I like the shell design of your hard side truck camper, but the design wouldn't suit me and the amenities is far too bare bones for me. Here's my suggestions that would make me interested in buying one:
Increase the cabover space at the front of the camper to accommodate a queen size mattress. Your current designs wouldn't be comfortable for me, if I had to stay in your camper for a long period of time. Design a countertop that will accommodate a sink, 2 burner stove, furnace, and 2 or 3 way refrigerator. I would like to able to cook food, have a cup of coffee, etc. Design a space for a shower and toilet. Being able to clean yourself in the privacy of your own camper is a necessity. Have either a front or side dinette style seating with a folding table. Install a charging station for electronics such as laptop computer, cameras, smartphones, etc. Install solar panels/batteries/inverter/gauges for solar power to recharge the batteries and power all devices in the camper.
Thank you for feedback and thank you Roger M an UHAULER for the responses as well. You two echo'd some of our vision with Cave. I think it's fine to want all those amenities, but that's not the market we're looking to serve. There are plenty of folks doing that today. We're very comfortable not being a fit for everyone if we can make a few people ecstatic about our products.
In general, we aim to build a camper for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to maximize their enjoyment of the outdoors. Our thought here is that, for some folks, that doesn't mean trying to replicate the comforts of home. Here are some random aspects of our vision with Cave:
1. There are too many truck campers sitting in yards with blue tarps on them. In other words, toys are supposed to be fun. They aren't supposed to add more work, maintenance, or hassle. So we are working hard to build something that won't need maintenance, won't leak, is simple, and is easy to clean. Every built-in amenity adds maintenance, weight, and takes up space.
2. Many of our customers may just want to graduate from sleeping in a tent. That doesn't mean they want to skip all the way to buying a complicated, heavy rig that tries to cram the comforts of home into a tiny space. Cave is a place to sleep, store stuff, and get out of inclement weather. Cave is shelter.
3. We are inspired by brands that don't compromise on quality, last forever, and have high resale value. A big, hairy, audacious goal (BHAG) we have is to be the Boston Whaler or Yeti of the camper market. (I know, we have a lonnnnnngg ways to go. That's why it's a BHAG.
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We do have plans to ENABLE amenities as modular, after-market options. For example, instead of an integrated fridge I'd rather provide a spot to fasten down a Yeti cooler or an electric cooler. Then you have the option to use it or not and if it breaks you just remove it and get a new one.
I appreciate the feedback as always!
