Inside & OutThe Rialta, produced from
1995-2005, comes with four different floor plans. If you scroll
down you will find the interior layouts and a specific links
to the Winnebago website with original manufactures specs, brochures
and information for each years models. Please note
that due to insufficient horsepower in the 1995 and 1996
Rialta models, we only deal in 1997-2005, focusing primarily
on 2002-2005 which have the larger V6 engine.
Rialta
FD Optional (Twin/FDT)Unique to the FD Optional
(also known as FD Twin) is driver
plus 2 passenger capacity, sleeping capacity 2, 2 single beds,
one on each side in rear with small night stand between, removable
pedestal dining table, storage under passenger side bed, swivel
arm chair up front and wooden fold out dining table. A popular
option here is to create and add your own middle section between
the two beds making it one giant bed.
Click Here To View FDT Floorplan.
Rialta FD Standard (Double/FDD)
Unique to the FDD is driver plus 2 passenger capacity, sleeping
capacity 2, Double sized bed in rear, (with actual Sealy mattress),
plenty of storage and closet space and storage under the double
bed too. The bed on this is full time which many people enjoy.
Click Here To View FDD Floorplan
Rialta HDUnique to the HD is driver
plus 6 passenger capacity, sleeping capacity 2, (2 rear bench
seats easily convert to double sized bed in seconds), hideaway
dinette table, larger refrigerator/ freezer combo , 3 burner
stove, optional oven, microwave, swivel arm chair and wooden
fold out dining table for two.
Click Here To View HD Floorplan
Rialta QDUnique to the most popular Rialta model, the QD, is driver
plus 7 passenger capacity, sleeping capacity 4, second row captain's
chairs that smartly convert to a bed, rear bench seats convert
to double sized bed, hideaway dinette table, refrigerator, 2
burner stove, microwave, storage under both captain's chairs
as well as overhead storage front and back and the wardrobe.
By far the most popular with small families.
Click Here To View QD Floorplan
Other Standard Features Of The Rialta
- VW™ V6 gas engine (1997-2001 140HP, 2002-2005
201HP).
- Front driver and passenger seats swivel 180 degrees
to face the rear of the coach.
- Bathroom with fold down vanity/sink, commode, shower.
- Outside shower nozzle Generator TV antenna/ cable hook
up.
- Roof top power air vent Roof top AC.
- Propane heater 4 gal hot water heater.
- 20 gal, fresh water tank.
- 13 gal, blackwater tank.
- 9 gal greywater tank.
- 7 gal propane tank.
- 21'8" long 8'10" high 7'4" wide.
- Tow hitch.
About Fuel RequirementsFor 10 years now,
we've been telling people they "should" run premium fuel in
their Eurovans...note we've been saying "should" not "must."
Why? The bottom line is fuel economy. If you run premium fuel
in your Eurovan, you will get better gas mileage. I (Chris)
have done experiments while on various trips, and while running
the lowest grade fuel in the vehicles, I've experienced up to
a 38% decrease in my MPG. Yes, you read that correctly.
Eurovans have an Electronic Control Module computer that will
adjust the engine to help maintain the best performance based
on the quality of fuel in the tank. The use of premium is recommended
for these engines to achieve top performance and fuel economy,
but it is definitely not required.
About Tire
Life
Surprisingly, there are no guidelines to when
a tire should be replaced. The most qualified study is from
the British Rubber Manufacturers Association (BRMA). They recommend
unused tires should not be put into service if they are over
six years old and that all tires currently on a vehicle should
be replaced ten years from the date of their manufacture. This
is the practice we follow.
Now, A Little Info
Here is what Winnebago says about their product...With beauty,
brains, power, and a whole lot more, there's a certain pleasure
in owning something that is superbly designed. Even from the
outside, it differs markedly from other motor homes. The Rialta
is incredibly fuel efficient and measures in at a very maneuverable
21 feet. Its sleek, aerodynamic lines and softly rounded contours
please the eye, reduce drag and help quiet the interior. But
don't let Rialta's size fool you. Inside, you'll find it has
plenty of room for comfortable living. And, as a full-featured
Class C motor home, it's loaded with the same kind of creature
comforts and conveniences found in vehicles nearly twice its
size: microwave, shower, toilet, generator, sink, stove, refrigerator,
and more! And here is what we say at Rialta Heaven...Thank you
Winnebago...The ageless sculpted exterior...the flowing and
spacious interior... the... the... OK... OK! Forget the good
looks and the incredible versatility, let's consider the current
prices and gas mileage of anything of similar size and power!
You will find it will cost you two or three times the price
of our like new Rialtas. The late model Rialtas were originally
sold for about $70k US Dollars. Now for about half the price,
or less, you can hit the open road in endless style aboard one
of these incredible machines. And remember, the only thing better
than buying a green RV, is buying a used green RV... They're
not electric, but they are as about as green as an RV gets!
The Rialta has always been a favorite of savvy travelers because
of its size, maneuverability, engine performance and incredible
gas mileage (18-22mpg). It's not big and cumbersome like other
RVs, and has all the amenities that you could ask for...shower,
toilet, bed, furnace, A/C, generator, stove, sink, microwave,
110v power, etc. They generally will fit into your driveway
and some carports and garages as well! It's a step up in style
and class from the smaller cramped Campers like the Roadtrek
or small Sprinters, and a wonderful step down into cozy comfort
from the big gas guzzling RVs. We hope that we can help you
into one of these great Campers, and onto the road of adventure!
Rialta Manuals
The links below will
take you to a PDF for each model by year.
This is the owner's manual showing how all the features
inside the Rialta work.
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1997 Rialta Brochures
The
links below will take you to Winnebago's information for
each model by year. A lot of great information for those
that love details.
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