The Ryder Is the Ultimate Overland Toy Hauler

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I’ve set up my own moto-glamping rig to handle easy dirt roads, and then go exploring on my bike. But with Australian manufacturer Offline Campers’ latest offering, the Ryder, you can drive your overland vehicle of choice deep into the backcountry, then take your bikes even deeper.

Offline Campers’ other models, the Domino and Raker, are hard and soft sided campers, respectively. The Ryder takes much of the Raker’s design, eliminates the living space, and replaces it with a deck where you can fit not one, not two, but three motorcycles. A “rooftop” tent on top of this area still gives you a place to sleep at night. It’s not nearly as large a living space as their other models, but you have your motorcycles, which is clearly the top priority here. This way, you don’t need to worry about setting up your overland rig for overnight accomodations.

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Living Large in a Small Space

While your living space may be small, that doesn’t mean you have to skip the luxuries. The standard model comes with a kitchen area that slides out the side of the trailer, including a refrigerator, sink, and a two-burner propane stove. It will hold 105 liters (about 28 gallons) of water with an outdoor shower, perfect for washing up after a dirty ride. You can add another 75 liter (20 gallon) tank for drinking water, including a built-in filter and heater. A massive awning keeps your living space around the trailer shady and dry.

Riding gear is big and bulky, so the Ryder provides a generous amount of storage space. It has drawers that slide out the back from under the deck, kitchen storage, a front locker, and even a rack to carry your firewood. You can add a larger front storage locker, two jerry can holders, and tool boxes as well.

Digital nomads won’t be disappointed, either. The Ryder includes 210 amp-hours of AGM batteries, with AC and DC charging available including a MPPT solar charge controller, and built-in USB ports and lighting around the trailer. You can upgrade to 200 amp-hours of lithium batteries, which are lighter and have more usable capacity. Other options include power inverters, WiFi, a cellular hotspot, extra lights, and even a cabin filter and pressurization fan. There’s no roughing it with this setup.

Shut Up and Take My Money

The Ryder starts at $53,300 in Australian buckaroos, which is about $33,000 American freedom dollars. Offline Campers is located in Adelaide, South Australia, so getting one in North America could be a bit tricky. But if you’re serious enough to want one, you can take your overland rig to Australia, pick one up, and then drive it home, halfway across the world. It would be quite an adventure, but it certainly looks to be up for the challenge.

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