# Ultralight Expedition Vehicles The 'BCT' Strikes a Balance Between Medium Size & High Performance By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-01-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-vehicles References: [gearjunkie](https://gearjunkie.com/truckhouse-bct-luxury-overland-tacoma-camper) & [truckhouse.co](https://www.truckhouse.co/the-bct) The BCT is an exceptionally rugged, comfortable and reliable expedition vehicle, designed by the forward-thinking Nevada based company BCT, that takes the recognizable foundation of the latest and greatest [Toyota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-travel-vehicles-trektwo) [Tacoma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-tacozilla) and turns it into an RV that's capable of handling treacherous terrain without taking up undue space on roads and trails. A limited number of BCT expedition vehicles are set to be made available in 2021 for prices starting at $285,000, with higher-end version available for figures north of $380,000. With its ability to withstand harsh weather, off-grid living capability and footprint reminiscent of a van, [TruckHouse's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckhouse-bcr-expedition-camper) BCT expedition vehicle is well and truly designed to slot comfortably into the glaring gap between the 4x4 van marketplace and the super-sized land vehicle segment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ultralight Expedition Vehicles:** The trend of ultralight expedition vehicles presents opportunities for companies to innovate in the RV and off-road vehicle industry, creating vehicles that balance performance with compact design. - **Off-grid Living:** The growth in demand for off-grid living solutions presents an opportunity for companies to design and market products that cater to the growing demographic of consumers looking to live off-grid. - **Rugged Luxury:** The trend towards rugged luxury vehicles, such as the BCT expedition vehicle, presents an opportunity for companies to create high-end off-road vehicles that combine luxury with durability and performance. ### Where This Applies - **Recreational Vehicle (RV) Manufacturing:** RV manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of ultralight expedition vehicles by creating innovative designs that integrate off-road performance with compact living spaces. - **Off-road Vehicle Manufacturing:** Off-road vehicles manufacturers can capture a new market of consumers looking for affordable and compact high-performance vehicles that can handle treacherous terrain. - **Sustainable Living Solutions:** Companies specializing in sustainable living can develop products that complement the off-grid capabilities of vehicles like the BCT, providing consumers with a comprehensive solution for living off the grid. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Carbon Fiber Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckhouse-bcr-expedition-camper.md) - [Off-Grid Exploration Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedrock-xt2.md) - [Tactical Expedition Overlanding Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-camper.md) - [Tailor-Made Off-Road Camper Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/built-for-xtreme-bfx-trailer.md) - [Luxury Overlanding Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-27north-rexrover.md) - [Extreme Overlanding SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isuzu-basecamp-at35.md) - [Rugged Bespoke Overlanding Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aev-x-bliss-mobil-prospector-xl-550.md) - [Off-Road-Ready Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-series-expedition-camper.md) - [Extreme Performance Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-mammoth-1000-trx-overland-edition.md)