Roadtrek·Class B·2025

Roadtrek Zion SRT

Name: Roadtrek Zion SRT
Brand: Roadtrek
Price: 155000 USD

4.2across 1,600 reviews on retail listings

|21 ft|9,200 lbs|Sleeps 2

The Roadtrek Zion SRT is a well-equipped Class B built on the Ram ProMaster with a spacious rear power lounge and permanent queen bed. One of the best layouts for a ProMaster-based van.

CouplesWeekend Warriors

MSRP from

$155,000

$$$$ Luxury

ChassisRam ProMaster 3500

Engine3.6L V6 Gas

Solar200W

Slide-Outs0

Specifications

Length

21 ft

Weight

9,200 lbs

Sleeps

Fresh Water

22 gal

Gray Water

16 gal

Black Water

10 gal

Features

Power Lounge/Bed

Wet Bath

Lithium Battery

Induction Cooktop

Swivel Cab Seats

LED Lighting

Highlights

Power lounge converts to a queen bed at the push of a button

ProMaster's lower floor height makes entry and exit easier

Good balance of price and features for a Class B

What owners report

Summarized from Reddit and owner forums — not a first-hand test.

The Roadtrek Zion SRT is the rare Class B that puts a premium boondocking package on the affordable, easy-living Ram ProMaster platform. Owners love the wide, low, apartment-like interior and the front-wheel-drive chassis that parks like a minivan and shrugs off snow - it's an unpretentious, livable van rather than a rugged overlander. The SRT trim's lithium-and-solar setup is its headline feature, giving genuine multi-day off-grid capability at a price well under the Sprinter-based competition.

The reality, though, is inseparable from Roadtrek's corporate history. The 2019 Erwin Hymer North America bankruptcy orphaned a generation of warranties; French parent Rapido revived the brand but capped legacy coverage, so owners frequently report paying out of pocket. The most common complaints are electrical - dead house batteries, balky controls, costly lithium charging failures - alongside build misses like a collapsing bed bench and a failed water pressure valve. Service is the other pain point: long waits, unreturned calls, and dealers wary of a brand that went under. The ProMaster gas V6 also drinks more fuel and has zero off-pavement ability versus a 4x4.

This van is for the budget-minded boondocker who wants a spacious, easy-driving Class B and is comfortable buying used and self-supporting through the strong owner community. At roughly $155k new it undercuts the Sprinter crowd, and used examples can be a lot of van for the money - but you're betting on parts availability and your own troubleshooting skills. Compared to a Winnebago Travato or Solis on the same ProMaster chassis, the Zion offers a bigger battery and more boutique feel, but the Winnebago brand brings dealer support and warranty confidence that Roadtrek simply can't match post-bankruptcy.

What owners like

+The Ram ProMaster front-wheel-drive platform gives the Zion SRT a low, flat floor and surprising interior width - owners on classbforum.com love how open and apartment-like it feels compared to a narrower Sprinter-based van
+FWD ProMaster handles snow and wet roads better than people expect, and owners appreciate that gas service is cheap and available at any shop, unlike the dealer-dependent Mercedes diesel
+The SRT's lithium battery and solar package give it real boondocking legs - owners report multiple days off-grid running the fridge and fans without a hookup
+Roomy rear with a flexible bed arrangement and a usable galley - owners say the layout lives larger than the 21-foot exterior suggests
+ProMaster's tight turning radius and car-like driving position make it one of the easiest Class Bs to park and maneuver in cities and tight campgrounds
+Big windows and a bright, airy cabin - the Zion gets praised for feeling less claustrophobic than the Sprinter vans it competes with
+Strong owner community keeps the brand alive - the Roadtrek Owners Club and Class B Forum have deep knowledge on every quirk, which matters a lot given the company's history

Common complaints

−The Erwin Hymer North America bankruptcy in 2019 left owners with orphaned warranties - Rapido revived the brand but capped legacy warranty coverage, and owners report paying out of pocket for repairs the original warranty should have covered
−Electrical and battery gremlins are the single most common complaint - dead house batteries, faulty controls, and one owner facing a $1,000+ lithium charging repair with no manufacturer to fall back on
−Build-quality misses surface in forum threads - a king-bed bench seat that collapses under weight without support, and a pressure-relief valve that failed on a first trip, cutting off water and the toilet
−ProMaster FWD has no real off-pavement ability - it's strictly a pavement-and-light-gravel van, so anyone wanting trail capability should look at the Revel or a 4x4 instead
−Service access is genuinely hard - owners report long delays, unreturned calls, and dealers reluctant to work on a brand that went bankrupt

Questions owners ask

Is Roadtrek still in business and will my warranty be honored?

Roadtrek was revived by French manufacturer Groupe Rapido after Erwin Hymer North America went bankrupt in 2019. New vans carry a current warranty, but pre-bankruptcy buyers got stuck with capped legacy coverage and many paid out of pocket. Verify exactly what warranty applies before buying, especially used.

How capable is the front-wheel-drive ProMaster off-road?

It's a pavement-and-light-gravel van, not an off-roader. FWD actually handles snow and wet roads well and the low flat floor is great for interior space, but there's no 4x4 or AWD option - if you want trail capability, the Winnebago Revel or a Sprinter 4x4 build is the answer.

What's the most common problem owners report?

Electrical and battery issues dominate the forums - dead house batteries, faulty controls, and lithium charging failures, with one owner facing a $1,000+ repair and no manufacturer backstop. Have any used Zion's electrical and plumbing systems thoroughly inspected before purchase.

How does the Zion SRT compare to a Winnebago Travato or Solis?

All three ride on the Ram ProMaster, so they drive similarly and share the wide, low floor. The Zion SRT typically offers a larger battery and a slightly more boutique feel, but Winnebago brings far stronger dealer support and warranty confidence - a big deal given Roadtrek's bankruptcy history.

Should I buy a used Zion SRT?

It can be excellent value because post-bankruptcy depreciation drives prices down, but go in eyes-open: lean on the Roadtrek Owners Club and Class B Forum, budget for self-repairs, and inspect the lithium and plumbing systems closely. Buyers comfortable with DIY troubleshooting are the happiest owners.