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Airstream Basecamp 20X arrives with more space & upgraded features for adventures beyond civilization

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According to Airstream president and CEO Bob Wheeler, in a time of unprecedented growth in outdoor recreation, there is an urgent need to conserve and safeguard the beautiful outdoor spaces we cherish. Recognizing this, two iconic outdoor brands, REI and Airstream, have joined forces yet again to cater to the needs of environmentally-conscious adventurers seeking longer and more sustainable outdoor stays.

Last year, these two brands made headlines with their first-ever special-edition, off-road camper trailer based on Airstream’s 16-foot platform. Taking ahead from the success of their initial venture, the two are now launching the REI x Airstream Special Edition Basecamp 20X, a larger and more robust travel trailer with upgraded features apt for adventures beyond civilization.

Designer: REI and Airstream

Beyond the size, the Basecamp 20X has a great commitment to sustainability. The trailer incorporates post-consumer recycled materials into its fabrics and laminates, while the cabinetry is constructed using sustainable wood. By prioritizing eco-friendly materials and design, REI and Airstream demonstrate their dedication to preserving the natural beauty that inspires greener adventures and mindful travel.

The Basecamp 20X trailer maintains a manageable 3,500-pound base weight, making it easy to tow and maneuver, while its spacious interior opens up a world of possibilities. For instance, its convertible front dinette can transform into a lounge section post-dining after a long day of exploration. A separate sleeping area provides comfortable and efficient use of space.

The three-in-one wet bath complete with a composting toilet and an outdoor shower is located across the galley boasting green slate countertops with birch plywood, adding a touch of elegance to the wide interior. For camping in the terrains unthreaded, enthusiasts get a 360W solar system paired with dual 100Ah lithium batteries to take care of the power needs in off-grid locations.

Additionally, onboard you have a water purification system with a recirculating water heater, larger tanks for fresh and gray water. And for those seeking adventure with their gear, the Basecamp 20X offers an L-rack storage system, which allows you to securely transport bikes, snowboards, skis, and any other outdoor equipment essential to your excursions. It also includes a three-inch lift kit for additional clearance on rough roads and stainless-steel front stone guards for additional safety.

With its impressive features, commitment to sustainability, and unrivaled versatility, the REI x Airstream Basecamp 20X is now available to adventurers at $62,400. So, gear up, hitch your trailer, and embark on an unforgettable journey!

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Isuzu D-Max is finally the pick-up camper of our dreams with rooftop tent and pull-out kitchen

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Since the first rendition of the Isuzu D-Max, I have always thought it is a game-changing pick-up that has the potential of making a capable camper for dreamy adventurers. We got a fair idea of the capabilities with the sight of the AT35 Basecamp show truck earlier last year, and ever since, I for one had my eyes pinned on what’s on the road for the good old workhorse in the camping department.

A little over a year later, Isuzu UK introduces us to another purpose-built show vehicle, which is based on the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross model and is called the Expedition Edition. Designed as a camper, this model is delivered with a hardshell roof tent, a pull-out functional kitchen, and an awning for additional usable space outside.

Designer: Isuzu

With a little iota of doubt, the Isuzu camper has a spirit drenched in the idea of camping in unexplored terrains. For this, the modular pick-up camper is decorated with ARB camping accessories that turn the ordinary truck bed into a special Expedition Edition camper. And when you are done exploring the outdoors, it’s time to pack the gear and strip the truck blank for daily city routine.

With all the ARB accessories, the Valencia Orange D-Max V-Cross Expedition Edition looks a little exaggerated and outlandish. It is a simple, purposeful idea of an everyday pick-up camper you can take for a weekend trip or a longish stay in a remote location, provided you can fend for the power and water needs.

For comfort and functional usage on the go, the Expedition Edition comes mounted with a fold-out hardshell rooftop tent attached to an extending awning. The tent makes enough room for three persons and comes with a stargazing moonroof. For a little deck up, the rooftop tent has LED light strips on the inside and outside, and also features a storage section within.

Taking care of the culinary needs on the Isuzu camper is the installed slide-out kitchen complete with a prep area, three-burner gas stove, sink, fridge and a water canister. With the given features, Isuzu means business this time. Even though the camper is going to make presence on different RV/camper shows throughout the country in the coming months, the drivable Isuzu D-Max Expedition Edition will be available in the UK with ARB accessories.

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A DIYer’s remarkable mobile home redefines adventure for cyclists

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DIYs and passion projects often remain hidden gems. Occasionally, one innovation breaks through and captures the imagination to become a marketable entity. Case in point, the Hupi trailer by Urpo “Upi” Merranmaa.

The visionary turned an ordinary e-bike into a remarkable mobile home with his ingenious creation: the Hupi trailer – born out of a desire for adventure! Back when Upi received an e-bike as a gift, he wanted to put it to some purpose, so he embarked on a multi-day journey. His days camping in a tent didn’t quite appeal to him, so he returned to build his own self-contained trailer he could tow behind his bike and rest up in on overnight halts.

Buy: Hyötyajoneuvokeskus

The fascinating Hupi trailer neatly combines the freedom of an e-bike with the comfort of caravan living. Unlike traditional trailers with modifiable setups, the Hupi has a fixed-roof design. Even though the headspace is not much, the single-person living unit is comfortable for sleeping and has a small dinette for your culinary requirements on the go.

The concept of bicycle campers has not really seen an outgrowth like the travel trailers and RVs, but Upi’s relentless to and fro over 5,000 hours to fully perfect the bike trailer makes it a solution worth putting your money on. If you think so, Hupi is available for purchase at a base price of €5,990 (roughly $6,700).

The trailer exterior is finished in aluminum with a thick urethane sheet running underneath for insulation. Hupi roof can be outfitted with a solar kit to power interior accessories and keep the e-bike fully charged and ready to go. On the inside a bed expands to fill the entire interior, providing a comfortable sleeping space for the solo cyclist. When not sleeping, the bed conveniently folds up against the front wall, transforming into a cushioned bench seat.

With its narrow frame, Hupi can be effortlessly pulled by any e-bike on bike paths, opening up a world of possibilities for adventure seekers within city confines. Besides the solar panel, the trailer also offers optional electrical systems, including an onboard battery, and an inverter for interior and exterior lighting and for keeping the towing e-bike charged for all adventures you throw at it.

 

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The ultimate towable survival bunker, ELE, comes ready to protect you from bear and zombie attack

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In a world plagued by disasters, if you imagine towing a trailer right through the heart of a catastrophe without an iota of doubt, Mammoth Overland dares to offer a solution in the ELE Trailer. Combining mobility with utmost safety and self-reliance, ELE is designed to be the ultimate towable survival bunker.

To honor that image, the ELE Trailer is engineered to withstand the harshest of conditions, including a zombie apocalypse. It is also prepared for other, more realistic, misadventures such as a bear attack or a wildfire. The limited-edition ELE Trailer would be available toward the end of 2023 at a starting price of $67,000 for all overlanding enthusiasts venturing out on the most extreme adventures.

Designer: Mammoth Overland

If you have been in the wilderness and a bear has walked past without disturbing your solitude, it’s fine, but if you have been in a situation where a bear has clawed on your fragile trailer; you understand the need for a mobile home to be bear-proof.

Mammoth president Scott Taylor, drawing from his experience of growing up in Montana, where bear-proofing is important, if you think of spending time in the outdoors, has crafted the ELE Trailer from aircraft standard materials. Double-walled aerospace-grade aluminum body with high-density foam insulation sandwiched in between sits on a steel chassis. The construction becomes more intriguing at the submarine-style pressure doors, which render the trailer airtight to prevent air infiltration in addition to keeping the bears out.

The ELE cuts out the contaminated air from entering, but doesn’t leave you gasping for fresh air. To ensure clean and fresh air, a medical-grade air filtration system is installed to purify the entered air. Capable of completely purifying the interior air in under 3 minutes, this system can sustain occupants for up to 6 months with purified air.

This is not it; the trailer boasts a range of unique features including bear spray defense system, medical-grade air filtration, and a drone launch system. This true fortress on wheels can be outfitted with optional Level 3 bulletproof as well (costing additional).

The innovative bear spray system comprises two replaceable canisters located at the front of the trailer. A switch inside the cabin turns on the canisters and a powerful mist is sprayed around the exterior to deter the attacking bear or any other potential threat. Even if you don’t choose to bulletproof the ELE, it is integrated with lockable weapons storage allowing you to access a gun when needed. This raises the bar of your level of preparedness in the trailer that can go anywhere you want.

ELE Trailer is not only to live in the city confines, when disaster comes calling, you can ride out to the safe confines and live off-grid for a bit. To take care of your safe water needs, you get an 83-liter water tank onboard with Guzzle H2O filtration system. Power needs are satiated by a 100-Ah smart lithium battery and 100-W solar panels. It comes loaded with an exterior fold-out kitchen with a sink and a two-burner stove. An awning can be set up to create a cozy outdoor space

To ensures enhanced security during moments of rest and relaxation, and to fulfill the sentiment of preparedness, the ELE Trailer also boasts advanced surveillance capabilities. A gimbal-mounted night-vision camera on the roof keeps a hawk-eye on the outside and delivers the feed to an onboard 32-inch TV. For the camera operations, and to stay connected with the outside world at all times, the ELE is installed with Starlink internet.

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Colorado Teardrops’ EC models are for adventurers who want to experience fully electrified camping experience

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Colorado Teardrops has been in the league of builders’ head bent on providing mini camping solutions with electric power in-charge. After the family-oriented Boulder, the Colorado company has outed a pair of patent-pending teardrop camping trailers called Electric Classic that call out to both EV and non-EV owners.

Designed in two variants, essential for those looking to extend camping trips in the outdoors, the teardrop trailers provide additional off-grid energy to power equipment and devices on board, or juice up your electric vehicle on the journey back home.

Designer: Colorado Teardrops

The chief advantage of the Electric Classics models is the amount of power available. The EC models – EC-2 and EC-4 – come integrated with battery systems, providing 19 kWh to 38 kWh of battery power, to use while camping or as whole-home battery when not camping. Putting that to prospective, the company notes – with up to 38 kWh of battery power – the trailer can power an average US home for over a day.

Coming to the two different models, the EC-2 is a two-person teardrop trailer while EC-4, on that notion, is a larger 4-person model. Both are inspired by the previous bestsellers from the brand and are constructed using welded structural aircraft aluminum. The triple-insulated construction renders the trailers durable and lightweight, while the protection on the bottom of the cabin protects and seals them against the elements.

The interior of the Colorado Teardrop’s EC-2 and EC-4 are free from plastic in the walls, cabinetry, and shelving, however, have been made warm and comfortable for the inhabitants. For this, the teardrops feature maple or hardwood laminates and have insulated doors with sliding windows that open up the interiors to the great outdoors, while keeping the camping trailer tightly sealed otherwise.

On the outside, the trailer tongue box offers additional storage and accommodates the electrical components. Interestingly, the Colorado Teardrops’ EC models are not for everyone: The two-person EC-2 starts at $44,000 and the four-person EC-4 base model is priced at $50,400. An upgrade to a 38 kWh battery pack will set up back an additional $11,000.

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Solar-powered, all-electric Living Vehicle 2024 HD trailer lets you experience true freedom without limits

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Freedom from everyday mundane life; freedom from the RV parks; and freedom to live in the outdoors for as long as you desire: The ability to provide this level of independence is the most critical feature that sets the Living Vehicle 2024 HD apart from the rest.

For the desirous of freedom without limits, a travel trailer can be a great option. With a travel trailer, you have the flexibility to go wherever you want, whenever you want, without being tied to a fixed location. But when you want true freedom, you’ll require a sustainable living solution designed to face challenges of extreme weather, power crises, and water scarcity. Enter 2024 HD trailer, loosely “the most powerful trailer on Earth,” designed as all-electric trailer with reliance on solar energy for its power and functionality.

Designer: Living Vehicle

Made as an ultimate off-grid travel trailer, the Living Vehicle’s HD line-up thrives on advanced energy storage capabilities that permit full-time off-the-grid living with backup fuel options and perpetual resource generation. This system ensures a self-sustaining and resilient living experience with its coveted solar power, which is more than most residential homes.

Talking about the unparalleled off-grid livability and emphasis on luxury mobile living, the Living Vehicle Co-Founder Joanna Hofmann narrates a befitting scenario. “Imagine being surrounded by snow-capped mountains and having all the amenities of a 5-star hotel, such as a king bed, spa-style rain shower, and a chef-designed kitchen. All made possible without any connections to utilities.”

On the outside, the ‍Living Vehicle HD is built with marine-grade materials. Available in HD Core, Max, and Pro models; each is custom-built to offer meaningful facilities for the intuitive needs of the user. The setting inside allows multiple bedroom configurations to make the HD compatible for up to 6 people.

One extreme end of the trailer features the king bedroom suite in 150 sq ft with sectional overhead storage and a 6-foot height closet. For its ability to withstand the harshest environments, the Living Vehicle HD is fully insulated with 100 percent rigid closed-cell foam, which ensures the interior is cool at 120°F and moderate in sub-zero, -4°F (coupled with a Mini-Split electric heating system).

Provided on the other extreme is a convertible lounge to queen bed and mid-way the trailer is an option for a EuroLoft bed for additional two guests. Deploying the lift bed is as simple as a press of a button and the bed is ready in a matter of seconds. Adjacent to the lounge cum dining is the 4K Home Theater system with an integrated Hi-Fi wireless audio system.

With electrified chef’s kitchen and spa-style bathroom, comprising a compost toilet, outdoor extendable shower, and ample water storage tanks, the all-season electric trailer has a foldable deck for outdoor living. The innovative system onboard creates water from humidity in the air, while 72kWh of energy storage and 18kW of power take care of all the energy requirements. And to render the trailer capable of operating entirely off-grid, a 98-pound propane tank is also included.

Inventive siding roof with solar panels, or solar awning, if you like, the Living Vehicle HD trailer can double the amount of solar when camped than when it is being towed. The roof slides on both sides opening up more PV panels underneath and this extension becomes an awning for the patio deck. According to the Press Release, the Living Vehicle HD lineup is expected to begin shipping in 2024 starting at about $459,995.

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This travel trailer swivels 90-degrees to transform from closed cabin into open living tiny home

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Glamping industry is not necessarily dependent on travel trailers in New Zealand, but if the market has to swing out the way it’s in the West, something like the Romotow T8 would have to lead the way. This tiny house cum trailer has a peculiar rotating system to change form from closed to an open living.

Created by New Zealand-based design and architecture firm W2, the Romotow seems a very innovative design for a trailer, with a fixed chassis that features a rotating closed living unit capable of swiveling around full 90-degrees to create an extra outdoor living space.

Designer: W2

Irrespective of its novelty, the W2 Romotow is a concept that we first saw in 2012. Yes, a decade later, the Romotow T8 sees fruition. This production-ready model of the swiveling caravan remains true to the original design wherein the hydraulics open and close the Romotow at the push of a button. It takes less than a minute to open or close.

In transit, the 30.5ft Romotow remains closed and when it’s stationed for overnight camping, the main living unit with panoramic glass windows on both sides can swivel open: this form factor creates two sections, a large deck and a sleeping/living cabin.

The rotating main cabin comprises a dining area, which converts into a sleeping unit for two. Behind the dining area is the furnished kitchenette. The open deck – that shows up when the main cabin swivels – features nice wooden flooring. The space can be used as a patio or as an entertainment area featuring a 32-inch 4K smart TV or an outdoor projector system with a pull-down screen.

The hydraulic rotation system is the highlight of the Romotow T8, but to align with other requirements of a capable caravan, the T8 is powered by a 200Ah lithium battery and also features a 395W solar panel on the roof. Starting at NZ$429,000 (approximately $250,000) the T8 is available in varied options and configurations. The price increases with the choice of add-ons.

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This futuristic travel trailer pops-up into a luxurious home in the great outdoors

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If you’re looking for an expandable home on wheels to tow behind your EV, you have a few existing options already. However, if you’re not instantly in the market for a towable, and can wait for a couple of years, a ground-breaking travel trailer is in the works. It is solar-powered, furnished with modular furniture, and customizable to user requirements, but that’s not it!

Camping with family, friends or even when you’re in the outdoors all solo, a travel trailer ensures convenience and comfort. A towable with the ideal balance of luxury and convenience maintains unforgettable outdoor adventure, and this is what this Grounded RV’s towable with a unique aerodynamic design guarantees.

Designer: Grounded

Made from advanced composite materials, the expandable towable is designed durable and lightweight. This streamlined layout reduces drag to make sure you get enhanced fuel efficiency, while the RV’s unique hydraulic system ensures smooth transition between towing and living model.

The very compact trailer is easy to store and maneuver. But once you are ready to camp, the trailer’s roof pops-up (in its entirety) to create 6.5 feet of headroom. Furnished with large glass windows for a panoramic view the trailer has a spacious interior equipped with a fully-functional kitchen, modular furniture, customizable queen bed, pull-out table, dry toilet, and spacious sitting area, thereby offering all the comforts of the home in the great outdoors.

The interior is insulated while the rooftop 1,500W solar panels power the remotely controlled electronics and appliances. Based on a modular layout, the travel trailer can be customized to suit each occupant’s requirement, fitting piece by piece according to need.

The Grounded RV’s futuristic towable is expected to ship in 2025 with a weather-resistant exterior and modern aesthetics to leave most RV makers thinking. With all the fancy antics, the interesting concept puts durability, comfort, and sustainability at the forefront, which has left the outdoorsy in me excited.

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Porsche designs Airstream travel trailer that’s more aerodynamic, has lower suspension and a pop-up roof

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Airstream is distinguishable by its finest aluminum travel trailers. Remaining true to its design DNA and to align with the altering RV landscape, Airstream and Studio F.A. Porsche have together designed an Airstream coach with refined aerodynamics, a pop-up roof for increased headroom, and a lowered suspension to permit city dwellers to park the RV in their residential garages.

Airstream has been an innovative RV manufacturer, but this Porsche-designed next-gen Airstream trailer is far from what the former has managed through the years. A result of “what if” collaboration between the two design stalwarts, the concept may be starkly different but it deviates ever so little from Airstream’s signature riveted aluminum look.

Designer: Airstream x Porsche

Fashioned ideally in photorealistic renderings, a 1/3 scale model of the aerodynamically envisioned Airstream of the future is available on display at the ongoing South by Southwest Conference and Festival in Austin, TX. The airstream features an aerodynamic shape with the front improved for airflow, while its flush underside design ensures reduced drag-creating projection.

A first-of-its-type Airstream trailer with a lowered suspension, this Porsche design is more optimized for towing with electric vehicles. The design allows several things to be tucked into the 10-inch space below that trailer’s floor. So, you get water tanks, heating components, spare wheel, and Lithium-ion battery all tucked in there to save you space onboard.

Onboard, the pop-up roof creates more headroom when camped and the rear seating area can quickly transform into working or dining space. It can also be converted into an 82″ x 61″ sleeping area for when the night falls. This versatile living area can be opened into the outdoors with the rear openable hatch, that with attached awnings, create a shady space to relax or plan the next adventure.

Within the luxuriously designed trailer is a wet bathroom featuring a swing door that hides the toilet within. The galley has a hinged-up counter that extends up to the main entrance, creating a sizable L-shaped workspace akin to most spacious travel trailers. With its wholesome design and provision to integrate rooftop solar panels, the battery-equipped Porsche x Airstream travel trailer is ideal for adventures within the city limits and off the grid.

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More aerodynamic than other EV trailers, Lightship L1 is designed for extended off-grid time and reduced drag

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Lightweight, towable campers designed for electric vehicles are gaining traction by the day. Inclined on the idea of zero emissions travel, these trailers are integrated with a battery pack that makes extended off-grid stays possible, and allow peace of mind with the possibility of recharging the towing electric vehicle, if need be.

Joining the ranks is the luxury-packed Lightship L1 camping trailer towable by an EV pickup truck. It comes with a 40kWh battery onboard (upgradable to 80kWh), which can power the built-in systems and all electric appliances, charging the vehicle while off the grid. The roof and dual awnings are installed with solar panels that produce up to 3kW of energy, which the trailer uses to keep the battery charged.

Designer: Lightship RV

Almost ‘3 times as aerodynamic as a classic trailer,’ the L1 is designed to look different, but the difference is not limited to its openable glass panel windows all around. Constructed from automotive-grade composite material, the trailer derives its aerodynamic shape using a virtual wind tunnel.

There is manifold ingenuity in the L1’s design. Beyond the aerodynamism, the camping trailer features an interesting pop-up design. The roof extends upward, by a good three feet in Camp Mode, from 6.9 feet when the trailer is on the road (Road Mode).

The Lightship’s electric travel trailer measures 27 feet long, 8.6 feet wide, and weighs 7,500 pounds. The lightweight design and aerodynamic combination together allow the trailer to minimize drag. For EVs towing a classic trailer efficiency is a major concern: most EVs experience drop in the range when they’re towing. Lightship L1 is efficient in that its drivetrain powers the wheels independently, adding little haul weight to ensure the electric tow vehicle loses the least in its range.

Continuing the automotive-grade construction on the inside, the L1 trailer comprises interiors fashioned in textiles made from 70 percent recycled polyester. The liveable space inside is confined within glass walls and durable construction capable of accommodating up to 6 people. It features convertible beds, two (indoor and outdoor) kitchens, and a bathroom complete with rainfall shower and toilet.

The kitchen on the inside along with the usual cooktop, oven, and sink, includes a dishwasher. The slide-out kitchen on the other hand is equipped for a quick bite with a camp-style induction cooker and collapsible sink. Interesting highlight here is the countertop made from upcycled ocean waste. Available on preorder starting at $125,000, the Lightship L1 electric travel trailer makes traveling efficient, clean, and remarkably comfortable.

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