Patriot Campers has introduced the Gen 3 X1 off-road camper trailer, positioning it as a return to the company’s roots: a trailer built for exploration with fewer “unnecessary necessities.” The new model combines structural aluminum construction, revised suspension, and an integrated tent, with a listed tare weight of 895 kilograms (1,973 pounds). For overland travelers, the most significant changes are a lower starting price and reduced unloaded weight compared with the company’s published Gen 2 X1 figures.
Patriot lists an Australian introductory base price of AUD $57,900 and a USD price of $54,900. The Gen 2 X1 is currently listed at AUD $74,900, making the new model’s Australian starting price AUD $17,000 lower. The previous generation’s published dry tare weight is 1,130 kilograms, with an aggregate trailer mass of 1,600 kilograms. Its equipment includes a powered composite roof, X-Cruise dual-shock airbag suspension, and a modular tent with a change room. The Gen 3 continues the established tent-top format while revising the underlying package, although equipment differences prevent a direct comparison between identically specified trailers.
The Gen 3’s listed aggregate trailer mass is 1,495 kilograms (3,296 pounds). Subtracting the advertised tare weight leaves a nominal 600-kilogram allowance for equipment and cargo. Patriot notes that tare varies with fitted equipment, so water, accessories, food, and camping gear must all be included when assessing the completed trailer’s weight.
The reduced tare is particularly relevant to travelers managing the combined weight of a loaded vehicle and trailer. It potentially provides more flexibility for supplies without bringing the trailer close to its maximum permitted mass. Towing suitability, however, also depends on the configured trailer’s actual weight and drawbar load, together with the tow vehicle’s towing capacity and available payload.
Patriot’s Trinamic Core suspension provides a claimed 200 millimeters of travel, with adjustable remote-reservoir shocks available as an upgrade. The trailer accommodates 35-inch tires, although these are not standard equipment. An electronic PCOR Dust Reduction System is intended to reduce dust ingress while towing, with its effectiveness on prolonged dusty routes still to be assessed in the field.
Accommodation remains expandable. An automatic aluminum hardlid covers the packed tent, which includes a 2,030- x 1,520-millimeter queen-size mattress. Optional change-room and multi-room extensions increase the sheltered space, with the multi-room requiring the change room to be fitted. A freestanding 270-degree awning with LED lighting is standard, as are hot water and an external shower.
The integrated tent provides an expandable camp layout, although daily setup still involves deploying and packing fabric accommodation. The optional rooms could be useful for families or longer stays, while the standard configuration may better suit travelers making frequent overnight stops.
The electrical package also changes. The Gen 3 announcement lists standard IQ100 battery monitoring and optional 400-watt roof-mounted solar. By comparison, Patriot’s Gen 2 page specifies a fixed 200-watt panel and Redarc management equipment. An optional diesel air heater provides warmth to the tent sleeping area, while an optional toilet drop slide lowers a portable toilet from its storage position for use. Patriot specifies that the illustrated toilet is not supplied by the company.
Australian introductory pricing excludes optional equipment and on-road costs. US buyers should confirm local equipment, fees, and delivery timing when assessing the advertised price. The Gen 3 X1’s appeal lies in its lighter, lower-priced starting platform, with its final cost and suitability depending on how much equipment each traveler adds.
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