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Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by SigmundA on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @09:00PM (#23708799)
You have to remember MSRP on an RV is about 30% higher than you would actually pay, its more like 120k new.

You can definitely build your own, many people do, there is a lot of work put into these thing and yes Winnebago makes a profit to do it for you. They are by no means ripping anyone off, good luck finding a 4x4 sprinter Class B for any less brand new. Good luck finding a 4x4 sprinter shell to convert, they are in demand.

Re:How the 2021 Ford F-150's onboard generator works by paulgerhardt on Wednesday July 01, 2020 @09:39PM (#23709065)
Rebel provides good value if you consider most #VanLifers retrofit their stripped Sprinters with an additional 3,000lbs of plywood and another 200lbs of subway tile backsplash. Have fun with that fuel economy!

There is nothing innovative about working with aluminum. As a technically proficient person with a shop I would be reluctant to make full cabinetry and bed frames out of the material because things are just trickier compared to wood.

Savvy of Winnebago to pivot their decades of experience in making things light to a new generation.