Table of Contents
- The Truck
- Power & Off-Grid Capability
- Expo Debut
- The Overland RV You Can't See Out Of
- Give a Big Off-Road Rig Its Eyes
- FAQ
The Truck
Winnebago Industries unveiled the ARKA, its first purpose-built overland adventure truck, at Overland Expo West on May 15, 2026 in Flagstaff, Arizona. The ARKA is built on a modified Ram 5500 4x4 Crew Cab chassis with a BuckStop super single conversion, 41-inch mud-terrain tires, and a 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel engine producing 360 horsepower and 800 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The truck features a zero-torsion four-point pillow-block mounting system that allows the camper box and cab to move independently over rough terrain. A one-piece molded fiberglass roof resists vibration and weather exposure. Exterior upgrades include a winch-ready front bumper, branch guards, off-road driving lights, and on-board air compressor with integrated winterization.
Power & Off-Grid Capability
The ARKA packs 16.8 kWh of lithium battery capacity (two 165Ah Lithionics 51V batteries) with an auxiliary 6500W alternator for on-the-go charging. Four 200W solar panels (expandable to 1,200W) provide renewable energy, supporting up to 14 days of off-grid operation in temperatures from -10ºF to 120ºF. Towing capacity is rated at 15,000 pounds.
The 20Z floorplan sleeps four and includes a full kitchen, wet bath, and dinette. Winnebago's Connect system provides off-road driving information display and system monitoring.
Expo Debut
The ARKA made its public debut at Overland Expo West on May 15-17, alongside over 400 exhibitors. Winnebago is now accepting pre-orders for the 2027 model year ARKA 20Z at a starting price of $331,901. Deliveries have not yet been announced.
WOLFBOX Take: The Overland RV You Can't See Out Of
The ARKA is built to take a house off-pavement — 41-inch mud-terrains, a super-single conversion, a winch-ready bumper, and a cab and camper box that move independently over rough terrain. It's genuinely impressive. It's also nearly blind. From up in a Ram 5500 cab you can't see the trail line beside 41s, and the camper box behind you erases the rear view entirely. An off-road RV you can't see out of becomes a liability in exactly the tight, technical places it's built to go.
A rig this capable needs eyes the chassis doesn't come with — down low for the trail, and out back for the box.
Give a Big Off-Road Rig Its Eyes
- See the trail line beside 41s. The obstacle that stops a rig this big is the one you can't see over the hood or beside the tires. The 3-channel WOLFBOX G900TriPro (Bumper Version) adds a low, waterproof bumper camera that puts the ground-level line right on your mirror as you pick your way through.
- Replace the rear view the box takes away. A camper box blocks the rear glass completely. A WOLFBOX smart rearview mirror camera streams a live feed from a rear camera mounted outside the box, so lane changes and backing into a site aren't blind guesses.
- Building or buying a big rig? Our guide to the best dash cam for an RV or camper covers channels, mounting and features for trucks, campers and expedition RVs.
FAQ
What is the Winnebago ARKA?
The ARKA is Winnebago's first purpose-built overland adventure truck, unveiled at Overland Expo West on May 15, 2026. It's built on a modified Ram 5500 4x4 Crew Cab with a BuckStop super-single conversion, 41-inch tires and a 6.7L Cummins diesel, with 16.8 kWh of lithium storage and solar supporting up to 14 days off-grid, and it sleeps four in the 20Z floorplan.
How much does the Winnebago ARKA cost and when can you get one?
Winnebago is accepting pre-orders for the 2027 model-year ARKA 20Z at a starting price of $331,901. Delivery timing has not yet been announced.
How do you see around a big off-road RV on the trail?
A low bumper or ground-level camera shows the trail line you can't see over the hood or beside oversized tires, while a streaming mirror dash cam restores the rear view a camper box blocks — together they cover the two worst blind spots on a large overland rig.
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