Bontrager Outdoors may be relatively new to the RV space, but the company is run by a team of industry veterans who are looking to chart their own course. The result has been a number of fun and unique towables that stand out from the crowd. Take, for instance, the Comfort 21PD, a 24′ travel trailer with a foldout rear patio that starts at just $44,000. But we also love the brand’s take on the small and lightweight off-road rig, which comes in the form of the Bontrager Outdoors Drifter 10ROK.
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Lightweight and compact in size, the Drifter measures just 13′ 2″ in length and has a GVWR of 3140 lbs., making it easy to tow with a wide range of vehicles. At its heart, the travel trailer is a modern take on the classic teardrop, but with features that aren’t common in a towable of this size. For instance, the Drifter ships with both air conditioning and a furnace, allowing it to comfortably be used in 3+ seasons. And while the interior is mostly a plush bed on wheels, it also includes several overhead cabinets for plenty of onboard storage and entry doors on both sides to provide ease of access. Under a hatch in the rear, you’ll find a galley kitchen with a slide-out griddle, a sink, and a mini-fridge, along with a metal storage cabinet.
Of course, if you’re going to claim to be an off-road travel trailer, you better have the specs to back it up. To that end, the Drifter comes equipped with a welded aluminum frame that is both durable and lightweight. A Norco heavy-gauge steel mainframe and heavy-duty wheel fenders further enhance toughness and performance, while all-terrain tires on aluminum alloy wheels provide stability and traction when wandering off tarmac. The designers at Bontrager Outdoors gave the Drifter vacuum-bonded fiberglass Azdel walls, too, which aren’t often found on an RV of this size and at this price point. Speaking of which, the Drifter starts at just $19,000, making it a very well-equipped option for newcomers and veteran off-roaders alike.
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The video above provides a great look at this fun and exciting towable. It shows off all of the Drifter’s features with a complete walkthrough of the interior space, the exterior build, and the galley kitchen. As you’ll see, there is a lot to love about this trailer, which is a definite upgrade for car and tent campers looking to move into the RV space without breaking the bank.
Learn more about the Bontrager Outdoors Drifter 10ROK at the company’s website.
Kraig Becker is a writer in the RV, outdoors, and adventure travel space. Over the course of his career he has contributed to such outlets as Popular Mechanics, Outside Online, Business Insider, TripSavvy, Digital Trends, GearJunkie, The Adventure Blog, and countless others. An avid runner and cyclist, he enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and just about any other outdoor activity. His travels have taken him to seven continents and on many amazing adventures.
