Could this Chinese RV become an Amazing RV in the USA?

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This Chinese RV is the Wingle Motorhome which is based on the Great Wall diesel pickup truck platform. China has developed a love affair with the world of automobiles – including the RV (Recreational Vehicle). Believe it or not, China has begun to embrace RVs and, as of recently, they began to build their own RVs. This one is a 4×4 diesel! These RVs could prove to be huge in the USA…

Seriously!

The simple reason is price and economy. Motorhomes sold in North America are ridiculously expensive. With prices for small models equaling the same territory as luxury cars, middle-class families are hard-pressed to find an affordable, new RV.

A Chinese RV, like the Wingle Motorhome starts around $32,000. That’s about half the price of the cheapest, new, self-contained Class-C motorhome sold in the United States. It has a diesel too.

Here are some brief details about this Chinese RV:

Place of Origin: Hebei, China (Mainland)
Truck Brand Name: GreatWall

Wingle Motorhome = $33,000
Dimensions (L x W x H)(mm)
5980×2010/2100× 2890/2985
Top Speed is about 87 mph 100 (km/h)

Curb-weight:
(About) 5,200 lbs

Engine and transmission:
2.0 diesel 141 @ 4000 rpm and 148 lbs @ 2500
5-speed manual transmission (standard)

Brakes and suspension:
Suspension (front/rear) independent suspension/ steel spring(5 pieces) hydraulics brakes,front disk brake, rear drum brake

Here’s a list of (some) standard equipment:

Luxury Bathroom
Imported advanced fixed toilet
Sower with temperature adjusting
Advanced Sink
50-liter living water tank
Luxury Lamp
Tilting steering wheel
Reading lamp
20-inch LCD TV set
220V outlay AC
Electric skylight (in bathroom)
Double Men Bed, Two Double Deck Single Man Bed
Waste Water tank
Detachable table
48-Liter Refrigerator
Folding Sofa
Imported cooker special for RV
Ventilator special for RV
100Ah battery free from maintenance
Advanced sound system

Cool no? The Great Wall pickup truck (which the Wingle is based on) is now on sale in Europe and the reviews have been fairly positive – so far. If it can pass NCAP tests, maybe it can make it here? Doubtful. Bummer.

Speaking for affordable, small trucks…

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Nathan Adlen brings an uncompromising passion and love for cars to TFLcar & Truck. Not only does Nathan add his talents to this website,he also works with Roman to review cars for the TFLcar & TFLTruck channel. Easily amused by anything with four wheels, Nathan Adlen reviews vehicles from the cheapest to the most prestigious. Wrecking yards, dealer lots, garages, racetracks, professional automotive testing and automotive journalism – Nathan has experienced a wide range of the automotive spectrum. Brought up in the California car culture and educated in theater, childhood education, film, journalism and history, Nathan now lives with his family in Denver, CO. His words, good humor and video are enjoyed worldwide.