What does the Campworks NS-1 Adventure Trailer cost?

While we are building out the infrastructure to offer a base model, the price of a fully equipped NS-1 is $85,000 USD.

This is a fully featured off-grid ready machine, when it comes to the NS-1 every camper we build is fully outfitted to perform with no compromise. This means heated and cooled interior, induction cooktop, hot water, outdoor shower, and so much more.  We made sure the Nomadic System is the perfect tool for adventure. Check out the NS-1.

If you love our adventure trailer and are interested in more info, please, contact us at sales@campworksco.com.

I saw the 12kWh of battery, but how much is that? How long can I travel?

Our campers are 100% Battery Powered. Meaning that your system doesn’t rely on propane, natural gas, or diesel. Your stove, heater, water heater, and everything else are all fueled by electricity and can be refilled by the sun.

To give some examples of power usage we’ll list out a normal 24 hours not conserving power.

- Cooler/Freezer 720 Wh 

- A/C for 4 hours 425 Wh

- Water Heater 5 Minutes 600 Wh

- Stove 1.5 Hours 1800Wh

- Outdoor Lights 5 Hours 180 Wh

- iPhone Recharge 14 Wh

- Camera Recharge 10 Wh

Total Usage 3749 Wh

The large draws are anything with a heating element (water heater, stove and heater). A fire or charcoal grill could cut down on power usage significantly. Utilizing a passive solar water heater would also save significant power.

With 3749 Wh used that leaves 32% of battery capacity left, but since our DOD is 80% it would show up as 14% on the battery monitor (registers as 0% left at 20% for battery Health).  That’s a lot of capacity lost in one day, this is where solar comes in.  

Here in Colorado we get about 5 hours of peak charging sunlight per day. The onboard panel is 240 Watts, so positioned correctly and at an average charge rate of 200 Watts (Clouds, panel efficiency) that’s 1000 Watts back in the battery. That's a chunk of the 3749 Wh used but not all for a two day trip that would be sufficient but on day three the camper would be dead.  More solar is the answer, all of our campers have the ability to plug in an extra 1600w of solar capacity. Let's say we had an extra 600 watt panel with us so 5 hours at 550w charge rate is 2750 Wh plus 1000 Wh from on board solar that’s 3750Wh or all the power that was used, fully recharging the battery.  

If the full capacity of the extra solar charger is used plus onboard solar (1600 + 240) 1840w at 1650w charge rate that would produce 8,250Wh per day, enough to run the A/C a little longer.

I want to camp regularly in extreme weather conditions. How will that impact capabilities?

We’ve done our best to prepare the NS-1 for all types of camping but in extreme circumstances planning is key.  In sub freezing temperatures the battery will have slightly more energy loss when turned off, and the camper will consume more power to keep warm when it’s on.  We do add a self regulated heater to the water system to keep it operational and heavily insulate that camper on every side (bottom included), but heating is one of the most energy intensive things for fully electric vehicles. Knowing your energy consumption rate and what ability you'll have to recharge (less sunlight in the winter) is going to be key to having a comfortable camping experience. 

In summer months, the sun heating your camper is adding a larger power source for your camper to charge, allowing you to run A/C to keep yourself cool.

What happens if I run out of battery?

We build your camper to push you further out and for longer. Our camper is robust and highly capable. That said, venturing into the backcountry and heading onto the trail is something inherently risky. For many of us, that’s the thrill. Each owner/renter is different and power consumption will vary. Learning the camper and how far you can push it will be part of your adventure for many of us.

In off grid scenarios, we have fail safes.  The NS-1 will shut its own battery off at 20% (0% on the battery gauge) for longevity of the battery, and if your battery gets to 0% having a few more panels for the next trip might be a good idea.  But in an emergency situation hind site is not helpful so there is a bypass to access that extra 20% if ever needed. 

What is a LiFePO4 Battery?

LiFePO4 stands for Lithium Iron Phosphate, which is the chemical makeup of battery cells. We chose these specific batteries for a few reasons.  

First is the safety, LiFePO4 batteries do not have an issue with thermal runaway which can happen in extreme cases with other types of Lithium Ion batteries.  AGM or Lead Acid can have outgassing as they are used from the electrolyte boiling off. This outgassing is hydrogen, which is flammable, and although this can be vented very safely (almost every car on the road does this) we chose to go with something that didn’t do this.  The Mastervolt battery we use also has internal management and safety to prevent damage to themselves or the camper in a worst case scenario.  

Next reason is the batteries have a long lifespan, and a high DOD (Depth of Discharge).  These batteries cycle at a 80% DOD this means that they can use 80% of the available energy with no major change to lifespan, they could even be used at 100% DOD with a drop in their overall lifespan but no immediate damage. Compare this to a Lead Acid which has a recommended DOD of 50% before significant loss of capacity happens. High end AGMs also have a DOD of 80% but will have outgassing and also have a significant capacity loss at 100% DOD. 

Our batteries have a life of over 3500 cycles at 80% DOD before they lose 20% of their capacity and over 2000 cycles at 100% DOD before they lose the same 20% capacity. 

Last reason is weight, an AGM or Gel battery (best non Lithium Deep cycle options) of comparable power weight over twice as much.

What is the manufacturing warranty?

If it breaks for any reason, we can fix it. We believe in keeping your camper in tip top shape and offer affordable repairs. Contact us for repair quotes.

If the damage or failure is a result of our manufacturing, we will make the repairs at no cost.

Our thought is you build to pass the item on to the next generation. We hope our work stands the test of time, and are here to make sure your camper keeps its value, from day one, to year 20.

We will read through your warranty agreement at the time of sale and offer an extended warranty through our finance partner.