkler, Manitoba. This event was filled with factory tours, sales, and delivery training, and so much more.

Dealers had the opportunity to learn about products from suppliers, which included Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Truma, and Firefly.

The learning sessions included general product knowledge, product development, answering questions about components, and even getting an inside view of what’s to come for our 2024MY. Each speaker provided expertise and assets that would benefit each dealer greatly, and all were well received.

A trip to the Leisure Travel Vans factory is incomplete without a factory tour. The dealers got to experience what life is like in production and see all the faces that put the hard work into creating a premium product. For some, this was a great time to ask questions, and for others, this was the time to see the details of our production process to help customers with their decisions. Are you interested in experiencing our factory tour? Watch our Virtual Factory Tour!

While there was much to learn, there was also time to eat and play. Meals provided included sandwiches, soup, salad from King’s Deli Market & Eatery, coffee from Other Brother Roasters, steaks from Spenst Bros. Premium Meats cooked by LTV staff, and other meals from a local catering company. On Monday evening, the dealers were invited to a dinner at the local VB’s Entertainment Center.

They also got to challenge each other in virtual golf and enjoy hours of bowling.

Our time together ended with one more lunch, and then it was time to head home to beat the April snowstorm about to set in.

Leisure Travel Vans would like to say thank you to all who made it out for the 2023 Dealer Summit. Putting faces to names and getting to know everyone on a more personal level made this event one to remember.

Here is a highlight video of our time together.

Each December, we gather stories from our LTV community about your most memorable travels and adventures throughout that year. From taking ownership of your LTV to exploring your home state or province, these stories touch our hearts, inspire us, and are the best way to say farewell to the year that was! Here is some of what our LTV community experienced in 2022.

Brian C.

“We were lucky enough to be able to attend the Western Sunsetters Rallies at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, and also Maple Creek, Saskatchewan. The rallies are always great events, and so many great folks to meet, share our travel stories with and swap LTV ideas with. We are lucky enough to own a 2012 LTV Libero, the finest LTV that Triple E ever produced.”

Bob B.

“From February 20, 2022, to September 29, we traveled 27,400 miles in our LTV “Big B.” That was 39 states and 8 Canadian Provinces visiting nearly 30 National Parks. We lost count of the number of state or provincial parks. To pick one highlight is impossible as there were so many.”

Michael F.

“After receiving delivery of our 2022 Unity Murphy Bed in the spring of this year, we decided to make our first trip a big one, from Lincoln, Nebraska to Vancouver, British Columbia. We had a wonderful, scenic, and trouble-free trip visiting our Canadian grandchildren for the first time in over 2 years!”

Eric B.

“Our wine country trip from Bend, Oregon to Paso Robles and back on the California coast was our highlight this summer after getting our 2022 Unity Rear Lounge. The trip was great except trying to navigate Hwy 1 north of San Francisco to Mendicino was an adventure in itself. Wouldn’t ever recommend traveling that section of the highway except in a sports car. Highlight, light show in a vineyard in Paso Robles.”

Jean-Francois T.

“In 2022, our travel highlight was to travel with another LTV from Québec to the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, and Alaska. This 10-week, 20,000km was extraordinary in our LTV. We boondocked most of the time in marvelous places.”

“En 2022, nous avons eu l’immense plaisir de traverser le Canada, visiter les Territoires-du-Nord-Ouest, le Yukon et l’Alaska avec des amis ayant leur propre LTV. Ce magnifique voyage de 10 semaines et 20 000km noua permis de camper sans services la plupart du temps dans des endroits extraordinaire.”

Ben H.

The highlight of our LTV travels in twenty-one states and six Canadian provinces this past year was our presence at the LTV Annual Rally in Winkler in September. It was great to get to see how “George” (our 2018 Unity FX) was constructed and fellowshipping with those who make it happen, along with others who are enjoying their end-result products, that was tops!

Becky S.

“We went to the Texoma Travelers fall rally in San Antonio. It was our first rally since receiving our Unity RL. We had been to two rallies with no coach previously. It was very informative and fun. We love our new LTV friends. The highlight was bringing our two cats along. We were hoping they would adjust to RV life and they did very well. Looking forward to our future adventures!”

Tom and Dianne C.

“Our 2022 LTV highlight started from our home in Bradenton, FL then on to Winkler, Manitoba. We were there for three days and had a great tour of the LTV factory, and a leisure stroll through the local Heritage Park. Then west to Calgary, AB, and met up with a Fantasy’s tour group at the Calgary Stampede for one week and then onto West Glacier for one week. Following the tour (on our own) we went through Yellowstone Park, toured a large ranch in South Dakota, toured the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame, and then back home. 6,800 miles total and our 2018 Unity TB worked great.”

Chuck S.

“Our travel highlight for 2022 was learning all about our new Unity RL. We took it on several shorter trips and then all through the upper peninsula of Michigan. It is the perfect unit for us and we could not be happier.”

Robert S.

“In October of this year, we purchased our used 2017 Unity CB in Albuquerque, NM. We had been looking for quite some time for one, and we didn’t want to wait two years for a new one. Our Unity only had 2,000 miles and once finding it, we flew out to ABQ on a moment’s notice with our dog in what would be considered a small duffle bag. On our return trip to Prescott, AZ, we stopped in many RV parks along the way. At one stop, we ran into a new owner who had just picked up his new Wonder in Arizona. On our way, we took a side trip to the Grand Canyon, bringing memories that we will never forget! What a great way to start our journey with our new (to us) LTV Unity!”

Alan S.

“Our 2022 travel highlight in our 2019 Unity IB was a trip from our home in the Okanagan of British Columbia to Empire, Michigan, and back for a family reunion with our sons’ families. Covid had eliminated any visits with them in 2020 and 2021. We traveled through Canada with no reservations except Banff and Souris, Manitoba (for two days to visit friends), and had a wonderful trip. The day we left Souris, we took the plant tour in Winkler and then crossed into the US, south to Grand Forks, ND, and then proceeded east through ND, MN, WI, and Michigan. Trouble-free, super weather, great campsites – fun and comfortable in our Unity!”

Bradley O.

“Getting our first RV and traveling to 18 state parks in Minnesota in our brand new 2022 Wonder RL was a real highlight for us. Another great memory was meeting Mike and Jennifer Wendland of RV LIFESTYLE at a rally in Elkhart, Indiana.”

Mark M-M.

“We began a 9-week fall trip to the Maritimes that was disrupted by Hurricane Fiona. En route, we enjoyed delightful visits with friends in Pittsburgh and Maine, then a week in and around Acadia National Park. Next was two+ weeks in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the Cabot Trail of Cape Breton, with plans for a similar time to wander Newfoundland, followed by the Celtic Colours Music Festival back in Cape Breton. But while we were staying at the fabled Meat Cove campground at the farthest north point of Cape Breton, we learned that Fiona would be tracking right over us a few days later. We had to cancel the ferry and plans for Newfoundland (also in the hurricane’s track) and flee west into New Brunswick and back to Quebec.

Our fallback plans turned into a slow trip up the St. Lawrence and around Gaspe, taking in charming villages, farm stands, gorgeous scenery along roads where mountains meet waters, poissonneries, boulangeries, 3 Quebec parks, and 3 Canadian national parks. Back in the US, we returned through Maine, New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Vermont’s Green Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, following changing colors all the way. When we reached the Smokies, we turned right and headed home. We’re sorry for all the destruction and work Fiona caused in so many places we enjoyed–but grateful for the memorable experiences.”

Drew M.

This year we decided to see our own province of British Columbia, and took a trip to Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands. We also took a side trip to the Nass Valley north of Terrace where there is a volcanic flow from 300 years ago. Beautiful scenery and camping facilities in both locations.

Terry B.

“In May 2022, MaryAnn and I traveled to Reno, NV, to attend an LTV rally with Southwest Roadrunners Travelers Club. Immediately following the rally in Reno, we led eleven fellow LTV owners, members of the Southwest Roadrunners, on a 17-night/18-day tour of Idaho.

Immediately following the Idaho tour, we continued east with two LTV owners through the Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone, Montana, Wyoming, Devil’s Tower, and Mount Rushmore, SD. On the border of South Dakota and Minnesota, the other two LTVers went their separate ways. We continued to Iowa and Wisconsin and toured the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We stopped to visit LTV friends who live north of Detroit. They were part of the 22 LTV caravan we had traveled with to Alaska in 2018.

After we visited with our friends in Detroit, we continued east through Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Long Island, and New York. We got on a ferry from Long Island to Connecticut and Massachusetts. After Massachusetts, we started back home to southern Arizona, stopping in Indiana to complete our goal to visit every state in the Union with our Unity. It took us five years to complete this goal! After Indiana, we continued west to St. Lewis, MO, and then on to Kansas City, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and home to Arizona.

Our road trip lasted 3 1/2 months, and we traveled 10,551 miles. We now have over 90,000 miles on our Leisure Travel Van. Thank you, Leisure Travel Vans, for building such a magnificent traveling machine!”

Eddie T.

“We had a great adventure going up the Alaskan Highway and experienced the jaw-dropping beauty of Canada and Alaska. We were gone from mid-May to September 4 and put 11,185 miles on the van, from Florida to Alaska and back. The drive to Alaska is spectacular.

Coming back, we took the Alaskan Highway Ferry from Whittier to Bellingham, so those miles were not on the Van. We love our 2021 Wonder RTB, as it can go anywhere and drives like an SUV. We boondocked all over and could do what we wanted because our size was just right. We stopped in Winkler to visit the factory and service center for some minor things and to see where the van was made. If you have doubts about buying an LTV, they will be swept away by the incredible service and attention to their customers. Mary in the service center has been there 25 years, and I swear she knows as much as a mechanic. Benji was also amazing with his kindness and diligence.”

Lawrence S.

Our major highlight in 2022 was purchasing our fourth Leisure Travel Van – all from Gerzeny’s RV World, Nokomis, FL. We started with a Freedom, then a Serenity, Wonder and now a Unity. Leisure is a GREAT company to work with and with local support from Grezeny’s we have a winning team.

Vanessa O.

“Our family’s travel highlight was the fact we traveled at all! After being locked down from the pandemic and then discouraged from traveling in our home province due to the forest fires and keeping vigil on our property. 2022 finally presented us with the opportunity to get out and enjoy our LTV. Since we now are full-time caregivers of my elderly mother (95), we wondered what was possible. For one, we needed to take an extra vehicle, as our Unity FX is for two. The rear lounge made up a nice bed for my mom right across from the bath. Perfect.

So we began with short trips at some Harvest Hosts in the Okanagan Shuswap Region. Easy peasy. Next, we took off for Saskatchewan to revisit the ranch my mother was born and raised on. Two weeks, fantastic. By late August, I decided to go for it and attempt a cross-country tour with Quebec City as a goal. Well, we made it that far and then some. We made it to PEI for only one night as hurricane Fiona was only days away, and we wanted to visit a cousin near Halifax. So we got going, had lunch with the cousins at their home, and bailed out before the hurricane struck. For two full months, we relished that we could take my mother and our two golden Retrievers across this beautiful country and enjoy so many memorable experiences with her. Every day was day one for her! Not bad for a gal who broke her hip a year ago.”

Lewis L.

“Our 2022 highlight was traveling to Sandy, OR in late August to pick up our brand-new Wonder RL from the good folks at Johnson RV.”

Mike and Carol V.

“2022 was a great travel year. We sold our home and left our former home state of Maryland in May. Our travel plans included over 12,000 miles over four months. We traveled across the northern states to Canada and on to Alaska.

We entered Canada in Manitoba and made a stop at the “mother ship” for a recall before traveling on through Saskatchewan, Alberta, Yukon, and British Columbia. We met for our 60-day RV caravan tour in Dawson Creek, BC, where we started driving on the Alaska Highway (all 1,390 miles). We navigated all 187 miles of The Top Of The World Highway (all gravel roads). We were on the lookout for wildlife throughout our adventure. We had a mother moose and her calf cross the road within a few feet of our front bumper, drove past a herd of bison, and lost count of the number of black bears we saw along the road. The views from all the routes we took were stunning, and our LTV was the only motorhome on tour with its lower, locked storage areas not filled with dirt and dust from the gravel roads.

Our LTV also road smoothly over the frost heaves, or at least we got jostled less than all the other motorhomes in our caravan. While in Alaska, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit the North Pole, AK, and Santa. Santa was bigger than life, even bigger than our LTV. After viewing so many stunning glaciers and mountains, having a wolf chase our LTV down the road, and watching grizzly bears feast on salmon, we decided to take a leisurely drive back east and ended our travels with a week in the Thousand Islands/Alexandria Bay area. It will be tough to have a more enjoyable year traveling in our LTV, but we will continue to strive for excellent trips with amazing scenery and make new friends along the way, especially those we meet from the LTV family.”

Murray and Laurillyn H.

Over the past 18 months and almost 20,000 kilometres of being LTV nomads, we have many wonderful memories of places and people. Our singular highlight is an overnight stay at a donkey rescue farm in Oklahoma – our human hosts and the donkeys were very welcoming!

Teresa P.

“In 2022, we stayed in our LTV for our first time in a 55+ active adult community in Tucson, AZ. Joining four other RV couples that we’ve traveled with over the years, we soaked in the warm camaraderie and non-stop activities that come with staying in these types of communities. Located right off the bike path, we enjoyed riding the loop around Tucson, two-wheeling through Saguaro National Park, and bumbling around nearby mountain bike trails. We also absorbed a hike and sunset, viewing MT Lemmon, local eateries, and nearby breweries. There was so much fun had that we booked another month in 2023!”

Anne T.

“In May, my brother met me at Yellowstone’s Old Faithful to recreate a picture of my maternal grandmother taken there in 1911. The two pictures now hang in my LTV that got me to Yellowstone. In 1911, my grandmother was on a cross-country train trip with her college friends to be bridesmaids in a classmate’s wedding.”

Enid K.

“Now that we were both retired this year, we had the time to complete a bucket list trip: Route 66! We traveled “in reverse” from Santa Monica to Chicago, making countless iconic stops along the way. Our 2017 UIB allowed us to expand our travels to Columbus, OH, to visit our kids and then further to Niagara Falls and New York’s Finger Lake Region—all so beautiful! Round trip over 8,300 miles, without an issue whatsoever.”

Lori R.

“The knock on my rig’s door came early one morning when I was camping in the City of Rocks State Park in NM. When I opened the door, a group of 4 women stood eagerly eyeing my brand-new Unity MB. They explained they had been up early to hike the mountain north of my location, and when the sun poked its head above the horizon, it caught my rig and made it shine in the morning light.

Two of them had been recently deciding to upgrade their camping options and had narrowed their search down to LTVs. They had not been able to see an LTV in person because of covid and couldn’t believe their eyes when one appeared on the distant horizon. They had hurried to hike the 2 miles down from the top of the mountain, fearing I would leave before they arrived. I smiled at these resourceful ladies and offered to put on a fresh pot of coffee while giving them a complete tour inside and outside my LTV. They were excited to find a fellow single traveler willing to open their home to them. I explained to them that you don’t buy an LTV; you also get a whole community of like-minded travelers along with the deal. They stayed for breakfast, and I kept in touch with them. I plan to visit them on my 6-month road trip in 2023.

Not only do I love my beautiful new home on wheels, but I love how its beautiful design draws other people to it all the time.”

Michelle H.

“Retirement means freedom, and freedom means my Unity TB. After 32 years of teaching middle school math, I retired in June and immediately jumped into my LTV named Destiny. Four days after school ended, a friend and I jumped into my van and headed for The Last Frontier. We traveled around Alaska for three months, visiting every nook and cranny possible. Destiny performed perfectly! I am so thankful for my van, my retirement, and my life!”

Peter K.

“While traveling up the east coast from Texas to Newfoundland, we stopped at St. Andrews by the Sea in New Brunswick. The RV site on the ocean was majestic, the town was an absolute delight to cycle & stroll through, and the RV park offered wonderful lobster (cooked or live) at a very reasonable price.”

John M.

“We were fortunate to travel from our home in Cranbrook, BC, to the Yukon and Alaska in June of 2022. It was a trip with no firm schedule and a lot of incredible experiences, including spectacular scenery and wildlife sightings in their natural environment.”

Tracy B.

“We bought our 2014 Unity CB from a private seller in March this year. We had our first trip in June/July, driving from Virginia to North Dakota and back. I can’t express how much we love “Dolly”! She drives like a dream, and the quality of every component is easily seen. People don’t believe us when we say she’s almost 10 years old! Starting in January, we will go full-time with Dolly!”

Mark S.

“Our first cross-country trip! One month to travel from the west to the east coast…and back again. The two of us, plus the three dogs, saw great sights along the way, such as Meteor Crater, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point Park. We saw family, went to a wedding, and spent a weekend in New York City, and, of course, we visited a few wineries across the country. We were worried about such a long trip, but we all enjoyed it and look forward to more trips in the (hopefully) near future.”

Peter P.

“We had the pleasure of visiting Newfoundland this year. We arrived in late May and spent five and a half weeks visiting St. Anthony, Gros Morne, Twillingate, Red Bay in Labrador, Fogo Island, Rocky Barbour, and many villages in between. On the way home, we drove through the Gaspe Peninsula. Our 2020 Wonder performed exceptionally.”

Randy A.

“Driving to Moab with a good friend and while following the Colorado River witnessing rivers of water cascading off the walls of the canyon during a rain and snow event.”

Bob and Bobbi C.

Our best trip was this summer touring Newfoundland-Labrador. The vistas were spectacular and the people we met were very friendly, even more than the typical friendly Canadians. A must see is Gros Morne National Park and the Western Brook Pond which is an inland fjord with tall cliffs and pristine deep water. There are many must do activities but top of the list is visit a local pub, very open to ‘come-from-away’ people, and take part in a ‘Newfie Screech-In’.

Wherever the road takes you, we hope you have a safe and adventurous year of travel! Happy New Year!

2022 has come and gone. This year was a big year, and we experienced many exciting events and some loss, but above all, we continue to thrive because of our amazing community. As we now have 2022 in our rearview mirror, we want to take you on the journey of what it was like through our windshield.

To stay up to date with us throughout the year, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

As a gift to you this year, we want you to enjoy a Holiday-themed desktop from Leisure Travel Vans. There are multiple sizes available. Simply select the one you’re after, download, and enjoy! Click here to get your LTV desktop image.

The All-New Murphy Bed Lounge

Live from America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, PA, we “twin” launched the new Murphy Bed Lounge models, available on both our Unity and Wonder product lines. What makes the all-new Murphy Bed Lounge models shine is the completely redesigned and patented Leisure Lounge system, which features upgraded dual reclining chairs, an updated dinette table system, and a large, panoramic window, drawing in an abundance of natural light in both day and night modes.

 

Other notable changes include the relocated entry door, two relocated hanging wardrobes that feature adjustable and removable shelving, giving you the most flexibility in your space. The pantry has also been relocated. In the slide-out, an innovative folding mechanism built into the Murphy Bed reveals a large panoramic window, drawing in additional natural light to the front living area. Be sure to build & price your Murphy Bed Lounge to be part of the excitement behind the pioneer, reimagined.

The LTV team at America’s Largest RV Show

The Return of the Annual Fall Rally

September 7-10, 2022, was the week many LTV owners had been anticipating for three years. Our Annual Fall Rally was finally back this year at Winkler Bible Camp. We enjoyed all sorts of different activities, from factory tours, seminars, cider, coffee tasting, cooking demos, great food, and even archery and zip-lining! Our 2022 Annual Fall Rally was a huge hit, and we are so excited to begin planning the Rally for 2023. We will be releasing the lottery to attend the 2023 Rally later this month! Stay tuned for more information, but while you’re at it, you can read about all the amazing fun we had in 2022.

The Leisure List

Throughout the year, we like to curate lists that RV owners can reference to plan their travels. This past year we delivered a Hiking Trails series as well as a Boondocking and Off-Grid Campsite Guide. Each of these lists brought a multitude of submissions from LTV owners and camping enthusiasts like you, and we are so grateful! As you go about your travels in the new year, we encourage you to reference our Leisure Lists.

A Decade of DSI

We received the RVDA DSI Quality Circle Award for the tenth year in a row. This is an award that was handed out to nine motorized RV manufacturers for achieving the highest scores in the RVDA’s 28th Annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey.

It’s a team effort to reach our goals, and it’s only possible with the help of our amazing community of employees, dealers, suppliers, and customers. We want to thank you for your support and ongoing commitment to Triple E RV and Leisure Travel Vans throughout the years.

The Best Blog Post of 2022

Every week throughout the year, we publish a new blog post. The majority of our content is created by our very own Leisure Explorers Team. In 2022, the best-performing blog post was Best Tow Vehicle for a Leisure Travel Van by Leisure Explorers Team members, Brandon and Janet Hensley.

This story takes you through the journey of determining which vehicle you can tow behind your Leisure Travel Van and includes lots of information about how you should select the best TOAD. Brandon compares multiple makes and models of cars, including the new 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup truck.

We do want to remind you that the recommendations and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and are not necessarily those of Leisure Travel Vans. Please always refer to your motorhome or chassis owner’s manuals and hitch ratings for further information regarding your towing capacities and limitations.

Summer Memories

In August, employees of Leisure Travel Vans and their families were invited to spend an evening at the fairgrounds of our local Harvest Festival. We were able to enjoy amazing food from our local Spenst Brothers and spend the evening enjoying the rides and all-you-can-eat candy apples, mini donuts, popcorn, and cotton candy! It’s safe to say that this is a highlight that many of our employees look forward to all year, and it’s another way we like to say thank you for all of their hard work.

In Loving Memory

In September, we lost our dear friend and colleague, Wally Neufeld. Wally’s warm, witty presence is dearly missed by the LTV team, dealer network, and customers. Wally joined the company in late 2019 as a Territory Sales Manager however had previously been with LTV from 2003 to 2009.

We hope you had a very Merry Christmas, and we want to wish you safe travels and all the best in 2023. Finally, enjoy a Christmas and year-in-review video from all of us at Leisure Travel Vans.

As the year draws to a close, so does the Annual Leisure Travel Vans Photo Contest. With over 1000 amazing entries, choosing the winners was no easy task. Staff at Leisure Travel Vans placed their vote, and with that came these 13 entries who emerged as the winners. Thank you to all LTV owners who shared their travels with us through this year’s contest.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter to see more of these amazing entries featured throughout the next year.

Cover Photo

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming by Steven Yan

January

Raton, New Mexico by Kurt Pennington

February

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories by Allan Speevak

March

Custer State Park, South Dakota by Glenn Jacobs

April

Palmer, Alaska by Laurie Racenet

May

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah by Francis Lau

June

Big Sur, California by Sung Wook Kang

July

Donner Summit, California by Tom Thomas

August

Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona by Jason Francisco

September

Deschutes River, Oregon by Nic Bookman

October

Oka, Québec by Michel Guénette

November

Île Melville, Shawinigan, Québec by Pierre Lareau

December

Jasper, Georgia by Steve Schultz

Winkler, Manitoba, November 13, 2022 – ​Leisure​ ​Travel​ ​Vans,​ ​a​ ​division​ ​of​ ​Triple​ ​E Recreational​ ​Vehicles,​ ​​is​ ​proud​ ​to​ ​announce​ ​that​ ​for​ ​the​ ​tenth ​year​ ​in​ ​a​ ​row,​ ​it​ ​has received​ the RVDA DSI Quality Circle Award. 

This award was handed out to 9 motorized RV manufacturers for achieving the highest scores in the association’s 28th Annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey conducted from June through September.

“We are so incredibly honored to be a recipient of the DSI award for the tenth consecutive year,” commented​ ​Ryan​ ​Elias,​ ​General​ ​Manager​ ​of​ ​Triple​ ​E​ ​RV.​​ ​​“It’s a team effort to reach our goals, and it is only possible with the help of our amazing community of employees, dealers, suppliers, and customers. Thank you for all of your support and ongoing commitment to Triple E RV and Leisure Travel Vans.”

To​ ​determine​ ​the​ ​DSI​ ​rankings,​ ​the​ ​Recreational​ ​Vehicle​ ​Dealers​ ​Association​ ​(RVDA)​ ​surveys dealers​ ​on​ ​the​ ​following​ ​key​ ​metrics:​ ​reliability/quality,​ ​parts,​ ​warranty,​ ​and sales. 

September 7–10, 2022, was the week many Leisure Travel Vans owners have been anticipating for three years—the annual LTV Fall Rally at Winkler Bible Camp. Didn’t get a chance to attend? Be sure to stay tuned for the 2023 waitlist announcement. Until then, enjoy a recap of each day of the Rally.

Day 1 – Wednesday

The day the Rally rolls around is the day the fun begins. Attendees began arriving in the afternoon and as the excitement built to be there, so did the anticipation as to what the days would be filled with.

After a delicious dinner of pulled pork and french fries made by The Bunker in Winkler, Manitoba, guests were invited into the chapel for the opening ceremonies. MC Phillip Vallelly spoke about the passion behind “Making Monday’s Matter” and why Triple E’s People and Culture Team make that their duty.

Finally, the General Manager of Triple E—Ryan Elias, took the stage and welcomed guests to Manitoba as well as shared a few stories on why you should always keep the cap on your macerator pump.

After the opening ceremonies concluded, attendees were invited to the beach to mingle and enjoy ice cream from a local restaurant—Charley B’s. After a busy day of meeting new friends and meeting LTV staff, it was time to say goodnight and prepare for another busy day tomorrow.

Day 2 – Thursday

8:00 am rolled around quite quickly after spending much time mingling and eating ice cream around the fire the night before. Winkler Bible Camp staff cooked a tasty breakfast of eggs, croissants, and hashbrowns. The flaky croissants melted in everyone’s mouths, and coffee flowed well. After some morning announcements, Rally guests had to decide to go on an LTV factory tour, listen to the LTV technical seminar, and later have another choice of a Mercedes or Ford seminar. The decision-making is never easy, but guests quickly decided, and the bus rolled off for the first factory tour, and the other seminars began.

Later in the day, it was time for the tradition of the group photo and a pizza lunch from a local deli called Spenst Brothers. Meals were always a good time to get to know the LTV staff and spend time in good company with other Rally guests to share stories or even learn information about their Leisure Travel Van.

After our stomachs were filled with pizza, it was time for another factory tour, LTV technical seminar, Mercedes seminar, and a chance to hear from Truma later on in the afternoon as well.

After everyone was back from their afternoon excursions, owners could open their doors for LTV Open Spaces. This is a chance to tour other owners around your coach to show off any modifications or other parts you have proudly done up in the best ways!

Another highlight of the day was the pop-up shop where attendees could purchase Rally merch or other LTV merchandise.

Dinner came later, which was Mennonite food! Some staff of LTV enjoyed going around and explaining exactly what our guests were eating. It sure is not often you get a lesson on how to make schmaunt faut (cream gravy or directly translated to cream fat). Leaving with full stomachs once again and happy hearts, guests spent the rest of the evening on the zip line and taking part in archery. Later on, came mingling around the fire pits again and enjoying s’mores.

Day 3 – Friday

It was hard to believe at this point that this was our last full day together. Excitement built quite early that day as LTV staff began cooking waffles for breakfast early in the morning.

This waffle breakfast is a tradition, and it’s quite the view to watch. You have the Pam sprayers, the waffle mix dumpers, and those making the waffles. While this certainly is no easy task, the end result is amazing.

The Waffle Making Crew

Rally-goers were sent inside to finally have the ability to enjoy the tasty waffle breakfast set before them with toppings such as strawberries, peaches, whipped cream, and even another cream sauce, but this one was sweet and meant for waffles.

As the morning continued on, another LTV factory tour group set off in the bus, and others stayed behind to tour the barnyard of the camp and enjoy a coffee tasting class with local coffee roasters, Other Brother.

The afternoon came up quickly during all the fun and a lunch of sandwiches and soup from a local sandwich restaurant called King’s Deli. More conversations with new friends and staff continued, and the reality of the Rally being over slowly began to set in.

After lunch, the final factory tour left and those interested in attending a Dead Horse Cidery tour lined up, excited to taste some of this delicious, locally made hard apple cider.

Also, during this time, local chef—Ryan Wiebe facilitated a cooking demo. He cooked up a buttermilk ranch and raw corn salad, and those attending the Rally got to take home the recipe card and even the spices he used in the recipes.

Later on, the LTV pop-up shop opened for one final time, and those who were eager to make a purchase bought their merchandise and made their way to the final dinner together. The final dinner consisted of chicken and steak kebabs from Spenst Brothers.

After dinner, those interested could enjoy freshly brewed coffee from Other Brothers and then make their way over to the chapel for entertainment from Those Guys. When the entertainment had concluded, there was one final time to enjoy a bonfire together. This was also the time to bid farewell to most LTV staff as their time with Rally goers was coming to an end.

Day 4 – Saturday

This was the last day and the one no one wanted to come so quickly. Breakfast was served, and a few LTV staff attended to say goodbye. By 12:00 pm, all LTVs and their owners were gone and what was left was an empty camp and full hearts.

Thank you to every single Leisure Travel Van owner who attended the Rally. After three years without a Rally, you have filled our hearts with joy and excitement for what the next years will bring!

Please enjoy this video recapping our week together

Leisure Travel Vans is pleased to announce the recipients of its Triple Diamond Dealer Program for 2022.

The Triple Diamond Dealer program recognizes LTV dealers with the highest levels of customer satisfaction–starting from the sales process right through to customer support. “Service and warranty requirements have been and continue to be extremely important for our mutual customers. We as a company have faced many challenges this year with supply chain, backorders, and various chassis and component-related recalls resulting in some shipping delays,” said Brad Wall, Customer Service & Warranty Manager at Triple E RV. “We thank you for your continuous support and your ongoing efforts in providing our mutual customers with premium personal care.”

For 2022, the Triple Diamond program recognizes top-performing LTV dealers from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. To acknowledge their achievement, dealers will receive a Triple Diamond award as well as a designation on LTV’s online dealer locator.

2022MY LTV Triple Diamond Dealers:

• Lake Region RV’s Inc. — Ramsey, MN
• Howard RV Center — Wilmington, NC
• Vogt RV — Forth Worth, TX
• Leisure RV Center — Willis, TX
• Van City of Kalispell — Kalispell, MT
• Van City of St. Louis — St. Louis, MO
• Van City RV of Colorado — Colorado Springs, CO
• Van City RV of Las Vegas — Las Vegas, NV
• Holland Motor Homes (MI) — Holland, MI
• Fraserway RV LP — Kelowna, BC
• Craig Smith RV Center — Galion, OH

Coming soon to both the Unity and Wonder product lines, the next-generation Murphy Bed Lounge offers a completely reimagined layout based on LTV’s flagship Unity Murphy Bed model.

Press Release

Winkler, Manitoba, September 13, 2022 – Leisure Travel Vans today unveiled the all-new Murphy Bed Lounge, soon to be available on both the Unity and Wonder product lines. Building on the success of the company’s flagship Unity Murphy Bed model, the new Murphy Bed Lounge offers a host of new features, refinements, and premium components. The new model also brings features such as a slide-out room and ducted air conditioning to the Wonder product line for the first time.

“The idea behind the Murphy Bed Lounge was to design a reimagined, more contemporary version of our iconic Murphy Bed model and to offer it on both the Unity and Wonder product lines,” said Angelo Natuzzi, Lead Product Designer at Leisure Travel Vans. “We wanted to give our customers a more enjoyable RV with an updated, contemporary look, greater interior and exterior storage, and a brighter, more open-feeling living area. I believe we accomplished this.”

One Model. Multiple Chassis Options.

Ford or Mercedes. Gas or diesel. With the Murphy Bed Lounge coming to both the Unity and Wonder product lines, customers can choose their preferred chassis. The new model will bring desirable features such as a slide-out room and ducted air conditioning to the Wonder for the first time.

Redesigned Leisure Lounge System

At the heart of the new model is the completely redesigned, patented Leisure Lounge system featuring upgraded dual reclining chairs, an updated dinette table system, and a large, panoramic window, drawing in an abundance of natural light in both day and night modes. The reclining chairs include power footrests that are now longer and offer better head support, providing comfort in every position. When night falls, fold the bed and sleep soundly or stare at the stars above on the luxurious, nearly king-size (65-inch × 74-inch) Murphy bed with built-in, adjustable headrests. Watch your favourite movie or show on the 40-inch TV and enjoy the high-quality sound from the standard sound bar and subwoofer. For those that can’t get enough of the outdoors, a new optional 40-inch outdoor TV with sound bar is available.

Reimagined Layout

Although the overall concept remains the same as the original Unity Murphy Bed, the new Murphy Bed Lounge features a completely reimagined layout. The result is a multitude of major and minor improvements, all adding up to a more enjoyable RVing experience.

The updated living area features a relocated entrance door, offering unobstructed views of the campsite from the large picture window directly across the Leisure Lounge. The two relocated hanging wardrobes now feature adjustable and removable shelving. The redesigned galley offers a new, integrated cubby system and a relocated pull-out pantry. In the slide-out, an innovative folding mechanism built into the Murphy bed reveals a large panoramic window, drawing in additional natural light to the front living area.

The rear lavatory is mirrored from the current Unity Murphy Bed and features a second, large, hanging wardrobe complete with adjustable and removable shelving. For space separation, an updated, residential-style, ultra low-profile pocket door is found between the galley and lavatory. The flagship corner shower completes the generous, residential-sized dry bathroom.

Modern, Luxurious Interior

Modern European design and luxurious materials such as Ultraleather®, FENIX NTM®, Corian®, and Schattdecor cabinetry finishes are found throughout. An abundance of accent lighting allows the user to create a multitude of atmospheres, from extra bright to cozy, mood lighting. The futuristic ceiling panels provide soft, diffused lighting, as well as hide and integrate ceiling components for a modern look.

Truma Premium Climate Package

Adding even greater levels of comfort, convenience and utility to the RVing experience, several premium next-generation components are being piloted in the Murphy Bed Lounge. Utilizing German engineering, the ultra-quiet Truma Aventa air conditioner provides the perfect balance of cooling and humidity while minimizing noise in a contemporary, energy-efficient, low-profile design. Automatic cooling, air circulation, dehumidification, and night mode are just some of the convenient features of this brand-new air conditioning unit.

To ensure comfort in all temperatures, the Truma VarioHeat furnace has been added. The VarioHeat offers automatic heating power, and depending on the set temperature, operating levels will adapt to one of three levels. In night mode, the furnace runs reliably on the lowest, nearly inaudible level, allowing you to sleep soundly. Alternatively, by using the boost function, airflow is increased significantly to heat up your motorhome quickly.

Where to See it First

The Unity and Wonder Murphy Bed Lounge models will be on display at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, from September 14–18, 2022.

Pre-Order Today

The Unity and Wonder Murphy Bed Lounge models are available for pre-order at Leisure Travel Vans dealerships starting today.