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RV Details

  • Year: 2017
  • Model: ON THE ROAD EDITION
  • Listing ID: 1542847
  • Partner ID: 5018256377
  • Posted On: Oct 26, 2021
  • Updated On: Oct 26, 2021

Description

The 30’s-inspired aluminum trailer can go off-grid for a week

Very few are familiar with the Bowlus Road Chief, an aluminum travel trailer built by engineer Hawley Bowlus in 1934.

The Road Chief is made from sheet aluminum with approximately 5,000 actual aircraft rivets and a towing weight that is 3,000-pounds lighter than similarly sized travel trailers (24-foot, 2,300-pounds). That means a vast array of cars and SUVs - to include electric or convertibles- can pull the lightweight trailer, and its aerodynamic shape contributes to better handling and gas mileage.

Marine-grade interior components are built to last. This model features a complete cook’s kitchen with stainless steel countertops, a refrigerator, a microwave, a cooktop, and ample cupboards. The living room comfortably seats five and transforms into two twin beds, and the trailer also comes with a bathroom (cassette toilet) and a second bedroom that converts from a king to two twin beds.

This trailer operates under a lithium-iron-phosphate battery. A 120-watt solar panel, which supplements the batteries, and a charging station let you hook up your laptop, tablets, and smartphones.

And, if you dog lovers like us, there are built-in drawers for rover’s stainless steel dog bowls.

What is unique about this trailer is that it has only been hauled twice, once from the manufacturer to the original owner in San Diego, CA, where it sat in a warehouse from 2017-2021 and then to us from San Diego to Tucson, AZ 2021. This means it has never been slept in, not even for a night. Our dream was to retire early and travel the US in a trailer that matched our value system and showcased innovative, high-quality craftsmanship. With COVID and three adult children who are somewhat dependent upon us now, our retirement date has been pushed much farther into the future.

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