Holiday Rambler Element 25Q vs Winnebago Navion 24R
2026 Class C comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Same Mercedes Sprinter 3500 chassis, same 2.0L turbo-diesel I4, same 11,030 lb GVWR; the spec sheet diverges everywhere else. The Holiday Rambler Element 25Q is 25.5 ft, 92 in wide, 1 slide, king bed, full bath, 34/29/29 gal tanks, 13 gal LP, 200 W solar, and 50A shore power, listing at $236,724. The Winnebago Navion 24R is 25.67 ft, 90.25 in wide, 0 slides, twin beds, full bath, full-width gear garage, 30/46/47 gal tanks, 320 Ah lithium, 240 W solar, 2,000 W inverter, 3,800 W generator, 30A shore power, listing at $258,922.
The Winnebago Navion 24R brings 320 Ah of lithium, a 3,800 W onboard genset, 2,000 W inverter, and a gear garage. The Holiday Rambler Element 25Q answers with a slide-out, king bed, 50A service, and a $22,198 lower MSRP.
Directional verdict: the Element 25Q is the king-bed, slide-equipped, 50A campground rig; the Navion 24R is the electrical-heavy, gear-garage off-grid rig.
Side-by-side specs
| Holiday Rambler Element 25Q | Winnebago Navion 24R | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $236,724 | $258,922 |
| Length | 25'6" | 25'8" |
| Dry weight | — | — |
| GVWR | 11,030 lbs | 11,030 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh tank | 34 gal | 30 gal |
| Grey tank | 29 gal | 46 gal |
| Black tank | 29 gal | 47 gal |
| LP | 13 gal | 12 gal |
| Solar | 200W | 240W |
| Inverter | — | 2000W |
| Generator | — | 3800W |
| Bath | full | full |
| Bed | king | twin |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Holiday Rambler Element 25Q wins
- Slide-out standard
- King bed layout
- 50A vs 30A shore power
- 34 gal fresh tank vs 30 gal
- $22,198 cheaper at $236,724 MSRP
Where Winnebago Navion 24R wins
- 320 Ah lithium battery bank
- 3,800 W onboard generator
- 2,000 W inverter standard
- 240 W solar vs 200 W
- Full-width rear gear garage for bikes/kayaks
Pick the Holiday Rambler Element 25Q if…
Pick the Holiday Rambler Element 25Q if you want a Sprinter Class C with a king bed up top, a slide for living-room width, and 50A shore service that handles two ACs and an induction cooktop simultaneously. The 200 W of factory solar and 34 gal fresh tank work for week-long state-park stays, and the Cummins/Mercedes 2.0L delivers 332 lb-ft of torque on the highway. At $236,724 MSRP, the cost savings vs the Navion are real money for buyers who don't need the lithium-plus-genset stack.
Pick the Winnebago Navion 24R if…
Pick the Winnebago Navion 24R if you need a true off-grid Sprinter with a 320 Ah lithium bank, 240 W of solar, 2,000 W inverter, and 3,800 W generator for redundant power, plus a full-width gear garage that hauls bikes, kayaks, motorcycles, or sports gear behind the twin beds. The 47 gal black tank also adds days of off-grid runtime over the Element's 29 gal. At $258,922 MSRP, the $22,198 premium is the price of the working off-grid electrical and the gear garage.
Frequently asked
Which has a slide?
The Element 25Q has 1 slide. The Navion 24R has 0 slides.
What's the battery story?
The Navion 24R ships with 320 Ah of lithium; the Element 25Q does not publish battery capacity from the factory.
How much do they cost?
The Element 25Q is $236,724 MSRP; the Navion 24R is $258,922. The Winnebago is $22,198 more.