Wildsam Winter 2026 RV Intel: Motorhome Musings
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New RV models, sage advice, and other info from the Wildsam Winter 2026 print edition.
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RV Intel: Jayco Granite Ridge
Available in both Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter variants, the Jayco Granite Ridge is a Class C coach built for adventure. Both models come with all-terrain tires, all-wheel drive and a rugged chassis and frame. A large gear garage makes it easy to bring all of your vital equipment, including bikes, inflatable kayaks, coolers and other items. The rig ships with a gas-powered generator, 360W of roof-mounted solar, and a 3.9kWh 12V lithium house battery for off-grid power. A Winegard Connect 4G/Wi-Fi routerprovides wireless internet, while removable Bluetooth speakers allow owners to rock out at the campground. Inside, twin beds convert to a full king-size mattress, while a wet bath and fully equipped kitchen are much-appreciated luxuries after a long day on the trail. MSRP starts at $226,043. jayco.com
RV Reccos: Moving Up in Size
The Situation: We’re ready to upgrade from our Class B camper van to something a little larger. What are our options?
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Newmar Freedom Aire 2515: A luxury Class C coach inside and out, this model comfortably sleeps four and comes with a Murphy bed, sofa and dinette. MSRP: $299,860; newmarcorp.com
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Leisure Travel Vans Unity FX: Versatile and easy to drive, this Class C model includes theater seating, a separate lounge space and a queen-size Murphy bed. MSRP: $231,250; leisurevans.com
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Winnebago EKKO Transit: The EKKO Transit comes with two twin beds, plenty of onboard storage, and a novel bathroom with a pivoting wall, not to mention Winnebago’s legendary support and reliability. MSRP: $215,551; winnebago.com
Winterization Tip: Do a Deep Clean
Giving your RV a deep clean is one of the best things you can do before storing it for the winter. That means washing (and waxing) the exterior, emptying out storage compartments, vacuuming the floors and scrubbing out the refrigerator. You’ll also want to clean the pantry and kitchen cabinets, wash the windows and thoroughly clean the vents, too. This will make de-winterizing in the spring faster and easier, while also dissuading any rodents from taking up residence over the winter.
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RV Upgrade: Coleman-Mach 18K Variable-Speed Intellicool Air Conditioner
The latest roof-mounted A/C unit from Airxcel brand Coleman-Mach delivers several notable upgrades. In addition to 360° airflow, the air conditioner comes with a built-in soft-start system that lowers power demands at startup. It also produces up to 18,000 BTUs of cooling power and has adaptive compressor and fan speeds to maintain temperatures, all while operating at a whisper-quiet noise level.
Spec Sheet: What’s a Heat Pump?
Many new RVs now ship with an air conditioner equipped with a heat pump. This handy feature allows the A/C unit to not only cool the interior, but warm it, too, by drawing in warm air from the outside. These devices are much more energy efficient than traditional furnaces, with one drawback: They only work well in outdoor temperatures down to about 45°F.
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Wish List: Anker Nebula P1 Portable Projector
Movie night at the campsite just got way more fun with the Nebula P1 projector from Anker. The device offers a bright 650-lumen 1080p HD display up to 180 inches in size and 20 hours of battery life. Detachable wireless speakers create a surround sound environment, all in a unit that weighs just 5.3 pounds. MSRP: $799; seenebula.com
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Kraig Becker is a writer in the RV, outdoors, and adventure travel space. Over the course of his career he has contributed to such outlets as Popular Mechanics, Outside Online, Business Insider, TripSavvy, Digital Trends, GearJunkie, The Adventure Blog, and countless others. An avid runner and cyclist, he enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and just about any other outdoor activity. His travels have taken him to seven continents and on many amazing adventures.
