TAXA Launches ’24 Mantis, Woolly Bear Models, Rooftop Tents – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
HOUSTON, Texas – TAXA Outdoors, the leading manufacturer of lightweight, minimalist mobile habitats for outdoor adventure, proudly introduces the 2024 Evolutions of its Mantis and Woolly Bear trailers. Additionally, the brand is launching all-new rooftop tents, the MoonMoth Clamshell and MoonMoth Foldout, designed for use with TAXA habitats and almost any vehicle. The new Evolutions were inspired by the brand’s minimalist and innovative design ethos – everything you need and nothing you don’t – and feature new layout configurations with increased off-grid power solutions, customized lighting, optimized storage and more.
According to 2023 sales information from SSI Data, TAXA Outdoors is the leading overland brand in unit sales with 24% of market share, which solidifies the brand’s position as the top choice for overland enthusiasts. This remarkable success also underscores consumer demand for innovative outdoor solutions, which TAXA is delivering with these new launches.
“Our 2024 Evolutions and the launch of TAXA rooftop tents embody our commitment to continuously improving outdoor endeavors and enhancing the experience that our habitats provide,” said Garrett Finney, Founder and Chief Design Officer of TAXA Outdoors. “Our goal is for folks to spend most of their time exploring nature and return to a basecamp that has been thoughtfully crafted to support their adventures. We continuously listen to our customers and evolve our habitats to meet their specific use cases.”
Two of TAXA’s best-selling adventure vehicles, Mantis and Woolly Bear, are getting the following updates for 2024:
MANTIS: Mantis is TAXA’s largest adventure vehicle, a camper trailer with room for four (or more). Its layout includes a kitchen, bathroom, desks and a pop-up roof that merges indoor and outdoor living. 2024 Evolution updates to Mantis include a new tail layout with a third seating option and flexible backseats, optimized under-bed storage for easier access, redesigned storage towers, thicker 3.5-inch cushions for increased comfort, customizable Bluetooth-controlled RGB LEDs, quick disconnect awning brackets, a Victron Smart Voltmeter for convenient battery monitoring visually or via app, and an upgraded kitchen core design. The 2024 Mantis starts at $45,750.
WOOLLY BEAR: The Woolly Bear is TAXA’s towable utilitarian basecamp, with a full-size outdoor kitchen, storage systems, pull-out cooler drawer and an elevated platform that accommodates most two-to-three-person tents. 2024 Evolution updates to the Woolly Bear include a redesigned kitchen storage system with an anti-scratch and rust-proof HDPE base, quick disconnect awning brackets, shore power connectivity, a convenient sliding tray for power station upgrades and Bluetooth-controlled interior RGB LEDs via the Casambi app. The 2024 Woolly Bear starts at $13,999.
Additionally, TAXA is launching its first rooftop tents in two models, including a clamshell and foldout design.
MOONMOTH CLAMSHELL: The MoonMoth Clamshell is TAXA’s efficient, small-footprint, aluminum hard-shell rooftop tent. With sleeping space for two-to-three campers on a 2-inch foam mattress, it offers unrivaled ease and comfort with a one-minute or less setup time. Additional features include premium weather-resistant materials, ventilation windows and panoramic views. It’s compatible with the TAXA Woolly Bear series and almost any vehicle. The MoonMoth Clamshell rooftop tent includes a ladder, mattress, shoe bag, LED Lights and mounting bracket. It’s designed in the US and built to last. MSRP: $2,899
MOONMOTH FOLDOUT: The MoonMoth Foldout is your gateway to unmatched freedom and comfort in the wild. Set up camp for two to three adults in one minute with TAXA’s easy-open, aluminum foldout tent. Additional features include a 2-inch foam mattress, premium weather-resistant materials, ventilation windows, panoramic views, and compatibility with the TAXA Mantis, TigerMoth and Woolly Bear series, as well as almost any vehicle. Designed in the US and built to last, the MoonMoth Foldout rooftop tent also includes a ladder, mattress, shoe bag and mounting bracket. MSRP: $2,999
The 2024 Mantis, Woolly Bear, MoonMoth Clamshell and MoonMoth Foldout habitats will be available at local RV dealers in Spring 2024. To find a TAXA dealer near you, visit its Dealer Locator on TAXAOutdoors.com. For more information about 2024 models and to stay up-to-date on future launches, visit TAXAOutdoors.com or follow @taxaoutdoors on Instagram.
