$99,750
Greenville, South Carolina
Category
Class B
Length
22
Posted Over 1 Month
The RS E-Trek is a very innovative RV. The E-Trek is all electric. It has no propane, needs no external generator. Instead, it provides all the power you need through an advanced generator system that runs off the vehicle engine, aided by a solar panel and 6 heavy duty batteries. The E-Trek is built on the regular Mercedes Sprinter chassis (170 inch wheelbase). You’ll notice that even the ground effects and body moldings are painted the same color. The decals and logos are intentionally subtle and downplayed, giving the E-Trek a very sleek , clean look. This Class B motorhome is designed to have a minimal impact on the environment, but without sacrificing the luxuries and comforts associated with the RV lifestyle. The E-Trek uses only diesel fuel. Eight 6V deep-cycle batteries and a 5,000-watt inverter are used to power everything electrical (roof AC, induction cook-top, refrigerator, and lighting). Heating and hot water is provided by a closed-loop diesel-fired boiler system by Webasto that’s augmented by engine heat. At idle, the Mercedes engine drives a 3.5kW generator for use during stand-alone RV camping. A second 5.5kW generator (also engine driven) charges the eight house batteries while driving over the road. Thirty-amp shore power service makes it so the E-Trek can be enjoyed in the most upscale of RV campgrounds. Fuel economy is not usually talked about for this kind of luxury, however, 19+ MPG is achievable. Not bad for a large (11,030-pound GVWR) Class B motorhome. This vehicle can let you do things like never before. It changes all the previous assumptions about a Class B, that you have to have shore power, it provides independence to the owner. The E-Trek uses solar power, battery power and uses the existing bio diesel engine of the vehicle in order to provide more power than has ever been provided to the Class B RV before. This allows the owner to stay out in the field, not connected to shore power, for much longer periods of time. You can even run the interior air conditioner while you’re going down the road, without having to power up a generator. The 240 watt solar panel just needs daylight to generate power, not direct sunlight. You can run the DVD, TV and all interior LED lights just off the solar power. Pretty much indefinitely. The thoughtful interior design has soft cushioned floor that looks like wood flooring a second water spigot that delivers instant hot water for tea or hot chocolate or filtered drinking water. They’ve removed the old gas burners and put in an instant-on all electric induction stovetop. The microwave is also an oven and stylish cabinets are well constructed and very functional. There’s a second row of seating of very plush swivel captain-style chairs. Seriously, they are as comfortable as many home recliners.
