Spacecraft Camper – A Taste of Off-Grid Living
At trailer-based RVs must be lightweight so they can be towed by personal vehicles, which limits luxury amenities like tile floors and residential plumbing systems. But Space Craft MFG and Volta Power Systems debuted at the 2023 Florida RV SuperShow an off-grid luxury towable offering a taste of off-grid living that provides more amenities such as tile flooring.
Customization
Trailer-based RVs must be designed light enough for personal vehicles to transport them, which restricts how luxuriously they can be furnished. Tile floors and dual-pane windows tend to be reserved for heavier diesel motorhomes that weigh in excess of 20,000 pounds.
Spacecraft understands this need and offers customizable trailers for customers. Beginning with a blank piece of paper and telling them what they need, Spacecraft builds trailers tailored specifically to meet full-time campers, circus workers, contractors and even movie production companies’ specific requirements.
Spacecraft will implement any design as long as it abides by regulations and the laws of physics. Recently, they constructed an off-grid RV for Volta Power Systems featuring an expansive solar panel array and the largest lithium-ion battery bank ever seen in an RV – this allows it to travel hundreds of miles off grid without running out of juice!
Design
Spacecraft fifth wheels have earned themselves a strong reputation for successfully combining luxury and functionality. Notable features of Spacecraft fifth wheels that set them apart from standard RVs include their molded fiberglass ceilings, full-body basement storage solutions and suspended holding tanks that offer pass-through service.
At the Florida RV SuperShow, a 2024 model displayed by Volta Power Systems included an enormous 108kW Li-ion battery system capable of supporting two weeks of off-grid travel. Furthermore, this RV included a rear bonus room equipped for solar generation as well as 485 gallons of fresh water storage to enhance flexibility for extended stays.
The home also featured a spacious central living area equipped with a versatile kitchen and state-of-the-art entertainment system that blended indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly. An opposing slide allowed owners to adjust the main bedroom according to their needs while shrinking or expanding its aft room as needed.
Performance
The LTi’s carbon fiber body is truly remarkable. Crafted with precision using techniques used by spacecraft designers and military aircraft builders for maximum strength, lightness, and performance; as well as monocoque construction that reduces overall weight while providing greater durability than traditional RV and overland camper bodies.
Trailers typically range in length from 30 feet to 57 feet and can be outfitted with whatever cabinets, floorplan and paint job a buyer desires–so long as it abides with all regulations and laws of physics. Though customization comes at an added cost, it allows buyers to create the ultimate home on wheels.
To become fully off-grid, you can utilize a Volta Power Systems battery pack and advanced solar system that allows for daily charging from shore power or your tow vehicle and is capable of producing 50kWh daily; furthermore, its charge time limitless.
Value
Custom-built RVs like SpaceCraft will cost a premium over factory models due to their customizability, higher-end materials, and residential-style amenities – but investing in such an investment could make life on wheels just as comfortable as living at home!
If the standard equipment doesn’t satisfy, you can order anything from five air-conditioners to 500 gallons of water – and everything in between, including a 10kW generator, 50Amp electrical service and 220 Ah battery!
SpaceCraft Manufacturing was founded by a mother and son team in 1962 to combine home comforts with the portability of an RV. Now the business is flourishing thanks to rich retirees looking for luxury home-on-wheels as well as performers requiring robust trailers that can withstand circus circuit demands.