Some campers take a different approach than others, and one of them is the Orca 15. This is the perfect pop-top camper for families who love the outdoors, and it's packed with features rarely seen on this type of travel trailer. Surprisingly, it even has a slide out!
Ladies and gentlemen, this mysterious car in front of you is simply called the Orca 15. This is a family travel trailer from none other than Australian campervan manufacturer Orca RV, whose products we've featured before. You may remember his FF (Forward Fold) model that we featured a week or so ago.
The unit is built on classic Australian style, with a ripstop living space visible upon arrival at your destination, but the 15 lifts just a small section of the shell to create even more space. The difference is that you can. Headroom; make good use of this space without removing the top.
To help you understand what we're trying to do here, I'd like to briefly explain Orca as a manufacturer and why we do what we do. According to the crew's website, Orca germinated in his early 2010s as an idea to explore new ways to camp and live off-grid. To achieve this, they “Brainstorm camper van concepts“Until they found the right mix, and since then, they haven't looked back.
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Now, to give you an idea of what life is like for a 15-year-old, let's say you own this camper and it's attached to the back of your truck. It's an off-road capable machine, so you can ride on any terrain with confidence. Sure, you probably won't be rock-crawling with this car, but the trailing arm suspension with dual shock absorbers and huge coil springs will serve you well for off-tarmac adventures. A DO35 AT coupling is also part of the mix.
Once you've hit the X on the map, stretched your legs, and soaked up the local sights and sounds, it's time to transform your 15 into an off-grid living environment. The first stage uses a gas spring to lift the top into place. Classic.
Step two to getting your campsite up and running is preparing this unit to slide out. That's correct; the 15 also includes a slideout, located at the rear of the camper. The main bed, suitable for 2 people, is also located here. Be sure to check out our bunk beds that can be enjoyed by both adults and children.
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Since we're in this puppy, let's keep exploring everything it has to offer. Here you can see all about orcas and what they have achieved here. We've already mentioned the bedding area, but the Orca also includes a complete galley indoors, so it can withstand storms and other inclement weather.
But what I would like to point out is the presence of a complete private bathroom. I cover units like this often and rarely see manufacturers successfully incorporate a wet bath inside. You can complete your interior living room with this one item.
Now Australians are known for their love of outdoor living and the 15 is packed with features aimed at immersing you in the natural world around you. Some of them may be put to good use. We're talking about solar panels.
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With that in mind, be prepared to encounter yet another galley setup. This time it's loaded into a slide-out tray that hides neatly in the body of the unit. There are also countless storage bays where you can load up an outdoor dining set or an inflatable kayak for a sunset cruise on the lake, or swap out the spare tire in the front for a few electric bikes. Oh, you have a family of more than 4 people? Why not choose a tent annex? With one, you can easily expand the accommodations in this his RV.
Additional comforts are provided by systems such as Truma gas water heating, entertainment options, electric steps, and awnings. And let's not forget the 110 liters (29.1 gallons) of fresh water and the roof-mounted AC unit. ; We haven't even begun to scratch the surface of Orca 15 yet.
While this sounds amazing, there is a catch to this story, and it has a lot to do with where you are in the world. What I'm saying is that if you fall in love with the Orca 15, which costs $63,000 in Australia and about $40,000 in the US, you'll have to move downstairs to use it. Australian manufactured units are tailored to that country's road laws and regulations. Is Orca 15 a good enough reason to leave everything behind and move to Australia? It might be.
