These days, off-road motorhomes are quite common. Finding a great RV capable of such an adventure, however, is not at all common. Enter WanderBOX, a Colorado-based company that builds the Outpost 35 – a Ford-based platform with all the conveniences of home and work in a 4×4 set that can stay off the grid for weeks at a time. And at $399,000, it’s cheaper than many similarly sized vehicles with off-road chops.
What exactly do you get for that price? The Outpost 35’s list of standard amenities is long, with features like a built-in washer/dryer combo, 17 cubic foot refrigerator in a full-size galley, outdoor kitchen, full bathroom with a large shower, an electric awning, and various 42 inch TVs among many features.
It’s designed to sleep four with beds located forward and aft, but the aft bedroom also converts into a large mobile office with a massive desk and two built-in monitors. Seven-foot ceilings provide spacious rooms throughout, and a pass-through under the forward fold-out helm provides access to the cabin without stepping outside.
A Ford F-600 regular-cab truck serves as the base, rolling on a 260-inch wheelbase with 41-inch all-terrain tires. It carries the hand-built living quarters, consisting of an aluminum honeycomb exoskeleton with composite panels and insulated walls for four-season capability. The beefy truck allows for plentiful water storage, including 200 gallons of fresh water, a 125 gallon gray tank, and 75 gallon black water tanks. The company is also working on a three-phase water filtration system with UV support to recycle water on board, either stored in the fresh water tank or in an additional recycled water tank.
Off-grid electricity is provided by seven solar panels generating a combined 2,800 watts. An alternator-based generator system is also included to supplement the solar if the 24kWh lithium battery gets too low. Multiple color touchscreens are fitted to control all systems, and for those occasions when the Outpost 35 is on the mains, a 50 amp shore power hookup is available. A 40,000 BTU diesel heating system, 30,000 BTU multi-zone air conditioning system and Starlink satellite internet are also part of the package, all listed as standard equipment.
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Talk to Motor1.com, WanderBOX Sales and Marketing Manager Mike Bristol highlighted the practicality of the Outpost 35, not just as something capable of going off the grid, but staying there for a while. There are also discussions within the company about offering the Outpost 35 for commercial applications, such as an emergency access vehicle or a mobile command and control center.
“Here’s our goal: to get you off the sidewalk, get you into the country, and stay there for more than just a long weekend,” he said. “Instead of just saying there’s a washer/dryer, there’s this, there’s that; this that is why. If you want to get out and stay there, that’s what you need.”
Currently, WanderBOX quotes a delivery time of six to nine months from orders placed. For those looking for something a little smaller, the company is working on an Outpost 32 model with a 227-inch wheelbase that includes the same features as the 35. The Outpost 32 is previewed above ; more information about this motorhome will be available soon.
These days, off-road motorhomes are quite common. Finding a great RV capable of such an adventure, however, is not at all common. Enter WanderBOX, a Colorado-based company that builds the Outpost 35 – a Ford-based platform with all the conveniences of home and work in a 4×4 set that can stay off the grid for weeks at a time. And at $399,000, it’s cheaper than many similarly sized vehicles with off-road chops.
What exactly do you get for that price? The Outpost 35’s list of standard amenities is long, with features like a built-in washer/dryer combo, 17 cubic foot refrigerator in a full-size galley, outdoor kitchen, full bathroom with a large shower, an electric awning, and various 42 inch TVs among many features.
It’s designed to sleep four with beds located forward and aft, but the aft bedroom also converts into a large mobile office with a massive desk and two built-in monitors. Seven-foot ceilings provide spacious rooms throughout, and a pass-through under the forward fold-out helm provides access to the cabin without stepping outside.
A Ford F-600 regular-cab truck serves as the base, rolling on a 260-inch wheelbase with 41-inch all-terrain tires. It carries the hand-built living quarters, consisting of an aluminum honeycomb exoskeleton with composite panels and insulated walls for four-season capability. The beefy truck allows for plentiful water storage, including 200 gallons of fresh water, a 125 gallon gray tank, and 75 gallon black water tanks. The company is also working on a three-phase water filtration system with UV support to recycle water on board, either stored in the fresh water tank or in an additional recycled water tank.
Off-grid electricity is provided by seven solar panels generating a combined 2,800 watts. An alternator-based generator system is also included to supplement the solar if the 24kWh lithium battery gets too low. Multiple color touchscreens are fitted to control all systems, and for those occasions when the Outpost 35 is on the mains, a 50 amp shore power hookup is available. A 40,000 BTU diesel heating system, 30,000 BTU multi-zone air conditioning system and Starlink satellite internet are also part of the package, all listed as standard equipment.
25 Pictures
Talk to Motor1.com, WanderBOX Sales and Marketing Manager Mike Bristol highlighted the practicality of the Outpost 35, not just as something capable of going off the grid, but staying there for a while. There are also discussions within the company about offering the Outpost 35 for commercial applications, such as an emergency access vehicle or a mobile command and control center.
“Here’s our goal: to get you off the sidewalk, get you into the country, and stay there for more than just a long weekend,” he said. “Instead of just saying there’s a washer/dryer, there’s this, there’s that; this that is why. If you want to get out and stay there, that’s what you need.”
Currently, WanderBOX quotes a delivery time of six to nine months from orders placed. For those looking for something a little smaller, the company is working on an Outpost 32 model with a 227-inch wheelbase that includes the same features as the 35. The Outpost 32 is previewed above ; more information about this motorhome will be available soon.