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The Most Innovative RVs on the Road

Edited by Kraig Becker

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ILLUSTRATION BY JOAN WONG

Updated

13 Sep 2024

Reading Time

7 Minutes

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27NORTH VENTURE VAN
Three-hundred-fifty watts of solar light up a bike garage and roomy storage options.
MSRP: $225,000

AIRSTREAM TRADE WIND
A fully inverted AC/DC electrical system with 600 watts of solar powering a flexible interior.
MSRP: $129,400

ALLIANCE PARADIGM
Three onboard air-conditioning units. Six-point auto-leveling system. Hidden storage behind pullout fireplace.
MSRP: $99.995

BLACK SERIES HQ21
Rugged off-road suspension, indoor and outdoor sound systems, and 360o exterior lighting.
MSRP: $59,899

COACHMEN EURO CLASS A
Sleek and modern inside and out, with on-demand hot water, 100-watt solar, LED lighting, more.
MSRP: $218,046

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CROSSROADS REDWOOD
Facto- ry-installed iN-Command system controls lighting, HVAC, jacks, awning, slide-outs, etc.
MSRP: $86,000

DUTCHMEN YUKON
Tech features include a one-touch leveling system, a dual battery box, keyless entry and 4G LTE/Wi-Fi prep.
MSRP: $116,444

EAST TO WEST ALTA EXTREME
Built with remote workers in mind. Dedicated office, Wi-Fi prep, tankless hot water heater. MSRP: $88,712

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Ember Overland Series

EMBER OVERLAND SERIES
Efficient Truma water heater/ furnace, versatile dinette/lounge area, EmberLink smart RV control system.
MSRP: $56,009

ENTEGRA COACH CORNERSTONE
A 120-inch windshield, 15-inch digital dash, touchscreen system.
MSRP: $955,980

ESCAPE E23 TRAILER
A 23-foot fiberglass frame, versatile interior and a hidden bathroom in an enticing towable.
MSRP: $59,999

FLEETWOOD PALISADE
Luxury meets innovation in a beautiful primary bedroom suite—complete with residential shower and walk-in closet.
MSRP: $673,188

FOREST RIVER CATALINA LEGACY EDITION
One Control Smart RV system and RV-Link 4G LTE remote connect Wi-Fi booster turn a trailer into a smart RV.
MSRP: $39,722

GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION
True four-season camping in temperatures ranging from 0°F - 100°F, with heated holding tanks, storage bays, dual attic vents.
MSRP: $84,318

HAPPIER CAMPER HC1 BREEZE
Cute, retro-styled camper features an innovative fiberglass body, modular interior and mini-kitchen.
MSRP: $24,950

HEARTLAND PROWLER
Three A/C units provide excellent cooling. One-button camping deploys stabilizing jacks and awning at the campsite.
MSRP: $41,737

HIGHLAND RIDGE LIGHT
Equipped with TravelLink smart RV system, self-adjusting electric brakes, 5G cellular/Wi-Fi antenna and pop-up wireless charging pads. MSRP: $58,905

HOLIDAY RAMBLER ARMADA
A full primary bedroom suite, plus a half-bath, second sleeping area and full-featured kitchen.
MSRP: $536,908

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INTECH SOL DUSK

INTECH SOL DUSK
Versatile main bed shifts from large singles to a full-size king. Panoramic windshield: sightseers’ delight.
MSRP: $44,940

JAYCO NORTH POINT
Built-in laundry hamper, a CPAP-friendly bedroom, flip-out countertop extension and JayVoice RV command system.
MSRP: $110,775

KEYSTONE MONTANA HIGH COUNTRY
From dens to bunkhouse to multiple bedroom suites, this fifth-wheel has floorplans for every need.
MSRP: $91,515

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Kingstar Kruzer

KINGSTAR KRUZR
A truck camper a Truma Combi furnace, 3,000-watt inverter, 300Ah battery pack, a 60-gallon freshwater tank and posh interior.
MSRP: $59,960

KZ DURANGO GOLD
Built for full-timing. Features a flexible dinette/workstation combo designed specifically for remote workers.
MSRP: $104,999

LANCE 2465 TRAVEL TRAILER
California King bed, 40-inch smart TVs, wireless sound system, gas fireplace, large rear window for stargazing.
MSRP: $98,984

LEISURE TRAVEL VANS UNITY
A luxury experience in a camper van. Modern design, open floorplan, clever integration of furnishing and appliances.
MSRP: $195,470

NEWELL P50
This motorcoach is a blank slate, allowing buyers to customize and innovate to meet their own individual needs.
Prices vary

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Newmar King Aire

NEWMAR KING AIRE
Controlled via an included tablet, with features like a doorbell camera system and infrared repeaters for AV components.
MSRP: $1,637,440

NORTHWOOD AFOX EDGE
A true four-season travel trailer: heated holding tanks, cathedral-style ceilings, 1000 watts of solar.
MSRP: $69,980

OFF HIGHWAY DOC HOLIDAY 170
The first camper van that can seat seven, sleep six, and travel off-road with confidence. MSRP: $279,399

OLIVER LEGACY ELITE II
A lightweight fiberglass travel trailer with LED lighting, Bluetooth sound system, overhead lighted storage and a high-efficiency A/C unit. MSRP: $79,995

PLEASURE-WAY PLATEAU XLTS
Comes standard with a 600Ah house battery, 3,000-watt inverter, and 500 watts of solar. MSRP: $217,750

PRIME TIME SANIBEL
A luxury fifth-wheel with outdoor sound
system, electric fireplace, smart TV with sound bar and USB charging ports everywhere.
MSRP: $100,171

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RENEGADE VERONA

RENEGADE VERONA
A Class C model with a spacious bedroom suite that includes a king bed, dual closets and a bathroom with a residential-style shower. MSRP: $304,995

STARCRAFT GSL TRAVEL TRAILER
TravelLink Smart RV system makes it easy to control awnings, lights, climate, slides and more from a smartphone.
MSRP: $58,905

STORYTELLER OVERLAND GXV EPIC
Four-season expedition truck has an 18,000-pound winch and an 1,800-mile range.
MSRP: $696,377

SYLVANSPORT GOAT
Versatility and utility combine in this multi-functional towable built to serve as camper, toy hauler and cargo trailer.
MSRP: $18,495

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TAXA MANTIS

TAXA MANTIS OVERLAND EDITION
Upgraded version of the Mantis, equipped with an axle-less suspension, articulating hitch, rugged off-road tires.
MSRP: $48,400

THOR SANCTUARY
Thoughtful innovations include exterior LED light bar, Winegard Connect 2.0 Wi-Fi extender, flip-down TV, fold-out sleeping area/gear garage.
MSRP: $180,460

TIFFIN PHAETON
A 2,000-watt inverter, 210Ah house battery, a 10-kilowatt Onan generator, satellite receiver, Starlink prep come factory-installed.
MSRP: $502,906

WINNEBAGO VIEW/NAVION 24T
The first RVs to come with Winnebago Connect, a high-tech service that lets you control lights, HVAC, awning and more— from anywhere.
MSRP: $253,883

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