Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this 1 hour interview with Dean Rumpel, CEO of Pleasureway I ask Dean viewer questions covering everything from 4 season and 4wd capabilities and more! Dean was not given your questions ahead of time and his answers are honest and off the cuff.
We'll learn more about how Pleasureway designs their products, why and how they design a new RV and when we can expect certain technological advancements like a pop-top Ascent and new models built on the Ford Transit!
Why not a larger inverter, more solar and more lithium on Pleasureway models? 1:34
Any plans to offer a propane-less coach? 3:29
Why not a 4x4 model? 6:34
Why doesn’t Pleasureway add more production capacity? 7:25
Will Pleasureway introduce a Hymer Aktiv-like model? 10:30
Why are so many models from Pleasureway the rear lounge layout? 11:10
Why not create YouTube videos of your instructional manuals? 12:46
Will Pleasureway make a true 4 season coach? 14:22
Will Tofino have a floorplan including a wet bath? 18:49
Who’s the ideal buyer of the Tofino? 19:34
Are there any plans to build on the Ford Transit? 20:14
Any plans to build any wide-bodies on the Ford Transit? 23:35
Any plans to update to dual paned windows? 25:09
Why 200ah of lithium battery capacity? 26:11
Can stock lithium batteries be swapped out? 28:05
Any plans to put a pop-top on the Ascent? 29:58
How about full 2020 video tours by Dean? 31:09
What the heck is going on with Mercedes Benz and supply issues? 31:45
What about more floorplans on a longer chassis? 36:19
Who doesn’t the Tofino have 3-pt seatbelts in the back? 37:08
What are Pleasureway’s thoughts on compositing & cassette toilets? 38:32
Will Pleasureway build a proper family camper van? 40:11
Why doesn’t Pleasureway get rid of using a generator and use an underhood alternator? 41:22
How to people with pets keep them cool in a Pleasureway? 43:57
What about moving to a more quiet air conditioner? 44:53
What is Pleasureway’s process for approving a new technology for use in their products? 45:19
Will Pleasureway produce more coaches on the shorter 1500 Promaster? 47:57
Why is the Tofino’s driver’s seat so horrible? 49:06
Any plans on selling in Europe? 50:18
How does Pleasureway determine a new floorplan design? 50:42
How does Pleasureway determine its warranty? 55:49
Why no slides on Pleasureway wide body class C’s? 58:31
Should buyers be concerned about Pleasureway being a Canadian company and getting service in the United States? 1:00:55
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In this 1 hour interview with Dean Rumpel, CEO of Pleasureway I ask Dean viewer questions covering everything from 4 season and 4wd capabilities and more! Dean was not given your questions ahead of time and his answers are honest and off the cuff.
We'll learn more about how Pleasureway designs their products, why and how they design a new RV and when we can expect certain technological advancements like a pop-top Ascent and new models built on the Ford Transit!
Why not a larger inverter, more solar and more lithium on Pleasureway models? 1:34
Any plans to offer a propane-less coach? 3:29
Why not a 4x4 model? 6:34
Why doesn’t Pleasureway add more production capacity? 7:25
Will Pleasureway introduce a Hymer Aktiv-like model? 10:30
Why are so many models from Pleasureway the rear lounge layout? 11:10
Why not create YouTube videos of your instructional manuals? 12:46
Will Pleasureway make a true 4 season coach? 14:22
Will Tofino have a floorplan including a wet bath? 18:49
Who’s the ideal buyer of the Tofino? 19:34
Are there any plans to build on the Ford Transit? 20:14
Any plans to build any wide-bodies on the Ford Transit? 23:35
Any plans to update to dual paned windows? 25:09
Why 200ah of lithium battery capacity? 26:11
Can stock lithium batteries be swapped out? 28:05
Any plans to put a pop-top on the Ascent? 29:58
How about full 2020 video tours by Dean? 31:09
What the heck is going on with Mercedes Benz and supply issues? 31:45
What about more floorplans on a longer chassis? 36:19
Who doesn’t the Tofino have 3-pt seatbelts in the back? 37:08
What are Pleasureway’s thoughts on compositing & cassette toilets? 38:32
Will Pleasureway build a proper family camper van? 40:11
Why doesn’t Pleasureway get rid of using a generator and use an underhood alternator? 41:22
How to people with pets keep them cool in a Pleasureway? 43:57
What about moving to a more quiet air conditioner? 44:53
What is Pleasureway’s process for approving a new technology for use in their products? 45:19
Will Pleasureway produce more coaches on the shorter 1500 Promaster? 47:57
Why is the Tofino’s driver’s seat so horrible? 49:06
Any plans on selling in Europe? 50:18
How does Pleasureway determine a new floorplan design? 50:42
How does Pleasureway determine its warranty? 55:49
Why no slides on Pleasureway wide body class C’s? 58:31
Should buyers be concerned about Pleasureway being a Canadian company and getting service in the United States? 1:00:55
🔴 Subscribe to Ultramobility hosted by Neil Balthaser here: youtube.com/c/ultramobility?sub_confirmation=1
🔴 Vote on my Community Tab for reviews and comparisons you want to see:
youtube.com/channel/UCHhAzHWdJpyWNHd1JuuofWw/community
🔴 Support Ultramobility with a one time donation: paypal.me/ultramobility
🔴 Become one of the few and proud Ultramobility Patreon supporters:
patreon.com/ultramobility
🔴 See all the products that I use in my coach at my Amazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/ultramobility
🔴 If you've recently purchased a Pleasure-way and would like a $250 rebate check directly from Pleasureway then head on over to pleasureway.com/reward and enter my PAC #837
🔴 Recommended playlists:
Comparisons
youtube.com/channel/UCHhAzHWdJpyWNHd1JuuofWw/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=11
Buyer Advice & Guides
youtube.com/watch?v=2sSGqpSYTNU&list=PLLa6GUUz-_eA2fJ9SjP9xFNy4q9-iVWhX
All Camper Van Reviews
youtube.com/watch?v=DGGJHPuwGxM&list=PLLa6GUUz-_eAZLBhVq8wRS80G0c9tCWpg
Camper Van Questions & Answers
youtube.com/watch?v=zX5iMghsMl0&list=PLLa6GUUz-_eDol020lFx7BZxo4bjgI1zl
360 Degree Videos
youtube.com/watch?v=y5jkWmRG_D4&list=PLLa6GUUz-_eAmyS6T_cRAyipVWyWZbud_
Under 21 Feet in Length Vans
youtube.com/watch?v=3Xa2hh4i-sk&list=PLLa6GUUz-_eA2R1mWtZXlDB4VlEY6eQVH
