Unplug & Explore: Off-Grid & Solar Equipped RVs

What Makes an RV Ready for Off-Grid Camping?

Camping without electrical hookups, city water, or sewer connections requires a specially engineered coach. True off-grid RVs are built with self-reliance in mind. Here is what separates a boondocking camper from a standard weekend trailer:

Solar Power & Lithium Capabilities

The heart of any off-grid setup is its power system. Premium boondocking RVs come standard with roof-mounted solar panels, heavy-duty charge controllers, and inverters that allow you to run your 110V household outlets using your battery power. Furthermore, these coaches are prepped for lightweight, high-capacity Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries, which are essential for extended dry camping.

High-Efficiency 12V Appliances

To maximize your power supply, off-grid RVs utilize appliances that run directly off your 12V battery bank rather than requiring an inverter. This includes massive 12V refrigerators that cool down faster and use significantly less energy than traditional gas/electric models, as well as 12V TVs and high-efficiency LED lighting.

Massive Holding Tanks

When you are off the grid, water is your most precious resource. Boondocking RVs feature oversized fresh water tanks (often 50 to 100+ gallons) so you can shower, cook, and hydrate for a week or more without needing to find a fill station. They also feature equally massive grey and black water holding tanks.

Rugged Suspensions & Tires

Getting to the best secluded spots usually involves driving down poorly maintained fire roads or gravel paths. Off-grid travel trailers often feature lifted suspensions, heavy-duty axles, and aggressive all-terrain Goodyear® tires designed to handle rocks, mud, and uneven terrain without damaging the coach.

Premium Off-Grid Brands at Hiemstra Trailer Sales

As London’s premier dual-brand dealership, we offer the most advanced and reliable factory-installed solar and off-grid packages on the market.

Jayco: The Overlander™ Solar Packages

Jayco has revolutionized off-grid camping with their incredibly scalable Overlander Solar Packages, available across popular lines like the rugged Jay Feather Micro and the heavy-duty Eagle.

• Scalable Power: Depending on your needs, Jayco offers multiple tiers. The Overlander 1 package provides essential solar trickling, while the massive Overlander 4 and Overlander 6 packages include up to 1,200 watts of solar power, multiple lithium batteries, and massive inverters capable of running your air conditioner completely off-grid!

• The Magnum Truss™ Roof: If you plan on mounting extra solar panels, you need a roof that can hold them safely. Jayco’s Magnum Truss Roof is the strongest in the industry, perfectly suited to handle the weight of expansive solar arrays.

• Baja Editions: On select lightweight models, Jayco offers a "Baja" package, which flips the axles for increased ground clearance and adds rugged off-road tires, making it the perfect basecamp for hunters and trail riders.

Grand Design: Factory-Standard Solar & Self-Reliance

Grand Design understands that modern campers want to be independent. That is why they have made heavy-duty solar packages standard equipment across nearly their entire lineup, including the Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend.

• Standard Solar: Most Grand Design RVs roll off the factory line already equipped with roof-mounted solar panels, premium charge controllers, and 12V refrigerators, meaning you are ready to boondock on day one.

• The Momentum Toy Hauler Advantage: For the ultimate off-grid experience, look at the Grand Design Momentum line. These luxury toy haulers feature massive fresh water tanks (up to 140+ gallons), built-in Cummins Onan® gas generators, and onboard fuel stations that can power your RV and your ATVs deep in the wilderness.

• Weather-Tek™ Insulation: Off-grid camping often means camping at higher, colder elevations. Grand Design’s industry-leading insulation ensures you stay warm without burning through all your propane in a single night.

Shop Off-Grid & Solar RVs in London, Ontario

Don't let campground availability dictate your vacation. Upgrade to an RV that allows you to chase the horizon and camp wherever the road takes you.

Browse our current inventory of solar-equipped and boondocking-ready travel trailers and fifth wheels below. Visit Hiemstra Trailer Sales in London, Ontario, and let our off-grid experts help you calculate your power needs to find the perfect Jayco or Grand Design for your wild adventures!