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.
Known Issues for the 2019 Roadtrek Simplicity
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
The ProMaster chassis has documented electrical issues — battery drain, alternator failures, and TIPM-style electrical gremlins similar to other Chrysler products.
Repair cost range: $300-$1,500
The 9-speed ZF automatic in ProMasters has the same concerns as Chrysler cars — shudder, hunting, and early failure.
Repair cost range: $2,500-$5,000
Wet bath seams in Class B vans need to be properly sealed or water migrates into the van body.
Repair cost range: $100-$500
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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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.