Pebble Begins Deliveries of Pebble Flow and Introduces Auto Dump: The First Automated RV Waste Disposal System
FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pebble, a California-based startup redefining how people work, live, and explore from anywhere, today announced the start of customer deliveries for the Pebble Flow, its flagship all-electric travel trailer. After years of R&D, extensive testing and validation, the first customers are now taking the Pebble Flow production unit on the road. For the first time in the RV industry, Pebble has delivered a travel trailer that is fully-electric, allowing travelers to be off-grid for up to 7 days, has propulsion assist to make towing easier for EVs and gas-powered vehicles, and integrates advanced robotics and software-defined features to automate the hardest parts of RVing. Today, sustainable, hassle-free RV travel moves from vision to reality.
'Delivering a Pebble Flow to our earliest customers and believers is a defining moment for our team,' said Bingrui Yang, CEO and Founder of Pebble. 'This product reflects years of engineering and thoughtful iteration, built on the belief that every detail, from setup to travel, should feel effortless and intuitive. This is the moment we've been building towards, and we can't wait to see more and more Pebble Flow travel trailers on the road.'
Auto Dump: The End of the Dumping Dread
Auto Dump, the RV industry's first automated, one-touch waste disposal system, is debuting as an exclusive feature with the Pebble Flow Founders Edition. Designed to eliminate the mess and complexity of traditional dumping, Auto Dump turns RV waste management into a sustainable, hygienic, 'touch-less' process.
For decades, dumping waste has been the least appealing part of RV travel. It is a tedious multistep process filled with hoses, levers, and the constant risk of splashes, spills, or mixing tanks.
Auto Dump changes that. With just three simple steps – placing the pre-connected hose in the sewer inlet, tapping 'Dump' on the Pebble App, and returning the hose to its integrated storage compartment – the entire process becomes environmentally friendly, clean, and effortless.
Here's what is happening behind the scenes:
A self-cleaning rinse cycle uses gray water recycled from sinks and showers, unlike conventional systems that rely on gallons of fresh water for multiple flushes, reducing overall water consumption and making the process significantly more sustainable.
Macerating toilet – essentially a garbage disposal for waste – liquefies waste for faster, more hygienic flow
Built-in safety logic eliminates the chance of user error (no more 'wrong lever' concerns)
Pump-powered hose that replaces outdated gravity-based drainage
This new production system is paired with expanded tank capacity, including a black water tank now sized at 18 gallons, a 38% increase from prototype models. This means longer off-grid stays with fewer trips to the dump station.
'We didn't just slap a button on the old system; we rebuilt the entire experience,' said Stefan Solyom, Chief Technology Officer at Pebble. 'Auto Dump makes the worst part of RVing something you barely even think about. It's one of those upgrades that makes you wonder why it wasn't always this simple.'
What's Ahead
Pebble will continue scaling production throughout 2025, with quality remaining the top priority. During the third quarter of 2025, the company plans to rapidly expand invitations for patient Founders Edition preorder holders to finalize their purchase.
Customers can visit pebblelife.com/build to place a fully refundable $500 deposit, customize the Pebble Flow to their preferences, and explore financing options.
Additionally, customers may be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $12,450, further reducing the cost of ownership.
About Pebble
Pebble is a California-based startup defining a new way to live, work, and explore with a 100% electric, hassle-free RV. Built by a team of experts from Apple, Tesla, Rivian, and Zoox, Pebble combines electrification with cutting-edge automotive technology for an RV experience that removes the hassles RV owners have struggled with for decades. Learn more at pebblelife.com.
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