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The 5 Best RVs & Motorhomes of July 2026

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The RV market has never asked more interesting questions of itself. Whether you are planning your first camping trip or refining years of experience on the road, 2026 is delivering some of the most considered mobile homes the industry has produced. From a $64,000 entry-level trailer built to make the lifestyle genuinely reachable, to six-figure touring coaches that rival boutique hotels in finish and detail, the conversation around what a motorhome can be has shifted significantly.

This roundup spans a wide price bracket and an equally wide range of design philosophies. Some of these are built for couples chasing quiet weekends. Others are built for people who refuse to leave their mountain bikes or surfboards at home. One is still a concept, but an important one. What links all five is a commitment to design that goes beyond the floor plan and asks bigger questions about how we want to travel.

1. Bürstner Signature SMT

Germany’s Bürstner has spent years building some of the most carefully engineered compact motorhomes on the market, and the Signature SMT is their most resolved model yet. Built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis and finished in fiberglass for a lightweight, durable shell, it leads with modularity. A privacy shutter between the kitchen and the rear bedroom means the space can be configured for a couple or adapted to host guests without sacrificing the feeling of a private retreat at the back.

For you, the Signature’s real strength is in what disappears. The drop-down double bed folds into the ceiling completely when not in use, returning the front lounge to full functionality. The retractable kitchen shelf doubles as a divider wall when raised. The bathroom’s sliding front wall retracts to free up the shower space. These are not gimmicks. They are genuine solutions to the tension between space and privacy that most motorhomes never quite resolve. Pricing starts at approximately $107,000 for the 735cm base model.

What we like:

  • The retractable shelf that doubles as a bedroom privacy wall is one of the cleverest interior details in its class
  • The raised roofline at the front gives the drop-down bed a genuinely comfortable clearance that most vans cannot match

What we dislike:

  • European pricing and limited US dealer networks make purchasing and servicing more complicated for American buyers
  • The modular interior requires occupants to actively manage transitions between configurations throughout the day

2. Leisure Travel Vans Unity TBX

The Unity TBX is what happens when a luxury motorhome builder takes the idea of an adventure garage seriously. Built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, the 25-foot Canadian-made coach puts a 1,727-liter pass-through cabinet at the center of its design identity. That is not a storage afterthought. It is a decision that fundamentally changes what a motorhome can carry. Mountain bikes, surfboards, skis, fishing gear: it all fits, with 12- and 120-V outlets inside to charge electric bikes on the move.

For you, the TBX means you no longer have to choose between comfort and the gear that makes your adventures worth having. The interior sleeps four, with a convertible front lounge, twin beds in the rear, and a full kitchen featuring dual-burner induction, a compressor fridge, and a pull-out pantry. A 270-Ah lithium battery, 400 watts of solar, and AWD capability make this genuinely capable across all seasons. Starting at $237,000, it demands serious commitment, but it delivers a serious machine.

What we like:

  • The 1,727-liter pass-through garage is genuinely functional and not a marketing add-on
  • All-wheel-drive capability and four-season climate systems make it a credible year-round vehicle

What we dislike:

  • The $237,000 starting price, rising to $245,000 for AWD, puts it well out of reach for most buyers
  • At 25 feet, navigating tighter campgrounds and urban environments will require patience

3. Airstream Atlas 25RT

Airstream has a long history of making things feel more refined than their footprint has any right to suggest, and the Atlas 25RT applies that instinct to the Class B+ motorhome. At 25 feet, riding on a Mercedes-Benz platform, this is a touring coach designed for two people who want everything in one compact form: a proper galley, a split dry bath with a separate shower and toilet area, a twin bed layout in the rear, and a pass-through garage for outdoor gear.

What makes the Atlas 25RT feel genuinely suited to longer trips is the Garmin multiplex system, which centralizes lighting, climate, and onboard functions into a single interface. For you, that means less time managing controls and more time at the destination. The JBL stereo system with four speakers and a subwoofer makes evenings inside feel considered rather than compromised. At $290,000, it sits at the top of the Class B+ segment, but the Mercedes running gear and Airstream build quality justify the positioning.

What we like:

  • The induction cooktop that stores in a drawer is a genuinely smart use of limited surface area
  • The Garmin multiplex system simplifies onboard living in a way that makes a real difference over extended trips

What we dislike:

  • A single floor plan with no alternatives limits flexibility for buyers with different space requirements
  • Designed strictly for two, meaning families or groups looking for adaptability will need to look elsewhere

4. HYTTE by RE:BURO

HYTTE is still a concept, but it is the kind of concept that asks better questions than most production vehicles bother to answer. Designed by RE:BURO, a studio describing itself as a bureau of technical aesthetics, the name draws from the Scandinavian tradition of the hytte, a simple countryside cabin. The exterior is dark, barrel-shaped, and compact, with a signature octagonal face framed by a red LED ring. It reads less like a motorhome and more like a piece of land architecture that happens to move.

What makes HYTTE worth taking seriously is the interior logic. An electric heater styled as a modern fireplace anchors the space psychologically, signaling rest in a way that no storage solution ever could. The modular chassis uses clamp-like grippers to bind the living compartment, allowing adaptation across different configurations. There are dedicated spaces for houseplants and pets, small details that reveal a design team thinking about how people actually inhabit a space. For you, HYTTE represents what the motorhome could look like with genuine architectural ambition applied from scratch.

What we like:

  • The fireplace-style electric heater is an original way to define the emotional character of a mobile interior
  • The modular chassis concept suggests a platform that could adapt to multiple configurations beyond a single fixed layout

What we dislike:

  • HYTTE remains a concept with no confirmed production timeline or pricing, making it an inspiration rather than an actual purchase
  • The compact barrel form may limit interior volume compared to more conventional motorhome layouts of similar overall length

5. Airstream World Traveler 17RB

At $64,400, the World Traveler 17RB is the most accessible Airstream the brand has ever produced, undercutting the previous entry-level Bambi by $4,500. At 17 feet, it is lightweight enough to be towed by an SUV or a compact truck like the Toyota Tacoma or Ford Maverick, which immediately broadens who can realistically own one. The signature riveted aluminum shell is preserved on the outside, maintaining the Airstream identity even as the interior reflects the decisions made to hit the price point.

For you, the 17RB is a genuine entry point to a style of travel that usually costs considerably more. The Scandinavian-inspired interior keeps things clean with white aluminum walls and a choice of upholstery, while the extendable countertop and convertible dinette make the space work above its size. A 24-inch Smart TV, JBL audio, and Truma heating are included as standard. An optional 200W solar panel and 2.5 kWh lithium battery extend its capability into off-grid territory without needing a full electrical overhaul.

What we like:

  • The most affordable Airstream ever made, without sacrificing the brand’s signature exterior design language
  • A 3,500 lb GVWR makes it compatible with a wide range of tow vehicles most buyers already own

What we dislike:

  • Smaller rectangular windows replace the wrap-around glass found on pricier models, which is the most visible cost-saving trade-off on the exterior
  • The 2.1 cubic foot refrigerator is genuinely limited for anything beyond a short weekend trip

 

The Best RVs Ask More of Themselves

What the strongest RV designs of 2026 share is a refusal to treat the motorhome as a compromise. The Leisure Travel Vans and Airstream flagships push toward a level of finish that genuinely challenges what a home on wheels can offer. The Bürstner takes modularity seriously. The World Traveler 17RB makes the lifestyle reachable. HYTTE imagines what becomes possible when someone applies real architectural thinking to the category from the ground up.

Whether you are working with a $64,000 budget or closer to $290,000, the common thread running through all five is that design decisions make the difference. The cleverest storage, the most considered material choices, the layouts that genuinely account for how people move and rest in a small space: those are the things that separate a motorhome you simply tolerate from one you actually want to be inside.

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Bürstner’s new modular Mercedes Sprinter RV offers privacy bedroom, and more living space

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Compact, luxury motorhomes with smart space-enhancing features really have a market of their own. This domain is dominated by Germany-based Bürstner, which surprised us first with the Habiton camper van last year. The concept van home debuted a modular interior layout that residents could change according to their requirements during the day or night. Now, continuing from where it began, the builder of comfortable and practical motorhomes has launched the Signature SMT model.

The interesting mobile home is based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis and has a layout that can have an open, unobstructed view or a privacy shutter along the kitchen, closing the rear bedroom when you are sharing the motorhome with friends or even members of the family. Since the entire concept of the interior is based on space-maximization and modularity, Signature made from fiberglass for a durable and lightweight form factor, features a raised roofline at the front.

Designer: Bürstner

This modification allows a drop-down bed to sit comfortably at the increased height. Below, you have the dinette that is formed by swiveling cabin seats and a bench across the aisle. The space here is naturally lit with a full-width skylight above. The transformable front lounge makes way for a 76 x 51-inch drop-down double bed at night. And when the daylight strikes and you’re leaving the bed, the ceiling bed retracts – disappearing completely from sight – opening the lounge area for dining and communication.

An option for a twin or queen bed (with springs and a comfort mattress) sleeping area is designated again toward the back of the cabin, with the modular kitchen and space-saving bathroom taking up the space in the middle. The bedroom features custom-designed back panels and a wardrobe for storing your clothing essentials. The Signature offers sleeping space for up to four people conveniently.

The premium, modular kitchen isn’t really designed to transform like the lounge or the bathroom (we will discuss in a bit), but it is designed with some interesting retractable options of its own to really zap the mind. The kitchen revolves around an induction hub in the center and two extendable worktops on either side of it. An electrically retractable shelf lifting straight up to the roof on the right shows your stored items, while a practical refrigerated drawer, featuring a 138L freezer compartment, finds place below the main countertop. When raised, the retractable shelf, in conjunction with a sliding door, doubles as a divider wall, allowing privacy in the bedroom behind.

Available in a choice of 735 and 766 cm lengths in white and stone-grey colors, the Signature motorhome comes with another interesting transforming space: the bathroom. It is placed right behind the driver and comes with a sliding front wall that retracts toward the Cassette toilet to store away the sink integrated into it. The space outside now is reserved for the shower, which the user can use without having to think of fitting into a small bathroom space already occupied by a fixed sink and toilet.

Designed to go where your camper van adventure demands, the Signature SMT is provided with a 150 Ah lithium battery, a 200-liter fresh water tank, and a diesel heating option. The pricing for the base 735 cm model starts at €93,999 (US$107,000), while the bigger 766 cm Signature would cost around $110,000.

 

 

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Airstream Atlas 25RT redefines the classic two-person motorhome

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Airstream is synonymous with quality. And when that quality meets Mercedes-Benz performance and substance, you get an interesting, adventure-ready motorhome called the Atlas 25RT. From how Airstream puts it – and the photos suggest – this is a luxury-packed touring coach with sophisticated interiors that you would want for a comfortable adventure, whether it’s for a night out or an extended weekend under the stars.

Within the spacious confines of the Airstream Atlas 25RT, you have a convenient layout that supports living, cooking, cleaning, and resting with equal ease. While the space outside, whether under the awning (add-on) or the cavity in the body comprising a pass-through garage, you have ample opportunity to carry gear and live a life outside of the coach.

Designer: Airstream

Atlas 25RT has a sleek, not the most symbolic of an Airstream, but pretty refined in Merc style, while the interior is refined and configured with “best in-class craftsmanship,” the company’s website notes. The interior is nicely configured with a functional living space, a spacious sleeping area furnished with a twin bed, and a separate toilet and wet bath, all designed to elevate living within the Class B+ motorhome.

The Atlas 25RT measures 25 feet in length and has two driver and passenger seats. The facility is designed to sleep two people only and Airstream has chosen to provide the motorhome in a solitary floor plan only. And this is a straightforward but efficient floor plan. You enter first into the galley that is provided with storage cabinetry and upscale to modern luxury requirements. Amber Ridge Décor adds warmth, and the use of palette and premium materials elevates the interior.

The craftsmanship here is notable, especially the way the seating and kitchen spaces are designed. For instance, the induction cooktop can be stored in a drawer when not in use to clear up the surface for maybe working or chit-chatting with a partner over a glass of wine. Interesting sight here is a Garmin multiplex system, which is a central system to control lighting, climate, and other functions of the travel coach. For the audiophiles, Airstream is providing a JBL stereo combined with four speakers and a subwoofer onboard.

Another interesting part of the Atlas 25RT is the split dry bath. Located between the galley and the bedroom is the space divided into two sections, comprising a shower space and a separate toilet and sink. A standing refrigerator resides next to the shower room. At the rear end of the coach is the twin bed layout with thoughtful storage planned in between the beds and beneath them.

If you want to spend a few days in the wilderness with the Airstream Atlas 25RT, you can beef it up with optional 400W rooftop solar panels. The motorhome is pre-wired to take it from there. For the more outdoorsy, Airstream provides a pass-through garage that can be handy for stowing your adventure gear or sporting equipment without much hassle. Atlas 25RT is available at a starting price of $290,000.

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Leisure Travel Vans Unity TBX redefines luxury motorhomes with a true adventure garage

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Ideal luxury motorhomes don’t fuss about your adventure gear and supplies. Their primary focus there is a premium small home on wheels that may cater to the rugged roads, but leaves you guessing when you reach the fathomed wilderness. Canadian RV company, Leisure Travel Vans, is changing this notion with the newly revealed Unity TBX series that has a spacious pass-through cabinet to carry along a great deal of equipment you may need in your time outside of your house.

So, whether you want to go biking, fishing, or surfing, with the TBX you can carry it with you. But the facility doesn’t come cheap; the motorhome is steeply priced at around $245,000 for its adventurous, all-wheel-drive (AWD) model. Yes, Leisure Travel Vans provides the TBX in two models: the TBX base model, which doesn’t have an AWD option and costs roughly $237,000, and the TBX all-wheel-drive variant.

Designer: Leisure Travel Vans

Of course, the TBX is aligned with the notion of a toy hauler, but it doesn’t compromise on the space, luxury, or convenience of a motorhome you can desire. Unity TBX motorhome visions to provide a new alternative to all-weather, all-terrain adventure vans that keep you content and cozy, like in some more than basic hotel room.

For this, the Unity TBX is based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and measures 25 ft (7.6 m) long. Within this form factor is the 1,727-liter defining pass-through garage you can use to carry mountain bikes, surfboards, skis, and other supplies you can possibly stock up in the space. It would just be a dull space without the 12- and 120-V outlets here that would allow you to charge electric bikes right within the motorhome. Anything that is not easy to stuff into the pass-through garage can be carried on the hitch, which provides an additional 5,000 lbs. of carrying capacity.

If you thought this was almost about it, the TBX series is a lot more than that. The 6.3 ft. high interior is provided with sleeping facilities for up to four people. At the far end of the bedroom is a twin bed featuring a nightstand in the middle. On the front of the motorhome is the versatile swivel lounge. It features a two-seat bench, which turns 90 to create a lounge space, and in tune with a third cushioned seat and the two swiveled cab seats, you have a nice lounge area with a set of Lagun tables for dining and working. The space easily folds and converts into a double bed.

In the middle of this van home – on the driver’s side – is the bathroom with a shower, a wash basin, and a macerator toilet. Right in front of it is the kitchen, complete with a dual-burner induction cooktop, a sink, pull-out pantry, microwave, and double-door compressor fridge. Leisure Travel Vans has furnished the Utility TBX series with a capable off-road and all-season motorhome. It features a 270-Ah lithium battery, up to 400 watts of solar panels, and a 3,000-W inverter. Onboard, you have 151 liters of fresh water and 132.5 liters of gray water storage capacity. While the Truma Aventa Eco air conditioner takes care of the summer months, the same company’s VarioHeat furnace sees you through the winter in the TBX.

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This Unimog-based wooden cabin with pop-up roof tent is built for the wilderness

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Mercedes-Benz Unimog has served as the base for many rugged expedition motorhomes in the past, and this is yet another instance where the multi-purpose, all-wheel-drive truck is part of an extreme off-roading RV called The Pucchino. Based on a Unimog U418, it is a compact, custom-built wooden cabin that features a steel frame and an electronically operated pop-up roof.

Choosing the ideal expedition RV for your requirements is a personal decision, generally made out of passion, consideration, and understanding. While there are many robust 4×4 trucks suitable for this purpose, the Unimog is by far a league apart. Sitting atop the Unimog U418, therefore, the Pucchino flaunts a robust wooden body and makes a bold statement. It is the brainchild of 4Wheel24 and arrives on a modest green colored truck, the color which extends down to the green wheel caps and matches with the pop-up roof shell and the interesting natural wooden body of the cabin.

Designer: 4Wheel24

The truck-bed-sized cabin is an interesting creation, not just for its unique beer barrel-like form factor, but because of the various components it manages to stuff inside the very petite body. The roof-top tent definitely pops up to open the living space inside, but even without that, 4Wheel24 has pulled off a decent job with the Pucchino, designed to wade through Mother Earth’s most demanding roads.

The custom-built motorhome module for the 315-hp 4.2-liter turbo-diesel Mercedes-Benz Unimog U418 comes with a fully-integrated electric pop-up roof and a compact but fully functional living space inside. The roof opens up to a full conversion length of 2.7 m, and it comprises materials that make it a capable expedition companion with comfort and protection in all-weather conditions.

To ensure a low drive height for stability and minimize drag, the cabin’s interior height is kept to 1.20 meters.  The entry into the rooftop tent is managed via a pull-out staircase. The chief living area in the cabin, measuring 2.6 x 2m, features a cooking area complete with a Wallas diesel hob, countertop, 60-L fridge, and sink, a double bed, and a washroom area furnished with a LooSeal Evo Sealed Toilet and shower.

The power needs onboard are handled by a 480-watt solar panel backing up energy in a 6.3 kWh lithium battery from Bluetti, and it also comes with an inverter. The cabin is provided with a 250L water tank, and in addition to the customization of the interior here, 4Wheel24 has also given the Unimog cab area an upgrade. The cab’s provided with heated seats and upgraded upholstery to match the wooden cabin. The ultra-compact, lightweight, and stable Pucchino is priced roughly around €189,000 (approx. $223,000).

 

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Shiver x Expandable 6×6 motorhome will deliver comfortable mobile lodging for a team of six

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We have seen luxurious mobile homes, liveable work pods built on trailers, and compact campers to slide onto the truck beds. But this expandable rig is not going that route; it’s changing the spectrum by presenting itself as a first self-sufficient ‘dorm on wheels.’ Perhaps, Expandable Trailers, the company behind the build, will refrain from calling its dedicated creation something on those lines, but if you’re a team of six, requiring a ‘dependable space to rest, recharge, and regroup’ – before a game in the city or in the middle of a sandstorm – this expandable pod is all that you will want.

Expandable Trailers has custom-built this 30-foot expandable motorhome for Shiver Offroad, a prominent raid team that’s a regular at the Dakar Rally – a challenging desert race. It is based on a MAN 6×6 HD truck chassis for the team that needs a stable and comforting basecamp in the most remote place, without compromising space, facilities, and functionality necessary for all the individual and team needs. The compact Shiver Offroad mansion is designed to expand on location into a spacious living area for six.

Designer: Expandable Trailers

The Shiver x Expandable motorhome is not about pomp and show, even though it’s built on the Expandable Trailers’ signature expanding mechanism, which opens the interior on either side for all the necessary elements Shiver Offroad may need for its team of six. It is for all good reasons, a mobile space that puts functionality and comfort ahead of everything else. “No hassle with temporary tents or booking accommodations. Just pull up, expand, and get to work — or rest,” the company press information notes.

The glass exterior of this mobile rally base is topped with a full-size rooftop terrace. It starts as an open floor plan on the inside. For Shiver Offroad, it has, however, been customized to meet the team’s needs with fixed bunk beds for six members on one side (which presents itself like a shared dorm room). Each bed is provided with its own power outlet, a reading light, and a tiny storage compartment for stowing away personal belongings.

The pod is more than just an off-road capable mobile home. It is designed to be fully self-reliant with its own power supply from a generator and a battery. The expanding rig has a kitchen comprising a cooktop, sink, fridge, and storage cabinets. A dining area is also provided for the team members to have shared meals. Without the bathroom, this would be incomplete. We learn that it also features a separate shower room and a toilet, and a washer-dryer combo to handle the laundry. For when the team wants to wind down after the hustle, a small lounge space, along with a large window, makes it possible. Just outside – in the rear – is the spiral staircase leading to the terrace on the roof.

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Brabus Big Boy 1200 is possibly the most outstanding, feature-packed motorhome out there

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The German high-performance automotive aftermarket tuning company Barbus has many laurels to its name. The marque has been customizing Mercedes and Porsches for the better part of its existence, now it is foraying into the RV market with what’s possibly the most outstanding motorhome on the block. Dubbed Big Boy 1200, the matte-black house on wheels is – as the name suggests – no small machine, it’s a luxe motorhome in the true sense.

Providing residents with 30 square meters (323 square feet) of constant interior space, the Big Boy increases floor space with four slide-outs on either side that expand the area by 15 feet. The interior is nicely laid out with a spacious lounge, a functional kitchen, an interesting bathroom and sleeping space for up to four people.

Designer: Brabus

On the outside, the Brabus Big Boy 1200 motorhome measures 12 meters long, which possibly suggests the numeric behind the name. Stationed on a tri-axle chassis, the 26,000kg mobile home, courtesy of its 12.8-liter six-cylinder turbodiesel engine, can run at a top speed of 90kmph with complete stability handled by its hydraulically extendable support. The entire frame is made from galvanized steel, while the interior has been dotted with evident hints of carbon fiber.

Of course, the Big Boy 1200 is massive and powerful, but these are not its only highlights. The motorhome’s ever-expanding structure, resting on self-adjustable legs, and black interiors are customized choicely for everyday luxury living. Brabus has positioned the motorhome to be low and features steps on the entry that electronically lower from the entry door. The dining table on the entry, behind the driver’s cabin, is where the carbon fiber accents begin to show up, especially in the used black wood for the dining table. The living room is fashioned with customized Brabus leather sofas with branded throw pillows and an entertainment system.

The adjacent kitchen is equipped with a fridge with carbon fiber accents, an induction cooktop, oven, and dishwasher. The bedroom at the rear of the motorhome features a king bed, large closet, wardrobe, expandable work desk with Paola Lenti chair, and a large-screen smart TV. The fascinating second sleeping space is hidden over the driver’s cab. It comprises an electrically lowerable bed cordoned off from the other living quarters by a black-out curtain.

The bathroom of the Big Boy 1200 is located centrally and is a convenient and usable space divided into three sections – open lavatory, rainforest shower floor-to-ceiling natural stone wall, and toilet. Other interesting aspects included are roof-top solar panels, battery, fresh and gray water tanks onboard, Starlink internet, 360-degree camera system, automatic AC, and a host of other smart home features. All this comes in an expensive package: The Big Boy 1200 is priced at $1.5 million by Brabus.

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THOR x Harbinger test world’s first hybrid Class A RV with 500 miles range, fulltimers take note

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THOR Industries – the parent company of Airstream – has been at the forefront of plug-in-hybrid motorhomes, which could soon be on the verge of a new electric journey. In collaboration with electric vehicle company Harbinger, THOR has unveiled what it touts as the world’s first hybrid class A RV electrified for the future of RVing.

Range anxiety and long charging times have been deterrents in the acceptance of electric vehicles and electric RVs as a choice of living and traveling. With the hybrid motorhome chassis, built for THOR by Harbinger, the two are addressing the range requirements that have pestered the EV industry.

Designer: THOR Industries

The THOR test vehicle, built on this special plug-in hybrid electric chassis that mimics a truck or bus chassis, is tailor-made for the unique range requirements of the RV industry. The hybrid option could give RV owners that ultimate freedom each fulltimer desires from his Class A. This platform for RVs manufactured by Harbinger trades the usual gasoline and electric powertrain hybrid option with a low-emissions gas generator and electric option.

This range extender system allows the gas generator to power onboard a 140kWh battery, which means the RV users can get additional range in their trip and camp without the need of an EV charger at the campsite. The battery is also hooked to the rooftop solar panel, which also adds to the electric prowess of the powertrain. In collaboration, the entire unit can deliver up to 500 miles of range.

According to evidence from the test vehicle built on this new chassis, the electric powertrain not only offers unbelievable mileage but also delivers acceleration and torque almost twice that of a diesel engine. This means RVs based on this new system should be able to compete with the best in the market in power and performance, and outsmart them by miles in the range department. In addition to the range extender and solar power, the 800-volt electrical system of the Harbinger platform can be charged via a DC Fast Charger at traditional charging points. This option for quick charge means you will spend less time at the charger and more time on the road and camping in peace off-the-grid.

“Electrification will play a central role in the future of mobility, including RVing,” said THOR Industries President and CEO Bob Martin. Since, THOR Industries wants to be ready for the future well in advance, it is likely to show up RVs with this hybrid platform in 2025.

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