Honda has unveiled a solar-powered towable travel trailer designed to be lightweight so it can be attached to the back of compact SUVs.
Dubbed the Base Station Prototype, the trailer can be fitted with various optional accessories, including an air conditioner, an external shower and an external kitchen, complete with running water and an induction stovetop. It comes with five side windows as default but these can be removed and replaced with the accessories depending on how users want to customise the trailer.
The designers were able to keep the weight under 700kg by utilising a fibre-glass upper shell resting on a full aluminium cage and chassis. This allows it to be towed by a wider range of lower-power vehicles, including electric SUVs.
The top of the Base Station Prototype can be raised to around 2.1 metres to create a space tall enough to stand up in, while a top-hinged rear tailgate is designed to allow easy access to a nearby camping area. Honda claims the Base Station can sleep...