2025 Winnebago Horizon 40A vs 2024 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F

If you're weighing the 2025 Winnebago Horizon 40A against the 2024 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F, you're looking at two solid contenders. Here's how they stack up.

Specifications Comparison

Specification2025 Winnebago Horizon 40A2024 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36FAdvantage
CategoryClass AClass A
Year202520242025 Winnebago Horizon 40A
Length40.5 ft45 ft
Width8 ft8 ft
Height11 ft13 ft
Dry Weight16,100 lbs29,300 lbs
GVWR20,600 lbs31,400 lbs
Sleeping Capacity782024 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F
Fresh Water95 gal98 gal2024 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F
Gray Water68 gal70 gal2024 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F
Black Water50 gal37 gal2025 Winnebago Horizon 40A
Fuel Capacity142 gal141 gal2025 Winnebago Horizon 40A
Horsepower419 hp355 hp2025 Winnebago Horizon 40A
EngineCummins ISL 8.9LFord 6.8L V10
Slide-Outs142024 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F
Solar450 W200 W2025 Winnebago Horizon 40A
Battery300 Ah200 Ah2025 Winnebago Horizon 40A
Inverter2,500 W2,500 WTie
MSRP$244,000$231,0002024 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F

Detailed Comparison

If you're weighing the 2025 Winnebago Horizon 40A against the 2024 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F, you're looking at two solid contenders. Here's how they stack up.

Starting with size, the Winnebago Horizon 40A measures 40.5 ft long and tips the scales at 16,100 lbs dry weight. The Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F comes in at 45.0 ft with a dry weight of 29,300 lbs. That gives the Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F roughly 4.5 extra feet of length.

The Winnebago Horizon 40A sleeps 7 while the Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F accommodates 8. Slide-outs play a role in livability: the Winnebago Horizon 40A has 1 and the Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F has 4.

For boondocking enthusiasts, tank sizes matter. Fresh water capacity goes to the Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F at 98 gallons versus 95 gallons. Solar-wise, you get 450W on the Winnebago Horizon 40A and 200W on the Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F. Battery banks are 300 Ah and 200 Ah.

At $244,000 MSRP for the Winnebago Horizon 40A and $231,000 for the Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F, the Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F saves you $13,000. With only a 6% price difference, the choice comes down to features rather than cost.

If you're traveling with a family, look for the model with more sleeping positions and better storage. Boondockers: look at the fresh water capacity and solar/battery systems — they determine how long you can stay out. For the full-time RV lifestyle, every gallon of tank capacity and every inch of counter space counts.

Ultimately, both rigs have their merits — test drive each one and see which floor plan speaks to your lifestyle.

Individual Overviews

2025 Winnebago Horizon 40A

  • Category: Class A
  • Length: 40.5 ft
  • Weight: 16,100 lbs
  • Sleeps: 7
  • MSRP: $244,000
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2024 Holiday Rambler Vacationer 36F

  • Category: Class A
  • Length: 45 ft
  • Weight: 29,300 lbs
  • Sleeps: 8
  • MSRP: $231,000
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