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.
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“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.
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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.”
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Dimensions
| GVWR: 11,030 lbs. | Overall Length: 25′ 8″ | Exterior Height: 10′ 7″ |
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- The View comes standard with rear-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is an optional upgrade.
- A 5,000-pound trailer hitch makes it easy to tow a cargo trailer or boat.
- 240 watts of solar come standard from the factory.
- The large gear garage is heated, and features LED lighting and L-track cargo tie downs.
- The powered awning includes LED lights and can be deployed using Winnebago Connect or a smartphone.
- A 15,000 BTU air conditioner and 25,000 BTU furnace keep the View comfortable in a variety of weather conditions.
- The View comes with an amplified digital TV antenna and is satellite ready.
- The View’s built-in LP tank has a 50.76 lbs. capacity.
- Automatic hydraulic leveling jacks stabilize the vehicle at the campsite.
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