New Trailer: Hitch Hotel

[RVTravel]

https://gearjunkie.com/hitch-hotel-expandable-camper
The Hitch Hotel fits onto a trailer hitch for transport. At a campsite, the compact camper expands to nearly three times its size.

Edit: I didn't realize this is a kickstarter. I hate those ; ). Plus, it is too dang expensive.

 

[Swan]

interesting idea , donr know if it will go anywhere

 

[John61CT]

Too heavy for small cars

 

[mnpaul]

Too heavy???  I read the article.

It weighs 240 lbs. empty.  In transit can carry 100 lbs of cargo with a class 2 hitch.

Set up, the floor can support over 1000 lbs.

I don't know if I'd want this but think this is a lot more versatile and easy than those car top campers.

Hope they succeed. Competition and new ideas are great for everyone.

 

[VJG1977]

For the price "$4,499 retail" you can buy and convert a 6x12 cargo trailer.

 

[mnpaul]

It would be to heavy for compact cars that recommend a class 1 hitch only.
This requires a class II hitch.

 

[John61CT]

Too heavy???  I read the article.

Target market car of choice is Subaru.

200lb ball weight rating?

This is 340+# loaded, and lots of that weight is leveraged lots farther back.

Might not break the car immediately, but if fulltiming will definitely accelerate rear-end wear and tear.

And insurance will have an easy way to refuse payout if something happens, even if it's not your fault.

 

[John61CT]

Hope they succeed. Competition and new ideas are great for everyone.

Same here, but they should put right up front requires a properly rated heavier vehicle.

Big SUV, no problem.

Adding space for a truck+cap rig, would be ideal.

But the marketing is aimed at youngsters who insist on high mpg, most of whom would be disappointed to learn about the legal / safety details.