SNOW

Built for snow

From ski trips to snowmobile adventures, the Basecamp V3 is engineered to handle the cold. All-terrain tires grip through snow, the battery system keeps everything powered in freezing temps, and you can warm up in your rooftop tent after a long day on the mountain.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

XL rooftop tent + 270° awning
100Ah lithium power for sub-freezing temps
31" all-terrain tires for snow-packed roads

All Season Package

Portable AC / Heater unit
Insulated rooftop tent liner
270° awning wind & weather walls

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We didn't have a place to eat, so we dug one. Carved out a dining table behind the gear trailer. Snow banks became chairs, jackets became tablecloths, and caps became napkins. Some dude brought a propane launcher they swore was "totally safe." Next thing, brats were being blasted across the lot to my obnoxiously loud playlist of Yacht Rock from my truck speakers.

Yeet me a bun, bruh.

Suddenly it was less ski resort and more block party with strangers wandering over to ask for a taste. We handed out steaming hot cider, cold brews, and everyone toasted with mismatched mugs. The mountain was waiting, but for a moment the best view was right there: friends, food, and a brat-sized dent in the side of my truck.

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All Terrain Package

Full-size matching spare tire
Heavy-duty rear swing-out arm
Two Roto-Pax with locking mounts

Winter camping and cold-weather overlanding

Winter is where cheap camping trailers fail. Batteries lose capacity, water lines freeze, condensation soaks a tent from the inside, and snow-packed roads punish a trailer with low clearance or a rigid hitch. Cold-weather overlanding needs insulation, heat, a battery chemistry that behaves in the cold, and a chassis that tracks in ruts.

The Basecamp V3 pairs 17 inches of ground clearance and 29 in all-terrain tires with a 100 Ah lithium system, and the All Season Package adds the specific parts winter demands: an insulated rooftop tent liner, a portable AC/heater unit and 270° awning wind and weather walls.

What to look for in a winter-capable trailer

Insulation at the sleeping space. Heat is wasted in an uninsulated tent. The All Season Package's insulated rooftop tent liner is the first upgrade for anyone camping below freezing.

A heat source you can run safely. The portable AC/heater unit in the All Season Package handles both ends of the year — shoulder-season heat and summer cooling.

Wind management. Wind, not temperature, is what makes winter camp miserable. The 270° awning with wind and weather walls turns the side of the trailer into a usable outdoor room in weather.

Battery capacity you can recover. Short winter days mean less solar. A 100 Ah lithium battery, DC-to-DC charging while you drive and shore-power pass-through give you three ways to get charge back in.

Traction and clearance. Snow-packed forest roads hide ruts and ice. Seventeen inches of clearance, torsion-axle suspension and an articulating off-road hitch keep the trailer following the tow vehicle rather than pushing it.

Freeze protection. Plan to drain the 22-gallon tank and lines for hard freezes and carry drinking water separately.

Which Basecamp specs matter in winter

Spec	Basecamp V3	Why it matters in snow
Insulated tent liner	All Season Package	Holds heat in the sleeping space and cuts condensation
Heater	Portable AC/heater unit (All Season)	Makes sub-freezing nights survivable and shoulder seasons pleasant
Awning walls	270° awning wind and weather walls	Blocks wind so the outdoor kitchen still works
Battery	100 Ah lithium with DC-to-DC charging	Recovers charge on short days when solar is limited
Tires and clearance	29 in all-terrain, 17 in clearance	Clears snow-packed ruts and unplowed access roads
Suspension and hitch	Torsion axles, articulating off-road hitch	Keeps the trailer tracking on ice and uneven snow

Winter camping checklist

Insulated tent liner installed before the trip, not at the trailhead
Heater tested and fuel or power budget planned for the coldest night
Battery fully charged; expect reduced solar harvest on short days
Water plan: drain the tank for hard freezes, carry jugs inside instead
Traction devices for the tow vehicle and chains if the state requires them
Shovel, traction boards, recovery strap and gloves
Sleeping bags rated well below the forecast low, plus a closed-cell pad
Awning walls and extra guy lines for wind loading
Avalanche awareness and a check of the local forecast if you are near terrain
Full fuel in the tow vehicle and in the RotoPax cans — idling burns more than you think

Snow trailer FAQs

How cold can you camp in the Basecamp?

There is no single number — it depends on your sleeping system, wind and how you use the heater. The All Season Package exists for this: an insulated rooftop tent liner, a portable AC/heater unit and 270° awning wind and weather walls. Below freezing, also plan to drain the water system.

Does the lithium battery work in the cold?

Lithium batteries lose usable capacity in the cold and should not be charged below freezing without protection. Budget for less capacity than the rated 100 Ah on a very cold night, and use DC-to-DC charging while you drive plus shore power when it is available.

Will the water tank freeze?

Any water system will freeze if held below freezing long enough. For winter trips, drain the 22-gallon tank and the lines and carry drinking water in containers you can keep near heat.

Can I tow it on a snowy forest road?

With an appropriate tow vehicle, tires and traction devices, yes — 17 in of ground clearance, all-terrain tires and torsion-axle suspension are built for unimproved roads. Snow hides obstacles, so travel slower and scout before committing to a line.

How do I deal with condensation in the tent?

Ventilate even when it is cold. The insulated liner reduces the temperature difference that creates condensation, and cracking vents on opposite sides moves the moisture your breathing puts into the tent overnight.

What should I add first for winter use?

The All Season Package. After that, the All Terrain Package's full-size matching spare, heavy-duty rear swing-out arm and RotoPax fuel cans cover the extra range and self-recovery winter roads demand.

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