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When purchasing a Living Vehicle all-electric home on wheels, the customer becomes part of that outdoor-enthusiast family. “We are dedicated to prioritizing the experience of our owners above all else,” said Founder & CEO Matthew Hofmann. Hofmann said that the company provides personalized customer service, and the minute a new owner tows a Living Vehicle off the lot — or uses LV’s direct-to-home delivery service — the company’s cofounder Walter Hofmann, aka Wally, steps in to be a personal concierge.

Living Vehicle, started in 2017 by Matthew and Wally, “share a vision of redefining freedom through design.” The father-and-son duo, with many years of architecture, engineering and business experience, have succeeded in creating self-sufficient travel trailers and fifth-wheels that keep folks off the grid without sacrificing creature comforts. Scratch that—LV goes beyond “creature comforts;” these trailers are for “living in luxury.” While most manufacturers are focused on self-containment for short-term use, LV’s whole approach is to be able to operate without plugging in and maintaining resources. New for the 2026 model year is the ability for customers to custom-tailor their own Living Vehicle.

Living Trailers versus Travel Trailers

The company classifies its trailers into two distinct categories: The robust HD and GT lines are mobile residences with dedicated bedrooms and are designed to be lived in full time or for extended stays, so they are categorized as “Living Trailers.” One of these “Living Trailers” would make a captivating guest house, especially if you’ve got property with a view and on-site utilities. Customers will need an appropriate tow vehicle to move an HD or GT since they weigh in at 12,000-plus pounds. The CyberTrailer, which is due out later this year with production ramping up in 2026, is what the company categorizes as its “Travel Trailer” since it’s designed to be far more mobile. Its luxurious and adaptable one-room interior with six configurations can be altered to fit the owner’s needs, with a bathroom suite on one side of the trailer. The CyberTrailer is being purpose-built to be towed by half-ton trucks, including electric pickups like the Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T.

Now that we’ve made the distinction, Living Vehicle’s line consists of the HD24 and HD30, which are traditional travel trailers; the GT32 and GT39 fifth-wheels; and the 27-foot CyberTrailer travel trailer. And there are no convoluted nomenclatures here—the numbers refer to the true lengths of the trailers as measured from front wall to rear wall.

Complete Refresh for 2026

From the beginning, Living Vehicle’s motto has been “Luxury Unplugged.” For the 2026 model line, available now, the focus has been on a complete refresh by incorporating integrated tech when it comes to being able to connect to the internet and staying connected, and pushing the envelope to see how long a customer can really stay off-grid. “Now that our legacy brand’s quality has been established, we went from ‘bigger is better’ thinking to making things a lot more efficient,” said Hofmann. “Maximizing off-grid time and the efficiencies of resource generation is really the core tenet of this redesign. We’ve made the systems inside the unit more efficient, producing more resources while you’re off-grid so you can embody that motto of luxury unplugged as much as possible.”

The updates include “more efficient fixtures, and the power consumption inside the unit has been drastically reduced to extend that off-grid time,” said Hofmann. “The line we’re really walking is how much can you create—whether it’s water or power off-grid.” Living Vehicle’s water-generation system is now on version 3 and “in a major upgrade on our march toward self-sufficiency our water-generation system is capable of producing up to 13 gallons a day.”

Hofmann explained that the water-generation system essentially draws air in, moves it across a condenser, and then pulls water from the air through heat extraction. It then fills up a water reservoir and pumps it through a multistage filtration process. Said Hofmann, “It actually remineralizes the water to fill up your freshwater tank.” And since the system is integrated, a touch panel on the RV’s control system “allows you to see in real-time the water you’re generating. And then based upon the humidity, you can see how much power you’re using.”

Regal & Rugged

Inside an 8½-foot-wide “Living Trailer” you’ll find luxurious amenities like a state-of-the-art kitchen with residential-height solid-surface countertops, a residential fridge, ample storage, a spa-like bathroom, a spacious and bright bedroom, and a whisper-quiet air conditioner thanks to the European-style mini-split unit that is built into the chassis. Options include a drawer dishwasher, black-walnut paneling and wood treatments in the bathroom, a composting toilet and a host of other things to personalize your Living Vehicle.  

The exterior is anodized aluminum, and Living Vehicles are built on an aluminum chassis with a custom tongue-and-groove aluminum decking integrated into the chassis. “They’re built like a tank,” said Hofmann. A major feature of every Living Vehicle is the curbside fold-down patio, rated for 1,500 pounds, that keeps the user more than 3 feet off the ground. Collapsible railings can be set up within minutes—valuable for keep a pet from jumping overboard if spotting a critter. The patio is accessed through an 8-foot sliding door off of the kitchen, creating a seamless transition to the outdoors.

Living Vehicles are four-season capable, with temperature ratings based upon trim levels—anywhere from minus 4 degrees to 120 degrees F. These trailers can even power an electric car.

Unlimited Solar

Depending on the configuration, a Living Vehicle can be outfitted with up to 5,800 watts of solar power, like on the GT39. Additionally, the company offers deployable solar. “Basically, you can have unlimited solar,” said Hofmann. “With this larger platform you can connect into an on-site solar array. For example, if you’ve got land and don’t have the ability to put in a 50-amp shorepower panel, you can create an off-grid living environment that is completely independent and powers the energy system on the unit. This is what we’ve actually designed the GT series for—this is our full-time living or extended-living product.”

Not only are the rooftops of a Living Vehicle lined with solar panels, but depending on the trim level you opt for, the trailer can be equipped with “butterfly” awnings—solar awnings that wing upward from the sides, providing shade over the curbside patio. These awnings are hinged at the top and lock against the side of the trailer during travel.

The GT fifth-wheel models have the option of a deployable solar awning at the rear of the trailer as well to maximize solar gain. Explained Hofmann, “The flagship GT39 is built like a yacht, while the GT32 is a more nimble, user-friendly trailer that maintains all the functionality of its larger sibling. We have a whole new package of imagery for the GT32 and we’re very excited about this unit. There’s also a 3D tour of it on the website.”

The new GT32’s base weight is 13,250 pounds and it has a 16-inch ground clearance. It can sleep four with the bedroom’s king-size bed and the living area’s convertible lounge. The kitchen’s island is actually removable so it can be moved to the patio for outside use or to make some extra space inside.

Trim Levels and Custom Configurations

LV’s lineup consists of four trim levels: ECO, COR, MAX and PRO. The ECO is designed for on-grid and is the standard foundation for all configurations. The ECO can also be outfitted with all options and travel as any other RV, requiring full hookups at campgrounds.

The COR, MAX and PRO are LV’s off-grid models. As trim levels increase, so does solar capacity, energy storage, inverter power and temperature ratings. The Level 2 EV Charging Package adds more power for e-bikes and toys.

New for the 2026 model year is that the entire Living Vehicle line is available with a custom configuration so customers can design their own trailer from the ground up, “becoming the architect of their mobile sanctuary.” Every design starts with a blank canvas, and from there the customer determines what they want from dozens of custom packages and options. With this flexible manufacturing system in place, a consumer can start with a lower entry price and design a trailer for on-grid or off-grid use.

Hofmann said that a full-feature configurator will be released on the website in the coming weeks for customers to self-configure their units and generate a custom quote in real time.

Fresh Off the Lot

Earlier this year, Living Vehicle opened a dealership in the Greater Los Angeles area so now people have easy access to check out various new and preowned units. Customers are welcome to come by during business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday and by appointment on the weekends. Hofmann encourages making an appointment to be guaranteed a personalized tour by him or Wally as they love to show off their trailers! Notices of their availability are posted on social media, and you can stay up to date on Living Vehicle’s happenings on social by subscribing. The dealership is located at 31280 The Old Road in Castaic, California. Said Hofmann, “It’s quite a sight to see 10 Living Vehicles all lined up!”

The company offers nationwide open-source service across the United States and Canada, plus mobile service providers who will come to the customer. LV handles everything after a customer’s direct call to them. Living Vehicle recently partnered with a lender in California to offer financing on new units as well as inventory. Prior to now, a new order required cash up front to produce a custom build. livingvehicle.com

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The devastating Southern California fires this past January have left thousands of people without homes. The two Los Angeles-area fires — Pacific Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire — fueled by relentless winds reaching up to 100 mph, damaged or destroyed more than 16,000 homes and other structures. Many of these displaced folks are struggling with finding affordable interim housing and price gouging. And for those fortunate to have a home to return to, they are looking at months or even longer to tackle the massive cleanup and being saddled with thousands of dollars in restoration costs while seeking temporary housing.

Some of these fire victims are renting or buying an RV as an alternative to stationary places to live. Living in an RV on the property while their home is being rebuilt is a good option for the owner as they can be there to have a sense of familiarity while watching the reconstruction process. RVBusiness discovered some RV rental companies and dealerships in Southern California that have stepped up to help victims of these fires by offering discounts.

Living on the destroyed or damaged property in an RV also solves the issue of time limits for certain RV parks and campground closures. California State Parks, for instance, typically have a maximum camping stay of 30 days per calendar year. At this writing, most of Angeles National Forest (Eaton Fire) had just reopened to the public, but many of the popular trails and campgrounds will remain closed until the end of 2025 to recover. Malibu RV Park on Pacific Coast Highway was not affected by the Pacific Palisades Fire and is open for business. As a private campground, they have a six-month limit. The campground is offering a 20% discount on monthly rates for fire victims, and there were spaces available at this writing.

Los Angeles county-owned RV parks impose a three-week-long limit, which was temporarily lifted on January 28 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Said a spokesperson at Bonelli Bluffs RV Resort and Campground in San Dimas, a county-owned RV park, “Fire victims only can stay for 90 days, leave for one day and come back for 20 more days for a total of 110 days.” Discounts are offered at Bonelli, as well as at the also-county-owned Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, located about 22 miles from where the Pacific Palisades Fire erupted.

According to Angel at privately owned Off the Grid RV Ranch in Lake Hughes in Northern Los Angeles County, fire victims only can stay up to nine months and then move to another site within the campground if one is available (sites are currently available). Off the Grid reopened last year after being closed for renovations and all 113 sites are equipped with sewer, water and electricity. The park accepts all size RVs year 2000 and newer.

A spokeswoman for Ventura Ranch KOA in Santa Paula said that RVers need to be approved if staying 90 days or more. Ventura Ranch is a franchise location so other KOAs may have different maximums.

RV Rental Discounts for Fire Victims

Based in the Los Angeles area, Chill RV is offering 60% off rentals through March 31 for folks affected by fire (and the date may get extended depending on need). The company rents only luxury, top-of-the-line 19- and 25-foot Mercedes Sprinter Class Bs and Cs so they can sit on standard driveways. Nika, a company spokesperson, said that some of these people are parking on the driveways of their homes that were partially damaged so they can feel connected to their homes and be able to be there for the rebuilding. Depending on the model motorhome, Chill RV’s rentals can sleep up to six and have a toilet, a shower and two TVs. Also very important for many of these displaced families is that these motorhomes are pet-friendly. Nika went on to explain that some Californians may not be aware of this but homeowner’s insurance will cover the RV rental through Additional Living Expenses (ALE) since they are required to pay for temporary housing, and that includes RVs.

RVBusiness spoke with Tinno at Tinno’s RV Rentals in Chino and he is offering discounts to those affected by the fires and will deliver the trailer to where needed and set it up. The company rents only Airstream trailers in various lengths.

Metro RV in Burbank offers Class A and B motorhome and travel trailer rentals and is offering various discounts depending upon length of time needed to rent. Carly at Metro said, “We are finding that people are living in an RV in their driveways to see if they can salvage anything from their homes.” The company will deliver the RV if needed. Carly said that they are working with insurance companies directly, plus they are offering free bedding and no cleaning fees. Service animals are okay and they will allow other qualifying pets (no puppies, for instance).

On El Monte RV’s rental page an alert says “Emergency temporary housing details” and monthly rental prices are listed for its Class As (31 to 34 feet) and Class Cs (21 to 31 feet). Currently, it is offering 20% off rentals for people affected by fire. And this: “We will be providing free delivery and kitchen and bedding supplies for free and a long-term discount.”

As RVB previously reported, Mike Thompson’s RV donated $50,000 to California Wildfires 2025 through the American Red Cross. The RV superstores, with five locations in California, also delivered pallets of protein bars and shakes to firefighters and first responders during the fires. Giant RV is making a generous donation to support the various organized relief efforts for every RV sold from all four Giant RV locations in Southern California during January through March 2025. This initiative aims to aid those who have lost their homes and belongings in the recent fires and the donation will be presented in the name of each customer who purchases an RV. Even a company in the Lone Star State has jumped in to assist. BTR Outfitters in Abilene, Texas, is offering its entire inventory of conversion vans at wholesale prices to help those displaced by the California fires.

Nonprofit Delivering Donated RVs

Started in 2018 after the Camp Fire in Northern California, the deadliest fire in California history, EmergencyRV.org has helped more than 255 families who have lost their homes to natural disasters all over the U.S. and Hawaii. After hearing about the Camp Fire, Founder Woody Faircloth started a GoFundMe account and raised money to buy a motorhome, which he filled with supplies, then drove from Denver, Colorado, to Northern California with his then-six-year-old daughter Luna to give the RV to a family who lost everything. A local news station aired a 30-second story on the father and daughter driving the RV to California and “by the time we got there, we had four RVs to deliver to families,” said Faircloth.

Explained Faircloth, “We do this through the generosity of fellow Americans who donate RVs and a great group of volunteers. Shelter is a basic human need, and we want to help those folks; we want to help our neighbors.” (The company is a 501c3.) Faircloth said, “One kind gesture turned into a blessing of helping so many families and I’m blessed to be doing this.”

EmergencyRV.org’s founder continued, “Right now we are focused on Southern California families affected by the fires and western North Carolina by Hurricane Helene. We have 150 families on our waiting list in the Los Angeles area and over 400 on our list in North Carolina where we have delivered and gifted 90 RVs in the last three months.” So far, Faircloth has handed over the keys and titles to five refurbished RVs to people who lost homes in the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires and “we are delivering several more RVs this week.” One donated RV went to a firefighter who just lost his Altadena home in the Eaton Fire.

The company takes donated RVs and financial donations to help with repairs, transporting and stocking the RVs through emergencyrv.org/take-action. Survivor intake forms can be found at emergencyrv.org/contact.

RV Purchase Discounts

David, owner of Galaxy Campers in Ontario, Calif., is offering 25% off new campers and travel trailers to fire victims. He carries Lance trailers and campers and Forest River Vibe trailers from 14 to 33 feet.

RVB talked with Jon at DeMartini RV Sales in Grass Valley who said, “Yes, we are helping out fire victims and are happy to offer deals to folks who lost their homes.” DeMartini sells mostly Class A coaches.

Airstream Los Angeles in San Gabriel is “working with fire victims to offer discounts on used and new trailers and free delivery. We are holding some Airstreams until safe to put them on the property.”

Simi RV in Simi Valley is also offering reduced rates for fire victims purchasing an RV.

Rentals Options

Other options for those seeking a temporary home on wheels include renting RVs directly through owners on peer-to-peer sites like RVshare, Outdoorsy and Good Sam. OutWander partners with RV rental companies and Cruise America has its own fleet of rental RVs. And websites like RVLife.com allows folks to browse thousands of campgrounds by state under its “Features” section.

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“Firsthand experience is the best teacher,” said Matthew Hofmann, CEO and co-founder of Living Vehicle, an all-electric trailer company headquartered in Santa Barbara, Calif. The company has been in business for eight years and the goal is full-time-living off-grid and self-sufficiency without sacrificing luxury.

Living Vehicle’s original legacy RVs are “semi-permanent-style” high-end travel trailers and fifth-wheels built for full-time residential use so exceptional detail goes into design, durability and usability factors. The team at LV is headed up by Matthew, along with his father Walter, who have a passion for the outdoors that’s coupled with decades of experience in construction, architecture, design, brand management, marketing, and even creating a publishing business that catered to winter adventurers. Both of them have lived in an LV for years at a time.

Walter explained, “We’re like an architectural firm, which makes us quite unique in the RV space because we don’t approach our design from the RV world; we come at it from the architectural world. We started with a blank sheet of paper and said, ‘What do we want to build that’s really comfortable, off-grid capable and net-zero efficiently responsible.’ We’re very focused on that.” Basically, just about everything in a Living Vehicle is custom-built.

Matthew, an architect by trade who had been living on a boat and in trailers for decades, went on to say, “We started the company out of the very first unit we designed so it was an exercise in overcoming all the limitations that living in an RV has. There are a lot of compromises because trailers really are designed for recreational use. I was doing that [living full-time in an RV] for so long that I wanted to do something better. Living Vehicles aren’t just for recreation; they are built like a tank.” The shell of an LV is all aluminum—no wood is used in the construction—and the RVs are four-season-capable: “You can take it well below freezing,” Matthew claimed.

Before the Hofmanns started building “luxury unplugged” trailers, they spent 20-plus years doing custom trailer renovations and refurbishing Airstreams. Matthew said, “I got way too familiar with Airstreams…I’ve probably renovated over 400 Airstreams.”

Living Vehicle’s systems are connected by an ethernet cable to allow communications over the LV’s network so the owner and Living Vehicle have the ability to access all online. The owner can control all systems when away from the trailer, plus the team at LV can give a heads-up if something needs to be addressed.

Off-grid trailers being the company’s specialty, the Hofmanns’ latest project is the 100-percent-solar-powered resource-generating CyberTrailer modeled after Tesla’s Cybertruck, due out later this year for the 2026 model year. Additionally, Living Vehicle will have four updated models for 2026: its flagship GT39 and GT32 fifth-wheels and the HD30 and HD24 travel trailers.

Smart Home on Wheels

Before we dive into what is new on the horizon for Living Vehicle, let’s take a look at one of the company’s impressive legacy models with a GVWR of up to 18,000 pounds that Matthew said “is for full-time living with a separate living space, a separate sleeping space and a separate bathroom. It’s very robust; it’s like a luxury yacht.”

We got a chance to walk through a preowned 2021 30-foot HD29 model in May 2024 when Matthew was on a guest panel at Electrify Expo’s Industry Day in Long Beach, California. The topic was on the environmental implications of widespread electrification and Matthew’s point was that “we’re not doing this all at once—this is a process that is happening over time and has been decades in the making. We are making good progress, and we will get there. I come from a unique view when it comes to distributed energy. I feel there isn’t a whole lot of discussion about how efficient are these EV vehicles, the range…400 miles is the golden ticket right now…or miles per kilowatt. At Living Vehicle, our goal has always been a net-zero self-sustaining living solution.”

The aforementioned HD series is an impressive sight: From the outside, it was clear how robust this sleek trailer is—Matthew’s description of it being built like a tank appeared spot-on. A raised, self-supporting deck/patio opened outward from the curbside, much like the rear ramp/patio on a toy hauler, and a 4-foot-wide aluminum solar awning winged upward, shading the patio and covering much of the length of the trailer. The retractable awning lays flat against the trailer to protect the windows during travel and then can be tilted toward the sun when in camp. The “automated deck,” as Matthew calls it, is rated for 1,500 pounds and operates via a winch system so with the push of a button, it goes back up against the wall of the trailer. Additionally, the Living Vehicle HD’s roof was lined with solar panels, bringing the total to 3,600 watts of solar power.

Living Vehicle trailers are built on an aluminum chassis with a custom tongue-and-groove aluminum decking that integrates into the chassis. “Very little steel is used in the construction,” said Matthew, “but a steel axle box distributes the load from the axles so when turning the rig there are no high stress points. We also have two steel plates inside of the A-frame.”

Stepping through the door on fold-up steps, we were greeted with a 6-foot-8-inch ceiling and an array of control panels, with a luxurious lavatory to the immediate left. Beyond that, the state-of-the-art living/kitchen area with a 13-cubic-foot residential fridge was showcased in a flood of light due to the patio (with a sliding glass door) that increases living space. An L-shaped dinette converts into additional sleeping space. “Everything is heavy-duty, commercial quality designed to last,” said Matthew. “We design quality first 100 percent of the time. As a licensed architect, the objective is form follows function.”

Glossy, nonporous white walls and ceiling are powder-coated aluminum and easily wipe clean. Solid-surface countertops are set at residential height, and cabinets and drawers are CTech and made from powder-coated aluminum. The CTech kitchen island is removable via four bolts so it can be used as prep space on the deck. Ample cabinets are dedicated for storage since the electronics, lithium-phosphate batteries and water heater are stored underneath, accessible by a marine-style hatch in the kitchen’s floor. Everything is enclosed and ventilation circulates into the basement space so that the floor stays warm. 

Matthew designed the deck/patio to get RVers off of the dirt: “Any home I’ve lived in has had some sort of outdoor living space and it’s never in the dirt and it’s typically on the same level—especially near the living area or kitchen—so that if you’re going to be barbecuing, for instance, it’s a seamless transition from one space to the next.”

The amidships bathroom exudes a spa environment with its black walnut paneling and wood treatments, wood flooring, a rainfall-nozzle showerhead, a bowl sink and an anti-fog lit mirror. Available on all Living Vehicle trailers is an optional wall heater that is mounted below the towel rack, so a warm towel can be at the ready after showering, plus towels won’t stay damp. A composting toilet is tucked in across from the open shower so there’s lots of legroom when sitting on the commode.

As with the living area, the front bedroom, entered through a sliding door, is light and bright with its glossy white ceiling and walls accentuated by large windows, a skylight and CTech dresser drawers with a solid-surface counter set at residential height. A queen walk-around bed and double-door closet round out the features. This particular model was outfitted with a Wi-Fi-enabled washer/dryer that blends into the cabinetry, a projector and a movie screen. LV’s optional Good Housekeeping package includes a washer/dryer, a dishwasher and a central vacuum.

Next Up: The CyberTrailer

Living Vehicle’s latest venture is the dual-axle solar-powered resource-generating CyberTrailer designed to be paired with an electric tow vehicle. The CyberTruck’s futuristic contours and durability served as inspiration for this new 27-foot travel trailer. As the name suggests, the CyberTrailer can be towed by a Cybertruck, as well as the Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T. Don’t have an EV tow truck? The CyberTrailer will freely roll behind half-ton-towable gas and diesel vehicles as well. Intended to be a more portable travel trailer than the company’s legacy models but with similar capabilities, targeted GVWR is in the 9,000-pound range.

Matthew said, “Our newest product—the CyberTrailer—is a self-sufficient vehicle designed to not only power itself but to add power back to the grid or to the very vehicle it’s towing. This is an interesting paradigm shift when you take it on a microscale and look at the vehicles themselves and how they not only reduce the energy demand on the grid but also generate power themselves.

“We’re literally about being a charging station so that when you get to your destination off-grid you don’t drain the batteries on both your trailer and the tow vehicle. Instead of just 1,000 watts, we’re pumping a lot of power on the roof and maximizing for natural resources to pull the power wherever you are so when you get into the woods, or to your destination, you can power the unit and power the tow vehicle.” In addition to solar panels lining the CyberTrailer’s roof, solar panels top dual awnings that double as shields to protect the windows when the trailer is on the move.

The Hofmanns are all about maximizing the natural resources, plus they are not big fans of RV parks or overpopulated campgrounds, “So the limiting factor is how much you carry with you, whether that’s water or waste capacity or battery capacity—energy,” said Matthew. “You can run every system in these units off of the energy system. There’s 240-volt, electric vehicle charging built into these; you can extract the power to run all of the systems. Our core is being able to go off-grid and stay off-grid as long as possible.”

Matthew said that they are integrating a lot of new technology into the CyberTrailer: “When talking about tank capacities, the real gain here is water generation. We’re going to include a system that extracts humidity out of the air…like when you see water dripping off the roof of an RV when the A/C is on; it’s the same core concept. With the CyberTrailer, it’ll be able to produce up to 13 gallons of water every day. It’s in conjunction with the concept of going off-grid and staying off-grid; it’s not just energy, that energy is being used to do other things—power your tow vehicle, power the water-generation system, and then coupled with water recycling where we’ll be able to recycle up to 95 percent of the gray water. So, we’re rethinking the way an RV’s tank capacities are thought of.” The goal is to create a self-sustaining eco system with gray-water recycling, water generation, natural electricity generation and minimizing waste.

The CyberTrailer’s open floorplan makes for a visually connected space and various living-working-lounging-sleeping-cooking-entertaining configurations. As an example, after wrapping-up a meal, remove the dining table and the space can be transformed into a workstation (Starlink-ready) with the wall-mounted, fold-down office-table-for-two and a front-row view to the outdoors. When it’s time to get some shut-eye, opposing sofas can be joined to make a bed. Or use the space as a garage—floor tiedown anchors included—for safely transporting toys such as e-bikes, which can also be charged with the CyberTrailer.

Interior height is set at over 7 feet in this main area, where a rear folding patio with awning and gear-hauler ramp connects the outside with the inside. And just in case the abundance of windows and the giant “window” at the back of the trailer when the ramp is down don’t offer enough natural light for you, a skylight running much of the length of the CyberTrailer allows for even more sunlight. At the front of the trailer is the bathroom and a storage area; ceiling height is more than 6½ feet.

Owners control the CyberTrailer’s systems via Apple iPad Wireless Control and there’s nationwide service, as with Living Vehicle’s other trailers. Backup power sources will be available with “highly efficient DC power generation so that if everything doesn’t go perfect and the sun decides not to come out that day you still have backup power in place. Or say your electric tow vehicle runs out of power, you can still leverage this hybrid technology to run your systems or power a truck.”

Base price for the CyberTrailer is $175,000. Those interested can reserve one with a $100 refundable deposit.

Updates for 2026

In addition to the CyberTrailer, Matthew Hofmann said that they are working on an even more advanced lineup for 2026. The 39-foot GT39 fifth-wheel, the largest offering in Living Vehicle’s lineup, includes features aimed at RVers prioritizing luxury off-grid living with its master suite, full kitchen with commercial-grade appliances and a bathroom mirroring spa-like comfort. A 7,000-watt solar system supports long-term stays. The GT32 fifth-wheel, at 32 feet, retains many of the design elements of its larger sibling but in a more compact package. For those who prefer a bumper-pull, the company’s 24-foot HD24 and 30-foot HD30 are offered in versatile designs with the same durable materials. The HD24 is Living Vehicle’s smallest trailer, making it very adaptable with its walk-in gear closet and Euro Loft sleeping space.

The 2026 models continue to reflect Living Vehicle’s ethos to create a self-supporting product that empowers enthusiasts to pursue their outdoor passions in a sustainable way, essentially creating a “freedom machine” that will get people out in nature and keep them there for an extended time.

More information can be found at livingvehicle.com.

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When we walked through the prototype of the all-electric Pebble Flow travel trailer last summer, the advanced technology shone through. Pebble was started by Bingrui Yang in 2022 with a vision to reimagine the RV experience using sustainable materials. Powering the Flow is a 45 kWh lithium iron phosphate EV battery bank that resides underneath the trailer, and a 1.1 kW solar system is integrated on the roof. The Flow has universal charging so it can be juiced up at home, in a campground and at EV charging stations. The trailer will also charge itself while being towed with its regenerative braking. A NEMA 14-50 outlet allows for charging up an electric vehicle and the Flow can even serve as a backup power source for a house.

The Flow’s smooth rounded shell sits atop a rigid, lightweight space frame. Panoramic windows feature Smart Glass that enables the user to set the windows to opaque, darkened or transparent. This, as well as all of the Flow’s other features and systems are controlled through the Pebble app. The owner can monitor and configure the Pebble, while onboard diagnostics monitor what’s going on with the trailer.

It has been a constant process for the company to refine and improve this 25-foot semi-autonomous trailer. Said Yang, “We’ve made some changes. We’ve really taken the feedback from our new customers to heart and made improvements in the design and features. There’s been a lot of testing and research going on, and the components work well together.” The company recently moved into a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fremont, California, where production will begin in early 2025. The first Pebble Flow deliveries are expected this spring.

Inside Look

The Flow comfortably houses a family of four with sleeping accommodations at opposite ends of the trailer. At the front of the trailer, the U-shaped dinette easily transforms into a bed by use of a lever to adjust the table height—no need to wrestle with table leg posts. When the table is set back up for dining, everyone seated can enjoy an outside view, and the big windshield and skylight ensure that daylight won’t go to waste. Interior height is 6 feet, 5 inches, with a little less at the front and back where the roofline tapers off.

At the rear of the trailer is a queen-sized Murphy bed that folds down from the street side. When the Murphy bed is stored against the wall, this now-open floor space can be turned into an office with a tabletop that’s attached to the underside of the Murphy bed. The Pebble is plug-and-play-ready for Starlink.

The window that’s directly over the kitchen’s countertop opens outward like a concession window on a food truck so items can be easily passed through. And no need to go back inside the trailer if you need water—the sink’s faucet can simply be turned 180 degrees to supply water outside. A flush-mounted induction cooktop is set in a black lightweight composite countertop; the dark countertop contrasts appealingly with the light wood cabinets. “Aesthetics and sustainability were critical when it came to material selection,” said Yang. The company refers to the cooktop as the “wandering cooktop” as it can be removed for outdoor use.

A multi-oven convection microwave/air fryer resides above the built-in fridge, and a floor-to-ceiling closet is alongside it. Yang said that customers requested more storage, “so we doubled the capacity on that closet from the one on the prototype.” Overhead cabinets with doors that open upward are engineered to follow the curves of the trailer. At the back of the Flow where the ceiling tapers off to follow the Pebble’s contours, open-style cubbies have aluminum brackets that can act as tiedowns. For instance, the rear window can be lifted up to slide in a stand-up paddleboard, which then can be secured using the brackets.

In another example of the company listening to customers’ feedback, freshwater capacity has been upped a couple of gallons to 40, and what was originally a combined tank for gray and black water are now separate. Gray-water capacity is 37 gallons, and the macerating black tank holds 13 gallons.

Glass-Enclosed Bathroom

Adding to the Pebble’s open and airy feel is the large amidships bathroom that’s enclosed in glass. A shower—that a 6-foot-3-inch company representative stood in to demonstrate the height—and modern cabinets and stylish fixtures are all visible…that is until you press a button and the electrochromatic glass changes to opaque. This switch for toggling between opaque and transparent is accessible from inside the bathroom only so loved ones don’t get any bright ideas to put you on display while using the bathroom.

Take It Outside

The Flow’s entire exterior design is streamlined, especially at the back. There are no latches for the outside storage compartments; opening and closing these are all done through the app. Cameras are incorporated as well. A 10-foot awning extends eight feet. The entry door with an automotive handle is intentionally made wide, and Pebble took a different approach by using a removable magnetic screen for the door that can be buttoned up all the way around. Once you go through the screen, it automatically buttons back up. All windows have fixed screens that are also removable.

To keep it quiet inside the trailer when the heater or air conditioner is running, the mini-split HVAC system resides outside at the front of the trailer, where propane cylinders are usually housed. A hard-shell shroud protects the system, and when the trailer is being towed, this whole set lifts vertically to redirect airflow. Claimed GVWR on a fully loaded Flow is now 6,800 pounds.

The company has just added a fourth exterior color to its choices that are designed to complement the natural surroundings: Sky Blue, Sand, California Poppy and Fern. Fern is exclusively for the Founder’s Edition trim level and comes with all the upgrades, limited edition badge and other perks (priced at $175,000).

Off-Road Capability and Magic Hitch

Regarding the Flow’s off-road capability, “Since it’s a single axle, there was a lot of overhang, so we moved the axle back and raised the suspension a little so we’ve added more ground clearance,” said Yang. Rear bumper ground clearance is measured at 20 inches. “In addition to moving the axle back, we’ve upped the size of the caster wheels to 18 inches. We’ve done real-world testing where there’s mud, grass and sand and there are no problems. Caster wheels can conquer a lot of terrain.” Tires are 275/70R18 Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse HT All-Season.

Pebble has simplified the sometimes-two-person task of hitching up with its Magic Pack option that adds a dual-motor drivetrain, and the caster wheels are “essential for the ability to move the trailer on its own power.” With Magic Hitch, once the trailer is within 3–5 feet of the tow vehicle’s hitch, the Flow will align itself and drop down onto the hitch by itself. When the trailer is unhooked from the hitch, the operator can use a remote control through the app to reverse, park and position the Pebble exactly where wanted, saving the owner from having to jockey the trailer into an awkward camping spot. The trailer can even be turned 360 degrees while in place. Yang clarified that the Pebble isn’t built for extreme off-road conditions, but “With two motors, one powering each of the massive powered wheels, plus caster wheels, that allows us to go to some challenging terrain.”

InstaCamp

One of Pebble’s goals is to have customers enjoy more time in the outdoors and less time spent setting up and breaking camp. With a press of the InstaCamp button, the electric parking brakes are set, four heavy-duty electric stabilizers automatically deploy, the entry steps unfold, the door unlocks, the interior lights turn on and the temperature sets itself to what has been programmed in. Breaking camp is just as easy as InstaCamp can be set to do the reverse. “It takes most people half an hour to set up camp,” said Yang. “With us, you’re set up within minutes.”

Pebble is taking orders with a refundable $500 deposit. The basic Flow (without the dual motors) starts at $109,500, while the Flow with the motors starts at $135,500. Additional accessories and options are available. pebblelife.com.

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