Australian OEM Mars Camper Unveils New ‘Space X’ Line

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Space X camper will be on display at the Elkhart RV Open House Sept. 26-29 in the Black Series Campers display on Executive Parkway.

No, Elon Musk is not dipping his toe in the overland world. Mars Campers is an Australian company that, for whatever reason, decided to brand their camper range “Space X,” according to a report at ExpeditionPortal.com.

(Please note that it is currently unclear whether a camper trailer from Australia may legally be imported to the U.S. or Europe, etc. We advise due diligence when considering such a purchase for export or import).

Seven years ago, we attended the North West Overland rally looking to make new friends and searching for solutions to the limitations of traveling with a rooftop tent and two children. Sending the kids off to a boarding school was not a popular option, and we were determined to keep traveling for as many years as possible. I realized that if we were to keep the family happy and motivated, we would need to offer a degree of space and comfort. We had two options – convert the Defender 130 into a camper or invest in a trailer. We chose to convert the vehicle into a camper for a number of reasons, but in hindsight, the purchase of a camping trailer might have been an ultimately more cost-effective option had the Space X Air trailer been an option seven years ago

Based on the marketing material available, the Space X Air looks to be an excellent option for a family or couple looking for comfort while on the road. Yes, you will not be sleeping in a hard-side camper, and that presents limitations in unique situations, but what the trailer lacks in composite panels, it makes up for with a large amount of usable space for packing and day-to-day living. Compact and lightweight with a hot-dipped galvanized chassis, independent suspension with dual gas shocks per wheel, baked enamel paint finish, checker plate up front, a pair of 265/75 R16 MT tires, and a full-size spare wheel, the trailer looks to be up to the challenging task of being dragged through the bush, over mountains, through rivers, and onto a remote beach.