Airstream loves a good collab and their latest involves REI as the two companies have teamed up for a special edition Basecamp 20X. The new travel trailer is an evolution of the current Basecamp 16 REI Edition and is 4 feet longer. That doesn’t sound like much of a change, but the new model is family friendly as it can sleep up to four people. That’s two more than the Basecamp 16 and this is due to a revamped floor plan, which features a spacious front dinette that can be transformed into a bed. Another convertible seating area is located in back, but the wraparound front bench seems far more inviting.
Staying inside, the eco-friendly special
edition has “fabrics and laminates made from post-consumer recycled materials.”
Highlights include sustainably grown wood cabinetry and a cutting board sink
cover made from recycled paper. Other niceties include a water heater, a UV
water purification system, and a built-in floor cooler with a drain. They’re
joined by a two-burner cooktop, a stainless steel sink, and a full wet bath.
The model also comes with a 25-piece REI Co-op kit that includes “essential
items like dishware, flatware, storage cubes, and more.” This is on top of
REI-specific touches including spruce green accents and special branding.
An assortment of options are available
including a composting toilet, an air conditioner, and an off-grid package. The
latter includes a 200Ah lithium battery bank and a 360-watt solar panel. Speaking
of getting away from it all, the Airstream Basecamp 20X features a three-inch
lift kit and Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tires. Buyers will also find
stainless steel front stone guards, a rear door, and larger holding tanks for
added time outdoors.
Pricing starts at US$ 62,400 which is only US$ 9,500 more than the smaller 16 foot model. The REI Co-op Special Edition
Basecamp 20X also tips the scales at 1,588 kg, so it’s light
enough to be towed by small pickups and SUVs.
