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Harbinger launches standalone battery business with new Airstream deal

Commercial truck brand Harbinger is spinning its battery technology into a standalone business, supplying other manufacturers with dependable, US-made energy storage at tariff-free prices – and iconic RV brand Airstream is their first customer.

The new line of business (LOB) was announced last week, when Airstream unveiled the new Trade Wind 27FB travel trailer featuring a new Harbinger Power System battery pack to support off-grid camping with enough juice to power air conditioning, appliances, and more.

Even better: the new Airstream Trade Wind 27FB integrates the Harbinger battery with rooftop solar power for even longer stays off the grid.

“The Airstream Trade Wind 27FB has the most capable off-grid electrical system we’ve ever offered in our travel trailer product line,” explains Airstream CEO, Bob Wheeler. “By integrating Harbinger’s industry-leading battery technology in our travel trailers, our customers can stay off-grid longer with confidence.”

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Standalone battery pack, via Harbinger.

The new battery packs up to 18.5 kWh of power, making it the largest battery capacity in the Airstream travel trailer lineup by a wide margin – and the rest of the setup’s specs are just as impressive:

  • Increased Energy Capacity – up to 18.5 kWh, the largest battery capacity in the Airstream travel trailer lineup
  • Solar-Ready – fully integrated with a 600W rooftop solar power system to efficiently harvest and store renewable energy
  • High-Capacity Output – a 50 Amp service with dual air conditioners equipped with heat pumps connects directly to the fully inverted electrical system for seamless energy distribution even when far from the traditional shore power offered at a campsite
  • Fully Inverted – equipped with a 5000W inverter to enable a fully inverted electrical system

“Harbinger is excited to be driving the re-industrialization of American supply chains, bringing our industry-leading battery technology to market with Airstream, the most iconic brand in recreation,” said John Harris, Co-Founder and CEO, Harbinger. “By introducing automotive battery systems to the RV market, we’re helping set a new standard for off-grid performance. At the same time, we are demonstrating that high-quality, American-made battery systems can be delivered at a price point that makes sense for customers.”

Airstream will reveal pricing for its new Trade Wind model next quarter, with final specifications and dealer availability set to be announced later this spring.


SOURCE | IMAGES: Harbinger.


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I’ve been in and around the auto industry for over thirty years, and have written for a number of well-known outlets like CleanTechnica, Popular Mechanics, the Truth About Cars, and more. You can catch me at Electrek Daily’s Quick Charge, The Heavy Equipment Podcast, or chasing my kids around Oak Park, IL