2017 Winnebago ERA 70x Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
11,030 lbs
License
Standard driver's license
Type
Class B
License Requirement
Standard driver's license
Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
Essential Upgrades for the 2017 Winnebago ERA 70x
Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 11030 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 291 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 76 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 116 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 75 in | - | - | - |
| Towing Capacity | 5000 / 2268 lbs | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
GVWR
11030 lbs
Length
291 in
Width
76 in
Exterior Height
116 in
Interior Height
75 in
Towing Capacity
5000 / 2268 lbs
Towing & Dimensions Best Sellers
Top-rated products RV owners use to upgrade or maintain their RV.
Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 45 | - | - | - |
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Battery Converter Amps
45
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
Electrical & Solar Best Sellers
Top-rated products RV owners use to upgrade or maintain their RV.
Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 25 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 21 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 9.7 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 67.8 lbs | - | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
25 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
21 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
9.7 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
67.8 lbs
Tank Capacities Best Sellers
Top-rated products RV owners use to upgrade or maintain their RV.
Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Width | 215 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | 215/85 R16 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 85 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 85 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 215/85 R16 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 170 / 4318 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 215 | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Rear Tire Width
215
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Tire
215/85 R16 Full Spec
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
85
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
85
Rear Tire
215/85 R16 Full Spec
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Wheelbase
170 / 4318 in
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire Width
215
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 2.6 g | - | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Water Heater Tank Capacity
2.6 g
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
Heating & Cooling Best Sellers
Top-rated products RV owners use to upgrade or maintain their RV.
Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | No | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Living Area Location
Front
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Sofas
1
Reclining Sofa
No
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
No
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Sofa Material
Leather
Living Room / Bedroom(s) Best Sellers
Top-rated products RV owners use to upgrade or maintain their RV.
Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Compact | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Pedestal Table | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Compact
Kitchen Table Configuration
Pedestal Table
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 13 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Awning Length
13 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum
Exterior Best Sellers
Top-rated products RV owners use to upgrade or maintain their RV.
Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Retractable Slideout | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heated | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | No | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Power Retractable Slideout
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Seat Armrests
Yes
Heated
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Satellite
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Turbocharged
Yes
Overhead Fan
No
Reclining Seats
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Supercharged
No
Power Adjustable Seat
No
Screened Room
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Bunkhouse
No
Swivel Seats
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Seat Type
Bucket
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Rows
2
Seat Material
Leather
Number Of Seats
2
Chasis
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Model | 3500 | - | - | - |
| Chassis Brand | Mercedes-Benz® Sprinter | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Chassis Model
3500
Chassis Brand
Mercedes-Benz® Sprinter
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Number Of Speeds | 5 | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Driveline Type
4X2
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number Of Speeds
5
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower RPM | 3800 | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 188 bhp | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 6 | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | V6 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 1400 | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Mercedes-Benz® | - | - | - |
| Torque | 440.6 Nm | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Horsepower RPM
3800
Horsepower
188 bhp
Cylinders
6
Engine Type
V6
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion
Standard
Torque RPM
1400
Engine Brand Name
Mercedes-Benz®
Torque
440.6 Nm
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
1
Entertainment Best Sellers
Top-rated products RV owners use to upgrade or maintain their RV.
Fuel & MPG
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 / 99.9 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Fuel Capacity
26.4 / 99.9 gal/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel & MPG Best Sellers
Top-rated products RV owners use to upgrade or maintain their RV.
Instrumentation
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Radios | 2 | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Number Of Radios
2
Interior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Leather | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Material
Leather
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Winnebago Industries | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Winnebago | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Era 70X | - | - | - |
| Class | Class B | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 2 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
Specs
Buy Now
More
Parent Company
Winnebago Industries
Year
2017
Make
Winnebago
Display Name
Era 70X
Class
Class B
Max Sleeping Count
2
Introduction Year
2015
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this class b.
Drivability & Handling
8.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class B class averages
+3.3
Final Drivability & Handling
8.3
Living Space & Layout
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class B class averages
+0.0
Final Living Space & Layout
5.0
Comfort & Features
7.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class B class averages
+2.3
Final Comfort & Features
7.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class B class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
9.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class B class averages
+4.5
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
9.5
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
Owner Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2017 Winnebago ERA 70x, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11030 lbs. With a dry weight of lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class B has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 11030 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 291 in., width 76 in., and height 116 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The ERA 70x includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many ERA 70x owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 11030 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the ERA 70x is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 2 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Class B.
The ERA 70x features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11030 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases. Your price stays the same.
"Our mission at Mint RV is to help people make well-informed RV buying decisions, so they can escape the stress of everyday life, reconnect with family, and create unforgettable memories in the great outdoors"