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From Australia, a Battery-Equipped Rugged Off-Road Trailer

Furiosa could've used one of these

By Rain Noe - November 29, 2023

in Cars

Australian adventure trailer manufacturer Bruder calls their EXP-8 "the ultimate off-road, off-grid camper trailer, designed and built for all seasons and all environments."

The wheels have a crazy 12" of suspension travel, "and it traverses undulating and uneven terrain effortlessly. This means sublime ride quality, plus the ability to calibrate its height to suit different tow vehicles, and level out on virtually any sloping camp spot."

An air filtration system keeps the air inside the trailer clean when driving through dusty conditions.

The company reckons that the trailer can provide enough juice to power a four-person household: It's kitted out with solar panels, a 20 KwH battery and a 5000W inverter. "Intelligent, lightweight construction has been designed to meet the demands of extreme terrains and climatic conditions without compromising the internal living space. The fully enclosed climate-controlled interior operates off-grid without the need for a generator or plugged-in power."

"The kitchen is positioned as a centrepiece of the entertaining area, with generous counter space and storage and comes fully equipped with a twin induction cooktop, comprehensive refrigeration and large storage capabilities. Gallery windows allow a complete vista of the environment and open fully to connect the inside and the great outdoors."

Below, a trailer for the trailer, which provides a better look inside and out:

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The EXP-8 goes for AUD $317,500 (USD $208,469).

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Jason Blandford

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I have vague memories of a GI Joe toy that looked very similar to this!

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Alan Nomoto

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This is good for summer. That’s it. 3 months of utility. The entire top has an insulation value of a screen door.

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Christian Lockenwitz

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Did a roadtrip in Oz last year (albeit in a campervan rather than with a trailer) but it was very interesting to observe the range of camping vehicles in play. Aussies are quite big on camping, though there's a clear preference for the gear-heavy, home-away-from-home experience, and not so much on the light-weight minimalist approach.
Anywayz, the aesthetic seen above is extremely widespread, and trailers are very often extremely rugged-looking (and presumably actually rugged), so this high-end offering is by no means an outlier. My impression is that Aussies go for this MadMax, quasi-military style, and black/dark gray is the preferred colour scheme.

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  Oh yeah, I've also noted a liberal use of tread plate panels on trailers, often in places you wouldn't actually step, presumably meaning it's mainly used as an aesthetic detail.
  "Rough, rugged and heavy-duty, that's how we like 'em, Mate!"
  
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Armin Seltz

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Looks incredible until you park up your rig after a day of going through the dessert. You open a cool beer and want to casually lean on your 300 grand purchase and your hand is immediately scorched by the matte black surface that is only marginally cooler than the surface of the sun. So yeah, this is great for driving around in the arctic or looking cool. Otherwise you might want it in a lighter exterior color. They should have left some of the darker color for the interior, which is giving off strong hospital vibes..

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