Some travel trailers can be your go-to solution no matter the weather, and some can be used no matter the terrain. But every once in a while, a campervan appears that seeks to redefine the way we travel around the world. Well, it was supposed to be about the Exodus.
Hey guys, if you happen to be able to visit the Exodus Rigs website, you'll likely see what is considered one of the most modern, sleek, and off-road friendly single axle travel trailers out there. Then a pop-up will appear saying “Receive updates“As for this unit announcement, the fine print says it ruined my day.”Available for your adventure in Spring 2023!“This is either a typo or simply put, what was supposed to be one of North America's towable campers of the year never made it to the ground. What a shame. So what did we miss?” Let’s take a look.”
Well, there's a lot going on in Exodus. So, for ease of understanding, let's start with its shape-changing exterior and then tackle the inside. First, the Exodus was never intended to be made of anything other than an aluminum chassis. TransCore panel shell makes it possible. All of this is set up on an axleless air suspension with 12 inches (30 cm) of travel and auto-levelling, and if you add automatic tires, you've got a pretty promising mobile home.
Photo: Exodus Rig
In the second part of the story, we'll explain how this unit can become your dream habitat. When we finally arrived at our destination, whether it was a trailer park or a remote location, it would be equipped for a full-fledged off-grid lifestyle. When pulled back, Exodus almost doubles in height, revealing a living space. Similar to other units that have been popping up around the world lately. Lightship is one of his travel trailers. Added one or two images to the gallery to see the similarities.
The mechanism by which this expansion occurs is very simple. Exodus' roof rises to 120 inches (304 cm), creating enough headroom for up to five guests to move around the cabin and live like there's no tomorrow, flipping over four walls. . It's a mechanism used on countless pop-top campers to fill the gap between the bottom half of the unit and the roof.
But before you go inside and see what the world has been missing, there's a lot to be said about the exterior. Starting with the roof again, the Exodus has a wraparound cargo rack, so it was a good idea to take everything down before lifting this section and the huge solar panel array.
Photo: Exodus Rig
If you look closely at the lower half of the shell, you can see that there are numerous storage lockers that are in tatters. Not only does the Exodus hide a myriad of life-giving systems and storage here, but it also hides a galley setup that makes every travel trailer you've ever seen seem like child's play.
The starboard side includes an integrated galley mounted on a slideout, while the aft end showcases a huge cargo hold with a drop-down workbench. One of the great features of a galley is that you can access the same drawers and utensils from the inside that you use on the outside. This is a nifty little way to save space. If you are planning to build a camper, pay attention to this feature and how it works.
At this stage I would like to draw your attention to the front of the unit. There is a nose cone storage bay, and just behind it is a large through-garage. Why do we make so much of a fuss about this part of the camper? Simply because it has to do with interior design.
Photo: Exodus Rig
One of the neat tricks of Exodus was the fact that the garage served a dual purpose. The first one was obvious, but the second one was to expand the interior bedroom. We were also able to remove the wall separating the bedroom from the garage and extend the bed to add another bunk. That's pretty good if you ask me.
When you find yourself in the center of your bedroom, fold up your bedding to create a giant U-shaped dinette that takes up almost half of this movable habitat. The rest of the Exodus is reserved for a galley that shares the features I mentioned with an outdoor galley, a full wet bath, and a flex room at the front that can be used as a work space or double room at night. It also functions as a bunk bed. The manufacturer's website also mentions a water heater, pump, space, all the necessary propane, up to 70 gallons (265 liters) of fresh water, and countless other small items. is also not important.
As I mentioned earlier, Exodus was supposed to come out last year, assuming the announcement wasn't a typo. That being said, what happened? Where did this amazing migratory habitat and team go? No one seems to know what's crazy. disappointing! I know countless people who would have jumped on the Exodus bandwagon if the price was right.
