You have identified a remote spot on the map for a family tour, but have been pushing the idea back because your existing camper van limits you with its ability to accommodate all the members, or it cannot handle the unpaved track to your final destination. Luxury recreational vehicles manufacturer, Tiffin Motorhomes has been reinventing the wheel for our travel and camping needs, and it has pushed the walls of another motorhome further back to deliver what it calls the Open Trail, an adventure van with the capacity of a Class C RV, and the ability to take you where the heart desires.
The entire setup of the Open Trail 25 AO, as it’s officially called, is designed to create more space onboard for families to travel without cramped quarters. To make that possible, the not-so-ordinary Open Trail is based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 AWD chassis, which has been pushed a few inches wider from the factory version to measure 25 feet 6 inches long and 84 inches wide. It has an interior height of 80 inches and is considered the most spacious Tiffin model, surpassing the company’s previously largest GH2 model.
Designer: Tiffin Motorhomes
While the interior is more or less similar to an existing van home, it’s the slightly higher roof that extends over the cab to create a storage alcove that makes things somewhat different and stations the Open Trail in the Class C category for your liking. The Sumo Springs Ride Assist System adds to the scheme of things, making the camper van more stable, durable, and comfortable no matter where you’re headed.
The layout is pretty much straightforward as said, until you get into the details. On the front of the cabin, you get swivel seats that face inwards when you’re camped. Behind the passenger is the galley, which features a large countertop extension for prepping, while the main counterspace makes space for a single burner induction cooktop, sink with a hideaway faucet, and space for a microwave and a 297L fridge alongside. Just opposite is the living space, accoutred with a two-person inward-facing bench seat that works as a dinette and a one-person sleeper at the camp. Tiffin offers the option to include an L-shaped sofa in the space.
Just adjacent to the sitting cum sleeping arrangement is a spacious wet bath with a toilet and an otherwise large vanity sink, spanning the entire width of the bathroom. The fancy part of the Open Trail 25 AO is reserved for the end where two fixed raised beds can be combined with a central cushion to form a nice king-size bed with storage underneath, where a couple can sleep comfortably with their toddler tucked in the middle. In that arrangement, the Open Trail can accommodate four people during the day and at the campsite comfortably. To ensure you can spend a couple of extra days in your chosen spot, the camper van rolls out with a 200-W solar panel, 270-Ah lithium battery, and 3,000-W inverter taking care of the power needs. The 197l fresh and waste water tanks onboard and 15,000-BTU air conditioner ensure you can ride in the Open Trail all year round. There is no official word on the price, but you will get Starlink connectivity built-in.
