2003 VW Rialta for sale by owner - Duluth, MN - craigslist (2024)

We purchased this 2003 VW RIALTA in 2019 as a replacement for our 1997 VW RIALTA. We were thrilled with the more powerful engine and a recently rebuilt low mileage transmission. We are also quite happy with the elimination of outdated components including the generator, refrigerator and root top air conditioner, that we did not think were up to the quality standards of a high functioning Rialta. We replaced the original refrigerator with a fully featured Dometic 35 CC 120 V AC/12 V DC portable electric refrigerator. The exterior generator compartment is now a storage compartment, which is ready for a modern generator should one wish to go Boondocking. The rooftop air unit was replaced with a translucent skylight. The under powered Propane Stove is now a handsome cutting board useful for food prep. We believe the improvements in performance, aerodynamics, weight reduction, and gas mileage more than justifies these changes.

This is an easy-to-drive-and-park-vehicle, more comparable to a Chevy Suburban than a Road Monster. At 7 feet wide and 21.5 feet long, one can park in many conventional automobile parking spaces. An installed Rear View Back-Up Camera displayed on a 4" Monitor makes parking even easier.

Our Rialta has a Rear Queen Bed platform that is 80” wide x 52” deep. We use an [INCLUDED] Exped inflatable MegaMat Duo for our mattress as that has provided maximum comfort and easiest use with the storage areas below the bed. The Rialta will sleep another one or two Adults in the 72x40" Forward Bed converted from Companion Seats behind Front Seats.

Not only does the VW Rialta look good from the outside, but the outside looks good from the inside through large coach windows, including the large rear-facing picture window with view from the driver’s seat. These large windows, ailing with two skylights, fill the VW Rialta with natural light, and lend an open feeling to the interior.

Shower in the Spacious Pull Out Shower/Commode Stall, an Award Winning Design. The Water Heater employs a very clever arrangement using a Heat Exchanger to provide 140º water after driving only 100 miles, or power up the Electric Water Heater when in camp. Wet Sink storage areas and a removable 110V AC/12V DC Dometic Refrigerator make up Galley. Thermostatically controlled 19k BTU Gas Furnace takes off the chill of cooler nights.

PLEASE NOTE: The VW Rialta Winnebago is variously described as a Class B and a Class C motor home. You decide. The actual color is GOLD, which is not an option in the Craigslist menu.

Standard Factory Equipment including:

• Swivel Front Seats;
• Galley including Sink, H/C Running Water, Inset Cutting Board, Under Counter Storage. Removable 110V AC/12V Dometic Refrigerator replaces older Norcold Refrigerator;
• 5 Near New Matched Tires, 1500 miles, makes tire rotation efficient;
• Front and Rear Overhead Storage Cabinets and Rear Linen Shelf w/ fitted Baskets;
• Powerful Suburban LP 19k BTU Gas Furnace supplied by 6.6 gallon Propane Tank;
• Exterior Shower;
• Spacious 27”Wx34”D Pullout Shower/Commode Stall with Wall Mounted Handheld Sprayer;
• Shower/Commode Stall includes Marine Toilet, Toiletries Storage, Mirror, and Removable Fold Down Lavatory Shelf and Sink;
• Hanging Closet with removable shelving, interior light activated w/ opening of door, approximately 45” High, 21” Wide, 24” Deep;
• 16 Gal. Fresh Water Holding Tank;
• Electric Water Heater w/ 4 Gal. Hot Water Tank and Heat Exchanger;
• 6 Gal. Gray Water Holding Tank and 13 Gal. Black Water Holding Tank w/ 2 Drain Hoses;
• Stereo Speakers Front and Rear;
• Cruise Control;
• 2 NEW Interstate Shore Power Batteries, New Interstate Engine Compartment Battery;
• Thermostatically Controlled Power Roof Vent with remote switching exhausts RV or brings in fresh air;
• Privacy Curtain to screen driving compartment from living area during sleeping hours;
• All Manuals, Extensive and Complete Service Records, a Trip Log and other paperwork.

• Ball Joints, Front and Rear Shocks, Oil Cooler, Brake Booster Pipe, Oxygen Sensor, Rear Wiper, Service and/or Replaced by Foreign Auto Service Technicians of Santa Fe, NM;
• Front and Rear Alignment by McBrides Spring of Albuquerque, NM;
• Transmission Rebuilt and Transmission Cooler, Installed by Leon’s Transmission of Garden Grove, CA;
• Easily Removable Custom Canoe/Kayak Roof Rack, which includes one EZ REC-RACK [ezrecreationalracks.com] which facilitates loading/unloading the largest of Canoes or Kayaks [MSRP $899.99];
• Carefree Freedom III Omnistore 9’ 6” Wide Awning [MSRP $999.99];
• Upgraded Kenwood Radio/CD with USB Port and Blue Tooth for Hands Free Cell Phone Use, as well as extra speakers (former owner is a stereo buff);
• Dometic 35 CC 120 V AC/12 V DC Portable Electric Refrigerator with many features including Dynamic Battery Protection System automatically shutting the fridge off to prevent a dead car starter battery [Original MRSP $479.99];
• Exped inflatable MegaMat Duo 10 for rear mattress provides 4” of comfort [MRSP $349.99];
• Numerous 12V ‘Cigarette Lighter’ Auxiliary Outlets and USB Ports throughout for charging digital devices;
• Custom Hitch Mounted 2” Steel Rear Spare Tire Carrier;
• Type S Solar Powered Rear View Back Up Camera with 4.3" Hand Activated Monitor;
• Assorted Interior Lighting Fixtures, USB ports and 120V outlets;
• an extra Shore Power Cable;
• Two Potable Water Intake Hoses;
• Brass Adaptor Assembly for Air Hose Blow Out of Water for Winter Storage.
• Upgraded Floor in rear area is a handsome, easy-to-clean laminate; the front seat area retains the original carpet.
  

The one major flaw in this unit is a cosmetic bump on the right rear exterior corner of the Body. The previous owner did this damage, and told us it was a $150 for the parts. We think it might cost more, but never bothered.

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