Through the holidays and into the new year, there comes an opportunity for what is called a stretch goal — one that reaches about as far as possible, even bordering on the unrealistic. You know what I’m talking about. The RV you buy the second you’ve made it. And these seven fantasy Class As make perfect stretch goals for any RV enthusiast. (After all, if Santa didn’t get you these already, there may be a limit on the rewards for good behavior.)
So let’s take a look at some motorhomes to consider as you’re compiling your own list of fantasy Class As. Some come with a hefty price tag, but others may be less of a stretch than you’d think.
Topping Our List of Fantasy Class As
Bob Tiffin Limited Edition Allegro Bus
Tiffin Motorhomes are a hallmark brand that have been built under the watchful eye of founder Bob Tiffin since the first day the company opened its doors. While the brand is now part of the Thor family, founder Bob is still part of the picture. And this tribute model is targeted at just 82 units. That’s it.
This model is based on the Tiffin Allegro Bus. It’s a 45-foot-long motorhome powered by a Cumins L9 diesel engine shifting through an Allison six-speed automatic. Beautiful. Part of what makes this model unique is an exterior paint job, which evokes images of the Rocky Mountains as well as Bob Tiffin’s favorite car, the Packard.
While some might be intimidated driving something of this size, they shouldn’t be. This motorhome is remarkably comfortable to drive along America’s highways. Things like adaptive cruise control, air suspension, huge windshields, and so much more really do transform the driving experience. All things one would expect to top a list of fantasy Class As.
But the real treat is inside these RVs. They feature a bath-and-a-half, heated tile floors, and lavish interiors. This is definitely an RV for entertainers. Theater seats sit opposite a couch that is all upholstered in ultra leather. There’s also a pull-out dining table and a kitchen that is a great place for those who enjoy culinary creation.
A More Reasonably Priced Dream
If taste is Tiffin but your budget is more mainstream, perhaps you might consider putting Tiffin’s Open Road Allegro on your shopping list. While not as lavish as the signature model, you still get the ownership experience the company is noted for. But the Open Road is a small RV built on Ford’s gasoline-powered chassis.
These are both much more affordable and also shorter and narrower than the Bob Tiffin or other Tiffin diesel pusher model but offer many of the same amenities in a less costly package.
4 More for Your RV Dream List
Newmar King Aire
One of the more extravagant RVs you can find is Newmar’s King Aire. These large diesel pushers feature things like Italian leather furniture that include heated theater seating with a built-in massage function. On the subject of heat, the tile floors in these stay nice in colder climates. That is, thanks to radiant heating. For those summer months, the three air conditioners on the roof offer plenty of chill.
Something these large Class A motorhomes are known for is their lavish interiors. And this is no exception. There are quartz countertops, oak cabinets and premium appliances from brands like Viking. While name dropping on brands, you’ll find Bose on the audio systems and four TVs including one outside.
Of course, this kind of collection of brands and materials is beyond what Santa can give. So, no surprise he didn’t leave it under the tree. These often start at over $1.6 million. If you just looked at your significant other in shock, perhaps one of Newmar’s other offerings are more in line with your reality. In fact if you want to stay in the diesel pusher category Newmar’s own New Aire will save you almost a million bucks with a starting price of only $623,935.
Entegra Cornerstone
Entegra’s Cornerstone has been one of the better selling Class A diesel pushers for years. Starting at just under a million dollars, you still get things like leather massage chairs for both driver and passenger.
The 2025 Cornerstone features a redesigned cockpit. It includes a digital instrument panel and second infotainment system plus a heads-up display. These also incorporate a camera suite that enables 360-degree view. All of which makes driving these large rigs a bit easier.
Entegra is part of the Jayco family and I recently got to tour their facilities including the Entegra customer service facility that’s should be on line by the time you read this. I was pleasantly surprised by the investment the company is making into improving what they do so the fact that this is the best-selling diesel pusher isn’t a big surprise.
Newell Coach
Some RVs are built on an assembly line-like environment. Others are more individually shaped. And Newell is one of those special companies that work with buyers to make something that reflects them. So, if you do choose to put a Newell on your list of fantasy Class As, know that it might involve a wait. (Like any true romance.)
But even that has it’s advantages. Buyers have the chance to work with the company, specifying your own interior details and materials. That means when it arrives, it will be yours and yours alone. The company does use standardized floorplans. (You have to in a production environment.) But the details and facets of what they build are individual.
While most of the big Class A diesel pushers are based on either a Spartan or Freightliner chassis, Newell is one of the only companies that builds their own chassis and body. The bodies are steel on these and were created with the help of Porsche design. They also a generator that’s about double the size of what everyone else is using. So ,you could literally power your own Newell and someone else’s RV. No problem.
Some of the things I’ve seen owners ask for include a pressure washer on board so they a keep the custom paint jobs on their motorhomes looking new. They also put a camera at the fuel bay so you can tell when you’ve pulled up properly to the pump.
Where Dreamers Can Become Buyers
Rather than having a network of dealerships, Newell makes several show coaches every year. They then take them to large public events, such as NASCAR races. There they are opened up where folks can come in and dream. Enough of those dreamers become buyers so that there’s a two-year waiting list. But the fact that many, many people traipse through these show coaches shows how durable and high-quality the materials are that they are built with.
The company does have a network of service bays, however. Should you need service, you don’t have to go back to Oklahoma to accomplish that. These Newell coaches are well over $2 million each, but the company has been around for over half a century and doesn’t seem to be slowing down.
Coachmen Euro
Let’s say that Bitcoin investment hasn’t panned out the way your friend said it would. That and your penny stocks are still worth pennies. No worries. There are Class A motorhomes for all budgets, and one of the ones we saw earlier in 2024 was the Coachmen Euro 25EU.
This rig would also work if you don’t like the look of a large tour bus. It has a very angular and international feel to the outside. There’s a bedroom slide in here to accommodate the king-sized bed. But the main living space and kitchen do not have a slide, at least not in the model we saw. But there is a couch opposite the theater seats and the front captain’s chairs turn around so you do have the opportunity to enjoy the company of friends or loved ones. (Or look that penny stock person in the eye when those promises don’t come to fruition.)
There are a good number of Class A gassers based on this same chassis, but this one really stands out in the styling department and has a pleasant interior to boot.
I figured since I was extra, extra good all year (quit laughing!) I’d add a couple of RVs to the list that might really be something different. One is a look at the future, the other reminds me of those 1950s movies with the cyclops characters.
2 Class As for the Future (We Hope)
Thor Hybrid Prototype
You may have already seen images of this on social media. But I actually got to drive the Thor Hybrid prototype at the RV Open House, and it seems to be a realistic look at what could be.
This motorhome is a prototype based on the Harbinger chassis. Harbinger is a company that makes electric chassis for the commercial truck industry so they’re already building these. What Thor did was add a four cylinder gasoline generator to the equation so you have the ability to drive further than what the EV-portion alone could do. Plus, you also now have a gasoline generator aboard.
If you’ve driving an electric vehicle, then you have an idea of what this is like. Plenty of power from the get-go and rather silent operation. I actually pushed this rig a bit around a test track and it handled and drove admirably. The idea of having an EV with an internal combustion engine as a back-up isn’t totally new. (Railroad locomotives have been doing something similar for decades.)
With emissions laws cracking down, this makes a lot of sense. And, honestly, from the standpoint of camping in a motorized RV, the fact that you have a generator and huge battery also work out. You have the battery for powering all the features in the RV and then a gas engine in case you’re being a little too generous with the AC unit. This belongs on this list because I think it was actually a reasonably realistic prototype. We shall see.
Marchi Mobile eleMMent Palazzo Superior
With a name like Marchi Mobile eleMMent Palazzo Superior you might expect something different. Well, you’d be right. The company has nailed different to be sure. This very, very unusual motorhome is actually a two-story vehicle that is only built to order with a cyclops-inspired round front windshield and an open upper deck.
As you would expect, it comes with all of the typical amenities, including several flatscreen TVs, a great kitchen and a bedroom that includes a king-size mattress with a rather palatial decoration as the headboard. But it has more than a few features to set it apart, like an integrated wine cabinet, a spa-like bathroom with a rainfall shower, and a massive couch that stretches over 12 feet.
The second-story open-air deck is something that I thought was pretty nifty and something I wish others would do. Of course, there’s a sun shade over the deck, but I can imagine parking near Oktoberfest and watching the revelers walk into that festival and stumble out. Oh, did I mention the company is in Austria? Also, can you imagine navigating a 45-foot diesel pusher through Austria? Don’t worry – they’ll ship one to the US if you want.
Since each of these is built to order the company can’t be overly specific about pricing but the word is that your starting number is upwards of $3 million.
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