Nissan and OPUS Campers have partnered up to create
the X Concept, which uses the carmaker’s new ROAM power pack. Described as a “portable,
all-in-one, weatherproof power pack”, it consists of second-life lithium-ion
cells recovered from first-gen Nissan EVs, which offer up to a week’s worth of
remote power.
The battery pack has a 700Wh capacity and a 1kW
power output. It offers a 12v and 230v power supply, and whenever it needs
recharging, it can be taken out of its housing within the camper and recharged
using a standard 230v domestic socket. This operation takes 1 hour, but if the
weather allows it, then it can be recharged in 2 to 4 hours using a 400W solar
panel accessory.
With seating, dining and sleeping areas for up to 6
people, the X OPUS features cooking equipment, including a 230v portable
microwave, two-burner gas hob and a fridge. It comes with USB sockets for
smartphone charging, LED lighting in the canopy and a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for up
to 10 devices. After a long hike, users can watch a movie inside via the
digital projector with pull-up screen.
Moreover, the camper concept has off-road tires and
alloy wheels, and comes with racks for two bicycles and a kayak carrier mount. The Nissan X OPUS will be
presented between February 19 and 24 at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show
at The NEC, Birmingham, in the United Kingdom.
The ROAM will launch for professional and leisure
users in European markets this year, with pricing to be announced in due
course. As for the AIR OPUS camper, it has been on sale since 2017 and has an
MSRP of £ 15,995 in the UK. It can be ordered in different
global markets, including North America and Australia/New Zealand.
