Aluminum Camper Forum

  Sold
One owner, 2014 model with dinette slide. Pre Thor model.
azdel cabinets, double axles, 2 batteries, 2 propane tanks, queen bed, 2 person dinette, 3 way fridge, 2 burner stove, convection microwave, dry bath outdoor shower, air conditioning.
Selling due to life changes. Good condition, but will need some maintenance, is in storage.
Located in British Columbia
$17 000. Or best offer

Rare 2016 custom-built 21-foot all-aluminum travel trailer. This unit has been stored indoors and is in excellent, clean, and well-maintained condition. 2016 was the last production year for the original manufacturer. This model has features you cannot find on newer models, including an aluminum roof. The cabinets, sides, floor, and exterior are all aluminum. Video and additional photos available upon request. The tow vehicle pictured (2014 Ram) is also available at an additional cost.

ORIGINAL AND RETRO-FIT INTERIOR UPGRADES:

Truma Aqua-Go LP gas instant water heater
Solid-surface (not composite) quartz tabletops and countertops
All-aluminum (not composite) sides and white cabinetry
Panasonic smart television
Custom bunk mattresses and linens
Latex queen mattress with washable bamboo cover
Lux Pro digital thermostat
Fan-Tastic automatic roof vents with thermostats
Nautilus retractable shower door
Bunk bed ladder (aluminum)
Comfort-height toilet with hand-sprayer
Cabinet and storage lights, hooks, and wall pockets
Smoke alarms and fire extinguisher - Replaced March 2026

EXTERIOR UPGRADES:

Anderson 3580 weight distribution hitch and sway control
Custom diamond-plate steps with levelers
MAXXAIR roof vent covers
All-aluminum spare wheel
NO exterior decals to fade and peel
Accessories, hoses, etc.
Contact bvabob@yahoo.com for more pics/info

Located in Reno NV
SOLD

I think I just bought the 21BHS 2016 kbahs mentioned, it was manufactured in march 2015! Brought it home a couple days ago. We have a 14DB 2014 we will get ready to sell next. We are high on the camplite brand and can't see rving in anything else. We have owned a lot of RVs in the past - one Class C, three pull behind trailers, three pop-ups, and one truck camper. Our Camp lite DB 14 made us believers in this amazing brand.

I ditched my new Battle Born this week. Could not bring myself to even giving it away to anyone. Terrible situation for people who purchased these with hard earned money. I hope they go out of business soon!

This was recently posted. Do you really want to keep using these batteries?

Hi Merlin,

Main reason was Li Time has a distribution centre here in Canada, British Columbia. Easy purchase, no tariffs or extra taxes.

Performance wise, 140 Ah is perfect for our requirements. Fits in our armour battery box. IP65 rating, cold weather disconnect is essential. Big plus, those extra amps would also help in the future. If something happened to our fridge and we had to look at a 12 v unit I think we could manage with 140 Ah. The Bluetooth connectivity is nice but wasn't a factor as we have the Victron smart shunt. But, the Li Time app does have a battery temperature measurement that would be beneficial for sure.

The main reason I purchased the BB, was they have a true self heating function. Also, I wanted to support a North American company. I don't have that same outlook now.

In cold weather it was easy to just to turn on the toggle switch to engage the heating pads. No external power required! Having an external power source to connect to the battery to engage this function didn't work for us. I will keep all the BB heating jumper cables and switch in place so that I could add a silicone low wattage heating pad to the Li Time if I determine there is a need.

With the extra amps we can just wait a while for conditions to warm up before the charging cycle can begin. I do add automotive insulation to the battery case,  just to help in near freezing temps.

Bluetti does have some new RV/ trolling batteries that I looked at, B1210. Modular with com ports for expansion, features we wouldn't use, but for off grid they would be nice.

Things just matched up. Fingers crossed.

Good luck with your selection.

D

Lots of reasonably priced batteries now. Any particular reason you went with Li Time? I have read good things about them.

This situation with BB is shedding light on how bad their design and service actually is. Customers are now posting information on their personal experiences trying to obtain warranty coverage on failed batteries. Shipping fees, service fees, return charges, only to diagnose a now known issue? You can purchase a new Chinese battery for the same amount of these fees. Makes no sense.

I really hope all individuals who have purchased these make the decision to get rid of them.

Recently I inspected the red epoxy on the positive terminal blade, it is already showing darkening from the original bright red.


Ordered a Li Time to replace this piece of junk.

Agree with the above messages.  I'd go for the 2016 with the aluminum cabinets.  We have a pre-Thor 2013 21BHS that we bought new.  We have over 800 nights in it and have towed it about 28,000 miles.  It's been great.

Our 16TBS is 10 years old and I would not hesitate to buy another used one. I suggest continuing the search for one with the aluminum roof, but that's just because I don't know anything about longevity of the TPO roof.

One important thing to keep in mind appliances and equipment will also be as old as the camper and RV appliances don't last forever, unlike the camper itself. You may eventually need to replace things like an awning or hot water heater, or exterior lights, but that's true for any brand RV. And unless the previous owner was really diligent, budget for new tires and wheel bearing service.

Thanks for the information, all good things to check when I go to look at one.