Honda today revealed the Base Station Prototype, an entirely new towable travel trailer from the innovative engineers and designers at the company’s U.S. research and development (R&D) centers in Los Angeles and Ohio. Designed with modularity, integrated smart technology, and clever packaging, the Base Station Prototype brings segment-first innovations only Honda can deliver. The Honda Base Station Prototype was conceived to democratize outdoor adventures, with the ability to be towed behind many of the most popular vehicles in America, like the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4, as well as electric vehicles like the Honda Prologue and upcoming Honda 0-Series SUV, while remaining competitively priced in the lightweight travel trailer segment.
“Base Station is a perfect example of what can happen when you let a team of researchers, designers, and engineers pursue bold new ideas to create new value for our customers,” said Jane Nakagawa, vice president of the American Honda R&D Business Unit. “Just like the Motocompacto, Base Station is the product of fresh and innovative thinking. We designed it to make camping more accessible and enjoyable for families across America.”
The Base Station Prototype follows Honda’s signature “Man Maximum/Machine Minimum” design philosophy—maximizing space for people, while minimizing the footprint of mechanical components, a principle behind the packaging magic found in many of Honda’s award-winning cars and light trucks. As a result, the Base Station will fit in a standard residential garage or parking space, yet its interior is open, spacious, airy, and bright. Five large side windows allow for plenty of natural light and can be removed and replaced with various accessories. The top of the Base Station Prototype can be quickly raised to create seven feet of stand-up space, while a top-hinged rear tailgate enables free flow between the Base Station and campsite. Base Station can sleep a family of four comfortably with a large futon-style couch that folds out to provide a queen-sized sleeping area and an optional kids’ bunk bed.
The clean and modern design of the Base Station is about both form and function, with clever ambient light rings around the windows that are not only programmable for brightness and color, but will illuminate a campsite to make setting up easy at night.
Showcasing the potential of its modular design, the Base Station Prototype is outfitted with various accessories, including an air conditioner, an external shower, and an external kitchen complete with running water and an induction cooktop. Zero-emissions power off the grid is enabled through a standard lithium battery, an inverter, and integrated solar panels. External power sources, whether a campsite hookup or a Honda generator, can be quickly connected for extended stays.
The Honda Base Station Prototype builds on the company’s 50-year legacy of U.S. R&D, delivering customer-focused innovations like adventure-ready vehicles and gear for outdoor lifestyles. Designed to enhance the experience for both seasoned adventurers and first-time campers, Base Station complements Honda’s existing lineup of rugged and adventure-ready products like light trucks, ATVs, side-by-sides, generators, and motorcycles.
