If you’ve avoided the camper life because you don’t want to drive a heavy-duty truck, Honda just fixed your problem. The Base Station Prototype is a ultra-lightweight, towable trailer designed by Honda’s R&D teams in LA and Ohio. It’s small enough to be towed by a CR-V and—best of all—compact enough to fit inside a standard residential garage, so you can ditch the monthly storage fees.
Thanks to a pop-up roof, you get seven feet of standing space once you’re parked. The design is all about indoor-outdoor living, featuring a top-hinged rear tailgate and five massive windows that flood the cabin with light. Those windows are actually modular; you can pop them out to install accessories like an AC unit, an external shower, or a full outdoor kitchen with an induction cooktop. It even features programmable ambient light rings to illuminate your campsite at night.
Inside, the vibe is modern and minimal. There’s a futon that converts into a queen bed, plus an optional bunk for the kids. It’s fully off-grid ready with a lithium battery, inverter, and integrated solar panels already baked in. While it’s technically still a “prototype,” Honda sounds serious about production, aiming for a competitive price tag in the lightweight segment. It’s the perfect for the 2026 adventure season.
