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Series-hybrid conversions · classic diesel pushers

The coach you love.
Now with a current.

We’re developing a way to re-power classic luxury motorhomes as diesel-electric series hybrids: electric axles drive the wheels, one big battery runs the coach and the house, and a small diesel genset quietly tops it up on the road.

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Now in the program and prototype stage. Specs are finalized after the prototype.

01 · How it works

One pack. Electric wheels. A genset that only makes electricity.

In a series hybrid the diesel never turns the wheels. It's a generator. The motors do all the driving, and everything — drive, climate, kitchen — draws from the same battery.

Side-view diagram of a converted coach chassis A traction battery in the basement bays feeds electric drive axles and the house systems. A small diesel range-extender genset in the rear bay and a rooftop solar array both charge the same battery. ROOFTOP SOLAR HOUSE SYSTEMS A/C · fridge · induction · lights no separate house generator SHARED TRACTION + HOUSE PACK RANGE-EXTENDER small diesel genset ELECTRIC DRIVE AXLE(S) power flow · regen returns braking energy to the pack 1 2 3 4 5 illustrative layout · not to scale
  1. 1

    Traction battery

    A large pack in the basement bays stores the energy for driving and living. Plug in at a campground or home when you can.

  2. 2

    Electric axles

    E-axles replace the diesel engine, transmission and driveshaft. Instant torque off the line, and regenerative braking on the way down.

  3. 3

    Range-extender genset

    A compact diesel genset runs only to make electricity, recharging the pack on long days so the trip never waits on a charger.

  4. 4

    One shared pack

    Drive and house draw from the same battery, so the separate house generator comes out too. Camp quietly on stored power.

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    Rooftop solar

    Panels on the roof trickle-charge the shared pack whenever the sun is out, parked or driving, so the genset runs even less.

02 · Why convert

Keep the craftsmanship. Change the character.

Quiet on the road

Electric motors do the driving. The genset runs only when the pack needs topping up — often not at all on shorter legs.

Silent camping

Air conditioning, fridge and induction cooking run from the battery. No generator drone at the campsite, for you or your neighbors.

Torque you can feel

Electric drive delivers its pull from a standstill, which suits a heavy coach pulling away from a light or up an on-ramp.

Regen on the descent

On long mountain grades the motors slow the coach and send energy back to the pack, instead of only heating up brakes.

A classic, kept

Hand-built coaches with solid bones deserve another chapter. Re-powering keeps a beloved coach on the road instead of in a field.

No charger anxiety

With a range extender on board you’re not routing a cross-country trip around charging stations. Fuel is still everywhere.

03 · Classic coaches we’re targeting

Built like they don’t build them anymore.

We’re focused on premium diesel-pusher motorhomes with strong chassis and well-kept interiors. Our flagship study coach is a 2002 Country Coach Magna.

Brand and model names identify the coaches we hope to convert. Current RV is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any coach manufacturer or drivetrain supplier.

04 · The process

From first call to first quiet mile.

  1. 01

    Consult

    We talk about your coach, how you travel, and what you want from it.

  2. 02

    Assessment

    Chassis, weight, condition and bay space are reviewed in person.

  3. 03

    Engineering

    Pack size, axles and genset are specified for your coach and use.

  4. 04

    Build

    The drivetrain and house generator come out. The hybrid system goes in.

  5. 05

    Road

    Testing, handover, and your first trip on electric drive.

Timelines and pricing are set after the prototype coach is complete.

05 · FAQ

Straight answers.

Is it still a diesel?

Partly. A small diesel genset stays on board as a range extender, but it never drives the wheels. It only makes electricity for the battery. The big diesel engine, transmission and separate house generator come out. Many shorter trips may run on stored battery power alone.

Can I camp without the generator?

That’s the goal. House systems, including air conditioning, fridge and induction cooking, run from the same large battery that drives the coach. How long you can camp on battery alone depends on pack size, weather and use, and we’ll have real numbers after the prototype.

Which coaches qualify?

We’re starting with classic premium diesel pushers, beginning with a 2002 Country Coach Magna, and looking at Prevost-based, Newell and Foretravel-class coaches. Every coach needs an individual assessment of chassis, weight and condition before we can say yes.

How far can it go, and what will it cost?

We don’t know yet, and we won’t guess. Range, performance and pricing will be published once the prototype is built and tested.

Where do I charge it?

Campground pedestals and home power are the expected everyday sources. On the road, the range-extender genset charges the pack, so you don’t depend on public chargers.

Is this available now?

Not yet. Current RV is in the program and prototype stage. Joining the waitlist means we’ll keep you updated and reach out about consultations as they open.