No more excuses Airstream and its iconic "silver bullet" trailers conjure retro scenes of a cool, mobile lifestyle. And enterprising folks have found all sorts of creative ways to repurpose and revamp them. But as appealing and sleek-looking as they are, the hefty recreational vehicle always seemed a bit, how shall we put it, bulky?especially when it?s tricked out like this one.
Now, after nearly a decade in the making, there?s a new, slimmer version in town, and it?s ready to get hitched. Called the Airstream Basecamp, it?s the lightest trailer in the Jackson Center, Ohio-based company?s fleet, clocking in at 2,585 pounds and measuring just 16 feet long and seven feet wide. Towable by small and mid-sized SUVs and crossovers alike, the Basecamp is for those who simply want to get up and go. The Basecamp sleeps two, features a bathroom with toilet and shower with pass-through head for use outdoors, a kitchen with cooktop, stainless steel sink, and refrigerator, a wireless Bluetooth-enabled Bose speaker system, convertible multi-use rear space, ample storage, and options for an enclosed patio or rear tent that attach directly to the roof. It also boasts a steep departure angle, which means that you can tackle uneven terrain with more confidence and gusto.
The base model begins at $34,900, which is cheaper than this also very cool customizable camper, and dealers are currently taking orders. Inventory is expected to come in beginning next month. What are you w...