2021 Vanleigh Vilano 285RD Walkthrough
Fifth wheels are known as the pinnacle of towables in the RV industry. There's always been a give and take. They had to sacrifice the versatility of a fifth wheel for the premier finish of a luxury class a. But times have changed. The Vanleigh Vilano is the next generation of RVs; this is a class all its own; this is the 2021 Vanleigh Vilano 385RD. When Vanleigh broke the mold on fifth wheels, they started by surveying what people thought was the best. From there, they were able to breathe new life into the industry. Their fifth wheels are now the perfect RV cocktail: one part rugged, two-part sophistication, infused with modern technology, and a splash of Tiffin southern charm.
The 2021 Vilano is equipped with a powder-coated aluminum wet bay. Its electronic black and gray water dump gates easily drain your tanks. After cruising into your campsite, the six-point auto ACI one-touch hydraulic leveling system makes setting up a breeze. When you're ready to hit the road again, select Vilano's auto rehitch memory function. This system will remember the exact height at which the hitch was disconnected.
You can see the attention to detail with the laser-cut labeling, ensuring readability for years to come. Additional details such as the bay doors with built-in slam latches and magnetic door stops will make you wonder how you ever camped without them. Underneath, you'll find that the Road Armor shock absorbent equalizer handles bumps and potholes to deliver you and your fifth wheel to your destination safely.
Most fifth wheels limit their unit to a modest front-end storage compartment. Still, the 385RD flips the script giving you a massive four by seven and a half foot sliding tray spanning the entire rear compartment. You no longer have to compromise when packing your golf clubs, cookware, or camping gear. Now you can take it all with you. Vanleigh showed a real consideration to their end consumer by placing the electric cord reel in the rear of the RV near most power hookups.
As you walk in, you are greeted by the warm tones of the solid wood cabinets. The open concept kitchen welcomes you with all the comforts of home, like the stainless steel residential oven, microwave, and refrigerator. This 385RD is Vanleigh's creative take on a modern fifth wheel. As one of their most extensive floor plans, it boasts great storage, a large den, and this contemporary kitchen. The hand-laid backsplash frames the galley kitchen window filling the room with soft natural light and adding depth to the kitchen. Enjoy crisp white wine or champagne chilled to the perfect temperature.
The Vilano features the Avanti wine chiller tucked perfectly in the upper kitchen hutch. You can tell Vanleigh designed this space for comfortable living. The two 74-inch tri-fold and 60-inch theater sofas provide plenty of seating for family and friends. The focal point in the room is the cozy fireplace providing warmth in the fall and the Furrion entertainment system that you can enjoy all year long. When it's time to wind down for the evening, you can wash up in the Vilano sizable en-suite bathroom. Inside you'll find amenities that transcend expectations, including a large shower, residential toilet, medicine cabinet, and storage for linens. From there, it's time to rest and recharge because living out your bucket list can be exhausting.
The Vilano's spacious bedroom features a King Cool mattress, hardwood accents, like the elaborate headboard, a full-size wardrobe, and a high-efficiency washer and dryer. Enjoy your morning coffee from the bed as you watch the sunrise through the three windows. Each window covering includes rolling blinds that reduce the sun's glare and black-out curtains to help you sleep. The 385 RD allows you to indulge in your weekends, grab a bottle of wine, sit out by the fire with family and friends, or watch the kickoff on the big-screen TV. The Vilano is a revolutionary fifth wheel. The design is beautiful and timeless as the places you'll find with it. Enjoy a modern yet practical floor plan with plenty of space to entertain, which is important because traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion.