FISHING

Built for fishing

Pack your rods, load the cooler, and get to the water. The Basecamp V3 is built for anglers who want to go further, stay longer, and keep their catch cold. With an onboard fridge, fresh water, and all-terrain capability, your next fishing trip just got a serious upgrade.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

53-liter sliding electric fridge
22-gallon water tank with electric pump
100Ah lithium power, 1500W inverter

All Comfort Package

Camp Chef two-burner stove
Exterior propane tank bracket
Weatherproof outdoor speaker

ESCAPE WHILE YOU CAN

Fly fishing solo sounds serene, and it was, until my cast snagged a flap on my pack and launched my breakfast burrito into the river. There it went, slowly sinking like a foil-wrapped submarine. I should've been mad. Instead, I laughed so hard I scared off half the fish in the county. With no burrito, I settled for the real feast: silence.

I still miss that burrito.

The river doesn't care who you are. Waist deep in water, there's no boss, no emails, no neighbors mowing their lawns at dawn. Just current, sky, and me fumbling cast after cast until one finally landed sweet. When that trout struck, it wasn't just a catch, it was a reminder that you don't need much out here. Just a rod, a river, and a burrito sacrifice.

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Setting up an overland trailer for fishing trips

A fishing rig has one job the rest of camp does not: keep the catch and the food cold, for days, a long way from ice. That single requirement is what separates a trailer that works for anglers from one that becomes a rolling ice-chest problem. The Basecamp V3 runs a 53 L sliding electric fridge off a 100 Ah lithium battery with up to 220 W of solar input, so cold storage is a power question rather than a bag-of-ice question.

The second requirement is access. Good water is usually at the end of a road that gets worse the closer you get. Seventeen inches of clearance, 29 in all-terrain tires and an articulating off-road hitch keep the trailer behind you on the two-track instead of parked at the trailhead.

What to look for if you fish out of a trailer

Electric refrigeration over ice. A 53 L compressor fridge holds temperature regardless of ambient heat and does not fill with water. Fed by 220 W of solar and a DC-to-DC charger, it keeps running on multi-day trips where a cooler would be finished by day two.

Fresh water at the trailer. Twenty-two gallons with an electric pump means rinsing hands, gear and fillets at camp instead of in the lake — which also keeps you compliant with local rules about cleaning fish near the water.

A working surface. The 7-foot pull-out galley is the difference between filleting on a tailgate and filleting at a proper counter with light and a wind break from the 270° awning.

Power for the small stuff. A 1500 W inverter and four 110 V outlets cover battery chargers for trolling motors, cameras and lights without running the tow vehicle.

Load capacity for boats and boards. With 1,450 lb of payload and a heavy-duty rear swing-out arm available in the All Terrain Package, rods, packs, waders and a small craft all have somewhere to go.

Which Basecamp specs matter for fishing

Spec	Basecamp V3	Why it matters fishing
Refrigeration	53 L sliding electric fridge	Keeps catch and food cold for days without buying ice
Battery	100 Ah lithium, 1500 W inverter	Runs the fridge overnight and charges gear at camp
Solar	220 W max input	Replaces what the fridge draws during daylight
Fresh water	22 gal with pump	Rinse gear and clean the catch away from the waterline
Kitchen	7 ft pull-out galley	A real counter for cleaning and cooking shore lunches
Tires and clearance	29 in all-terrain, 17 in clearance	Reaches remote access roads and rough boat ramps

Fishing trip checklist

Pre-chill the 53 L fridge on shore power the night before departure
Fresh water tank filled; pump tested
Rods, reels and spare line stored where they will not take a hit on washboard
Waders, boots and a dry bag for wet gear
State fishing license and a copy of the current regulations
Fillet knife, cutting board and food-safe bags for the catch
Polarized glasses, sunscreen, bug protection
Headlamp for pre-dawn launches
Recovery gear — boat ramps and river access roads are where trailers get stuck
Trash bags: pack out line, leader and packaging

Fishing trailer FAQs

Will the fridge keep a full catch cold overnight?

The 53 L compressor fridge is a sliding electric unit, not a cooler, so it holds set temperature as long as it has power. With a 100 Ah lithium battery, 220 W of solar input and DC-to-DC charging while you drive, it is built for multi-night trips.

Can I run a trolling-motor charger off the trailer?

The 1500 W inverter (4,500 W peak surge) and four 110 V outlets cover typical camera, light and battery chargers. Check your specific charger's continuous draw against the inverter rating and remember every amp comes out of the same 100 Ah battery the fridge is using.

Where do rods and wet gear go?

Rods and packs ride in the trailer's storage with MOLLE panels for lashing, and the All Terrain Package's heavy-duty rear swing-out arm carries bulkier items. Wet waders are best dried under the 270° awning rather than sealed inside.

Is 22 gallons of water enough for a weekend of fishing?

For two to four people cooking, washing up and rinsing gear, a 22-gallon tank generally covers a long weekend. Drinking water is often carried separately so the tank goes further.

Can the Basecamp get down a rough boat-ramp road?

It is built for it: 17 in of ground clearance, torsion-axle suspension, electromagnetic drum brakes and an articulating hitch that lets the trailer articulate independently of the tow vehicle on uneven approaches.

Do I need the All Comfort Package for fishing?

No package is required. All Comfort adds the Camp Chef two-burner stove, an exterior propane tank bracket and a weatherproof outdoor speaker, which is the combination most anglers ask about for shore lunches.

Keep reading: full specifications on the Basecamp V3 product page, the tow guide, or configure your own in the 3D builder.