There’s a stigma that’s associated with RVs, as they
are seen as a means for elderly people to see the country in. But the Jayco
Embark Luxury coach from Thor Industries and Spartan Specialty Vehicles isn’t
like the rest – in fact, it’s an opulent machine that would make anyone trade
their house for a life on the road.
As with a lot of RVs, the best part is the interior.
There’s an entertainment system, which includes a 50-inch LED HDTV and a sound
bar in the living room, while the bedroom gets its own 32-inch LED HDTV.
Besides being able to entertain yourself and guests on long trips, it has
enough equipment for making some gourmet meals.
The interior comes with a Whirlpool refrigerator, a
Frigidaire conventional microwave oven, solid-surface countertops and a
stainless-steel sink. And when the time comes to clean up, there’s a one-piece
fiberglass shower with a skylight and a sink that’s integrated into a
solid-surface countertop, plus a Thetford toilet. The bathroom is definitely
nicer than a restroom at a rest stop.
Instead of having to stop and stay at a dingy hotel,
there’s a king-sized mattress in the bedroom section and a massive wardrobe as
well. You won’t even have to stop to clean your clothes, as a washer and dryer
are available as an option.
There are a lot of things to stay on top of, which
is where a touchpad control system that can adjust the lighting, temperature,
and other systems comes into play. The interior isn’t the only house-like
aspect of the vehicle. The Embark Luxury Coach has a 39-inch LED HDTV on the
outside along with LED lights, a power patio awning, and an exterior utility
center with a system monitor panel.
Rolls-Royces and Bentleys are nice and well, but
this RV is just as opulent - and then some. The available options are
incredibly interesting, as well, with things like a fireplace, theater seating
with reclining seats and a central vacuum system. Besides the fireplace, these
are some features that houses don’t even have.
The Embark Luxury Coach is built on the all-new
Spartan K1 chassis, is powered by a Cummins 360hp diesel engine and made its
debut at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa. The pricing isn’t as bad as you’d
expect, with the RV starting at roughly US$ 290,000. Not exactly a bargain, but
then again, if you consider all its features, it kinda makes sense.