2019 Roadtrek Simplicity — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $72,000–$95,000. There are 2 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.
Kestrel Take
Roadtrek builds Class B camper vans on Dodge Grand Caravan or Ram ProMaster chassis — the least expensive Class B option on the market. The ProMaster chassis is capable but has its own documented issues. The Simplicity is a comfortable two-person rig for budget-conscious full-timers.
What we checked
Not checked against public records
Motorhomes are in NHTSA’s database and we intend to use it. We have not switched it on yet because recall notices name sub-brands and floorplans rather than the model we key on, and folding them in carelessly would put another coach’s recall on this page. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Known Issues for the 2019 Roadtrek Simplicity
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
The ProMaster chassis has documented electrical issues — battery drain, alternator failures, and TIPM-style electrical gremlins similar to other Chrysler products.
Repair cost (estimate): $300-$1,500
Source: not yet checked against public records.
The 9-speed ZF automatic in ProMasters has the same concerns as Chrysler cars — shudder, hunting, and early failure.
Repair cost (estimate): $2,500-$5,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Wet bath seams in Class B vans need to be properly sealed or water migrates into the van body.
Repair cost (estimate): $100-$500
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Electrical gremlins — multiple systems not working correctly
- ✗Transmission shudder or hesitation
- ✗Wet bath area with water staining or soft floor
Good Signs
- ✓Dodge/Ram dealer chassis service history
- ✓All electrical systems functioning on inspection
- ✓Transmission shifting smoothly with no shudder
- ✓Wet bath dry and sealed
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Also in the guide: Vans (Cargo & Passenger)
Also in the guide: Trailers & Campers
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