Thor Motor Coach said it will showcase a new mid-model year version of the Tranquility B Van at the upcoming Hershey RV Show starting Sept. 15.
The company said the Tranquility “emanates an adventurous lifestyle with off-road capabilities.” The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 passenger van with a 4×4 platform and optional all-terrain tires improves road adhesion and handling to any destination, it said. With 188 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque, the six-cylinder diesel engine provides more than enough power through all weather conditions, even while towing the 3,500-pound hitch.
Tranquility stands out from others in its class, the company said, because of its compact size and easy-to-drive features. Safety features include a top-mounted LED light bar with a cover, keyless entry, a back-up monitor and adaptive cruise control. In addition, it offers convenient, hands-free control of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a large 10.25-inch MBUX multimedia screen, which is integrated with the tilt and telescoping steering wheel’s control buttons.
Tranquility has two floor plans, the 19P and 19L. The 19L features an enclosed wet bath, ample kitchen and forward seating, plus a Froli sleep system available in the 19L floor plan’s rear sleeping area, and features large pull-out side trays. The 19P floor plan has rear bench-style seating with seat belts for three that electronically unfolds into a sleeping area. Both floor plans have Tecnoform Euro-style cabinetry, available in either “Metallic Gray” or “Radiant Silver,” with corresponding cool-tone interior décor.
The models to be highlighted in the Hershey RV Show are meant for off-the-grid living with a 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, delivering plentiful charging capabilities even at idle. For places a motorhome cannot go, travelers have a standard Thule bike rack with room for two adult-size bicycles.
