AbleGuy
Officious Intermeddler
This new Honda Base Station prototype lightweight camp trailer offers some pretty promising features.
According to a company spokesperson, part of Honda's raison d'etre in creating this Base Station camper is to "democratize camping." (whatever the heck that means?"
Honda claims that objective though is shown by the Base Station's lightweight design (the trailer weighs in at under 1500 pounds), which should allow a variety of smaller SUVs to tow this compact "toaster on wheels" looking camper.
(photo and below info from Car and Driver)
With the top raised, the Base Station has seven feet of headroom at its highest point. It sleeps up to four, with a fold-out futon-style couch that creates a queen-size bed and an optional bunk bed. There's a screen inside the camper to operate functions such as the ambient lighting, outlets and heat.
The Base Station has a modular design and can be outfitted with various accessories. In standard form, the camper is equipped with a heater and five windows, with the option to remove each window and replace it with Honda's add-ons. At launch, Honda will offer a shower, kitchen, and A/C unit, with an awning and an extra power bank to follow. Power for the various accessories is handled by a lithium battery and an inverter located under the futon. The battery system can be hooked up to outside sources like campsite hookups or generators but otherwise recharges using solar panels integrated into the roof.
www.caranddriver.com
According to a company spokesperson, part of Honda's raison d'etre in creating this Base Station camper is to "democratize camping." (whatever the heck that means?"
Honda claims that objective though is shown by the Base Station's lightweight design (the trailer weighs in at under 1500 pounds), which should allow a variety of smaller SUVs to tow this compact "toaster on wheels" looking camper.
(photo and below info from Car and Driver)
- The Honda Base Station prototype camping trailer showcases Honda's desire to venture further into the off-road space.
- The towable camper has a modular design, sleeps up to four, has solar panels on the roof, and weighs under 1500 pounds.
- It was designed by the team behind the Motocompacto scooter, with Honda targeting a midpack price somewhere between $20,000 and $40,000.
With the top raised, the Base Station has seven feet of headroom at its highest point. It sleeps up to four, with a fold-out futon-style couch that creates a queen-size bed and an optional bunk bed. There's a screen inside the camper to operate functions such as the ambient lighting, outlets and heat.
The Base Station has a modular design and can be outfitted with various accessories. In standard form, the camper is equipped with a heater and five windows, with the option to remove each window and replace it with Honda's add-ons. At launch, Honda will offer a shower, kitchen, and A/C unit, with an awning and an extra power bank to follow. Power for the various accessories is handled by a lithium battery and an inverter located under the futon. The battery system can be hooked up to outside sources like campsite hookups or generators but otherwise recharges using solar panels integrated into the roof.
Honda Base Station Towable Camping Trailer Is Coming, and It's So Light, Your Honda CR-V Can Tow It
The compact camper tips the scales at under 1500 pounds, making it towable by a huge swath of SUVs on the market today.
www.caranddriver.com
