Not every camper needs to reinvent the wheel; simpler is better for some. We are spoiled
with choices nowadays, and it’s nice to just stick to the basics every once in a while.
If that sounds like you, then come along as we showcase an off-roading
travel trailer equipped with a pop-up roof to give you just the right amount of space.
And stick around until the end of the video for a look at our honorable mentions.
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Campers and travel trailers have been stretching globally, with popularity at an all-time high.
From America to Japan and everywhere in between,
we see countries pick up the mantle and forge their own paths.
That’s true for the Norwegian company Minicaravan as well.
Minicaravan is no stranger to campers, caravans,
and the furnishings and accessories that accompany them.
And for today’s video, we’ll cover one of their many travel trailers, the Decamp X1 Camper.
The Decamp X1 Camper is a sturdily built camper
made from a solid aluminum frame with one-and-a-half-inch thick insulated walls.
So that you can enjoy your vacation in the sunshine or snow.
The sixteen-inch wide-stance tires on the chassis make for a smooth drive wherever you’re going.
To the front of the chassis are a storage box, a couple of storage boxes at each door,
and a lockable kitchen cabinet.
Located in the tailgate is the kitchen,
which features a single burner stove, a sink, and a mixer tap.
If you want to bring along a canoe or tent, you can easily do so with the roof rack.
Don’t fret because your water needs are met with a seventeen-gallon fresh water tank
which you can use with the exterior shower head.
However, you will have to find your own means of privacy
unless you purchase the optional shower curtains to go along with it.
Taking a step inside, we are immediately met with a cozy interior with a countertop for working,
and just across it is a cot that can double as a seating area.
LED lighting can be found throughout the interior,
as well as a storage net on the side wall and a control panel on the far wall.
The pièce de résistance, however,
is the pop-up roof that offers a breathable roomy interior for you and a friend or partner.
If you’re looking for a little extra, the company also offers an LED bar,
a nearly sixteen-gallon fridge, a black side awning, and an energy package.
The energy package includes a one hundred amp hour gel battery, one hundred a forty-five Watts
of solar, a twenty amp battery charger, and a six hundred Watt sine inverter.
If you want to pick a Decamp X1 Camper up for yourself,
you’re looking at a price tag of around fifteen thousand and six hundred dollars for the base kit.
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And stick around for our honorable mentions right after this.
It doesn't get much more rugged than the South African wilderness when it comes to brutal,
unforgiving terrain.
For over 30 years, Conqueror Off-Road Campers have been crafting durable
military-grade equipment to withstand the harsh South African environment. In fact,
their first clients were the military before they expanded into the leisure and camping industry.
The UEV-14 is a robust, feature-packed camper built for toughness,
reliability, and a surprising level of luxury.
Featuring a lightweight aluminum frame, reinforced composite panels, and epoxy coating,
the UEV-14 sits on an independent D-arm with double shock absorbers,
16" aluminum rims, corner stabilizer jacks, and an auto-reverse coupler with run-in braking.
Once you expand the sleeping module and enter via the rear access door,
you'll find a patented and industry-first Side Foldout Double Bed,
dimmable LED lighting, an optional media center, and plenty of interior storage.
Back outside and every compartment seems to contain
another well-engineered and discrete amenity.
A 270-degree "insta-awning" descends from the
roof and assembles within seconds using integrated dropdown poles.
An external kitchen comes complete with a two-burner stove, pantry, hot and cold
water plumbing, cutlery, and fridge storage, as well as a fully retractable prep space.
The outdoor heated shower comes equipped with a private cubicle and auto-shutoff water pump.
Other compartments house external bins, jerry cans, tools, and supplies as needed.
For power, two deep cycle batteries with 12V DC charging come standard,
but an additional solar package is needed if you want to go both off-road and off-grid.
The Australian outback features an almost limitless expanse of
rugged nothingness to explore. For South Australian couple Sam and Jenna Reynolds,
they'd spent years traveling the country in a Landcruiser and soft-floor camper trailer.
Not content with the lack of comfort and convenience of other campers on
the market at the time, engineer Sam designed his own, the hugely popular
Raker hard-floor camper trailer under his Adelaide-based company, Offline Campers.
Built on the galvanized Raker chassis, the Domino measures a floor length of 6.6 feet,
a width of 5.9 feet, and a tare weight of 2646 pounds.
It's completed with a lightweight, yet durable aluminum and stainless-steel body, twin shocks,
jockey wheels, and a 2-foot drawbar extension.
If you're not staying long, two campers can climb into the double bed via a rear door without having
to unload gear and reconfigure the camper. Perfect for those roadside naps or quick overnighters.
When it's time to make base camp, one press of a button
and the fully electric assembly transforms the Domino into "camp mode."
A 180° Darche awning extends the space further and can be customized with private rooms or curtains.
Onboard you'll find a gas-plumbed stainless-steel slide-out kitchen
with a 2-burner stove, sink, and fridge. There's also a rear,
20-gallon water tank with a high flow pump fixed to a showerhead or cleaning attachments.
Electrical comes by way of 2,
105 Ah AGM batteries that can be charged by AC or DC mains or optional roof-mounted solar panels.
This powers camp lighting, USB charging ports, and a single electrical outlet.
With Offline Campers now exporting to the world, the Domino is perfect for a couple or small family
that want generous storage and convenient comfort while off-grid!
If you're a fan of camping and feeling really strong,
the Meerkat from San Diego has some fun little features.
The first is it's impressively lightweight. At only 900 pounds,
it can be towed by almost any 4-cylinder vehicle.
On top of that, it's so light that you can impress your friends and family by
unhitching and maneuvering this mini-camper by hand!
Despite its compact size, once inside, you're able to stand courtesy of a cylindrical pop-top
that increases the interior standing room to a maximum height of just over 6 feet.
In fact, the Meerkat gets its name
from how someone looks when they stand up and peer through the mesh windows.
At only 13 feet long and 5 feet wide, the Meerkat mini camper can fit in most
standard garages – eliminating the need for roadside parking or paid storage.
Inside the fully-insulated trailer, you'll find all the amenities of a full-size caravan,
just dialed down for simplicity.
At the rear is a convertible U-shaped dinette that transforms into a cozy bed for two
thanks to a pull-out shelf and relocatable table.
A small kitchenette with a pump-tap and sink, removable camp stove, icebox,
and plenty of storage cupboards line the front of the trailer.
The Meerkat also uses a porta-potty contained in the rear wall seating. There's no privacy,
so maybe taking the porta potty for a long walk is a better idea than going inside.
When it comes to keeping the lights running, a 12-volt, 35 Ah deep-cycle sealed lead-acid
AGM battery can be charged by household mains power through the suppled converter.
Solar panels can be added, but they only aid in the recharging of the battery,
not the ongoing operation of RV appliances.
Meerkats are built and sold in San Diego, but they can arrange delivery across the United States.
Would you consider a mini-trailer like the Meerkat for your adventures?
Or do you need the space and functionality of a higher-end camper?
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