Why everyone is talking about Offline Campers’ Solitaire

We take a look at what Offline Campers’ Solitaire has to offer!

South Australian RV manufacturer Offline Campers isn’t playing games with the Solitaire. The brand’s larger and more luxurious hybrid pop-top has been rocking the RV world since it’s launch a year ago. Building on the award-winning formula from their previous models, Raker, Domino and, more recently, Ryder, the Solitaire brings something new to the game that has people talking – a unique integrated electric-opening ensuite extension.

Owner and designer, Sam Reynolds says, “With more inside space, it’s nice to be able to wake up, have a shower, make a coffee, reply to some emails, all without stepping outside yet. When travelling, I like to ease myself into morning”.

Clever integrated ensuite extension

The Solitaire comes in a 14ft and 16ft version, but it’s the loo situation that is turning heads. The integrated ensuite is an electric opening extension that allows full internal access to your toilet and shower while still retaining a small camper footprint. The toilet is designed to stow away at point-of-use, with next to no lifting needed.

Buyers of Offline Campers’ Solitaire can choose from either a traditional cassette or composting toilet, and the shower delivers 10L/minute via a hot and cold mixer with attached grey water storage. Regardless of your shower and dunny preferences, the ensuite is surprisingly spacious with a width of 1.8m and decent head height.

There are up to three ensuite options available on the Solitaire and, by designing it this way, Offline Campers is able to keep the towing profile compact to allow for greater off-road ability in a smaller package. All without sacrificing internal space and weight.

Speaking of weight, you shouldn’t need to fork out for a beefier 4WD for this one unless you’re getting around in a Jimny or a Wrangler (and only if you’ve loaded your camper to the gills for the latter).

Offline Campers’ Solitaire specs 14ft – 16ft

• Body length: 4500mm – 5100mm
• Width: 1800mm
• Height: 2350mm
• Tare: 1500kg – 1600kg
• ATM: 2500kg

Getting offroad

All of Offline Campers’ previous models have been designed to handle Australian tracks and the Solitaire appears just as capable with upgraded Cruisemaster ATX airbag suspension as standard, high clearance and steep departure angles, a nimble dry weight (1500kg), rear recovery points, ARK X0750 jockey wheel, lower stone protection, 12″ electric brakes and the ability to vehicle match your wheels up to 35″.

The interior

There are six different cabinetry configurations available but, in general across both Offline Campers’ 14ft and 16ft Solitaire models, you get a north/south innerspring queen bed with under bed storage, a kitchenette, café lounge with table, floor mounted air-con and a diesel heater. Families can even opt for bunk beds. Outside, optional motorcycle and mountain bike mounts accommodate your larger toys.

Outdoors and off-grid living

Being a hybrid style camper, cooking and entertaining are alfresco style with a 180-degree fast awning (walls available), stainless kitchen, 95L fridge/freezer, pantry/kitchen storage and plumbed gas and hot water.

In the spirit of heading outdoors, anyone in the market for this kind of camper will most likely be camping remote at some point. With this in mind, Offline Campers’ Solitaire can be built with up to 800W of solar, up to 600Ah lithium, up to 340L of water and, as we would expect from a modern camper, three-point charging and intuitive power controls.

Offline Campers’ Solitaire costs from $132,500. It’s not the cheapest hybrid on the market but the Solitaire sure makes a statement.