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Winnebago Unveils ARKA Overland RV Based on Ram 5500 Cummins Chassis

09.05.2026 00:16 1 min 3 sources

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Winnebago has unveiled the ARKA (ARKA 20Z) expedition truck, the largest model in the Backcountry Adventure lineup, designed for serious off-road travel. It is built on a Ram 5500 Tradesman Crew Cab 4×4 chassis powered by a 6.7L Cummins diesel engine (360 hp, 800 lb-ft) mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Key Features

Capacity: 6 seats, 4 sleeping berths
Body: single-layer fiberglass
Tires: 41-inch, winch included
Power system: 48V EcoFlow, lithium-ion batteries up to 16.8 kWh, 800W solar panels (expandable to 1200W)
Tanks: 60 gallons fresh water, 40 gallons gray water
GVWR: 19,500 lbs, towing capacity — 15,000 lbs
Autonomy: up to 14 days (one source states up to two weeks)
Operating temperature range: -23°C to 49°C

The fully equipped version is priced at $331,901. Pre-orders are already open.

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