The Winnebago Electric RV Becomes Reality
In 2018, Winnebago offered an exciting and new category in its commercial vehicles division. They introduced the concept of an all-electric RV.
With the EV industry ever-growing (think the Tesla Cybertruck & 5th wheel), Winnebago is getting a piece of the action, too.
Mobile outreach organizations often use RVs to provide much-needed services in their communities. They now had the opportunity to purchase one of the first recreational electric vehicles on the market—the Winnebago electric RV.
Are you ready to learn more about this revolutionary RV?
Let’s dive in.
The Winnebago Electric RV – All The Deets:
The Winnebago electric RV is a Class A coach. This 100% battery electric vehicle boasts zero emissions and qualifies for many incentives at the federal, state, and local levels for electric vehicle purchases and infrastructure upgrades (EV plug-ins).
Many urban and suburban areas often have anti-idling restrictions.
This commercial Winnebago runs without producing exhaust fumes or noise. It is perfect for bringing services to vulnerable populations such as children, health compromised individuals, and elderly folks who live in those areas.
Winnebago Electric RV Specs
The Winnebago electric RV comes in two lengths. The J38SE has a length of 38’10” and has a wheelbase of 248”. The J33SE is 33’8” with a wheelbase of 208”.
Here are other specifications:
- Exterior height with roof A/C 12’11”
- Exterior width 8’5.5″
- Interior height 7′
- Interior width 8’0.5″
- (Optional) LP capacity – 28 gal.
R-Value is the resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-Value, the greater the insulating power. R-Values for both models are as follows:
- Roof 23.9
- Sidewall 7.4
- Floor 3.5
- Back wall 5.9
Each model is on a Ford® F53 commercial platform and the electric chassis is built by Motiv Power Systems. The J33SE weighs 22,000 pounds and the J38SE is 26,000 pounds. Hydro-Max Brakes with 4-Wheel ABS are included in both models. An automatic leveling system, 7-pin trailer wiring, and a 5000-pound trailer hitch drawbar with a 500-pound maximum vertical tongue weight is also part of the package.
Multiple options and different slide-out configurations are available for custom orders.
Legendary construction
Winnebago has been building coaches for over 60 years. Legendary construction is one of their cornerstones. You can count on the Winnebago electric RV to be durable.
Unlike RVs standard RVs, the Winnebago electric RV specializes in hauling sensitive and heavy equipment. Specialty vehicles like mobile classrooms, blood donation centers, and medical screening vehicles require this extra engineering.
The frame of the Winnebago electric RV is made from extruded aluminum created for its durability and strength. Steel tubing is laser cut to create stronger and more precisely fitted joints along the frame requiring less welding.
Instead of just screws, interlocking joints specially engineered for this RV connect the floor, sidewalls, and roof to help bear the weight. Steel substructures are inserted into the sidewall for securely attaching cabinets and appliances to keep them in place.
In addition, all critical steel components have an electrodeposition coating, or E-coating, for extra protection from the elements.
a 1 1⁄8-inch solid, commercial-grade plywood supports the floor. This creates a firm and strong surface for walking as well as mounting any necessary equipment.
Fiberglass covers the exterior of the Winnebago electric RV. Its roof is one piece and the sidewalls are layered with fiberglass, high-density block foam along with welded aluminum support structures. These walls are lightweight yet durable.
How far can the Winnebago Electric RV travel on one charge?
85-125 miles is the range of The Winnebago Electric RV .
The Sodium-Nickel battery pack has a charge time of seven to eight hours for a full charge. However, the batteries also have the capability for different charging levels. A 50% charge takes two hours and a 75% charge will take four hours. These batteries are safer and more useful for a wider range of applications and can be monitored remotely.
What do you Think?
As you can see, the Winnebago electric RV is well-built, just like the company’s other recreational vehicles. It’s a brand that many people trust.
We hope that as they refine this vehicle we will see an electric motorhome for the conscientious camper who would like to leave less of a carbon footprint as they travel.
What do you think of this electric RV? Would you purchase one if it became available to the general public?
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One hundred miles on a charge? You start off on a trip and drive for two hours, then stop for a
two hour recharge, drive for another hour before another two hour stop. You have turned a drive from Fairhope AL to Quartzsite Arizona from twenty-five hours into seventy-five hours. NO THANK YOU!!!
It’s pretty clear that electronic vehicle technology, while showing some promise for sometime in the future, simply isn’t practical enough at this time as a legitimate replacement for most people.
And, BTW, “zero emissions” is a misnomer. While it may be true when the vehicle is running down the road, it most certainly is not the case when the electricity used to recharge comes mostly from coal-fired power plants.
You must have a 400 mile range or you have to stop in the middle of nowhere to find a charging unit and then get back in and finish a trip that would have been done before. Technology needs to improve, not just change the experience.
Want to buy a camper or Moter home to live in till I die am 87 and want to drive all over the US as long as I can? Have a few thousand prints that I will sell,would like to buy old MH.gas and put in also an electric moter, is anybody doing this in North ca.ygn5at@yahoo,com
There are a lot of people out there that won’t except electric transportation. Wait until the neighbor says I had this ev for a while and haven’t had much maintenance done to it except for tires and the Windshield wipers replacement. guess what? So many die-hards that dream of an ancient year internal combustion gas can car, will look at EVs as the best mode of ride they will find. not to mention research into having them go farther with a faster charge time. If they are still relentless about it all, tell them to go buy a horse.