To be fair, this is a prototype, and I would expect they are going to clean that up and enclose it all with an underbody shield for aero. But for showing it off, you know people want to see all the cool stuff underneath.
We spend about 5 months of the year camping pulling about 40,000 miles, with the majority of that time either boondocking or at basic sites; so, we were greatly intrigued by the L1. We have not seen it in person, only viewed the reviews and videos. My takeaway is that the camper is wonderfully designed for aesthetics but lacks basic functionality requirement of long-term camping. I could easily see taking it out for the weekend, but not for an extended trip - certainly not a 3-4-month sojourn. I will not address the Pros (too long a list), rather focus on the apparent practical drawbacks - please correct me if I'm wrong as we really would consider this camper without these drawbacks: Where do you put your stuff? There is little room for clothes. I see no provision for any hanging closet space. You'd have to approach a 3-month trip like you were flying overseas - packing very efficiently... The only real useable kitchen storage space are the drawers and compartments on the curbside. The depth of those drawers is quite limited. Most marketed campers today have slide outs which allow for cabinets with much greater depth (hence space). When you compare the floorplans of say a 19' Lance to the L1 the amount of storage space disparity becomes immediately apparent. Of course, all camper's promotional shots show spartan sleek interiors. Enter any long-term camper's unit and unless they have a massive camper, it is fully crammed with stuff to make 4 months on the road possible. Ask yourself where the pillows, sheets, and blankets required will disappear to... There simply isn't enough internal storage space in the L1. That also extends to the exterior. It shares the same drawback as Airstreams - very limited exterior storage. (There's a reason you see Airstreams being pulled by pickups and SUVs with their rear compartments fully packed with gear.) One limited height pass through is not going to cut it. See all that stuff set up outside the unit during camping? Where did that get pulled out of?? How about heating it? The southwest desserts get cold in the winter; snow is not uncommon. The entire upper section is basically not insulated. I'm assuming the mini split is about a 10K BTU unit that will draw about 700 W. Let's say you drive 300 miles and pull into a great BLM spot. It's now dark, cold, and your batteries are almost empty - you now have to choose to heat your food or maybe your camper. I don't see how that would work. Can you turn off the drive wheels and save your batteries at the expense of gas mileage? If so, then that's workable, but why have the extended drive capability at all? I guess you could get the extended drive and shut it off halfway to keep a reserve. But without propane, you better pray that the second day is not cold and raining. How about long-term reliability? Notice the multiple fans that cool the battery packs exposed under the unit; not to mention everything else exposed. Our undercarriage takes a beating. I'm skeptical the L1's would survive. I sure wouldn't want to have to pick skunk bits out of the cooling fans! :) You could surely make it into the Empire Ranch grasslands BLM, but I'm betting one trip into the BLM south of Ajo, AZ would destroy something underneath and perhaps rack it so hard that the lift mechanism may malfunction. The promotional video shows it circling a remote rocky hilltop in the middle of the wilderness. Ask yourself how did they manage to haul that 7,500 lb low clearance beauty up there? Was the location only a couple hundred feet off a nice black top road?? One short steep grade change in the road and you might leave your black tank permanently attached to a rock in the road 27 feet behind you. What about weight distribution? They clearly have put the massive battery weight centered on the axles. The black tank is at the very back and the water tank is at the front. If you want to boondock you have to have a full water tank and empty black and grey tanks to start with. This setup puts you at max tongue weight to start and you will then transition to minimum tongue weight as you camp. Seems quite undesired. Just about everyone take bikes with them. Can you hang ebikes off the back? When you do hang two hundred pounds of e-bikes and rack 27 feet away from the hitch, what happens to the tongue weight? The younger designers must be applauded for their ingenuity, innovation and creativity, but they clearly don't have the first-hand experience at long-term boondocking that us retired old farts have. I'm really not trying to tear down the concept and prior to a closer look thought seriously about putting in a deposit; but I just can't see this trailer fitting our needs. It would clearly excel at impressing everyone at your camping location, but I am very skeptical of being able to comfortably live in it past a three-day weekend. It seems to fill the niche of someone who would buy an Airstream for short excursions. If you've made up your mind to buy an Airstream, you've already decided against a slide out and dealt with the limited exterior storage space, but the other aspects still need to be addressed. There's a HUGE Wow factor, but equally huge practical downsides.
It’s probably not going to replace a fifth wheel rver. Also, this is just a prototype. I’m sure they will close up the underbelly, especially since it exposes the batteries which could be potentially dangerous if punctured.
Good job! Expensive up front and replacement batteries are never exposed and since there are no oil changes or engine transmission scales of economies… we are stuck with a difficult expense performance ratio! In full disclosure… I was a very early Depositor, because (a) I have the money for toys and (b) would use it more for a semi-permanent Cottage versus Camper or Boon docking, so I would not be the major demographic! They just secured a Series B investment in January 2024 and that is good… apparently it will be used for building a production facility, but… …there are two significant problems to date: 1) as a Depositor, I haven’t heard a word of any kind from the company, none, nada, nothing, and… 2) was not given an opportunity to invest, probably because they sold their investment pitch for major Equity guys! I am an early investor in Tesla, BOXABL, Bitcoin and a number of insider innovations including ARK family, yet… …Lightship seems bogged down in selling to the general public like selling electric products, pull truck capacity improvements and charging from the trailer, but complete reliance on Solar with no external charging or generator assist, charging from truck alternators… …the Founders are simply electric romantics, with very little knowledge of actual RV needs, marketing or running a business! Clever is clever, but they have a long way to go before even I would buy one!
They need savvy and experienced RV’ers like yourself to be involved in the design of any trailer like this. First pass it looks great, but knowing what happens on the road and when camping, there’s a lot of areas in need of improvement.
If it's really going to have DC Fast Charging, it will need a plug at the very rear. How else would you get it close enough to a DCFC without backing it in? Anything else would block virtually all the parking spots. In fact, it'd be best to probably have a DC Fast charge in the very rear as well as a J1772 port at the tongue (for Lightning owners or similar).
Not going boondocking in that with such low clearance and all the critical components exposed. This thing is never going to leave the pavement the way it is. Bathroom sink is terrible. Not even worth having. Having to assemble and disassemble beds every days is a pain. If only the back window opens in the bathroom this is too much of just a viewing RV….no real air. Not a fan of a rain shower. Terrible for rinsing long hair, always pouring on your head and depending on your height might be good or bad. Gee whiz why make the table electric. Just one more thing to break. I think I will stick with my truck and an offroad trailer that has offroad suspension and can go far away where these trailers will never see. Then I will open up my windows with the screens in the morning and evening taking in the fresh air, roll into my bed that is always a bed to sleep to the sounds of crickets outside…..this trailer is just a rolling electric gondola that will cause someone to spend most of their travels charging their car AND their trailer.
Thanks for the video!! What I’d like to see: - Increase solar output, primarily through folding awning panels, ideally ~7kW - Decrease on-board battery size for cost. Need 2 Powerwalls max. - Scrap on-board motor, instead opt to have bidirectional charging interface with lead vehicle while driving… ie, solar powered driving to increase range of vehicle rather than self-propelled trailer (for cost). - Better privacy / window covering Still, awesome product!!! I’ve been daydreaming about designs for an electric camper for years, really cool to see a company make one!!
Well, at this point, it looks like they've made exactly one. There are some painted plywood edges visible in that video, and the dishwasher is just a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer. I don't think they can increase the solar much. 7kW would be more than double, which would require (in the absence of some miraculous breakthrough in solar panels) more than double the surface area. That thing is already pretty big (and heavy) for a trailer. The weight would also be improved with a smaller battery. Charging the tow vehicle in motion would be awesome... but you'd need to get all the BEV manufacturers on board to make that go, and then develop standards through the usual standards bodies, etc. I don't see it happening for a decade or more. It's a low-priority feature at this point. Did you see the electrically opaqued windows in the video? Seems a bit silly to me (constant power draw), but I think they're aiming at the luxury gizmo early adopters.
Honestly I think it’s a great first go. I think if I were looking at something like this I would want it designed for more sleeping spaces with at least one more private / permanent bedroom. Like the effort to help increase driving range by putting less strain on the tow vehicle. Like the solar, and while I do agree it could be nice to have increased solar capacity (say in excess of 7kWh) I am a realist and understand that is likely just a limitation due to the physical area. Might be cool if they had an option to plug in additional panels to the RV while camped out or even had an additional fold out to increase the surface area to add another kWh or two. Also definitely agree with a couple other commenters, the underside needs to be covered with a good solid sheet of metal or something. Not only to protect the components under there, but also to help with aerodynamics and truly create a smooth surface. If I’m wrong on the aero part my apologies but definitely to help protect as I’m sure with the off-grid capabilities people will take this well off the beaten path.
Wonder if they'll have a 50 amp RV Plug? It would be cool if they added a plug and then had a J1772 cord in the front so you could charge your car, and have the ability to set a draw limit from the outlet, and then provide the rest of that power from the outlet to the car. E.g. Set a 40 amp max, and if the camper is drawing 12 amps, allow the car to be charged at 28 amps, but if the camper AC kicks on and is now drawing 20 amps then 20 would be available to the car. But if the campground power isn't great, be able to lower the total current to whatever you want, like 30 amps, or 36, or any number up to 40.
RV travel for several years and tent camper prior. Very sleek and clean lines. Making coffee without turning a generator on is a plus. Didn’t see enough storage space either on outside or inside. Camping chairs, bbq, gas fireplace, table for outdoor cooking. Cooler for drinks as never enough storage in refig. Need tall cabinet with shelves for food, cleaning supply like dust broom, extra towel paper. Spice rack. Also when sleeping I’m charging watch, phone & iPad so need several outlets near both sides if the bed. Bathroom storage?
I agree is why i was disappointed you just pretty much paying for the overall look for me it would be the outside look and the fact it can pop up the inside i didnt like much of anything so it would mean to redo it and that would be more money if you want to make sure everything protected and working
Since they have a drive train for the trailer, it would be nice if they made a larger trailer with more room. It seems quite compact inside. I feel like they are going for an off grid boondocking vibe, but it's very low to the ground and doesn't look like it could go off the beaten path.
Pretty cool. I would like them to add a wheel that extends from hitch. The wheel with tire would support the rvs weight. The wheel would be controlled by a remote to steer around at low speeds without connecting to vehicle. Since the drive train is already resident the steering boom with remote is the only addition
I need real world numbers. 300 miles of assist to maintain the tow vehicles factory range is great. But I’ve seen your videos on just trying to charge the Rivian or the Lighting, I can’t imagine trying to charge both of them at the same time. How much can the solar keep up with charging its own batteries while in tow? What if you have to hit up a camp ground for the night to charge; can you get the tow vehicle and the trailer charged overnight on a single 50 amp pedestal? How does a Bowlus Heritage fit into the picture compared to this and a traditional Air Stream?
The drawer sliders should not wobble, indicates lack of durability. Also the the center couch corner should be rounded for ease of access and to reduce accidents.
Well, it looks fantastic. I'm just sad I live in NZ as it will certainly take some time before it may be available here. At a time when housing is so overpriced everywhere, it would be a great alternative to buying a home for literally millions in many places. The Lightship will be wonderful for retirees who often use caravans as a main residence here in NZ because we have so many wonderful, inexpensive natural camping areas. After retirement you can literally camp at a different beach or forest every day if you want. (We don't allow beaches to be owned, except for ports). I would love to tow one of these behind my own EV when I retire.
Drawers with no sides - that’s just asking for problems to open/close them. Things get jostled and fall over when driving around. Deep sides are really helpful for that. The first thing I noticed was the impractical clearance. Even flat gravel roads could be an issue. Mountain boondocking would be absolutely a no-g0.
Regular campers are not the intended audience, it's for a virtue-signaling tech bro and his cohort. Once enough attention is given to this at Burning Man, it'll be discarded by the side of the road.
Love this concept but needs changes. 1- full belly pan protecting expensive batteries and electronics. 2- electric suspension lift for more clearance for bumpy off road . 3- WaterGen water from air system. This would be huge, mitigating the need to lug around all your water. At least offer this as an upgrade. 4- more sleeping space that’s sleeps larger family and also privacy panel that comes down to make it feel more like a bedroom 5- more storage space. Does circular couch open up for storage inside? 6-they should work more on the exterior shape. I kind of agree with one of the commenters that it has shape of a trolley. They should round it out. 7-more solar panels if possible 8-bug screens 9-ditch the microwave. replace with smart oven 10-ditch the dishwasher. Anyone camping will wash their own dishes. Use the extra space for larger regular door fridge. Hate drawer fridge where everything is just dumped in. 11- ditch sink in bathroom. It’s useless caus it’s so tiny and gets in the way. This will make the shower more comfortable. ( unless maybe a pop out sink that stays out of the way.) I’ll use the sink in kitchen. 12-compost toilet 13- variation of colors and textures. I don’t care for the one shown Finally, I would advise them to hire someone from the RV industry that is experienced with RV needs and potential problems versus just hiring ex tesla engineers
Great video, and very interesting trailer. I did not get it at first when you said 300 miles of range, and then understood that later in the video. Even though it will be hooked to a tow vehicle it will provide some of the drive to the combined trailer/tow vehicle. What happens when it runs out of range, will it then just free wheel so that you can still tow it? It reminds me of the old Hi-Lo trailers that raised and lowered. Hopefully they loan one to you guys so that you can do some real world testing in the future. Kent
After looking at airstreams. They specifically design a latch system into all their drawers and cabinets in order to avoid them opening when turning etc, these drawers don’t seem to have that so I’ll be curious to see how that would be on a long trip.
Is the RV equipped with ac/heating? What about the number of interior/exterior outlets and locations? Another convenient idea to incorporate would be that the left-side interior storage compartments come with an adjustable shelf/shelving inside and outer safety latches. How many overhead compartment bags are included? Additionally, the kitchen sink should have a built-in soap dispenser and fitted cutting board top. The bathroom sink should be bigger with a built-in soap dispenser. Is the fabric used for cushions, etc washable and/or sun-protected similar to a Sunbrella-type fabric with different color choices/options, and come with extra cushions for the dinette table-top when used for a bed? Another feature that this RV should also be equipped with is outdoor retractable awnings for shade and shelter on both sides of the front door for a seamless 27 ft-long cover. For the price tag, more/additional thoughtful features are necessary...innovative concept and a very cool design inside and out, however.
Since it has an independent drive, will it come with a remote control for moving it around without a vehicle? We've got a "Caravan Mover - small electric motors on the wheels" with our current trailer, which is great for positioning the trailer exactly where you want it on a site or hooking up by yourself. Just need to attach a small wheel assembly to the nose before unhooking from the TV. Difficulty might be that it would need to put one side in forward drive and the other in reverse at the same time to spin it.
being an avid RV'er i see this as a fishbowl of death... so many windows means massive heat, at 27ft you would need two 12k mini splits to cool with that much glass anywhere south of Canada. I like the concepts, but if most of their team does not travel and explore by RV already... I would not support the business. You have to be active in the hobby/lifestyle to make a truely capable device... yes it looks great, lots of windows, nice features... but I don't know of many locations to enjoy that view that this low clearance long trailer will be able to go...
If it had variable electric assist you could have part of the load carried by the truck for extended range, then would be viable for long trips without stops.
Some of these comments are so painful and lack research, equal comparisons, or basic RV knowledge. 1)it’s a prototype 2)it’s 27ft trailer people (not a fifth wheel) 3)it’s a prototype My only question, after watching 3 videos on this trailer. Where is the TV? No one seems to go over this in any of the videos I have watched.
When you do the live video tomorrow, ask them if they can make an all electric motorhome. Maybe something like an all electric class B or class C motorhome with an upper bed over the drivers area and a slide out. Or if they make some thing like those super C rVs with four slide outs and an upper bed over the drivers area, maybe they can do that. And tell them that the Tesla semi truck, because the battery pack is so big, the Tesla semi would probably make a perfect all electric class C motorhome. Either way and upper bed over the drivers area and slide outs are a must, and big windows
We own a 2021 27 foot Airstream Flying Cloud, and can't wait for an electric propulsion system. For its size, the Lightship is not very useful for those of us who need to work on the road. It's seats don't look like they would be comfortable for those who have to work for hours, and becuase it telescopes, it's storage is inadequate. It's bathroom is too small, and I would prefer a larger refrigerator instead of a small dishwasher. Right now, the undercarriage is not ready for the real world, and of course, the real issue is who will be able to repair these babies when things break. Great prototype, but you need to ditch the telescoping feature if you want to appeal to airstream owners.
Interesting concept but having RV'd for decades, I see a lot of issues. No ventilation, no screens so when that mirror is up, welcome in the bugs. We often camp in cool weather - where's the heater? Needs at least a Fantastic Fan.
Can you put the drive unit in neutral so I can keep pulling father than the short limited range? Doesn't look like much access for weight distribution bars, especially for something like the Pro Pride 3P. Is there some sort of shower curtain/door or is the whole bathroom the shower stall? I would like it longer as it would be crammed as all get out with 4-6 people hanging around inside at night or while it's raining. I do like the no rubber roof - hate them leaky things.
seems like its going to be quite a long time before people get on the electric wagon. say you buy a tesla cyber truck for 70,000$ plus un USD then your going to buy this trailer ( which I for one would not - does not suit my requirement) but for argument reasons, 125,000 USD to start on this model the costs for this set up does not out weigh costs of gasoline or diesel. not to mention how long will this take to charge between the truck and trailer set up? in conclusion - The Technology is not up to where I would like especially from a cost perspective. I am not going to go into huge amount of debt to change over to electric drive
no mention of safety / manual override systems. If the basic functions aren't secured in the event of (inevitable) electrical glitch then it will become a veery expensive lump of glass
I think you’re gonna need a lot more than one electric heater to heat that travel trailer especially with all that glass, and how about all of your other electrical needs Iike cooking, refrigeration, water heating, etc.
@@CharlesAnsman You should probably do a little math, and find out what a mini split is. Granted, this camper isn't designed for freezing weather, but most people don't camp in that kind of weather.
@@CharlesAnsmanhonestly gotta say this does not look like a cold weather camper. Not to mention, I would expect they’d go with a heat pump over a standard electric heater which will be much more efficient. Had one in my last apartment, it heated and cooled the entire space quite well and cost about the same as running an AC all day (so low energy usage). Heat pump worked great through all the temperatures I experienced here in Canada. But 3kWh of solar on the roof for recharging the onboard battery and whatnot I think should be ample for the average person’s purposes. It’s more likely fresh and grey / black tank sizes will be the limiting factors instead of the battery capacity.
I found a longer walkthrough where Ben mentions that the tank sizes are TBD, but there's a brief shot of the actual tablet app that uses 50 fresh / 35 gray / 30 black as placeholder values: czcams.com/video/uLoS01vsVvQ/video.html (And they have percentage gauges, which means they might be using SeeLevel monitors or something similar, which is great news) 50/35/30 sound like about the right sizes for the underbody spaces where the tanks would fit, and for the stated intent to be able to boondock for a week without hookups. And it's competitive with luxury trailers in a similar size class, like the 25ft Airstream Flying Cloud or the inTech Terra.
I"m lost, how does it have 300 miles of range, but I don't see a drivers seat.... this looks like a pull behind trailer, but how can a pull behind trailer have a range?
Love the idea of lowering roof for towing, my trailer is a giant sail. But why on earth would I want to open the entire wall on my bathroom? Also, outside storage doors with bottom hinges decrease access and will be broke off if they sit horizontally
Yes, but a very aerodynamic one. Even with the added weight of the battery it will still have less of a drain on the tow vehicle than a traditional trailer.
Very concerned about (1.) off grid. Seems like shore power is needed to charge batteries; (2.) compost toilet & no black tank are not mentioned; (3.) storage looks aparce; and (4.) better understanding of the 2 models is nevessary. Hoping for tge best!
Ground clearance is WAY to low. This trailer parked inthe shade (the only sane place for an RV) will produce very little power. The "300 mile range" is mostly marketing BS. This trailer is as contrary to the natural world as it gets...home.
Not fully impressed as i thought i would be when i took a look inside for the price if u want to leave it as is ok nice but if u not liking it and want to redo it I think it would be expensive not too much to like inside and outside i like
Hmm. Where to start? $125,000 price tag. No enclosed under belly. Batteries will be exposed to the cold ground, not to mention the really smooth road conditions to get to some campgrounds. This, to me, needs many improvements before it can be released for sale. I understand this a prototype but, they could have done a little more R & D before showing this to the public. Yet again another example of automobile engineering trying something new and missing the mark. I say stay in your lane.
That's gonna be tight for even 5 people. No tv? The storage for clothes above which is proprietary and modular will get expensive and inconvenient quickly imo. No outdoor features like outdoor shower, hose, or gas hookups or range.
I dont like it. I like the electric capabilities and i like the way the windows black out. but if you put those features on a normal travel trailer or fifth wheel i would choose that over this thing. I need a rear kitchen type version and a big tv and a home. make that for me please.
Most RVs around this size come with a 32” TV. On rare occasions you will find a 39” TV, it’s very rare!! If you want a big tv you’re looking at over 30’ trailers and most often times fifth wheels which have huge GVWRs. They often require super duty or heavy duty trucks. You’re comparing apples to oranges. Also, this is made with the electric vehicle user in mind. Try pulling a fifth wheel with an electric vehicle and your range will go from 300 miles to 100 miles.
@@AllElectricFamily there is no zero loss. The kWh the truck ain't pulling are used by the trailer. So all in all the kWh you need for the distance traveled is the same. When you would only go the 2-300 miles you have some benefits on charge times.
It's a giant electric oven. When the battery hits something on the road, it malfunctions, catches on fire, and everyone inside suffers fourth-degree burns, medium well.
I question the veracity of the entire video. The assertion of "zero emissions" insults the intelligence of any brain=alive person. Wouldn't that be nice it it were true, but it's not true. If the electricity comes from natural gas or coal, there ARE emissions. You're just moving it from one place to another. Tow this 7,500 pound slug with an EV? Watch the range on your electric pick-up be cut about in half or more. If the range was 250-300 miles, now you're down 125 to 150 miles before charge time hits. Imagine driving 400 miles in a day and having to make 3-4 charging stops. Please be honest and stop claiming this "zero emissions" nonsense. Oh yeah, we haven't even started discussing the emissions created by mining to materials for the for the trailer and tow vehicle.
Haha, you’re the only one who dared ask/make reality based comments. Can’t wait until more folks buy electric cars and trucks and the grid reality hits the fan. In the meantime, until they ban my diesel Denali, I’ll continue traveling the USA in my Jayco Eagle😎🇺🇸
Low clearance with exposed underside components will be subject to road hazards, especially on Forest Service or BLM roads. Need a full belly pan.
Seems like a good candidate for an electric suspension lift for off-road clearance
@@dwidlund there's barely any ev lifts and I doubt anything able to serve this exist
To be fair, this is a prototype, and I would expect they are going to clean that up and enclose it all with an underbody shield for aero. But for showing it off, you know people want to see all the cool stuff underneath.
We spend about 5 months of the year camping pulling about 40,000 miles, with the majority of that time either boondocking or at basic sites; so, we were greatly intrigued by the L1. We have not seen it in person, only viewed the reviews and videos. My takeaway is that the camper is wonderfully designed for aesthetics but lacks basic functionality requirement of long-term camping. I could easily see taking it out for the weekend, but not for an extended trip - certainly not a 3-4-month sojourn. I will not address the Pros (too long a list), rather focus on the apparent practical drawbacks - please correct me if I'm wrong as we really would consider this camper without these drawbacks:
Where do you put your stuff? There is little room for clothes. I see no provision for any hanging closet space. You'd have to approach a 3-month trip like you were flying overseas - packing very efficiently... The only real useable kitchen storage space are the drawers and compartments on the curbside. The depth of those drawers is quite limited. Most marketed campers today have slide outs which allow for cabinets with much greater depth (hence space). When you compare the floorplans of say a 19' Lance to the L1 the amount of storage space disparity becomes immediately apparent. Of course, all camper's promotional shots show spartan sleek interiors. Enter any long-term camper's unit and unless they have a massive camper, it is fully crammed with stuff to make 4 months on the road possible. Ask yourself where the pillows, sheets, and blankets required will disappear to... There simply isn't enough internal storage space in the L1. That also extends to the exterior. It shares the same drawback as Airstreams - very limited exterior storage. (There's a reason you see Airstreams being pulled by pickups and SUVs with their rear compartments fully packed with gear.) One limited height pass through is not going to cut it. See all that stuff set up outside the unit during camping? Where did that get pulled out of??
How about heating it? The southwest desserts get cold in the winter; snow is not uncommon. The entire upper section is basically not insulated. I'm assuming the mini split is about a 10K BTU unit that will draw about 700 W. Let's say you drive 300 miles and pull into a great BLM spot. It's now dark, cold, and your batteries are almost empty - you now have to choose to heat your food or maybe your camper. I don't see how that would work. Can you turn off the drive wheels and save your batteries at the expense of gas mileage? If so, then that's workable, but why have the extended drive capability at all? I guess you could get the extended drive and shut it off halfway to keep a reserve. But without propane, you better pray that the second day is not cold and raining.
How about long-term reliability? Notice the multiple fans that cool the battery packs exposed under the unit; not to mention everything else exposed. Our undercarriage takes a beating. I'm skeptical the L1's would survive. I sure wouldn't want to have to pick skunk bits out of the cooling fans! :) You could surely make it into the Empire Ranch grasslands BLM, but I'm betting one trip into the BLM south of Ajo, AZ would destroy something underneath and perhaps rack it so hard that the lift mechanism may malfunction. The promotional video shows it circling a remote rocky hilltop in the middle of the wilderness. Ask yourself how did they manage to haul that 7,500 lb low clearance beauty up there? Was the location only a couple hundred feet off a nice black top road?? One short steep grade change in the road and you might leave your black tank permanently attached to a rock in the road 27 feet behind you.
What about weight distribution? They clearly have put the massive battery weight centered on the axles. The black tank is at the very back and the water tank is at the front. If you want to boondock you have to have a full water tank and empty black and grey tanks to start with. This setup puts you at max tongue weight to start and you will then transition to minimum tongue weight as you camp. Seems quite undesired. Just about everyone take bikes with them. Can you hang ebikes off the back? When you do hang two hundred pounds of e-bikes and rack 27 feet away from the hitch, what happens to the tongue weight?
The younger designers must be applauded for their ingenuity, innovation and creativity, but they clearly don't have the first-hand experience at long-term boondocking that us retired old farts have. I'm really not trying to tear down the concept and prior to a closer look thought seriously about putting in a deposit; but I just can't see this trailer fitting our needs. It would clearly excel at impressing everyone at your camping location, but I am very skeptical of being able to comfortably live in it past a three-day weekend. It seems to fill the niche of someone who would buy an Airstream for short excursions. If you've made up your mind to buy an Airstream, you've already decided against a slide out and dealt with the limited exterior storage space, but the other aspects still need to be addressed. There's a HUGE Wow factor, but equally huge practical downsides.
You perfectly summarized my functional concerns
It’s probably not going to replace a fifth wheel rver. Also, this is just a prototype. I’m sure they will close up the underbelly, especially since it exposes the batteries which could be potentially dangerous if punctured.
Good job! Expensive up front and replacement batteries are never exposed and since there are no oil changes or engine transmission scales of economies… we are stuck with a difficult expense performance ratio!
In full disclosure… I was a very early Depositor, because (a) I have the money for toys and (b) would use it more for a semi-permanent Cottage versus Camper or Boon docking, so I would not be the major demographic!
They just secured a Series B investment in January 2024 and that is good… apparently it will be used for building a production facility, but…
…there are two significant problems to date:
1) as a Depositor, I haven’t heard a word of any kind from the company, none, nada, nothing, and…
2) was not given an opportunity to invest, probably because they sold their investment pitch for major Equity guys!
I am an early investor in Tesla, BOXABL, Bitcoin and a number of insider innovations including ARK family, yet…
…Lightship seems bogged down in selling to the general public like selling electric products, pull truck capacity improvements and charging from the trailer, but complete reliance on Solar with no external charging or generator assist, charging from truck alternators…
…the Founders are simply electric romantics, with very little knowledge of actual RV needs, marketing or running a business!
Clever is clever, but they have a long way to go before even I would buy one!
They need savvy and experienced RV’ers like yourself to be involved in the design of any trailer like this. First pass it looks great, but knowing what happens on the road and when camping, there’s a lot of areas in need of improvement.
If it's really going to have DC Fast Charging, it will need a plug at the very rear. How else would you get it close enough to a DCFC without backing it in? Anything else would block virtually all the parking spots. In fact, it'd be best to probably have a DC Fast charge in the very rear as well as a J1772 port at the tongue (for Lightning owners or similar).
Not going boondocking in that with such low clearance and all the critical components exposed. This thing is never going to leave the pavement the way it is. Bathroom sink is terrible. Not even worth having. Having to assemble and disassemble beds every days is a pain. If only the back window opens in the bathroom this is too much of just a viewing RV….no real air. Not a fan of a rain shower. Terrible for rinsing long hair, always pouring on your head and depending on your height might be good or bad. Gee whiz why make the table electric. Just one more thing to break. I think I will stick with my truck and an offroad trailer that has offroad suspension and can go far away where these trailers will never see. Then I will open up my windows with the screens in the morning and evening taking in the fresh air, roll into my bed that is always a bed to sleep to the sounds of crickets outside…..this trailer is just a rolling electric gondola that will cause someone to spend most of their travels charging their car AND their trailer.
Just for looks and a disappointment to me really was liking it
Thanks for the video!!
What I’d like to see:
- Increase solar output, primarily through folding awning panels, ideally ~7kW
- Decrease on-board battery size for cost. Need 2 Powerwalls max.
- Scrap on-board motor, instead opt to have bidirectional charging interface with lead vehicle while driving… ie, solar powered driving to increase range of vehicle rather than self-propelled trailer (for cost).
- Better privacy / window covering
Still, awesome product!!! I’ve been daydreaming about designs for an electric camper for years, really cool to see a company make one!!
Well, at this point, it looks like they've made exactly one. There are some painted plywood edges visible in that video, and the dishwasher is just a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer.
I don't think they can increase the solar much. 7kW would be more than double, which would require (in the absence of some miraculous breakthrough in solar panels) more than double the surface area. That thing is already pretty big (and heavy) for a trailer. The weight would also be improved with a smaller battery.
Charging the tow vehicle in motion would be awesome... but you'd need to get all the BEV manufacturers on board to make that go, and then develop standards through the usual standards bodies, etc. I don't see it happening for a decade or more. It's a low-priority feature at this point.
Did you see the electrically opaqued windows in the video? Seems a bit silly to me (constant power draw), but I think they're aiming at the luxury gizmo early adopters.
Don't forget that the drive motor can assist ICE powered vehicles, and increase their range, too.
Most EVs have an safety interlock that prevents putting it in drive while it is plugged in and charging.
Honestly I think it’s a great first go. I think if I were looking at something like this I would want it designed for more sleeping spaces with at least one more private / permanent bedroom. Like the effort to help increase driving range by putting less strain on the tow vehicle. Like the solar, and while I do agree it could be nice to have increased solar capacity (say in excess of 7kWh) I am a realist and understand that is likely just a limitation due to the physical area. Might be cool if they had an option to plug in additional panels to the RV while camped out or even had an additional fold out to increase the surface area to add another kWh or two.
Also definitely agree with a couple other commenters, the underside needs to be covered with a good solid sheet of metal or something. Not only to protect the components under there, but also to help with aerodynamics and truly create a smooth surface. If I’m wrong on the aero part my apologies but definitely to help protect as I’m sure with the off-grid capabilities people will take this well off the beaten path.
Wonder if they'll have a 50 amp RV Plug? It would be cool if they added a plug and then had a J1772 cord in the front so you could charge your car, and have the ability to set a draw limit from the outlet, and then provide the rest of that power from the outlet to the car. E.g. Set a 40 amp max, and if the camper is drawing 12 amps, allow the car to be charged at 28 amps, but if the camper AC kicks on and is now drawing 20 amps then 20 would be available to the car. But if the campground power isn't great, be able to lower the total current to whatever you want, like 30 amps, or 36, or any number up to 40.
That is really nice for a weekend or a week, but not full-time travelers. I can think of a million improvements but what a great start.
Right when I first saw it my idea was oh nice one to travel around with and live in but now seeing it nope just for show
RV travel for several years and tent camper prior. Very sleek and clean lines. Making coffee without turning a generator on is a plus. Didn’t see enough storage space either on outside or inside. Camping chairs, bbq, gas fireplace, table for outdoor cooking. Cooler for drinks as never enough storage in refig. Need tall cabinet with shelves for food, cleaning supply like dust broom, extra towel paper. Spice rack. Also when sleeping I’m charging watch, phone & iPad so need several outlets near both sides if the bed. Bathroom storage?
I agree is why i was disappointed you just pretty much paying for the overall look for me it would be the outside look and the fact it can pop up the inside i didnt like much of anything so it would mean to redo it and that would be more money if you want to make sure everything protected and working
Since they have a drive train for the trailer, it would be nice if they made a larger trailer with more room. It seems quite compact inside. I feel like they are going for an off grid boondocking vibe, but it's very low to the ground and doesn't look like it could go off the beaten path.
Is why it would be more money to make it that way or more
6:38 the microwave going back in so smooth, I about died. Love it! Looks amazing! Can't wait to see one in person, or in my driveway. 😄
I am an airstream owner and I agreed with Joseph, you really need to protect that underbelly from road hazards and rocks… beautiful equipment.
Any 4 season package to seal that underbelly? What type of heater and AC are they using?
Good start, vanity sink unusable, I would replace microwave with a smart oven- I already made a deposit 👍
Pretty cool. I would like them to add a wheel that extends from hitch. The wheel with tire would support the rvs weight. The wheel would be controlled by a remote to steer around at low speeds without connecting to vehicle. Since the drive train is already resident the steering boom with remote is the only addition
I need real world numbers. 300 miles of assist to maintain the tow vehicles factory range is great. But I’ve seen your videos on just trying to charge the Rivian or the Lighting, I can’t imagine trying to charge both of them at the same time. How much can the solar keep up with charging its own batteries while in tow? What if you have to hit up a camp ground for the night to charge; can you get the tow vehicle and the trailer charged overnight on a single 50 amp pedestal? How does a Bowlus Heritage fit into the picture compared to this and a traditional Air Stream?
The drawer sliders should not wobble, indicates lack of durability. Also the the center couch corner should be rounded for ease of access and to reduce accidents.
Is why i said it will be more more redoing all that and more
This looks like a job for the Electric family to test for us. Perfect size family for a test run.
yea but more expensive if they want to have it look like a house an the way it looks ugghhh expensive
Well, it looks fantastic. I'm just sad I live in NZ as it will certainly take some time before it may be available here. At a time when housing is so overpriced everywhere, it would be a great alternative to buying a home for literally millions in many places. The Lightship will be wonderful for retirees who often use caravans as a main residence here in NZ because we have so many wonderful, inexpensive natural camping areas. After retirement you can literally camp at a different beach or forest every day if you want. (We don't allow beaches to be owned, except for ports). I would love to tow one of these behind my own EV when I retire.
Lack of window screens is a very West Coast design aesthetic.😉
Windows can be electrically opaqued.
@@brianrsmith I meant actual screens, aka, a mosquito barrier.🦟
@@Ambot51 I probably wouldn't open the window fully without having a screen to stop all the insects from having a heyday inside the camper.
Drawers with no sides - that’s just asking for problems to open/close them. Things get jostled and fall over when driving around. Deep sides are really helpful for that.
The first thing I noticed was the impractical clearance. Even flat gravel roads could be an issue. Mountain boondocking would be absolutely a no-g0.
Regular campers are not the intended audience, it's for a virtue-signaling tech bro and his cohort. Once enough attention is given to this at Burning Man, it'll be discarded by the side of the road.
Obviously need to quickly move to NACS
Needs a Cinderella incinerator toilet to become a must have.
Would like to see a smaller version for 2 -3 person trailer. Maybe 22'-23' with a 60 kwh battery.
Yes. For sure.
Love this concept but needs changes.
1- full belly pan protecting expensive batteries and electronics.
2- electric suspension lift for more clearance for bumpy off road .
3- WaterGen water from air system. This would be huge, mitigating the need to lug around all your water. At least offer this as an upgrade.
4- more sleeping space that’s sleeps larger family and also privacy panel that comes down to make it feel more like a bedroom
5- more storage space. Does circular couch open up for storage inside?
6-they should work more on the exterior shape. I kind of agree with one of the commenters that it has shape of a trolley. They should round it out.
7-more solar panels if possible
8-bug screens
9-ditch the microwave. replace with
smart oven
10-ditch the dishwasher. Anyone camping will wash their own dishes. Use the extra space for larger regular door fridge. Hate drawer fridge where everything is just dumped in.
11- ditch sink in bathroom. It’s useless caus it’s so tiny and gets in the way. This will make the shower more comfortable. ( unless maybe a pop out sink that stays out of the way.) I’ll use the sink in kitchen.
12-compost toilet
13- variation of colors and textures. I don’t care for the one shown
Finally, I would advise them to hire someone from the RV industry that is experienced with RV needs and potential problems versus just hiring ex tesla engineers
So basically a whole different trailer 🙄
Electric Family Goals 👍
Can’t wait to add one to the family!
Great video, and very interesting trailer. I did not get it at first when you said 300 miles of range, and then understood that later in the video. Even though it will be hooked to a tow vehicle it will provide some of the drive to the combined trailer/tow vehicle. What happens when it runs out of range, will it then just free wheel so that you can still tow it? It reminds me of the old Hi-Lo trailers that raised and lowered. Hopefully they loan one to you guys so that you can do some real world testing in the future.
Kent
After looking at airstreams. They specifically design a latch system into all their drawers and cabinets in order to avoid them opening when turning etc, these drawers don’t seem to have that so I’ll be curious to see how that would be on a long trip.
Is the RV equipped with ac/heating? What about the number of interior/exterior outlets and locations? Another convenient idea to incorporate would be that the left-side interior storage compartments come with an adjustable shelf/shelving inside and outer safety latches. How many overhead compartment bags are included? Additionally, the kitchen sink should have a built-in soap dispenser and fitted cutting board top. The bathroom sink should be bigger with a built-in soap dispenser. Is the fabric used for cushions, etc washable and/or sun-protected similar to a Sunbrella-type fabric with different color choices/options, and come with extra cushions for the dinette table-top when used for a bed? Another feature that this RV should also be equipped with is outdoor retractable awnings for shade and shelter on both sides of the front door for a seamless 27 ft-long cover. For the price tag, more/additional thoughtful features are necessary...innovative concept and a very cool design inside and out, however.
If 300 miles of range in road mode, how many miles of range would it be in camp mode? How worthwhile is the hi lo function.
Since it has an independent drive, will it come with a remote control for moving it around without a vehicle? We've got a "Caravan Mover - small electric motors on the wheels" with our current trailer, which is great for positioning the trailer exactly where you want it on a site or hooking up by yourself. Just need to attach a small wheel assembly to the nose before unhooking from the TV. Difficulty might be that it would need to put one side in forward drive and the other in reverse at the same time to spin it.
How big are the tanks?
being an avid RV'er i see this as a fishbowl of death... so many windows means massive heat, at 27ft you would need two 12k mini splits to cool with that much glass anywhere south of Canada. I like the concepts, but if most of their team does not travel and explore by RV already... I would not support the business. You have to be active in the hobby/lifestyle to make a truely capable device... yes it looks great, lots of windows, nice features... but I don't know of many locations to enjoy that view that this low clearance long trailer will be able to go...
If it had variable electric assist you could have part of the load carried by the truck for extended range, then would be viable for long trips without stops.
Very very nice!< Hope I get to check one out soon!
Some of these comments are so painful and lack research, equal comparisons, or basic RV knowledge.
1)it’s a prototype
2)it’s 27ft trailer people (not a fifth wheel)
3)it’s a prototype
My only question, after watching 3 videos on this trailer. Where is the TV? No one seems to go over this in any of the videos I have watched.
Really intrest3d in how it will act when an nomal electric cwr pulls this multi ton thing
When you do the live video tomorrow, ask them if they can make an all electric motorhome. Maybe something like an all electric class B or class C motorhome with an upper bed over the drivers area and a slide out. Or if they make some thing like those super C rVs with four slide outs and an upper bed over the drivers area, maybe they can do that. And tell them that the Tesla semi truck, because the battery pack is so big, the Tesla semi would probably make a perfect all electric class C motorhome. Either way and upper bed over the drivers area and slide outs are a must, and big windows
Need to get a step back bmview of the inside.
The only thing missing is privacy for the master bedroom.
Can it be disconnected from the car, and maneuver itself into a camping space?
We own a 2021 27 foot Airstream Flying Cloud, and can't wait for an electric propulsion system. For its size, the Lightship is not very useful for those of us who need to work on the road. It's seats don't look like they would be comfortable for those who have to work for hours, and becuase it telescopes, it's storage is inadequate. It's bathroom is too small, and I would prefer a larger refrigerator instead of a small dishwasher. Right now, the undercarriage is not ready for the real world, and of course, the real issue is who will be able to repair these babies when things break. Great prototype, but you need to ditch the telescoping feature if you want to appeal to airstream owners.
Interesting concept but having RV'd for decades, I see a lot of issues. No ventilation, no screens so when that mirror is up, welcome in the bugs. We often camp in cool weather - where's the heater? Needs at least a Fantastic Fan.
Wow. So cool.
Awesome video, very interesting concept.
what does they mean by it has a 300 mile range? it is getting towed. I don't understand
I would buy this instead of a house!
Can you put the drive unit in neutral so I can keep pulling father than the short limited range? Doesn't look like much access for weight distribution bars, especially for something like the Pro Pride 3P. Is there some sort of shower curtain/door or is the whole bathroom the shower stall? I would like it longer as it would be crammed as all get out with 4-6 people hanging around inside at night or while it's raining. I do like the no rubber roof - hate them leaky things.
How is this for off road camping?
seems like its going to be quite a long time before people get on the electric wagon. say you buy a tesla cyber truck for 70,000$ plus un USD
then your going to buy this trailer ( which I for one would not - does not suit my requirement) but for argument reasons, 125,000 USD to start on this model
the costs for this set up does not out weigh costs of gasoline or diesel. not to mention how long will this take to charge between the truck and trailer set up?
in conclusion - The Technology is not up to where I would like especially from a cost perspective. I am not going to go into huge amount of debt to change over to electric drive
Perfect! Less demand for those of us excited for the switch. :)
Is Lightship L1 park itself by remote.
no mention of safety / manual override systems. If the basic functions aren't secured in the event of (inevitable) electrical glitch then it will become a veery expensive lump of glass
Would want to see different interior color pallet. Something warmer with wood and earth tones.
They need to double the battery storage to be able to boondock more then 24 hours in hot or cold climates
An 80kwh battery will run an electric heater for over 2 days, even if the solar isn't working.
I think you’re gonna need a lot more than one electric heater to heat that travel trailer especially with all that glass, and how about all of your other electrical needs Iike cooking, refrigeration, water heating, etc.
@@CharlesAnsman You should probably do a little math, and find out what a mini split is.
Granted, this camper isn't designed for freezing weather, but most people don't camp in that kind of weather.
@@CharlesAnsmanhonestly gotta say this does not look like a cold weather camper. Not to mention, I would expect they’d go with a heat pump over a standard electric heater which will be much more efficient. Had one in my last apartment, it heated and cooled the entire space quite well and cost about the same as running an AC all day (so low energy usage). Heat pump worked great through all the temperatures I experienced here in Canada. But 3kWh of solar on the roof for recharging the onboard battery and whatnot I think should be ample for the average person’s purposes. It’s more likely fresh and grey / black tank sizes will be the limiting factors instead of the battery capacity.
@@mnotlyon You’re a smart man, Dave!
Is there a pet climate mode like the Tesla's have? Also - is there an install option for a small oven instead of a microwave?
Thank you for the walkthrough!
Did they say anything about fresh/gray/black tank sizes?
I found a longer walkthrough where Ben mentions that the tank sizes are TBD, but there's a brief shot of the actual tablet app that uses 50 fresh / 35 gray / 30 black as placeholder values: czcams.com/video/uLoS01vsVvQ/video.html
(And they have percentage gauges, which means they might be using SeeLevel monitors or something similar, which is great news)
50/35/30 sound like about the right sizes for the underbody spaces where the tanks would fit, and for the stated intent to be able to boondock for a week without hookups. And it's competitive with luxury trailers in a similar size class, like the 25ft Airstream Flying Cloud or the inTech Terra.
I"m lost, how does it have 300 miles of range, but I don't see a drivers seat.... this looks like a pull behind trailer, but how can a pull behind trailer have a range?
Love the idea of lowering roof for towing, my trailer is a giant sail. But why on earth would I want to open the entire wall on my bathroom? Also, outside storage doors with bottom hinges decrease access and will be broke off if they sit horizontally
Come on brother. You wouldn’t enjoy taking a shower while looking out at beautiful scenery while I’m private spot?
I think the idea of the bathroom wall opening is to able to get a surfboard, kayak...etc in to hang above the table.
How much does it cost?
Is the a cord that will reach from the electric charge input to the charging stations on the road?
I would want a design that blends more into the outdoors and doesn’t look like an out of place modern art piece.
When battery for drive power runs out, can it be towed like a regulr trailer?
Yes, but a very aerodynamic one. Even with the added weight of the battery it will still have less of a drain on the tow vehicle than a traditional trailer.
That’s sweet now I just need a hitch on my model 3 that can tow it😂
When something breaks where do you get it fixed
I'm confused: How does it have a "Range". is it a Towable on a vehicle ? If it's a vehicle, how does it drive on Two centrally located axels?
It has self-propel functionality. The trailer axles actually help propel it down the road, for up to 300 miles.
@@Teamvenomracing That's prohibited by law to have propulsion in the trailer.
@@CharlesAnsman in what states? That’s interesting. I’m assuming not all.
Very concerned about (1.) off grid. Seems like shore power is needed to charge batteries; (2.) compost toilet & no black tank are not mentioned; (3.) storage looks aparce; and (4.) better understanding of the 2 models is nevessary.
Hoping for tge best!
Black water tank is mentioned in the video - though we only get to see where it would be (about 8:56), it's not installed on the prototype.
Storage?
Can I suggest a clothes washer instead if dishwasher
Not a fan of the refrigerator. I like normal size. Also the food would be pack like a drawer. I like seeing eye level
Is there a tv?
$150,000!!! Don't change that and it's a 'mobile' AirBnB. If it can pass EU regs, then there's your market. Dont fail by limiting your horizons.
Can you ask them how much funding they need to raise to go in to production
Is there a twin bed option?
(Brazil,ok)qual é o preço?
Sits to low can’t see it for rough camping. Why leave home.
Ground clearance is WAY to low. This trailer parked inthe shade (the only sane place for an RV) will produce very little power. The "300 mile range" is mostly marketing BS. This trailer is as contrary to the natural world as it gets...home.
Is it just me or when it collapses the glass should be on the inside😅
Does the RV have air conditioning?
Yes, it has heating and A/C!
@@AllElectricFamily oh, great. That is a must. It seems like they don’t use blinds or roller shades. They use the smart, dimming ability.
Not fully impressed as i thought i would be when i took a look inside for the price if u want to leave it as is ok nice but if u not liking it and want to redo it I think it would be expensive not too much to like inside and outside i like
Hmm. Where to start? $125,000 price tag. No enclosed under belly. Batteries will be exposed to the cold ground, not to mention the really smooth road conditions to get to some campgrounds. This, to me, needs many improvements before it can be released for sale. I understand this a prototype but, they could have done a little more R & D before showing this to the public. Yet again another example of automobile engineering trying something new and missing the mark. I say stay in your lane.
That's gonna be tight for even 5 people. No tv? The storage for clothes above which is proprietary and modular will get expensive and inconvenient quickly imo. No outdoor features like outdoor shower, hose, or gas hookups or range.
It does have an outdoor kitchen and other features may still be added.
Personally, I go out to campgrounds and the outdoors to get away from TV. Also, people consume media these days with tablets when on the go.
Frankly, I am sorry but to me it resembles a Trolley.
I dont like it. I like the electric capabilities and i like the way the windows black out. but if you put those features on a normal travel trailer or fifth wheel i would choose that over this thing. I need a rear kitchen type version and a big tv and a home. make that for me please.
Baby steps. I think this is a great start to a camper that can complement it's EV tow vehicle!
Most RVs around this size come with a 32” TV. On rare occasions you will find a 39” TV, it’s very rare!! If you want a big tv you’re looking at over 30’ trailers and most often times fifth wheels which have huge GVWRs. They often require super duty or heavy duty trucks. You’re comparing apples to oranges. Also, this is made with the electric vehicle user in mind. Try pulling a fifth wheel with an electric vehicle and your range will go from 300 miles to 100 miles.
its cool but for 125k? idk bout that
Thank you!
This would not survive a single trip on Michigan roads. The draws at min @7:05 look like they are already about to fall off.😊
It's a prototype. Not perfected yet. :)
So it's a EV powered driven trailer 🤔
Don't get it.
As I don't get al the equipment you guys haul around. When you can't do without. Stay at home 😅
It's net zero loss some will like it and others(you) won't.
@@AllElectricFamily there is no zero loss. The kWh the truck ain't pulling are used by the trailer. So all in all the kWh you need for the distance traveled is the same.
When you would only go the 2-300 miles you have some benefits on charge times.
It's a giant electric oven. When the battery hits something on the road, it malfunctions, catches on fire, and everyone inside suffers fourth-degree burns, medium well.
Great until hail damage 🤦
Are their any campers that are great in the event of hail?
I can’t believe it’s only $4,500
Uh.. it’s not. It starts at 125k
@@tz618 He's talking about the resale value
2:30 you're kidding! My fingernails are thicker than that flimsy storage door! Nope! Pathetic!
Too expensive. Rip off.
No thank you.
I question the veracity of the entire video. The assertion of "zero emissions" insults the intelligence of any brain=alive person. Wouldn't that be nice it it were true, but it's not true. If the electricity comes from natural gas or coal, there ARE emissions. You're just moving it from one place to another. Tow this 7,500 pound slug with an EV? Watch the range on your electric pick-up be cut about in half or more. If the range was 250-300 miles, now you're down 125 to 150 miles before charge time hits. Imagine driving 400 miles in a day and having to make 3-4 charging stops. Please be honest and stop claiming this "zero emissions" nonsense. Oh yeah, we haven't even started discussing the emissions created by mining to materials for the for the trailer and tow vehicle.
Haha, you’re the only one who dared ask/make reality based comments. Can’t wait until more folks buy electric cars and trucks and the grid reality hits the fan. In the meantime, until they ban my diesel Denali, I’ll continue traveling the USA in my Jayco Eagle😎🇺🇸
Meanwhile I charge my EV on 100% solar. Even my local grid is frequently powered 100% by renewables.
Highly disappointed with the interior