Heartland RV and Eddie Bauer Shook Hands To Whip Out These American Travel Trailers

Folks, the name Eddie Bauer is common ground for those of us who often explore the wilderness outside our cities. That's a reputation that's been growing for over 100 years, so it makes sense for them to shake hands with yet another reputable crew, none other than Heartland RV, the one and the same that a group of passionate RVers initially sparked.

Now, the result of this collaboration is nothing more than several RVs and campers designed to be your go-to solution for on-road, off-grid, and park-ready living. Today, we'll be shedding light on a travel trailer lineup with three floorplans to choose from and the ability to accommodate up to eight tired sleepers.

As for why it needs to be on your list of travel trailer options to consider if you're ever in the market for something like this, it's because I'm finding 2024 models going for around $45K (€42K at current exchange rates). Let me say that again: $45K! Do I have your attention now? Let's dive in, shall we?

Overall, this lineup is meant to bring a contemporary and fresh feel to the on-road lifestyle, and judging by the images we see in the gallery, I'd say that Heartland did a decent job of bringing about a fresh and modern look in a unit that boasts a price you'd typically find tacked onto used units; this one's all-new, baby!

Furthermore, it seems as though modularity is once again at the heart of our future experience. Interior features and furnishings can take on different shapes depending on what you need them for. For instance, the 34BHS option includes a rear room that houses three bunk beds. But, a fourth is hidden in the couch, only to come to life if needed.

Another aspect that I found rather neat about this new lineup, and the 34BHS in particular, is the presence of two bathrooms. While this feature may not sound like a big deal, imagine what it means to be traveling with a group of eight people, and someone ate a bad berry.

Further exploration of this class also reveals that Heartland and Eddie Bauer decided to craft units aimed at true outdoor lovers. I'm talking about the presence of not just an indoor kitchen to craft meals for your little army, but if all the tops are busy indoors, head outside and whip out the slide-out galley and complete the rest of whatever's on the menu.

But where are you going to be cooking these meals? Well, each unit is built around park living, but Heartland knows that they can't tame your wild heart, nor should you; each travel trailer in the lineup is prepped for solar panels, boasts 44 gals (167 l) of fresh water, but you can bring along more, and if you really need to wash your clothes in the middle of nowhere, washer/dryer prep is in place. I just wasn't able to spot anything about a battery array.

Now, if I were to try and go through all the features these puppies have in store, we'd be here for the next hours or so, and we can't have that, apparently. So, to help you understand what we can do with such a unit, kick back for a minute and picture yourself with your family and/or friends, getting ready to hit the road.

With everything loaded up and ready to go, you'll be towing along up to 11,462 lbs (5,200 kg) of home, but it's once you arrive in some park or middle of nowhere that you'll be able to really experience the true magic of the Eddie Bauer lineup.

With multiple slide-outs, you and your gang will be roaming around the unit without having to bump into each other too much. Heck, if you brought along a tent annex, stick it to your unit's side, unfurl a 20-foot awning, and set up the outdoor dining set. You already know what you can do with it, so there's no use in going through all that again.

But, what I can remind you of is the sort of experiences you'll have with the crew. Some of the group will be hanging out around your travel trailer, while others are relaxing in a climate-controlled interior. Others, most likely the kids, will be running around the local landscape, only to sleep soundly in those bunk beds I mentioned.

As the night sets upon your local surroundings, someone decides that a fire is the best way to connect with the group, as we have been doing so for millennia. Teach the kids which constellation is which, teach them about those berries I mentioned, and come back to the city life more connected to your loved ones than ever. Sure, some of us may argue, but what's family without a bit of turmoil to bring us back together again?

All the while, the Eddie Bauer edition travel trailers will be there, like a waiter with a Swiss-Knife-like apron, placing everything you need at your disposal so that the only thing you can worry about is gathering some firewood. Curious to see one of these for yourself? Just Google this lineup and make sure to tick the "near me" button.