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Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailerThe new Heritage is cheaper than Bowlus’ most expensive $310,000 RV.

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  • Ultra-luxury RV travel trailer maker Bowlus has released its most affordable build, the Heritage.
  • The RV starts at $159,000, a significant price cut compared to Bowlus’ most expensive $310,000 Volterra trailer.
  • The Heritage has additional premium add-ons for owners who want to upgrade the less expensive base model.
Ultra-luxury RV travel trailer maker Bowlus has released its most affordable build yet.The Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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But don’t expect a $40,000 RV: the new Bowlus Heritage Edition trailer still starts at $159,000.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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Bowlus doesn’t shy away from building travel trailers that are as expensive as a down payment on a home.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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In 2021, it unveiled the $285,000 Terra Firma, a pet friendly RV with water and air filters, heated floors, and the ability to stay off-grid for up to two weeks.Bowlus terra firma travel trailerThe Terra Firma edition.

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About 1.5 years later, the company launched its Starlink enabled $310,000 Volterra, which it says is the world’s first fully electric travel trailer.The Bowlus Volterra outside

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These are undoubtedly sky high prices for RVs.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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But now, Bowlus is turning down the price with the newest addition to its RV family.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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The Heritage’s lower price tag — about $126,000 less than its previous cheapest build — was designed with the option for more premium add-ons.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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This allows its future owners to upgrade the base model as they see fit.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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Unlike the previous two Bowlus trailers, this new build — which still retains the company’s iconic aluminum shape — has a matte finish.The Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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And at 2,900 pounds, it’s the company’s lightest, making it a good candidate for electric vehicle towing, according to Bowlus.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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Inside, the layout of the new 27-foot-long RV is similar to the Terra Firma and Volterra.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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The silver and beige-grey interior has a dining and living room that can convert into two twin beds, allowing the trailer to sleep up to four people.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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This living room leads into the bedroom.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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Here, there’s a king bed and en-suite bathroom lined with a sink, shower, and toilet.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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There’s also a small kitchen on the other end of the trailer where travelers can find typical amenities like a microwave and a refrigerator-freezer.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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For those who want to work remotely, the trailer can come with a technology package equipped with Starlink, a cell booster, a backup camera, and tablet mounts.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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To power all of these amenities, a two kilowatt-hour battery comes standard in the RV.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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This electrical system can then be beefed up with one of two power package add-ons which includes systems like solar panels, an off-grid air conditioning, and a touchscreen power panel.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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The highest end package gives the trailer enough power to stay off grid for 1.5 weeks.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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This is definitely more limited than the Volterra, which Bowlus says can go off-grid for an indefinite period of time.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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But for those who aren’t planning to escape civilization forever, the $151,000 price cut on the Heritage versus the Volterra could make it a more reasonable purchase.Inside the Bowlus Heritage travel trailer

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