As the top Winnebago dealer in the country, focusing solely on Winnebago motorhomes, we receive a number of questions regarding Winnebago RVs. A common question we receive is “What is the difference between the Winnebago Travato and the Winnebago Revel and Revel Sport?”
Both the Travato, Revel, and Revel Sport are compact Class B RVs, but from there they are very different. Below we will review key differences in the Winnebago Travato and the Winnebago Revel | Revel Sport focusing on the Chassis, Exterior, Floorplans, Bath, the Electrical System and Heating and Cooling in each.
CHASSIS
TRAVATO: The Winnebago Travato is built on the RAM ProMaster Chassis and achieves between 18-22 MPG. The Travato has a 280-hp 3.6L V6 gas engine and 9-speed automatic TorqueFlight transmission. The Travato has 4-wheel ABS brakes, stylized aluminum wheels and is equipped with SuperSprings SumoSprings on the front and rear of the coach. The Ram ProMaster Chassis is equipped with a number of safety features including: Crosswind Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring with Cross Path Detection. In the cab area of the Travato is a Radio/Rearview Monitor System with a 10” infotainment system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and SiriusXM.
REVEL AND REVEL SPORT: The Winnebago Revel | Revel Sport is built on the AWD Mercedes Benz Sprinter Diesel VS30 Chassis and achieves between 18-22 MPG. It has a 2.0L high-output, turbo-diesel 4-cylinder engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. You have the option of adding performance wheels with BF Goodrich T/A KO2 all-terrain tires to your Revel. The Mercedes Benz Chassis is equipped with a number of safety features including: a Rain Sensor with Integrated Wet Wiper System, High Beam Assist, Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist and Traffic Sign Assist. In the cab area of the Revel you’ll find a 10” MBUX touchscreen multimedia infotainment center with intelligent voice control and a rear camera.
EXTERIOR
TRAVATO:
The Travato has a 13’ Girard armless powered patio awning with LED lighting and Bluetooth control. You have the option of adding a bike rack and/or a removable and collapsible ladder to your Travato.
In addition to the standard driver and passenger entry doors, there is a sliding side entry door and dual rear entry doors on the Travato. Both the side and rear entry doors have an assist bar and a screen door. The side screen door includes magnetic closures. The Travato includes a rod and privacy screen for the rear annex which provides additional privacy outdoors. The Travato has aluminum running boards with ground-effect lighting.
REVEL AND REVEL SPORT: When you first approach the Revel, you’ll notice its 9’6″ powered patio awning with LED lighting that can be Bluetooth controlled. The Revel includes tubular aluminum running boards with ground effect lighting, clearance lighting, and integrated pet leash attachment. In comparison, the Revel Sport includes aluminum running boards with ground effect lighting, clearance lighting, rubber trim, and an integrated pet leash attachment. The Revel has a custom tubular fixed rear ladder while the Revel Sport floorplans feature a movable ladder to access the luggage rack from all points of the RV. Each floorplan for the Revel and Revel Sport includes a fold-down table with an adjustable strap to allow for use in unlevel areas.
In addition to the standard driver and passenger entry doors, there is a sliding side entry door and dual rear entry door. The dual rear entry doors on the Revel and Revel Sport include a screen door with blackout panel. The side door on the Revel includes a screen door with magnetic closure system.
The Winnebago Revel has an optional High Trail Package which includes limited edition full body automotive paint with flowing paint bands through the mid portion of each side of the RV. This package also includes a premium vertical Mercedes-Benz grill and blackout exhaust tip.
FLOORPLANS
TRAVATO: The Travato is available in 2 main floorplans, the 59G and 59K. The 59K floorplan is available with the option to add Lithium Power. With the addition of lithium, this floorplan is named the Winnebago Travato 59KL. The “L” denotes lithium powered.
The cab seats swivel in each of the Travato floorplans integrating them into the main living area. The passenger seat has a pedestal table that can be mounted for a working/eating surface. The Travato comes with blackout cassette shades, tinted coach windows and insulated rear window zipper coverings. You have the option to add dual-pane acrylic windows for an additional thermal break. The floor on the Travato is easy to wipe down and you have the option of getting a custom woven floor mat. Each Travato floorplan includes an in-floor locked storage compartment. There are RAM Tough-Track mounts throughout the Travato allowing you to securely mount your devices and allow for easy viewing.
The 59G floorplan features a dining/seating area with (2) seats with 3-point safety belts and an adjustable/removable table. The 59K | 59KL floorplans feature two center twin sized seating/sleeping areas. There is an adjustable/removable table that can be mounted for when a flat surface is needed. The twin sized seating/sleeping areas measure 28”x80” and 28”x74” and can be combined into one large sleeping surface measuring 74”x76” with the flex bed system.
The galley in the Travato features a solid surface countertop, a stainless-steel sink and either a flip-up countertop extension 59G or a pull-out countertop extension 59K | 59KL. The 59G has a microwave oven and a two-door 6.0 cu. ft. compressor-driven refrigerator/freezer. The 59K | 5KL have a Microwave/Convection Oven and a single door 4.3 cu. ft. compressor-driven refrigerator/freezer. The non-lithium 59G | 59K floorplans includes a 2-burner range LP cooktop while the lithium powered 59KL includes a single burner induction cooktop to eliminate the need for LP.
The 59G floorplan features a double bed measuring 49”x77” and includes ample storage below. The bed can be raised and locked into position so larger items can be stored in the rear of the Travato when the bed is raised.
REVEL and REVEL SPORT: Both the Revel and Revel Sport are available in 2 floorplans: the Winnebago Revel 44E and 44EC and the Revel Sport 44N and 44C. Each floorplan measures 19’7” in length and can sleep up to 2 people. The wheelbase on the Revel measures 144”. Once you step inside the Revel 44E, you’ll be greeted by comfortable and flexible lounge seating while the Revel 44EC offers a side-facing bench seat. The 44N has a forward-facing bench seat and the 44C has a side-facing bench seat. Each floorplan is equipped with a removable pedestal table. The cab seats in the Revel can be swiveled to become part of the main seating area as well. The Revel has heavy duty vinyl non-slip flooring throughout making for easy cleanup. The flooring is placed over insulated vapor barrier Plasticore flooring to provide a thermal barrier. The RAM Tough-Track mounts found throughout the Revel allow you to ensure your devices are safely mounted for easy viewing. The Revel has tinted dual-pane euro acrylic windows with cassette shades that act as a thermal barrier from the exterior elements, reducing heating and cooling loss as well as providing privacy.
In the galley of the Revel, you’ll find laminate countertops, a portable single burner induction range top, removable countertop extension, a stainless steel sink, a pantry (44N | 44C) and a 3.0 cu. ft. (12V) compressor-driven refrigerator and freezer that can be accessed from inside or outside the coach.
In the rear of the Revel and Revel Sport you’ll find the Gear Garage that can be accessed from inside the coach or through the dual rear entry doors. The Gear Garage area includes a 49”x79” Power Lift Bed with molded pockets and zippered storage below. The bed can be raised during the day to secure larger items. Once the bed is lowered at night you can still access the storage area below. On the floor of the Gear Garage are six removable cargo tie-down anchors to secure your gear.
BATH
TRAVATO: The Wet Bath in the Travato floorplans include a shower curtain and a toilet with foot pedal and sprayer. The 59G floorplan feature a 28”x51” Wet Bath with a stainless-steel sink. The 59K | 59KL floorplans feature a rear 25”x43” Wet Bath that can be accessed from inside or through the rear dual doors of the coach. The 59K | 59KL floorplans include a fold-down sink and access to a large wardrobe storage cabinet.
REVEL AND REVEL SPORT: The Revel and Revel Sport include an All-in-One Gear Closet and Wet Bath. The shower wall with wall surround measures 31”x26” and includes a bamboo shelf for storage that can easily be removed. The bath area of the Revel includes a shower curtain, a removable clothes rod and a swiveling cassette toilet.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (POWER)
TRAVATO: The Travato 59G | 59K floorplans feature a Cummins Onan QG 2800i gas generator, (2) deep-cycle AGM maintenance-free Group 31 batteries and a 1,000-watt pure sine wave inverter. The 59KL floorplan has the reengineered Winnebago Power Max Lithionics system. The Winnebago x EcoFlow 5 in 1 Power Hub Pro includes a 3,600 watt pure sine wave inverter, 120v converter charger, DC to DC converter for 12V load appliances and MPPT solar charge controller. Paired with a Lithionics 51.2V, 165-amp hour lithium battery in which a second battery can be installed for a total of 16,896-watt hours of usable energy! Each floorplan includes 245-watts of solar and a solar charge controller with a junction box and plugs so that additional solar panels can be added up to 1,600 watts.
Each Travato floorplan has the option of a limited edition National Park Foundation package. This package includes several exclusive features such as National Park Foundation exterior styling, lower deluxe paint, Method high performance wheels with BF Goodrich All Terrain tires, embroidered cab shades, interior roof vent cover, and a charitable contribution made to the National Park Foundation.
REVEL AND REVEL SPORT: The Winnebago Revel is equipped with the Winnebago Power Max System. This system includes a Lithionics battery which provides 8,448 watt-hours of usable energy. It’s also equipped with the Winnebago x EcoFlow Power Hub Pro which is a 5 in 1 power management controller that replaces 5 systems with 1. Included in the hub is the Revel’s 3,600-watt pure sine wave inverter, solar controller, battery charger and converter. The Revel Sport 44N and 44C feature the Winnebago Power (5kWh EcoFlow Battery, 5 in 1 Winnebago x EcoFlow Power Hub Pro (3,600-watt inverter, inverter-charger, DC-DC converter, MPPT solar charger and alternator charger), a touchscreen interface, and 210-watts of solar).
HEATING AND COOLING
TRAVATO: The Travato includes a Coleman-Mach 10 NDQ Air Conditioner with Bluetooth app control, a built-in thermostat and auto mode that turns the blower fan off when the compressor is not running. The Truma Combi® G Comfort Plus gas-fired heating and hot water system w/two 850-watt heating elements warms the Travato.
REVEL: To heat the Revel you have the hydronic heating system with an LED touchscreen panel. Standard in the Revel is a powered roof vent. This vent is removed if you instead opt for the Coleman-Mach 10 NDQ Air Conditioner with a built-in thermostat that can be Bluetooth controlled.
As you can see, there are many differences between the Winnebago Travato and the Winnebago Revel. Contact a Lichtsinn RV consultant to find out more about the Winnebago Travato and the Winnebago Revel to help determine which RV might be the right fit for you.
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