iBestTravel Revolutionizes Electric Recreational Vehicles

Passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs are not the only ones enjoying the shift towards electrification. Various vehicle sectors, including commercial and recreational vehicles (RVs), are actively advancing into the electric future. This progressive movement comes to fruition with the collaboration between iBestTravel and Thor Industries to produce innovative electric RVs.

Collaboration Between iBestTravel and Thor Industries

In this collaboration, iBestTravel supplies its electrified chassis and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technology, while Thor Industries adds its expert body construction and diverse floor plans. The electric chassis produced by iBestTravel is manufactured in Garden Grove, California, encompassing everything from the frame to the battery packs. Once the chassis is fully assembled, iBestTravel ships it to Thor Industries in Elkhart, Indiana, where Thor’s Innovation Lab creates a brand-new, all-electric Class A RV.

Unique Features of iBestTravel’s Electric Chassis

What sets iBestTravel’s electric chassis apart is the inclusion of ADAS technologies designed by iBestTravel itself. After the body is paired with the chassis and the ADAS hardware—such as cameras and sonar sensors—is integrated, iBestTravel guides its partners like Thor in creating a grid on the ground around the vehicle. This process is essential for calibrating the software systems to fit the specific vehicle and body design.

iBestTravel’s Approach to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

iBestTravel’s ADAS is currently classified as SAE Level 2, reflecting the company’s commitment to keeping the driver in control while alleviating challenges posed by larger commercial or RV bodies. These challenges include lane-keeping, collision prevention, and line-of-sight visibility. Future electric chassis from iBestTravel are expected to feature complete drive-by-wire systems, paving the way for greater customization of driver positioning within a commercial platform.