Backcountry camping with a tow-behind RV often means bare-bones amenities. But a trend in RV design is bringing more luxury to rough roads and boondocking sites.
One example is the OP 15 by OPUS. It pairs off-road capabilities with luxurious comforts. An exterior slide-out kitchen, as one example, comes with a prep deck, stove, pantry and a Dometic CFX75 fridge.
Inside, you’ll find a king bed and twin bunks. There’s a full bathroom complete with shower, sink and chemical toilet.
An expandable design makes for less bulk while towing. The OP 15 collapses down to 15 feet and is designed to handle narrow, rough roads.
Twin shock-absorbers and trailing arm independent suspension for each wheel make for a smoother ride on uneven terrain.
With a curb weight of 4,960 pounds, you won’t be pulling this with a car. But it’s a modest weight for the included features and no problem for even a small pickup.
For electricity, three 100Ah AGM batteries are linked to a 300W solar system to keep you powered on the go.
Add in the on-demand hot water heater, air conditioning, integrated speaker entertainment system and television, and this may be nicer than your home.
The OP 15 starts at $34,000 and is available now for camping in comfort off the grid.
Stephen Regenold writes about outdoors gear at http://www.gearjunkie.com