Porsche Camping Technology

Technology and design created this super epic picnic camping airstream. Fully modern this luxurious camper is equipped with everything needed for a picnic in the forest.

Among the concept’s many innovative ideas, the design addresses demographics in the RV market by utilizing a pop-up roof for additional interior headroom and a lowering suspension that allows city dwellers to store the trailer in a standard residential garage, the first “garageable” Airstream design in the company’s 90-years.

The original iconic Airstream silver bullet shape was wildly aerodynamic for its time, its silhouette perfectly representative of its name. But, there remained with the aid of aero simulations, new technologies, and materials. Those aerodynamics improvements include a new rear shape with optimized air flow while being towed, a flush underside without projections to create drag, a suspension system that lowers the Airstream travel trailer, and Airstream’s first insulated pop-up roof. And ahead of the eventual mass adoption of electric vehicles, the concept is lighter than other Airstream travel trailers currently in production to improve range and efficiency.

The concept trailer’s redesigned rear hatch features a new two-piece design, with a hinge-up hatch and a drop-down tailgate for easier access and to improve perceived space when in camp mode. Awnings can be attached to the hatch to create a shady place to relax and reclining seat options allow owners to enjoy the views through the open hatch with legs hanging off.

Studio F. A. Porsche reimagined the trailer with a sleek body of a whale, incorporating essential systems within the concept’s chassis and interior to further reduce aerodynamic drag. For example, instead of pockmarking the trailer’s rooftop with ducted air conditioning, the concept hides it away above the concept’s floor. Below the floor are several systems, including the hot water and heating components, spare wheel, holding tanks, and the lithium battery.

This concept design uses basic materials and compact design details. For instance, the kitchen table reduces in size so the two seating areas can create a sleeping area. This is an example of compact design highly efficient in a small area.

The Airstream Studio F. A. Porsche Concept Travel Trailer is already on showcase at Porsche’s showroom, but only as a 1/3 scale model of the trailer and a Porsche Macan tow vehicle.

Super epic picnic camper!