# Ultra-Rugged Camper Trucks The Patagonia Expedition Vehicle is Built by Global Expedition Vehicles By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-05-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-expedition-vehicle References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/misc/patagonia-expedition-vehicle/) & [globalxvehicles](https://www.globalxvehicles.com/) The Patagonia Expedition Vehicle is an American-made truck from Global Expedition Vehicles that promises to deliver exceptional comfort and amenities when setting off on the open road. The vehicle features insulated fiberglass-reinforced panels that are used to create a living space on your choice of chassis from manufacturers like Mercedes, Kenworth and Unimog. The off-road vehicle is well-appointed within with a queen-size bed, fully-equipped kitchen, full bathroom and a dining table that can also convert into an additional sleeping space for additional inhabitants or guests. The Patagonia Expedition Vehicle is priced at $465,000 and allows for complete customization with an array of features including a roof rack, front or rear winch, a double element induction cooktop, Mastervolt lithium-ion batteries and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ultra-rugged Camper Trucks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced autonomous capabilities for camper trucks to enhance the user experience and enable remote exploration. - **Insulated Fiberglass-reinforced Panels:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create more eco-friendly and lightweight alternatives to insulated fiberglass-reinforced panels, while maintaining durability and insulation properties. - **Complete Customization:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Utilize advanced manufacturing processes and technologies to streamline the customization process and offer quicker turnaround times for customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate smart technologies, such as IoT and AI, into camper truck manufacturing to create connected vehicles with enhanced functionality and efficiency. - **Eco-friendly Materials:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop and commercialize sustainable alternatives to fiberglass-reinforced panels, such as biodegradable or recycled materials, to reduce environmental impact. - **Customization Services:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Implement digital platforms and augmented reality tools to simplify the customization process, allowing customers to visualize their desired camper truck configurations in real-time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Road-Ready Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-series-expedition-camper.md) - [Tactical Expedition Overlanding Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-camper.md) - [Formidable Off-Road Explorers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krug-expedition.md) - [Carbon Fiber Expedition Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckhouse-bcr.md) - [Carbon-Shelled Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-crawler-s.md) - [High-Performance Carbon Fiber Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckhouse-bcr-expedition-camper.md) - [Oversized Overlanding Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthroamer-sx.md) - [Off-Grid Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auriga-explorer.md) - [Rugged Bespoke Overlanding Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aev-x-bliss-mobil-prospector-xl-550.md)