Encore RV recently debuted a unique, custom-built adventure trailer at the Elkhart Open House. Based on its popular RŎG 12RK model, the “Fighter Pilot Edition” stands out with a design reminiscent of a World War II fighter plane.
The trailer’s exterior, which many mistook for a vinyl wrap, is actually an airbrushed paint job crafted by Mike Depositar of Depositar Auto Body in Granger, Indiana.
The one-of-a-kind paintwork features thousands of airbrushed rivets and weathering techniques, giving the trailer an authentic, vintage military appearance. The level of detail involved made the process both time-consuming and precise, setting this trailer apart as a true work of art, the company said.
In addition to the custom paint job, the Fighter Pilot Edition boasts a range of features by REDARC technology. The trailer is equipped with a 75-amp Alpha Battery Management System, the Rogue power control system, a RedVision color display control panel, a 2,000-watt REDARC Pure Sine Wave Inverter, a 180-watt monocrystalline solar panel, a 240-watt portable solar blanket and three top-tier Alpha 150 12-volt lithium batteries, providing a total of 450 amp/hours of power. All systems can be controlled either through the RedVision display or via a Bluetooth app on a smartphone.
The trailer includes a Levit 12-volt roof-mounted air conditioner, a custom-designed futon mattress, armrests and pillows provided by REM Industries of Wakarusa, Indiana. Encore RV outfitted the trailer with a variety of custom accessories, available through its aftermarket, designed specifically for its product lineup.
When asked about the inspiration behind the project, Encore RV founder Rich Schnippel said, “This was the perfect opportunity for us to create something beyond the ordinary and give our dealers a chance to acquire a truly special trailer at a fraction of its actual build cost.”
For every trailer ordered during the Open House, dealers were entered into a raffle for a chance to win the Fighter Pilot Edition.
The winning dealer, Southland RV of Georgia, with locations in Norcross, Savannah and LaGrange, plans to showcase the trailer at the Atlanta Camping & RV Show from Jan. 23-26. Those interested in learning more about the RŎG Fighter Pilot Edition can contact Southland RV at (770) 717-2890.
For more information, visit www.encore-rv.com.
