The Loft Is the First American Camper Van With a Molded-Shell Exterior
Rossmönster is trying something new.
The Colorado-based camping outfit just unveiled its latest Class B camper, the Loft. The new model comes loaded with the off-roading gear the manufacturer is known for, but is also the first American-made camper van to feature a molded-shell exterior.
Most camper vans, even those from premium brands, feature a body made up of panels cobbled together to create a desired shape, according to HiConsumption. But the Loft, which is built on the chassis of a 144-inch, all-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, features a vacuum-infused shell made from composite fiberglass. Not only does this make the van’s body lighter and stronger than it would otherwise be, but the shape, without its exposed seams, is also better sealed, making it easier to maintain an interior temperature in punishing conditions.
Inside the Rossmönster Loft camper van
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The vacuum-infused shell also unlocks more interior space, which Rossmönster has attempted to maximize. The van’s residential-inspired interior is filled with multi-purpose zones, including a dinette that can be converted into a bed; a shower, located near the side entrance, that can serve as a mudroom; and a sleeping area with a queen-size elevator bed that can be raised to open up an additional lounge space or full-width gear garage when needed. The brand claims the model can comfortably sleep up to four adults.
“Giving one space two jobs is hard to do well, and doing it without making the whole thing complicated is even harder,” Luke Farny, Rossmönster’s cofounder and CEO, said in a statement. “The engineering team nailed both with this seemingly simple design, yet there is far more to this van than appears at first glance.”
The Loft’s shower doubles as a mud room
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Like all Rossmönster vehicles, the Loft was built with adventure in mind. The van can operate off the grid thanks to a 1,000-Ah lithium-ion battery pack, aided by a 3,000-watt inverter and 440-watt solar array. The included air-conditioning system can run for 12 to 18 hours before it needs to be hooked up to a power source. A diesel-fired Rixen heating system is present to control water temperature.
Those interested in the Loft, which starts at $284,987, can register their interest through the Rossmönster website. Reservations for the rugged camper van are available now for $1,000.
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