Honda Base Station Prototype Camper
Conceived by Honda's R&D teams in Los Angeles and Ohio, the Base Station Prototype is a sleek, towable camper that seems destined for production. It sports a lightweight design that can be easily towed by vehicles as small as the CR-V and will fit in a standard residential garage or parking space. The pop-roof provides seven feet of standing space, the top-hinged rear tailgate enables indoor/outdoor living, and the five large side windows let in plenty of light. The latter are surrounded by ambient light rings that can light up a campsite and can be removed for installation of accessories like an air conditioner, an external shower, or an external kitchen with running water and an induction cooktop. The spacious, modern interior has a large futon-style couch that converts into a queen-sized bed and can optionally be outfitted with a bunk bed for kids; power is supplied by a standard lithium battery, inverter, and integrated solar panels, with quick connections for campsite hookups or generators. While no production plans have been announced, Honda did say it will be "competitively priced in the lightweight travel trailer segment".
