Manufacturers are making big statements with their 2020 models. On display are innovations in size, safety, maneuverability, technology, luxury and more. You’re going to want one of these after reading this list.
By Keegan Kozolanka
2020 KZ-RV Venom
V-Series V3815TK
Venom V-Series is an affordable 101” lightweight high-profile wide-body toy hauler. Several versatile and spacious floorplans include cargo areas from 11 to 18 feet in length, and also offer a variety of living, kitchen and sleeping spaces.
Interior standards include auto-leveling, generator prep, electric-tilt king beds (with optional queens) and residential kitchens (most with islands). Kitchens include a drop-in cooktop with glass cover and oven, 30-inch convection microwave, and solid surface countertops with deep under-mount stainless steel kitchen sink with cover.
Exterior standards include a 160-cubic-foot fully finished pass-through storage compartment with rugged diamond-plate flooring and dual-lock slam-latch doors. More standard features include standard power awning wit LED light strip, water command center and flip-up entry step with grab handle.
Options include central vacuum, a third 15,000 BTU air conditioner, Off-the-Grid solar package (which includes a 170-Watt panel, 1200-Watt inverter and interior control center), and party patio package.
MSRP: $82,208 USD
www.kz-rv.com
Winnebago
Solis
A Class B van featuring an innovative rooftop extension, the Solis offers a comfortable “pop-top” sleeping area. Including a murphy bed on the lower level, the Solis can accommodate sleeping for up to four. The roof raises on hinges and gas springs allowing owners to store their outdoor gear below and sleep above.
The interior features several benefits for those wanting to get the most out of #Vanlife including dedicated workspaces for digital nomads. New for Winnebago Class B are zipped window coverings which are implemented throughout the coach to block light and provide a thermal break between the glass and interior of the van.
“The Solis offers ‘surf to slopes’ design and can fit in at the beach, the mountains and places in between,” said Russ Garfin, director, product management.
For beach goers, a rear annex curtain provides a semi-private space outside of the van to wash off sand and clean up after a day of fun in the sun. For those wanting to hit the slopes, the van offers automotive-grade insulation in the floor, walls and roof and the efficient Truma Combi Eco heating system. All water lines, water connections and the freshwater tank are all inside the heated area of the coach making the Solis a true candidate for extended-season use.
MSRP: $100,667 USD
www.winnebagoind.com
Leisure Travel Vans
Unity Rear Lounge
The Unity Rear Lounge is built on the 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Cab Chassis, providing new levels of luxury, comfort, and safety previously not available in a Class-C motorhome. Advanced safety features include Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Brake Assist, Active Distance Assist Distronic, Attention Assist, and more. In addition, the Sprinter 3500 chassis is equipped with power/heated/swivel seats, and the all-new MBUX infotainment system featuring a 10.25″ touchscreen with intelligent voice control, navigation and a wireless charging port.
The highlight of the floorplan is the spacious rear lounge with a residential-like sectional sofa, Murphy bed, entertainment unit, and near floor-to-ceiling windows.
“We are thrilled to add another unique floorplan to the Unity lineup,” said Angelo Natuzzi, lead product designer at Leisure Travel Vans. “The spacious lounge area with three large windows, sectional sofa and power recliners truly emulate the comforts of home while being surrounded by nature.
“We’re excited to see many of the advanced safety features and technology previously only available in luxury automobiles make it into an RV chassis,” commented Ryan Elias, general manager at Leisure Travel Vans.
MSRP: $173,309 CAD
www.leisurevans.com
Keystone
Montana 3121RL
Montana, Keystone RV’s best-selling luxury fifth-wheel brand, introduces the all-new 2020 Modern Maple edition. Redesigned with lighter, hand-glazed wood cabinetry, fascia, baseboards, and backlit crown moulding, owners have the option to upgrade to Cottage White accent cabinetry. A travertine illusion ceiling, island lighting, and grey solar shades round out Montana’s new interior design. Exclusive, easy-to-clean woven flooring replaces carpet in the dinette.
At a campsite-friendly 35’, the Montana 3121RL features opposing slides in the kitchen and living area, resulting in a generous living area and room for a large island with sink. The 18 cu. ft. dual-door refrigerator and pantry are accessible when the slides are closed. The lavatory features a sandstone solid surface countertop and a luxurious 48” x 30” shower with built-in seating.
Functionally, Montana offers industry-leading engineering and quality. Road Armor suspension dampens shock and vibration while greasable wet bolts reduce friction and increase the suspension’s lifespan. A four-seasons camping package ensures that waterlines and tanks are protected down to -17° C. Even better, Montana’s optional SolarFlex solar power system provides more power and optimizes the conversion of solar energy to the best voltage for your particular batteries.
MSRP: $105,725.68 CAD
www.keystonerv.com/montana
Cedar Creek
Hathaway 36CK2
For over 20 years Cedar Creek has been dedicated to helping people experience the joy of the outdoors by building better quality recreation vehicles.
Chosen as RV Pro’s best product of the year for 2019, Cedar Creek fifth-wheels and wide body destination travel trailers by Forest River, offer customers one of the most luxurious units in RV living.
Unique, all-aluminum super-structure, on 16” centers reflect residential construction without the use of purchased laminated sidewalls.
Cedar Creek’s, Hathaway Edition, 36CK2, comes standard with Cedar Creek’s new Connect Anywhere monitor panel that allows for controlling and monitoring of their RV from anywhere you have a wireless signal.
This extended stay recreational vehicle allow RVers to enjoy all season camping and are nicely equipped with two air conditioners, 24” Freestanding, four-burner gas oven, 20 cu. ft refrigerator w/icemaker and many more residential features.
All in all, an excellent choice for the family that loves the road and makes a wonderful home away from home in any campground.
MSRP: $94,095 USD
https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/company-family/Cedar-Creek
Grand Design
Reflection 287RLTS
The Grand Design Reflection combines luxury, value, and towability in one amazing package. Grand Design’s commitment to exceeding customer expectations, in quality and service, has quickly made the Reflection a top-selling name in North America.
You’ll find the construction quality you expect from a Grand Design in the Reflection. Fully laminated walls including side, rear and slide outs. A layer of fiberglass insulation and a layer of radiant foil insulation covers the full length of the roof. Grand Design extends both from the roof and wraps them around to the bottom of the front cap.
A gourmet kitchen means great meals on the road with solid surface countertops, undermount stainless-steel sink and a high-rise faucet with pull down sprayer. Ductless flooring means no in floor vent covers to collect dirt and debris.
The Arctic 4-Seasons Protection Package with heat pads on holding tanks, high-capacity furnace and other features means you’ll be able to use the reflection year-round.
MSRP: $45,449 USD
https://www.granddesignrv.com/
Coachmen
Cross Trek
The new Coachmen Cross Trek has the capabilities to give you near endless possibilities. The convenient size will allow you take your adventure where other motorhomes may not, whether it is into a busier event or urban environment, or a trailhead to enjoy outdoor activities.
Unique features, such as the unrivaled exterior storage, will allow the outdoor enthusiast to bring their gear with them. Capacities such as cargo carrying capacity, fresh water, and propane will let you take your adventure off the traveled path for longer periods of time than other similar sized motorhomes and B-class vans.
Ditching the Generator, the Cross Trek is outfitted and powered with a battery, invertor, and solar set up so your stays will be quiet and energy efficient. We invite you to see for yourself that these features separate the Cross Trek from any other motorhome in the industry today, at a surprisingly affordable price.
MSRP: $80,475 USD
www.coachmenrv.com
Northern Spirit
XTR
RV Care, Canada’s largest RV dealer network, in partnership with Coachmen RV, debuted the Northern Spirit XTR at the 2019 Forest River Product Expo held in Elkhart, IN. The Northern Spirit XTR features the industry-changing max bed storage system. The max bed storage system uses struts to lift the entire mattress base and mattress, making the entirety of the under-bed area accessible for interior storage. The Northern Spirit XTR also features a downsized platform that will appeal to consumers who use smaller tow vehicles.
“The overwhelming positive comments I received from our supporting dealers were very encouraging,” said Derek Paterson, VP of sales and marketing for RV Care/Northern Spirit. “They believe their customers are going to be blown away with the added storage the new max bed storage system gives them. We haven’t seen innovation like this in many, many years.”
RV Care anticipates most Northern Spirit dealers will have the first model, 2145 RBX, in stock by year’s end, with a bunk model shipping early next year. The new Northern Spirit XTR featuring Max Bed Storage will be prominently displayed at most major RV shows across Canada during the 2020 show season.
MSRP: $32,625 CAD
www.northernspiritrv.com
Taxa
Mantis
New 2020 Mantis innovations include a new pop-up roof offering panoramic 360 views and increased ventilation with six large windows, a new rear-door hatch to allow for a more open footprint and accessibility for storage of adventure equipment. With a dry weight of 2,882lbs, it is towable by most SUVS.
“We listened to the needs of our customers and fans when designing the new Mantis,” said CEO and founder Garrett Finney. “With more living space for bigger families, a more open-air design and versatile storage options for bikes and kayaks, intended to better bring the outdoors in, we can’t wait for people to get out and explore in this new model.”
Additional new features include a multi-function seating and dining system that offers space for eating, playing games or working while inside, and when removed offers a large bed (80” L x 54” W) to accommodate taller owners. Wider bunks and new imported European cushions allow for more comfortable sleeping, and the addition of attachment points for use with a hammock or rooftop tent offers added sleeping space for five or more.
MSRP: $46,167 USD
https://taxaoutdoors.com/
Shasta
31OK
The 2020 Shasta 31OK is the ultimate family travel trailer with plenty of sleeping areas, tons of storage and a large outside kitchen. With an island queen bed in the front, two single bunks and one double bunk in the bunkhouse, add in the jack knife sofa and large U-Shape dinette you have enough room to sleep 10 people.
The large U-Shaped dinette offer easy access storage and the inside corners of the dinette table are at a 45-degree angle making easy to make your way around the table.
The 31OK also offers full pass through storage in the front of the unit that is wide open with easy access to the storage area that is under the island queen bed making it very easy to access both storage areas no matter if you are inside or outside of the camper.
Shasta offers pre-wire for back up camera, solar panel and King Wi-Fi as standards in the 31OK floor plan, as well as, a large 10.8 cu-ft. refrigerator that cools in under 1 hour. Because of the large capacity of the refrigerator, families can bring more food with them for longer fun filled camping trips and spend less time running to the store for restocking.
MSRP: $29,445 USD
https://shastarving.com/
