If you're looking for an expanding, rugged teardrop trailer that opens a whole new room,
then look no further than the Raptor XC. Stay tuned to the end
and check out our honorable mentions. Let's get to it!
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It's no secret, especially around these parts, that Europe has a firm grip on what makes a good
camper. We're seeing more and more being produced from more and more countries within Europe.
We've covered plenty ourselves if you're interested in seeing more.
According to a report by CNBC, Germany alone saw an increase of over fourteen thousand caravans
in 2016. If the reports that have been flooding in of much higher caravan stats are accurate,
we can expect even higher numbers across Europe and the globe.
Because of this recent success, even more countries across the pond
have been taking a look at caravans and campers.
Hunter Nature is no stranger to the camper industry,
having developed three previous entries before the Raptor XC. Two of them being teardrops.
Hunter Nature was created to help fill that void after COVID as the attraction
of campers swept through Europe and Asia like a wildfire, much like it did the Americas.
Before that, they were simply a machinery manufacturer and hadn't built a single caravan
until 2019. Now, their path is set, and they seem to be liking the designs. That
includes materials similar to what we use here in the States or Australia.
You cannot deny their sturdy, faithful posture that brings a sense of security.
And with the latest rendition, the Raptor XC, those themes remain.
Let us know in the comments what you think of Hunter Nature's designs; do you prefer them, not
your thing, or do you not care about how your home away from looks as long as it works?
With the Raptor XC, you get what you see; an onyx and crimson-colored expandable teardrop
camper trailer. But why don't we break this down a little and see what makes this camper tick?
Two layers of rivet-riddled aluminum and some insulation in-between
make for a cookie that will be just a bit harder to crumble.
All that sits atop two BFGoodrich all-terrain tires and an independent suspension system,
so you can take your trip across rivers, mountains, and everything in-between.
When you finally find your little slice of paradise and hunker down, the Raptor XC has a rear
manually-operated slide-out expansion. It creates a fully-insulated, secondary indoor space.
When fully extended, the expansion takes the length of the camper
from fifteen point seven feet to twenty-two point six feet.
Suppose you don't want to manually crank the slide-out expansion. In that case,
Hunter Nature does offer a remote-controlled motor system for additional purchase.
The master bedroom is the crown jewel of the Raptor XC,
and it also happens to be inside that neat slide-out you just opened.
There is no shortage of natural luminescence,
as long side windows and dual skylights stretch across the body of this camper.
Splayed along the floor is the double-sized bed.
A doorway separates the bedroom from the rest of the Raptor XC.
In the main cabin, an L-shaped bench half encompasses a dining table in the center of
the room. The kitchenette can be found at the far end of the cabin, and it's fully equipped with a
dual-burner gas stove, a sink, a twenty-gallon fridge, and a stainless steel counter.
At night, when you finish your meal and are looking to catch a restful night of sleep,
the dinette table folds down to create a thirty-five by seventy-five-inch single bed.
Next to the kitchenette is the private bathroom with an actual solid door. Very rare in a
teardrop trailer. You can utilize the toilet, sink, or shower here during your stay.
In addition to the insulation, a Truma Combi heater supplies both the water
and interior heating. It's powered by a one-hundred-and-twenty-amp hour gel battery,
hooked up to a one hundred sixty watt solar panel.
That covers heat and electricity, what about water? The trailer also carries thirty-two
gallons of fresh water and a little over twenty-six gallons of wastewater.
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and why in the comments. We love to hear your feedback!
Clean energy is finding its way everywhere, and the Stella
Vita is supposedly the first solar-powered mobile home.
This milestone was designed by a team of university students
going by the name of Eindhoven.
Aside from being all solar powered, the Stella Vita also happens to sport a unique design
that is striking and efficient. The roof splays outward
If you've been thinking of getting a convertible,
then you may want to pass on the high end sports car.
This effort from German-based Skydancer is the world's first convertible motorhome.
Yes, I said motorhome.
The electrically-controlled roof opens by sliding to the rear and can
remain open while driving, and just so we're clear, this isn't a sunroof
or a skylight, it's the whole front of the roof that retracts.
It measures in at 23 feet
You might call it a concept but the company built a prototype so there's that designation.
Feel free to debate that one in the comments as you see fit.
When Hymer designed the VisionVenture, they chose to forego the standard conversion kit,
instead building on a heavily modified Mercedes Sprinter.
The rear houses a lounge area that has twin couches on each side,
flanking a dining table that folds down and lowers telescopically,
then retracts under the seat to offer a clear floor space between.
When an EV startup and adventurer trailer manufacturer teamed up to
create a concept camper ahead of its time, the industry sat up and paid attention.
Minnesota-based startup Zeus Electric Chassis and North Carolina adventure
trailer manufacturer SylvanSport have combined to create a line of fully configurable, all-electric
off-road RVs with the ability to haul rugged adventure and lifestyle equipment.
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