It’s an eye-catching rig that’s different-looking from every other travel trailer I’ve seen on the road. The rugged exterior has a diamond plate lower with corner bash bars done in black, white, and red. People stopped me nearly every time I refueled to ask if it was a military or search-and-rescue vehicle and if they might peek inside. The Black Series has a special-ops aesthetic. And it prevents the trailer from feeling like it’s fighting the truck for traction on bumpy terrain. ![]() This makes it easier to back up the trailer. The 360-degree articulation hitch allows for more angulation of the trailer behind the truck, as well as 70 degrees of up and down rotation. This is safer for everyone involved, and Black Series says it results in longer shock life. The suspension spreads the load across four shocks instead of two. This made towing this rig on the highway, on dirt roads, and off-road a joy. Black Series custom-designed and engineered trailing arms that allow each wheel to move independently. There are two keys to the camper’s superb handling. And parking was less of a project than I anticipated. When I towed it along the edge of a canyon on a single-lane road used primarily by ORVs, and then skirted through junipers to nest it into a secluded camp spot in Colorado, it was as nimble as I could hope for any 26-foot trailer to be.īacking up, I could pivot the trailer as needed to worm my way through obstacles. Despite its 10-foot height and 26-foot length, it cruised with stability and tracked straight. The Black Series didn’t wiggle around like other tow-behinds. In other campers - doing the cross-country drive to get to the mountains and deserts of Colorado and Utah from Vermont - I’ve had to fight not to be blown all over the highway in crosswinds. What impressed me most about the HQ19 is how well it towed, and how well it handled off-road conditions. And systems that should run off solar/batteries - like the fridge - are propane or plug-in only. Edges on the outdoor kitchen were sharp enough to cut fingers. If the devil is in the details, that’s where this camper scored fewer points. And all are managed by a high-quality inverter. A robust solar system and battery bank powers lights, the microwave, and plugs. Hot water on demand in a full-size stall shower made bathing a delight.Ī roomy dinette can comfortably seat four, and oversized windows make the inside space feel light and airy. And the camper had a stainless-steel outdoor kitchen. Additionally, extras like an oven, washing machine, and a fridge and freezer are bigger than what you’ll find in some apartments. The camper was decadently comfortable, with a dry bath, queen-size bed, and loads of storage. ![]() The HQ19 is the only tow-behind I’ve tested that can handle off-road driving. Here’s more, from an overview of features to my experience with it on the road. And really, it boasts a bit of a split personality. Most recently, I spent a month on the road in the Black Series HQ19, which brought some awesome features to the travel trailer experience. I’ve tested tow-behinds, truck campers, vans, and RVs. ![]() There are a lot of things to love about this 26’ off-road travel trailer that lets you shower, cook, and sleep with the comforts of home when you’re deep in the backcountry.įor an overlander that rarely wants to plug in, doesn’t want to stay in an RV park, and doesn’t want to be hampered by her rig, finding the perfect camper can be a challenge.
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