But instead of a larger energy storage system or new solar panels ...
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... Living Vehicle has added a Watergen system, which turns the humidity in the air into water.
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The system can fill the trailer's main water tank with five gallons of drinking water daily.
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And when the tank is full, the system will continue filling the freshwater tank and amenities like the sinks, bathroom shower, and toilet.
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This then replaces the need for water tanks and campground water hookups, allowing the RV to stay off-grid longer, Living Vehicle's Matthew Hofmann, CEO and co-founder, and Joanna Hofmann, CMO & co-founder, told Insider in an email interview.
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The Watergen relies on humidity, but according to the Hofmanns, it can still produce water in more arid climates like deserts.
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And when it's used with Living Vehicle's robust energy systems, the travel trailer can turn into a self-sustaining home.
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Unlike the previous 2022 model, the 2023 update also has a new exterior design option ….
… and the option for a "Creative Studio" add-on, which comes with a suite of Apple products — like its Pro Display XDR — to satisfy any digital nomad on the road.
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This all sounds like a RVer's fever dream, but Living Vehicle says it's more of a "sort of anti-RV" maker.
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According to the Hofmanns, RVs are "fundamentally a recreational product … designed for short-term use" and therefore reliant on services at campgrounds and RV parks.
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And unlike their definition of an average RV, Living Vehicle's eponymous trailer was built for extended or full-time living powered by the new water generator, solar panels, and strong power systems …
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… which can run up to 19 days without additional solar or indefinitely with solar, according to the company.
These new amenities are obviously pretty luxurious compared to the standard RV …
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… but wait until you see inside the trailer.
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The aluminum-lined RV's interior matches its updates' level of opulence perfectly.
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Inside, there's a joint kitchen and dining room space that could rival a small apartment's kitchen.
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Here, you'll find a three-burner stainless steel stovetop and oven, a large refrigerator and freezer, and even a kitchen island.
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The dining room is adjacent to the kitchen. This seating area can also turn into a bed, a common feature in many RVs.
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This dual-purpose space, in tandem with the separate bedroom, allows the RV to sleep up to four people.
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But if the buyer has a larger family or more guests, they can also add an automatically deploying sleeping loft to the dining room.
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The kitchen and dining area opens out into the patio, which can be shaded using an awning lined with solar panels to increase the trailer's solar intake.
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And back inside past the kitchen, there's a bathroom akin to what you could find in a luxury hotel room.
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Where else will you see a towel warmer, bidet, shower with a skylight, and LED mirror with "anti-fog technology" inside a RV?
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Just a few steps past the bathroom is the joint bedroom and office space, a phrase we're now all used to during the age of COVID-19.
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During the day, the room can be used as an office with a desk large enough for multiple monitors and speakers.
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And at night, this desk can be folded down to reveal a bed.
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This room also houses the optional joint washer and dryer and storage units like the closet.
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Besides the washer and dryer and lofted sleeping space, there are plenty of additional add-ons — like a home theater in the bedroom — to glam up the travel trailer.
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According to the Hofmanns, the most popular add-on is the "luxury housekeeping" option, which comes with the aforementioned washer and dryer unit, a dishwasher, and a vacuum.
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In true off-grid nature, customers have also been loving the option to turn the trailer into a four-seasons-capable vehicle with additions like a stronger air conditioner and a multi-zone heating system.
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Living Vehicle's main customer base is "nomadic homeowners" …
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… although many of its buyers have also used the trailers as ADUs or short-term homes while their main home is under construction, the Hofmanns told Insider.
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No matter the trailer's purpose, customers have been loving the tiny home on wheels' self-sustaining and off-grid capabilities.
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As RV sales and recreational outdoor activities skyrocketed during COVID-19, so have the number of crowds at campsites.
The luxury RV park at Ocala International Airport will be a first of its kind if the plans are approved.
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Because of this "perfect storm," the Hofmanns said demand for its trailers, which were built to operate in places where RVs that require extended hookup use can't go, has increased.
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COVID-19-related travel restrictions have mostly eased around the world, but Living Vehicle isn't worried about this impacting their RV sales: The company's new models often sell out soon after launch.
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And all of Living Vehicle's 2023 updates — especially the Watergen system — have been catching the eyes of prospective buyers, according to the co-founders.
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As this summer's air travel continues to be a nightmare, who can blame RV enthusiasts for wanting to stick with their tiny homes on wheels.
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