Ember Recreational Vehicles announced its participation in the 2024 SEMA Overland Experience in partnership with Lippert, CURT and its largest western dealer partner, RV Country. Taking place at the annual SEMA show from Nov. 5-8 in the Diamond Lot (booth #71000), adjacent to the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the SEMA Overland Experience will highlight the latest innovations in the overlanding lifestyle — where rugged off-road capability meets off-grid self-sufficiency.
“We’re thrilled to have an Ember at SEMA this year with our partners at Lippert, CURT and RV Country,” said Ashley Bontrager, founder and CEO of Ember Recreational Vehicles. “This showcase is a perfect opportunity to introduce the latest Ember innovations to an audience of true outdoor and overlanding enthusiasts. We’ve taken customer feedback and designed this trailer with upgraded, rugged features that allow for unparalleled freedom and flexibility in the great outdoors.”
The SEMA Overland Experience is a premier showcase for the rapidly growing overlanding lifestyle, which merges off-road exploration with the ability to live independently off the grid. Ember’s bestselling Overland Series 221MSL aligns perfectly with the spirit of this movement, the company said, offering adventurers a purpose-built trailer designed to conquer remote terrains with unmatched self-reliance. This trailer, displayed in partnership with Lippert, CURT and RV Country, includes a suite of exclusive features and technology that embodies the freedom and resilience of the overlanding lifestyle.
“We’re excited to share our bestselling 2025 Overland Series 221MSL with the huge crowds at SEMA for the first time. This specific floor plan exemplifies the fantastic flexibility and resourcefulness the overland community is known for,” said Chris Barth, founder and COO of Ember Recreational Vehicles. “We’ve incorporated significant customer-driven features and upgrades in this build, including an enhanced solar power system that mirrors what customers would typically install in the aftermarket.”
Highlights of Ember’s Overland Series 221MSL SEMA Build:
- CURT Independent Trailing-Arm Suspension: Co-developed with Ember at its founding, every Overland Series trailer features the award-winning CURT independent trailing-arm suspension with heavy-duty coil springs and dual shock absorbers on each side. Combined with Goodyear Wrangler off-road tires and standard Lippert Tire Linc TPMS, the 221MSL is equipped for stability and durability on the toughest terrains.
- Trailblazer Chassis Innovations: Ember’s Trailblazer chassis is built from tubular steel and features their exclusive VersaCoupler height-adjustable hitching system along with a suite of other chassis innovations. Lippert’s Tread Lock RV wheel brake attaches directly to the chassis with an adjustable arm and footpad to prevent unwanted movement, ensuring additional safety on uneven ground. The chassis also features Lippert’s robust Gate Defender front electric jack and highly-efficient Quick Drop stabilizers — innovations first pioneered in partnership with Ember.
- Upgraded 2025 Max Solar Package: With a total of 1,445 watts of solar (1,200 watts on six roof-mounted panels and an additional 245 watts on a custom Lippert Solera solar awning), the 221MSL’s Max Solar Package provides enough energy to support extended off-grid living with proper power management. Power is managed by a 3000-watt Victron inverter with Cerbo GX communication center, three Victron Bluetooth MPPT controllers, a REDARC DC to DC trailer battery charger, and a 270Ah Battle Born Gamechanger lithium (LiFePO4) battery, equipped with a cold-weather disconnect to ensure power availability in all climates. With the option to upgrade to 540Ah of lithium battery capacity, this model delivers power and flexibility unparalleled in factory-built RVs.
- Versatile EmberTrack Repositionable Bunk/Desk System: Unique to the 221MSL, Ember’s patent-pending EmberTrack system offers a flexible interior storage area that can serve as a bunk, storage, or mobile office space. The “locker” area, accessible by a large cargo door with a pull-down screen, includes two bunk platforms rated at 600 pounds each, which can be adjusted, removed, or reconfigured with accessories through the built-in E-track. This provides ultimate adaptability for activities ranging from family camping to gear-heavy adventures.
- Enhanced Comfort and Climate Control: The new Furrion Chill Cube 18,000 Btu variable-speed compressor AC offers whisper-quiet, efficient cooling for warmer climates while effectively managing the lowest power consumption of other 120-volt systems. Equipped with the upgraded Truma Combi Comfort Plus furnace and water heater, the 221MSL has been climate-tested and certified at the Gold Level, ensuring reliable heating and hot water in challenging cold-weather conditions.
- Premium Interior and Smart Home Features: The 221MSL’s interior offers Polyplastic’s dual-pane acrylic caravan windows with integrated thermal shades and screens, Ember’s exclusive Stargazer window over the bed, a residential queen Murphy bed (60″ x 80″ Thomas Payne mattress), and a jackknife sofa with storage and built-in tables in the slide-out. Additional amenities include a 12-volt Furrion 10-cubic-foot refrigerator and Lippert’s OneControl smart RV system, which gives users remote control over their trailer
- Custom Wheels and Graphics Package: Unique to the SEMA build, this unit features upgraded blacked-out custom aluminum wheels from Tredit Tire & Wheel and a special retro off-road graphics package from Burlington Graphic Systems (BGS).
- Premium Construction Materials: Built using laminated Azdel composite sidewalls with 5-sided aluminum framing and a structural composite seamless floor, Ember’s construction is unique in the RV space. A tongue-mounted aluminum gear box and extruded and powder-coated exoskeleton with built in branch and rock guards adds strength and protection to the mold/mildew/rot resistant structure.
While this special SEMA build does incorporate a few unique features, the vast majority of the Overland Series 221MSL build is a stock 2025 model and is currently available for sale or order at Ember dealerships across the country. For the unit in Las Vegas, Ember partnered with their Nevada dealer, RV Country.
“We’re honored to be Ember’s dealer partner and to showcase the cutting-edge Overland Series 221MSL at the SEMA show this year,” said Charlie Power, vice president and co-owner of RV Country. “This trailer embodies the rugged, self-sufficient ethos that drives the overlanding lifestyle, combining top-of-the-line off-grid technology with the durability to tackle tough terrains. We offer Ember RVs at each of our locations throughout Nevada, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington and are excited to take this one back to our dealership with us after an exciting week at SEMA.”
This year’s SEMA Overland Experience offers a rare opportunity for attendees to experience the 221MSL’s rugged design and sophisticated off-grid capabilities firsthand. Located in the Diamond Lot just outside the West Hall, Ember’s exhibit (#71000) will provide visitors with an up-close look at the 221MSL, alongside innovations from Lippert and CURT. Attendees will have the chance to explore these features up close and speak with members of Ember’s team and representatives from RV Country about the specialized engineering that makes the 221MSL ideal for remote travel.
