Buying used: Mountain Trail LXV 6.7 review

We originally borrowed a Mountain Trail LXV 6.7 from Mountain Trail RV back in 2020 to test it out. Although buying brand new is always great, Mountain Trail RV build their RVs to last, and we think the slightly older LXV 6.7 in this original review is a great option for those looking to purchase second-hand. With this in mind, we’ve updated this article to include the latest model specs and pricing so you can compare them for yourself.

I met company owners Nick and Heidi Edwards at a beautiful private property on the Goulburn River near Yea, Victoria, to have a thorough look over their (then) new 2020 Mountain Trail LXV 6.7.

According to Nick, “The LXV 6.7 is where luxury meets off-road performance. Designed and built for extended off-grid periods with the industry’s finest luxuries and modern conveniences […] The LXV 6.7 is a full-width off-road caravan offering five-star accommodation anywhere that you can take it”.

Taking the ups with the downs

We might be on private property, but don’t underestimate the track down to the river. There are some nasty gravel corners and a set of undulating moguls and humps that the Mountain Trail LXV 6.7 took in its stride.

Mountain Trail has designed its own independent airbag trailing arm suspension system, offering three pre-programmed ride heights and a self-levelling program that ensures the rig rides level. And the ability to self-level on an uneven campsite is the icing on the cake.

Built strong

Mountain Trail has been manufacturing its suspension system since 2009, and the 2020 LXV 6.7 incorporates interchangeable stub axles and dual shock absorbers plus 12-inch electric off-road brakes. It rides on 17 x 8-inch six-stud alloy wheels wrapped in 265/70R17 all-terrain tyres with a wind-up spare mounted underneath the chassis.

The LXV 6.7 has been built onto a hi-tech chassis that offers strength but isn’t heavy, and that’s what you want. MTRV is proud that in all of its years it has never suffered a chassis failure and is confident to offer a full off-road guarantee. The company utilises hot-dipped galvanised Australian laser-cut RHS in both the chassis and drawbar, eliminating fatigue and corrosion.

One of the secrets to the lightweight strength of the Mountain Trail LXV 6.7 is not just that its fully insulated composite frame with aluminium internal cabinetry, which helps provide rigidity. The floor, roof and wall panels are all CNC Router cut European XPS composite fibreglass with perfect gloss white finishes both inside and out.

Other features

The 2020 Mountain Trail LXV 6.7 boasts a range of features including:

• Double-glazed Euro-style windows
• Four roof-mounted skylights (three for the 2025 model)
• Front and rear mud flaps
• Two chassis-mounted recovery points
• Four heavy-duty stabiliser legs
• ARK jockey wheel
• Dual rear hitch mount receiver for toys and accessories
• Integrated stone guard
• Vented storage compartment at the front with a rubberised finish for stone protection. This large lockable toolbox has two 20-litre jerry can holders and a 9kg gas bottle holder, plus room for accessories, recovery gear and tools.

I loved the full-length electric awning. Combine this with the ease of the airbag levelling and an electric fold-out stairwell, and you’ll have easy camping in a jiffy. Up in front is a vast carpet-lined and dust-pressurised storage compartment.

On the side are a fold-down drink and food bar with an entertainment cabinet behind, complete with 12- and 240-volt power outlets, external aerial sockets for the TV plus remotes for the Fusion Bluetooth sound system for a thumping rock box with external and internal speakers.

There’s plenty of LED lighting inside and out, including rear LED Halo lights and side clearance lights, and a lockable external door with fly screen. Mountain Trail’s minimalist yet striking decals and trims exemplify this premium product.

Basic specs

What’s it like inside?

Step inside, and you will find a chic apartment that oozes luxurious appeal with touch control and smart technology. There’s plenty of storage space with loads of soft-close cabinetry overhead, to the side and under the tilting bed base. Handy pockets either side of the bed and a choice of five different mood settings, as well as two 12V fans, make the bedroom an inviting and comfortable space.

In each corner is an internal 12V positive dust suppression system that works with the exceptional seal quality to keep the internals sparkling clean. For those with square eyes, there’s a 24-inch HD LED Smart TV with swivel wall bracket and HD sensor antenna that can be watched at the bed or the luxurious hand-stitched pleated leather face-to-face dinette.

The laminate top table can drop down to form an extra bed, and there’s another smart hub for the touchscreen entertainment system plus a second display panel for information and control of the electrical system conveniently on the wall.

Any chef would love the kitchen in the 2020 Mountain Trail LXV 6.7. It has plenty of storage, and comes equipped with:

• Four-burner gas stove, grill and oven
• A microwave that can run off the massive
• Coffee maker (not standard)
• 208-litre refrigerator
• Full-height slide-out pantry

What’s different in the 2025 model? The 2025 model gets a dual induction electric cooktop with an RV rangehood and a larger fridge at 250-litres.

The ensuite has to be seen to be believed. There’s plenty of bench, cabinet and drawer space, a large well-lit mirror, enclosed full-height shower module, toilet with plenty of elbow room, vanity basin with mirror and tap mixer and even a wall-mounted tumble washer.

Getting off the grid

To cater for remote adventures you need plenty of power and water, and the 2020 Mountail Trail LXV 6.7 has that in spades. There are 125-litre and 85-litre food-grade plastic water tanks with 12V water pump and three-way water valve to draw from an external water source; 125-litre grey water tank, mains pressure regulator and digital level indicators. Hot and cold water is supplied both internally and externally via a diesel hot water service, with a 2kg wall-mounted washing machine included.

The 2025 model has increased fresh water capacity at 259-litres and the washing machine is larger at 2.5kg capacity.

The electrics

According to Nick at Mountain Trail, “It is a high-tech world we live in now, and unless you are on top of it, you could be easily left behind, but not with MTRV.” It has 480-amps of lithium battery power, 3000w inverter, endless self-charging capabilities including 720-watts of roof-mounted solar, DC charging while you are towing and AC input, and smartphone integration.

Although the 2020 model is no slouch, even by today’s standards, when it comes to off-grid power, the 2025 Mountain Trail LXV 6.7 takes it to the next level with 1075-watts of solar and 600 amps of lithium battery.

The LXV 6.7 runs Redarc Redvision battery monitoring and interface with dual touch control screens that also connects to your smartphone to monitor everything while you are driving. It will turn the system on and off as well as indicating water capacity and critical information such as charging logs, power consumption, time to go and even alarms.

The 2025 model Mountain Trail LXV 6.7 runs the Redarc Manager Alpha100 Total Vehicle Management System with dual screens and smart phone integration. You’ll find a media panel and control hub that features a Redarc Redvision panel, power and USB outlets, accessory ports, and the ability to control the electric awning. You can even watch TV on the additional 32-in Smart TV.

There’s enough power to run the reverse-cycle air conditioner when off the grid, plus you can turn on the thermostatically controlled diesel air heater from your smartphone to preheat the van before you get in.

Verdict

The 2020 Mountain Trail LXV 6.7 is both smart and well-built, a true Aussie success story. If you’re looking for a rough-road caravan to explore the road less travelled in absolute comfort, then the LXV 6.7 should be on your shortlist.

Pros

• Absolute premium unit with all the bells and whistles
• Terrific water and power
• Easy set-up
• Tried and proven airbag suspension
• Superb engineering

Cons

• I don’t own it

Let’s talk pricing

Back in 2020, the Mountain Trail LXV 6.7 went for around $169,950 + ORCs. In 2025, the same 2020/2021 models are listed second-hand for around $170,000 – $200,000. Yes, more than the original asking price. Which says a lot about the quality and how well a Mountain Trail RV holds its value.

A brand new 2025 LXV 6.7 will set you back around $224,990.

Words by John ‘Bear’ Willis and Jessica Palmer. Images by John ‘Bear’ Willis.

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