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New campers: from rooftop tent to off-road trailer

25.05.2026 05:02 1 min 1 source

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Roam Rider introduced the SL model — a camper for pickups with a short 5.5-foot platform. It features a pop-up roof and two slide-out side sections, adding 20 cubic feet of interior space. Inside are a slide-out kitchen, fold-out bathroom, L-shaped sofa, and a bed measuring 201×178 cm. Empty weight is 535 kg, price starts at $29,995.

Canadian company Tactical Overland unveiled the Skookum off-road trailer, designed for harsh conditions. It has a fold-out two-story layout for four people, including an L-shaped sofa, fold-down table, slide-out kitchen, and shower. The trailer is 4.8 meters long and 2.2 meters wide, weighs about 1.3 tons, and features a steel frame and Timbren 3500 HD independent suspension. Starting price is 49,999 Canadian dollars (about $36,700 USD).

Thule introduced the Widesky rooftop tent with a mattress that converts into a sofa backrest. Weighing 66.7 kg and 20 cm tall when folded, it has panoramic windows and opens in seconds. Price is $4,000.

Redneck Blinds launched the largest Freedom Camper XL model in 2025. The pod is 182 cm wide, requires a trailer or platform, weighs under 91 kg, and starts at $4,399. Its foam construction with polyurea coating is rated for temperatures down to -6.7°C.

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