cover, solid surface countertops, and a fold-out exterior table. At the end of the day a warm shower is what you might want after hiking the trails, and it’s exactly what you’ll get. Tranquility uses the Truma Combi water heating system. This space-efficient unit provides almost instant hot water on demand. Each version of Tranquility also has a cassette toilet, ideal for boondocking. You don’t have to seek out a traditional dumping station because your black tank is portable. The smaller size of this Class B is enhanced with rear and entryway screen doors and large opening side windows that provide fresh air and plenty of natural light. This makes the transition from indoor to outdoor living seamless. Outside an exterior table folds out directly underneath the Thule-powered patio awning. Portable or wall- mounted, a JBL Flip speaker plays high-quality audio, once connected via Bluetooth to a favorite device or smartphone. The models highlighted in the Hershey RV Show were also shown with an off-the-grid 190-watt solar panel to help maintain a charge on the Re (Li)able lithium battery package. The system’s 400-Ah lithium battery
comes with a Balmar 170-amp alternator on the Sprinter which delivers plenty of charging capabilities even at idle. Other infotainment and connectivity features include Winegard ConnecT 2.0, working as your Wi-Fi extender, 4G hotspot, and TV antenna. With these you can quickly dial into a work conference call or upload the video of your adventure to YouTube. Also, Winegard provides connectivity for watching shows and movies on Tranquility’s 24-inch TV in the living room, which is cable TV-ready and satellite-ready. Other devices can remain charged thanks to the electronics station and USB charging ports. Tranquility also comes with a standard Thule bike rack with room for two adult-size bicycles. It’s interesting to see the direction some RV design is taking. What’s evident in a unit like the Tranquility is the manufacturer’s goal to meet a need. More and more new RVers are coming to this pastime with non- traditional wants—and what they want to do is get off the beaten track without giving up any of the tech and conveniences they would expect at home. As for Thor and other like-minded manufacturers, they have been paying attention to the trends. In other words, they are not trying to lead the market with new products like the Tranquility, they are responding to it.
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