The 2005 Atlantis is probably the most advanced three-year-old you’ll ever meet. Holiday Rambler built this stylish Class C from the ground up just a few years back, but the way it’s progressing, I swear this coach will be computing advanced calculus equations by the time it’s five. An RV prodigy, if you will.

It’s almost an unfair advantage that the Atlantis started off so smart. From the beginning, Holiday Rambler created this RV with the same intelligent structural design that goes into every one of its products: the same interlocking C-channel frame, nine-layer roof, five-layer wall and one of the most reliable slideout designs in the industry. This year, Holiday Rambler gives you the option to wrap that strong body in smooth gel coat fiberglass walls, in place of aluminum.

A new floorplan has been added, the 31PKS, and this is as close to a front entry floorplan as the Atlantis has ever had. This is great in my opinion, because it doesn’t interrupt the living space. The PKS floorplan also offers the largest kitchen area of the four floorplans, with a linear layout that should aid efficiency, especially if there are two cooks.

In the cockpit, the optional rear vision system is nice to see even though the Atlantis is the most maneuverable RV in the lineup. There’s no such thing as too much visibility. Standard heated remote powered mirrors and optional six-way power seats aid in a comfortable and worry-free driving experience.

The standard cab over sleeping area seems to be a thing of the past — all of the 2005 floorplans reserve that spot for a standard entertainment center with a 25-inch TV, DVD player and wraparound cabinets. This has allowed engineers to shorten the cab over area a great deal, adding to the balance and driveability of the entire coach. However, the extended cab over sleeping area is still available as an option for those who require more than a rear bedroom, a sleeper sofa and a booth dinette that converts into extra sleeping quarters.

The most obvious upgrade throughout the 2005 Atlantis is in the décor, including new raised-panel cabinets with decorative glass, an octagonal beveled mirror in the living area, stylish fabric valances, new decorative wallboard and a wallpaper border in the kitchen, bath and bedroom. The residential feel matches many current Class A motorhomes.

The air conditioning system has been upgraded this year to a 15M BTU unit with ducted air and wall thermostat, and a heat pump can be optioned. A 31M BTU electronic ignition furnace comes standard, as does a 120-volt distribution panel and 12-volt electronic power converter. The Atlantis comes prepped for an optional Onan 4.0 kilowatt generator. A 140-watt inverter is also an option.

The eating area features a booth dinette with a side-sliding tabletop, although a freestanding dinette with freestanding and folding chairs can be optioned. The booth dinette features end doors and a lift-up lid to access the large storage spaces beneath the cushioned seats. In the galley, a standard pantry with adjustable shelves can be complimented with an optional roll-out pantry next to the refrigerator, and two Atlantis floorplans come with countertop extensions. Holiday Rambler has outfitted this coach with a double door refrigerator, a three-burner range with oven and the largest microwave in the industry at 30 inches.

Bathroom highlights include a glazed skylight, new decorative styling, satin nickel lighting and a shower/step tub behind a glass door. Drawers in the bathroom and throughout the coach have been upgraded with heavy-duty ball bearing guides and solid wood boxes.

The rear bedroom in the 2005 Atlantis remains relatively unchanged, with the exception of new, mirrored wardrobe doors, queen bedspread and matching fascia and headboard fabric. Carryovers include an optional 13-inch television with remote, mini blinds and blackout shades.

One of my favorite aspects of this coach is the wide variety of entertainment options. The 2005 Atlantis is the perfect party coach. Not only is there a lot of room for toys in the pass-through storage bays outside, but it also comes with an optional exterior barbecue grill and entertainment center (CD player with two speakers), so you can sit out under the optional patio awning and enjoy your own grilled culinary creations with music or a ballgame in the background. The Atlantis comes standard with exterior hookups for a DSS Dish and cable, and inside, a built in radio with CD player can be optioned above the dinette in three floorplans. And if partying isn’t your style, maybe you’d enjoy working on some advanced calculus with Mozart pouring out of three separate systems. At least until they come out with an Atlantis that can do it for you.

Whatever your recreation preferences, the Atlantis can surely handle them. This great Class C is proof that youth certainly has its advantages, especially when there’s over 50 years of wisdom behind it.