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Winnebago unveils ARKA off-grid adventure truck on RAM 5500 chassis

12.05.2026 00:34 3 min 6 sources РУС
The Manila Times ENG + 5 more
Winnebago unveils ARKA off-grid adventure truck on RAM 5500 chassis
Original source: The Manila Times

In Brief

Winnebago announced ARKA, an off-grid adventure truck on RAM 5500 with a 48-volt system and up to 15 kWh battery. Debut at Overland Expo West in May 2026.

Winnebago has introduced ARKA, a new off-grid adventure truck for autonomous travel, expanding its Backcountry Series lineup. The model is built on a RAM 5500 chassis with a towing capacity of 6800 kg (according to other sources, 15,000 lbs).

ARKA features a 48-volt electrical system with up to 15 kWh battery, a 3600 W inverter, hydronic heating, and heat recovery ventilation. According to some sources, it operates in temperatures from -23°C to +49°C; others simply state it is designed for year-round use. The Winnebago Connect management system is also mentioned.

The public debut will take place at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona, from May 15–17, 2026.

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Winnebago introduces ARKA: The all-new, off-grid adventure truck

12.05.2026 The Manila Times ENG Original source

Winnebago introduces ARKA — a new off-grid adventure truck

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Winnebago Launches ARKA Off-Grid Adventure Truck

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Winnebago introduces ARKA — the new off-grid adventure truck

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