At the 2025 LA Auto Show, Brian Chow from Everyday Reviews stopped by the Exodus booth to check out a brand-new trailer called the Capax [pronounced cay-pax]. The first impression was simple: It looked pretty wild, especially because it can tow low, then open up into a full-height camper.
This camper is a father-son project built from a love of exploring. They wanted one trailer that checked all the boxes and removed common pain points, so they built it themselves when they couldn’t find anything similar on the market.
Three modes that change how the trailer gets used
Towing mode
In towing mode, the Capax sits right behind the tow vehicle and keeps a compact shape. It uses an axle-less air suspension with Bilstein shocks, so it can lower on the freeway for better aerodynamics and energy use, then raise up for everything you need.
Up top, it’s set to carry four 200-watt solar panels. The pitch was straightforward: Solar plus batteries can keep power going for a long time without chasing hookups.
Picnic mode: half-open, still fully useful
Picnic mode shows the trailer at about a 50 percent collapsed state, with the walls partway up. The key idea is that features stay usable even while it’s still folded down. That means it can work for tailgating, other events, or quick stops without committing to a full camp setup. The Capax is built so people don’t have to sleep in it to get value out of it.
A big highlight here is access. The outdoor kitchen area, dual-access pantry, and kitchenette prep space can still be used, and the bottom bunk (a full-size bed) stays reachable for naps during long road trips.
At the front, a proprietary, patent-pending collapsible A-frame retracts. It needs the extra length for towing, but not for camping or storage, so it swings out, and an actuator pulls it back in. According to the booth walkthrough, this saves about 2.5 feet of cabin space.
Even in the collapsed state, the bathroom remains accessible from outside. That’s useful for quick roadside needs without opening the whole trailer.
Storage is a major theme. The closet can be stocked from the outside while it’s parked at home, and those same drawers become accessible from inside later. There’s also a large compartment for clothes, plus a fishing and hunting compartment secured with a passcode.
Other details included a custom Exodus taillight and a spare tire cover that converts into a table.
Camping mode: office by day, beds by night
In full camping mode, the Capax opens to full height (over 7 feet was mentioned). Inside, the materials were described as high-quality, including marine-grade natural woods.
A dedicated workspace functions like a real desk, with a drawer, monitor storage, and outlets. When not in use, it folds down and becomes a bunk setup (full-size bottom, twin top). Nearby, the kitchenette supports lighter cooking, and a dinette seats 6 to 8 people, then converts into a residential king-size bed.
The fridge uses a drawer design so it can be accessed from both inside and outside.
The bathroom includes marine teakwood floors designed to drain, a dry flush toilet, a sleek vanity, and a semi-dry shower setup with a curtain.
The layout keeps daily tasks simple, even when the trailer is partially collapsed.
Specs and pricing shared at the booth
Here’s what Exodus shared for size, weight, and price:
| Spec | Detail |
| Length (towing format) | About 21 ft. 7 in. (and some change) |
| Length (garage and camping format) | 19 ft. 7 in. |
| Weight (wet, GVWR fully loaded) | 7,700 lbs. |
| Starting price | $120,000 |
| Premier Edition shown | $160,000 |
In short, the Capax stands out because it’s garageable, it keeps key areas accessible when collapsed, and it’s built to handle off-grid and off-road use. For buyers who want one trailer that can tailgate on Saturday and camp hard on Monday, the design choices clearly point in that direction.
Learn more about the Exodus Capax popup camper here.
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HEAVY! EXPENSIVE! Small nook market. wow.
Weighs considerably more than my Outdoor RV and costs 5x more than what I paid, yes 8 years ago.