Airstream on Saturday unveiled its first all-electric travel trailer, which might use battery power to operate off the grid.
Called the Airstream Basecamp 20Xe, the trailer features a 10.3-kwh battery pack and 3,000-watt inverter powering a 30-amp electrical system, providing onboard power for charging devices from built-in outlets, in addition to running an optional air-conditioning system or microwave. A typical induction cooktop powered by a 110-volt outlet could be used inside or outside the trailer.
A 600-watt rooftop solar array provides supplementary power. The trailer also comes pre-wired for a further 300 watts of solar-generating capability, and features a 20-pound propane tank that could be used for interior heating and hot water, in addition to outdoor grilling. Heating could be done using only electricity, only propane, or a mix of the 2.
An optional composting toilet helps conserve water, as does a recirculating feature that redirects cold water from the heater into the freshwater tank until it reaches the correct temperature.
The trailer’s 20-foot floorpan features a dedicated sleeping space on the back and a convertible dinette up front. It is also equipped with standard 3-inch lift, chunky tires, and stone guards for off-road use, in addition to cupboard space inside its teardrop shroud bodywork.
Airstream eStream electric camping trailer
Missing from Airstream’s announcement, nevertheless: There isn’t any mention of using the battery pack to assist propel the trailer and reduce the range loss of electrical tow vehicles, or improve the fuel economy of internal-combustion tow vehicles, as with eStream concept Airstream unveiled in 2022. That concept has been taken up by startups Pebble and Lightship to be used of their luxury travel trailers, each of that are scheduled to start out production later this 12 months.
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