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  • Video: The Grand Design Influence is the Perfect Tweener Fifth-Wheel

    If you’re in the market for a well-appointed fifth-wheel with all the bells and whistles, that isn’t astronomically priced, the Grand Design Influence should be on your short list. Slotted between the Reflection and the Solitude, this outstanding towable straddles the line of luxury and affordability nicely. Don’t believe us? Check out the video above to see everything that this RV has to offer and why it just might be one of the top hidden gems on the market today.

    Grand Design Influence

    Photo Credit: Grand Design

    The model highlighted in the YouTube clip above is actually the Influence 3503GK. Highlights for this rig include an absolutely stunning island kitchen equipped with residential-style appliances, a stainless steel twin-basin sink, and a large pantry. The living room is located nearby and includes a tri-fold couch, theater seating, a free-standing dinette, and an entertainment center complete with a 40″ TV. Meanwhile, the front of the fifth-wheel is occupied by the primary bedroom suite, which includes a queen-size bed, a spacious closet, and a full-bath with an impressive shower. Washer/dryer prep is standard, of course, as is a slide-top dresser and a  second TV. A king mattress is an available upgrade.

    Many of those features seem like table stakes for a luxury fifth-wheeler these days, but that long list of amenities is just the beginning. To truly understand just how impressive this towable truly is, you’ll need to see it for yourself. Hit play on the video and take an extended tour of the RV inside and out. We guarantee you’ll be impressed by the layout, design, and high-quality craftsmanship you’ll find throughout.

    Grand Design Influence

    Photo Credit: Grand Design

    And after you’ve finished with that virtual tour, head over to the Grand Design website to find out more about the Influence fifth-wheel. There, you’ll find floor plans that start at $98,259, which is an excellent price for a rig this well built and equipped.

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  • The Ride: For Winnebago, The Future is Now

    You’ve heard of the smart home. Say hello to the smart RV.The Winnebago View already boasted impressive features—abundant solar capability and massive holding tanks, for instance. But with the 2024 launch of the 24T floorplan, the industry giant also rolled out Winnebago Connect: smart-tech control for nearly every onboard feature, including climate, power systems, slideouts and more. The system even features a “Pet Minder” function, for supervising four-legged companions.
    Winnebago View review

    Photo Credit: Kraig Becker

    “We know our pets are family,” says Chris Kuelbs, a senior manager for the brand’s digital product division. “This alerts you via our mobile app if you’re away and the temperature in the coach approaches or exceeds a set range.”So-called multiplexing set-ups to control RV systems aren’t new. But because Winnebago built Connect entirely in-house, it offers arguable advantages over the third-party technology common in other rigs. Winnebago’s customer service team can troubleshoot remotely, fixing bugs while owners recline at camp. Accessed on the vehicle’s 10-inch touchscreen or remotely via smartphone, Connect uses a built-in modem to enable over-the-air software updates. Owners can add full internet service for an additional fee.
    Winnebago View review

    Photo Credit: Kraig Becker

    Other new features worth noting on the 24T include power-reclining theater seating, a Murphy bed that packs away when not in use and a spacious rear garage large enough for two full-size e-bikes, featuring multiple 120V AC outlets for recharging while in transit. And, thanks to its Mercedes Sprinter chassis, the View includes lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blindspot warnings and a digital rearview mirror.While the 2025 View 24T is Winnebago’s first vehicle to feature the Connect system, the company has bigger plans.“Stay tuned,” Kuelbs says. “Our intent is to release this to the entire Winnebago model lineup, including our towables.”
    Winnebago View review

    Photo Credit: Winnebago

    Dimensions

    GVWR: 11,030 lbs.Overall Length: 25′ 8″Exterior Height: 10′ 7″
    Winnebago View review

    Illustration by Dee Duncan

    1. The View comes standard with rear-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is an optional upgrade.
    2. A 5,000-pound trailer hitch makes it easy to tow a cargo trailer or boat.
    3. 240 watts of solar come standard from the factory.
    4. The large gear garage is heated, and features LED lighting and L-track cargo tie downs.
    5. The powered awning includes LED lights and can be deployed using Winnebago Connect or a smartphone.
    6. A 15,000 BTU air conditioner and 25,000 BTU furnace keep the View comfortable in a variety of weather conditions.
    7. The View comes with an amplified digital TV antenna and is satellite ready.
    8. The View’s built-in LP tank has a 50.76 lbs. capacity.
    9. Automatic hydraulic leveling jacks stabilize the vehicle at the campsite.

    This article originally appeared in Wildsam magazine. For more Wildsam content, sign up for our newsletter.

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