In a world where campsites are quiet, one trailer refuses to shut up. This season, meet Basecamp V3.
Eighteen hundred pounds of steel and enough juice to light the party, chill the drinks, and play the same song again, louder. Four outlets inside and out keep the party running long after the fire's died down. Thick torsion axles and brakes that can slow things down, even when you refuse to.
Drop it. Level it. Swing the doors open. Out slides a seven-foot kitchen — cold food, hot lights, water on demand. This isn't a trailer. It's the reason everyone walks over asking, "Whose rig is that?"
Tough where it counts, loud where it matters — Basecamp isn't just along for the trip, it's the reason everyone remembers it.
You don't find the best campsite, you tow it in. Basecamp rolls up built tough, sets up fast, and instantly becomes the place everyone drifts toward. It's compact enough to go anywhere, capable enough to do everything, and rowdy enough to turn a quiet night into something worth telling stories about for years.
Full specifications
Every published figure for the ADDAX Basecamp V3 trailer is listed below, grouped into chassis and running gear, electrical system, and living systems. These are the same numbers used in our dealer pricing sheets and in the owner's manual, and they describe the trailer as it ships from the factory in Lindon, Utah — before any of the three add-on packages.
The short version: a 2,000 lb wet trailer with a 1,450 lb payload, 17 inches of ground clearance, a 100 Ah lithium power system and a 7-foot kitchen, on a 6 ft x 6 ft footprint that fits in a standard garage bay.
| Dry weight | 1,800 lb |
|---|---|
| Wet weight | 2,000 lb |
| Payload capacity | 1,450 lb |
| Axle rating | 3,500 lb total (1,750 lb per side) |
| Suspension | Torsion axles |
| Brakes | Electromagnetic drum |
| Ground clearance | 17 in |
| Tires | 29 in all-terrain |
| Rims | 15 in |
| Lug pattern | 5 x 5 |
| Chassis | 3/16 in steel |
| Body | 14 gauge steel, powder-coated |
| Footprint | 6 ft x 6 ft |
| Tongue | Removable, 47 in |
| Hitch receivers | Front and rear |
| Leveling | Adjustable jacks on all four corners |
| Fender rating | 600 lb |
| Front deck | 26 in x 40 in, removable |
| Roof storage | L-track rails |
| Country of origin | Built in Lindon, Utah, USA |
| Battery | 100 Ah slimline lithium |
|---|---|
| Solar input | 220 W maximum |
| Charging | DC-to-DC charger plus shore-power pass-through |
| Inverter | 1500 W continuous, 4500 W peak surge |
| Inverter efficiency | 95% at 12 V, 30 A |
| AC outlets | Four 110 V (two interior, two exterior) |
| DC outlets | USB, 12 V and SAE power-out ports |
| Vehicle connector | 7-pin |
| Controls | Smart LCD display, 6-rocker switch panel, 2 open switches |
| Lighting | Interior and exterior LED light bars |
| Rooftop tent | Pre-installed Centori Outdoors aluminum hard shell |
|---|---|
| Awning | Pre-installed OVS 270-degree batwing |
| Kitchen | 7 ft pull-out galley |
| Refrigeration | 53 L electric fridge on a slide |
| Fresh water | 22 gal tank with gauge |
| Water delivery | Electric pump |
| Interior storage | MOLLE panel with shelf |
| Exterior storage | MOLLE panels, L-track roof rails |
Configuration
The Basecamp V3 is fully capable out of the gate: rooftop tent, awning, kitchen, fridge, water and the full power system are all standard. The three add-on packages exist to tune the trailer to how you actually camp — rougher terrain, colder shoulder seasons, or longer, more comfortable stays. You can take one, two, or all three.
| Capability | Basecamp V3 | All Terrain | All Season | All Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooftop tent + 270° awning | Included | — | — | — |
| 7 ft kitchen + 53 L fridge | Included | — | — | — |
| 22 gal water + electric pump | Included | — | — | — |
| 100 Ah lithium, 220 W solar, 1500 W inverter | Included | — | Extra solar bundle | — |
| Full-size spare + swing-out mount | — | Included | — | — |
| Articulating off-road hitch | — | Included | — | — |
| Two stackable RotoPax fuel cans | — | Included | — | — |
| Electric air compressor | — | Included | — | — |
| Ratchet strap set | — | Included | — | — |
| Insulated tent liner | — | — | Included | — |
| Portable AC / heater | — | — | Included | — |
| 270° awning walls + annex | — | — | Included | — |
| Mattress upgrade | — | — | — | Included |
| Portable toilet | — | — | — | Included |
| Propane water heater + shower room | — | — | — | Included |
| Camp Chef stove + propane bracket | — | — | — | Included |
| Outdoor speaker | — | — | — | Included |
How it compares
Buyers cross-shopping the Basecamp V3 are usually weighing three very different categories. An off-road overland trailer trades enclosed square footage for clearance, suspension travel and the ability to follow a tow rig down a rough two-track. A teardrop trades clearance for a hard-sided bed. A conventional travel trailer trades both for interior living space and hookups.
The table below compares structural traits of the three categories, not specific competing products. Figures for teardrops and travel trailers are typical class ranges; check any individual trailer's published numbers before you compare.
| ADDAX Basecamp V3 | Teardrop camper | Conventional travel trailer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical wet weight | 2,000 lb | 1,500–3,000 lb | 4,000–8,000 lb+ |
| Ground clearance | 17 in | Usually 8–13 in | Usually under 12 in |
| Suspension | Torsion axles, off-road rated | Often leaf spring | Leaf spring |
| Sleeping | Hard-shell rooftop tent | Enclosed cabin | Enclosed cabin |
| Kitchen | 7 ft exterior pull-out galley | Rear hatch galley | Interior kitchen |
| Off-pavement use | Designed for it | Varies widely | Not intended |
| Tow vehicle | Jeep, mid-size or full-size truck/SUV | Most crossovers and up | Half-ton truck and up |
| Campsite footprint | 6 ft x 6 ft | Compact | Full RV site |
Solar keeps Basecamp alive long after you've run out of firewood. With a high-output solar charger, a stout 1500W inverter, outlets and lights running inside and out, this thing feeds comms, fridges, speakers, and lava lamps. Four 110 outlets, USB, 12V ports, and a smart display mean no guessing, no rationing, and no early bedtime.
All steel, all business, and nothing delicate. Thick-gauge body panels, a reinforced steel chassis, torsion axles, and electro-magnetic drum brakes give you confidence to go where skimpier rigs start making excuses. Seventeen inches of ground clearance, big tires, and a short, square footprint let it crawl in, park anywhere, and stay planted.
Basecamp is made to drop fast and live hard. Leveling jacks on all four corners lock it in place, doors swing wide, and the kitchen pulls out long enough to cook for the whole crew. Add built-in lighting, water on tap, interior and exterior MOLLE panels, and space to stack gear however you want, and you've got a trailer that turns a quick stop into an all-night buffet.
Visit an authorized ADDAX dealer to experience the Basecamp V3 firsthand.
Towing, comparisons and terminology — the background reading behind the specs above.
What it takes to tow a 2,000 lb off-road trailer: tow ratings, tongue weight, 7-pin wiring and brake controllers.
How to judge chassis, suspension, power, water and kitchen systems before you spend money on a trailer.
Where each one can actually go, what it costs to own, and which suits the way you travel.
Sleeping, storage, clearance and terrain limits compared side by side.
Plain-English definitions for the terms that show up on every spec sheet.
How buying through an authorized ADDAX dealer works, and what to prepare before you apply.
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