After months of shopping, Traveling Robert (Robert Morales) finally found a new travel trailer, a 2026 Outdoors RV Backcountry Titanium 21BD. It’s their fifth trailer (not a fifth wheel), and it was picked with a pretty simple wish list: no slide, dual axles, solid build quality, and a floor plan that fits two people working on the road.
The result is “PeliCamper,” a rig meant for longer stays, off-grid weekends, and rougher roads, while their Class C (“PeliCruiser”) keeps handling the fast-moving road trip routes.
In the video at the end of this post, Robert gives us a tour.
The search really ramped up after the Hershey RV Show last September. Plenty of trailers were close, but most missed at least one key requirement. An Airstream came close, but it landed outside the budget.
Outdoors RV stood out for a few reasons. The company, which builds in Oregon, has a smaller-batch vibe and has a strong owner following. Robert also mentions he hasn’t heard the usual stream of complaints people tend to share about other brands. The 21BD is a newer floor plan, and the rear dinette layout was a big part of the decision.
Exterior walkaround: four-season focus, beefy hardware
Right up front, the trailer shows its priorities. It carries two 40 lb. propane tanks and two lead-acid batteries (with plans to replace them later). There’s also a “toy lock” for bikes, plus a front storage compartment with pullout access that makes it easier to reach gear.
Solar is a major part of the setup. The roof carries 1,000 watts of solar, with controllers housed in the front compartment. Outdoors RV also packs in details like compartment lighting, solid latches, and a sticker-heavy finish that Robert already wants to clean up.
For suspension and stability, it rides on dual axles, and a MORryde AllTrek suspension system meant to handle uneven ground. It also has a self-leveling system, which is a first for them, and you’ll see the leveling jacks as part of the exterior footprint.
Utilities and service side details (including the “hidden” dump valves)
The service side includes the usual connections, city water, black tank flush, power cord hookup, and a gravity fill for a 100-gallon fresh water tank. There’s also an outdoor shower setup that works more like a sprayer with its own pump switch.
One Outdoors RV detail Robert really likes is how the dump valves sit inside the enclosed underbelly. The hose outlet is exposed, but when the valves are closed, liquid stays protected inside. That design choice supports the four-season goal, since the plumbing is kept out of the cold.
Onboard propane generator and a 10-gallon water heater
This trailer comes with a 3,600-watt onboard propane generator. It does not have an inverter yet, but Robert is already thinking about future upgrades.
It also has a 10-gallon propane and electric water heater, which is new for Robert and his wife after using tankless setups in the past. The plan is to live with it for a bit before deciding if it needs to change.
Interior layout: a rear dinette built for real work
Inside, the rear dinette is the star. The massive picture window sets the tone, and the standard dinette (instead of a U-shaped one) gives Robert and his wife, who both work remotely, a better work setup. The seats feel comfortable, the table is large enough for a laptop and iPad, and the space is meant to be where most daily life happens.
Storage under the dinette is substantial, with sturdy drawers and hardware. The downside is power access. The trailer still uses older USB ports and 12V sockets, which feels behind the times. For now, they’re using portable inverters with mixed results.
Other first impressions include ducted A/C that isn’t “painfully loud,” warm interior lighting that fits the darker wood, and tinted windows that help privacy during the day.
Galley wins, TV loses, and the fridge has a party trick
The TV is mounted high enough to cause neck pain after a short watch, so that space may get repurposed. The stereo sounds better than expected, and the TV mount swivels, but it doesn’t solve the viewing angle.
The 12V Furrion refrigerator is more interesting, with doors that open from either side, including the freezer section. It’s handy, depending on whether someone is cooking or sitting at the dinette.
In the kitchen, the counter extension, spice rack, and large sink make it feel workable. The three-burner Furrion stove includes a stronger front burner, and the propane oven auto-ignites, so there’s no manual pilot lighting.
Storage is everywhere, including a pantry that can convert into a wardrobe by removing shelves. One funny issue showed up fast: His Moka pot (espresso maker) doesn’t fit quite right on the burner grate without a workaround.
Steps, bedroom comfort, and a compact but usable bathroom
The fold-out steps grew on Robert once he used them. Deploying them is simple, but the pin is the annoying part:
- Pull the retaining pin.
- Fold the steps out like an accordion.
- Adjust the height at the top and legs.
- Reinsert the pin for safety.
The bedroom has a full queen with a Heartland mattress (platinum trim), plus storage under the bed and wardrobes on both sides. There’s also pass-through storage overhead and even a pistol safe installed on one side. A Maxx Air fan with remote adds airflow, remembers settings, and can run in the rain.
The bathroom is tight but functional, with a small sink, an adequate mirror, storage, and another fan. The toilet clears the door in what Robert calls a “borderline prime” setup. The shower is a tub combo with plenty of headroom for tall campers, but the shower head pressure is a weak point he wants to fix.
Towing reality
This is a big trailer, and Robert knows people will question the tow setup. He estimates around 7,000 lbs. dry, and he’s seen some rear sag on the truck (“Starship”), with a suspension upgrade planned. A CAT scale visit is also on the list. His main strategy is simple: Don’t haul that 100-gallon fresh water tank full unless it’s needed. On the road, it’s been stable at 65 to 70 mph, but fuel stops take more planning since not every station works for a longer rig.
Final thoughts
The Outdoors RV Backcountry Titanium 21BD isn’t perfect, and Robert doesn’t pretend it is. The TV placement, dated power ports, finicky shades, and a few small fit-and-finish quirks are already on the radar. Still, the strong build, four-season design, big solar, onboard generator, and that rear dinette workspace explain why this trailer earned the spot.
If this rig holds up the way it looks, it’s going to be a big part of the Traveling Robert 2026 travel season.
Learn more about the Outdoors RV Backcountry Titanium 21BD travel trailer here.
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This is a new model to accommodate a larger dinning table. The outside storage is small with the generator. He must have paid a good buck with the 1000 watts solar. Good luck if you have to clean them off in the winter. Present Outdoors RV owners are having as many problems as the other RV manufactures. There is a RV owners forum with owners sharing problems. I like my 25RDS except with the problems. Robert must have a light truck, I never had a problem with the truck rear end sinking below level. Just have to make sure weight distribution hitch is adjusted properly. I just had to use a higher shank on WDH because the TT is higher. But that he may not have the problem with the new hitch.
If the bottom shower door sweep is cutting apart quickly. The shower enclosure is installed wrong. If under warranty have them fix it.
Great trailers, I bought basically the same thing 8 years ago, not the Titanium and no generator, slightly less axles, for $37,000 less!!!!
We have a high, swivel-mounted TV and no dinette. But our theater seats make viewing it easy on the neck. We also have a similar small dry bath, a generator, Li batteries, and half as much solar, but with a 2KW inverter. It works great for just the two of us!
The ORV would be perfect for us with the recliner sofa option and twin beds instead of a queen. That bedroom design would be perfect for two 80″ twin beds that could be made into a king-size bed by inserting a removable pad. That’s what we have and we will never go back to a queen, espcially an “RV queen”!