While many grey nomads remain sceptical about the prospects of an imminent and practical all-electric Big Lap, the technology continues to advance apace … and so do the trip-changing new vehicles.
The latest in a growing line is the CyberTrailer, from US-based Living Vehicle, a company specialising in luxury RVs ‘engineered for adventurers seeking to redefine their outdoor experiences’.
Designers say this ‘trailblazing creation’ is not just a luxury camper, it’s a mobile charging station that allows the trailer to provide independent power for all its needs … and additional power for the tow vehicle when off-grid.
Echoing the distinctive angular and aerodynamic design of the Tesla CyberTruck, it uses redundant power sources, including advanced solar panels, its battery bank, and backup power generation systems, ‘to transform off-grid adventures’.
A resource independent RV in development will limit the need for charging stations and water PIC: Living Vehicle
“The main limitation to current all-electric RV design is charging and utility infrastructure,” said Living Vehicle CEO and Founder, Matthew Hofmann. “The CyberTrailer is resource independent and can venture to nature without needing RV parks or charging stations.”
The CyberTrailer is also equipped with a proprietary water generation system that extracts moisture from the air.
Designers say this system, combined with advanced water and waste recycling processes, enables owners to extend travel without water or waste hookups.
“These features collectively forge a path towards a future where travel is not just about moving between places but experiencing them without leaving a trace,” said Living Vehicle.
The company says the CyberTrailer is ideally paired with electric vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F150Lightning, and Rivian R1T … but is also compatible with conventional petrol and diesel vehicles.
It says that high-power alternators installed in motor-based tow vehicles may provide a backup power source to the electrified trailer.
The CyberTrailer is still in the development stage, and more detailed specifications will be released as it continues toward production … expected to be next year.
The CyberTrailer will cost US$175,000.
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What a huge ‘con’ it would take about 50 full size solar panels (like those on houses) well angled to the sun maybe two reasonable (but send in the clouds and its a longer stay on the side of the road) sun days to charge a cybertruck from 20% to 80ish%. Or of course a much more than portable diesel generator (like those you see at outdoor shows etc) sucking down diesel for about half a day to get you going again.