There is a thin line that separates a camping trailer from a tiny house, and Keystone RV, a subsidiary of Thor Industries, aims to blur that line even further. The Goshen, Indiana-based RV manufacturer has unveiled a new model called the Walkabout 26 Max, which combines the toughness of a trailer with the comfort of a mobile home. Below, we take a deep dive into the model, its exterior and interior, while exploring the floorplan and the practical features it offers to the dweller, or camper, to be precise.
Measuring 31 feet in length and weighing around 7,000 lbs, the RV features a boxy silhouette, a hallmark of Midwestern travel trailers, as noted by New Atlas. Built on a double-axle frame, it rides on 15-inch all-terrain tires for dependable mobility. New Atlas further points out that “the Curt Touring suspension promises to absorb bumps and keep the all-terrain tire–shod alloy wheels tracking smoothly.”
Beyond the Walkabout 26 Max’s off-road capability, the RV features an automotive-grade aluminum exterior strengthened with eleven powder-coated aluminum corner rails, making it more than ready to handle rough roads. It also comes with a spacious pass-through front storage compartment, equipped with a mounting wall for tools, electrical components, a water sprayer system, fishing rod holders, and other accessories.
Another major talking point of the RV is its two entrance doors. Akin to tiny homes from Down Under, the Walkabout 26 Max features two separate entry points. Visitors can enter the RV via a main door that opens into the living room, while a rear door provides direct access to the bathroom, saving muddy trekkers from carrying dirt inside.
Since the makers emphasize ample storage in this model, the RV includes an outdoor cooking station to free up interior space. Positioned near the doors, the setup features a drop-down worktop, built-in sink, propane quick-connect, and MOLLE-backed organizers, perfect for cooking outside. As evident in the video tour, the RV also includes handy extras like a stand-off for boots and gloves, plus a slide-out drying tray with drainage holes and heat vents to dry wet boots after a hike.
On the inside, the RV features a slide-out atrium lounge that extends from the curbside, creating a bright, sun-filled space with floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights. Other features include blackout shades and an 18,000-BTU AC unit that help control light and temperature, while a full-width sofa offers comfortable seating with beautiful views of the outdoors. The space also includes dual ottomans that flip into dining tables or workstations, with under-seat storage for gear.
Walkabout 26 Max also includes an impressive kitchen inside. Equipped with a recessed dual-burner stove with a gas lid, a large rectangular sink with an oversized pull-out faucet, a convection microwave, air fryer, a 283-liter French door refrigerator with a drawer freezer, and heat-resistant composite countertops, the kitchen is both elegant and functional. Not to mention, a 32-inch TV for the slide-out living area is mounted beside the overhead cabinets. Overall, the kitchen is so big and stylish, it reminds me of the Vendetta by Axiom RV.
The Walkabout also features a luxurious front master suite. The room includes a queen-size bed, closets, and a dedicated 8K-BTU air conditioner. At the back of the trailer, a cozy bunk room offers two beds for kids and stairs to the upper bunk. Nearby, the spacious bathroom includes a rainfall shower, toilet, and sink.
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To meet its power requirement, Walkabout 26 Max has an on-board Victron system with 220-watt solar (upgradable to 440 watts) and on-demand hot water, ensuring off-grid reliability. The RV is priced at $80,000, which is a standard cost of a modern-day tiny house on wheels in Australia and in the US. Production is slated to begin soon, a smaller 22 Max variant starts at $76,000.
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