Honda unveils fancy new lightweight camper trailer
Base Station prototype provides hint to Honda's plans to enter the towable RV marketHonda has built many things in its 70-plus year history, from lawn mowers and generators to robots and of course, motorcycles, outboard engines and passenger cars.
After dabbling in car campers last year, Honda is now dipping its toes in the towable RV market, with the North American arm of the Japanese manufacturer recently unveiling the Honda Base Station prototype travel trailer.
Built by Honda R&D teams in Los Angeles and Ohio (who also designed Honda's Motocompacto folding scooter), the Base Station at first glance looks like any other futuristic camper trailer.
However, the prototype hits the scales at just 680kg which would make it towable by just about any vehicle, depending on the payload.
The clever modular design also means the five big side window modules can be replaced with essential camping add-ons, like a shower, kitchen, air-conditioner, awning and additional power bank -- all of which would be offered as optional accessories.
The slanted pop-up roof delivers more than 2.0m headroom inside, with a heater, futon-style mattress, battery, solar and inverter, lighting and electrical outlets also part of the package.
While currently a prototype, Honda is hinting it will bring the Base Station to market, with potential pricing reported to be between US$20,000 and US$40,000 if it does hit the showrooms.
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