Honda's First CAMPER Trailer Is Not What I Expected!

Honda just revealed the Honda Base Station camper—the first small camper trailer to come directly from a major automobile manufacturer. This isn’t a traditional RV or overland build. It’s a compact travel trailer designed to adapt and grow with your needs. While it is small enough to fit in your garage, it lives big at the campsite! The Honda Base Station feels more like a modular, purpose-built camper platform—focused on flexibility, accessories, and real-world use rather than fixed layouts. Honda designed it to be towed by smaller SUVs, including vehicles like the Honda CR-V. In this video, I walk through what Honda is showing, what’s confirmed, and what still feels very much like a prototype. Throughout the video, I also reference established fiberglass campers like Scamp and the Happier Camper HC1. Both have earned loyal followings by offering lightweight, molded fiberglass trailers that tow easily and last for decades. Looking at the Honda Base Station through that fiberglass-camper lens helps clarify what Honda might be aiming for—and how Honda's unique approach on this classic design might be an industry disrupter in a space traditionally dominated by small, independent manufacturers. We’ll break down the layout, modular ideas, potential use cases, and—most importantly—who this camper actually makes sense for. I’ll also share where I think Honda absolutely nailed it… and where there are still some big unanswered questions. If you’re into small campers, fiberglass trailers, modular camping setups, or you’re curious what the future of factory-backed campers could look like, this reveal is worth a closer look. ✅ If you want to see all the camping gear we use and abuse on a daily basis you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/playingwithsticks 🔽 Gear shown in this video: I use etrailer as my one-stop shop for camper gear: https://www.etrailer.com?etam=a0063 And no, I don’t earn commission from these etrailer links—just one more way to keep my reviews honest and unbiased. 🟢Kelty Camp Kitchen Deluxe Bag: https://bit.ly/459os9J 🟢Kelty Chef Roll Kitchen Organizer: https://bit.ly/45TNutB 🟢Curt Receiver Step Standard: https://bit.ly/4pDW4ns 🟢Curt Receiver Step 6" Drop: https://bit.ly/3LbSVNG 🟢Hitch-Pin Alignment Collars 2" Collar: https://bit.ly/3Ljc7ch 2 1/2" Collar: https://bit.ly/49MCHUp 1 1/4" Collar: https://bit.ly/3Lbqhw5 🟢Kammok Crosswing Awning: https://alnk.to/a44871J 🟢Thetford Toilet with Hidden Cassette: https://bit.ly/4spXcxw 🟢Portable Thetford Toilet Hand Pump: https://bit.ly/49MdLfI 🟢Portable Thetford Toilet Battery Pump: https://bit.ly/49LArN7 🟢Dometic Refrigerator: https://amzn.to/3NbAgC9 🟢Honda Generator: https://amzn.to/3LvUoOJ 🟢AutowBrake Controller: https://bit.ly/4pFeZhM 👉Campers Seen in this video 🟡Bean Trailer Facility Tour: https://youtu.be/oqlnKTu_mgE 🟡My Bean Trailer: https://youtu.be/RCkTqVYg69I 🟡AOR Sierra Tour (Trailer with Annex): https://youtu.be/U21G6I60AFo 🟡Intech Luna Tour: https://youtu.be/rxBcgJbsOrM 🟡Scamp/Casita Tour: https://youtu.be/bDSEvwb0pq8 🟡Scamp vs Vintage Trailer: https://youtu.be/Ka0kSUes42M 🟡Happier Camper Tour: https://youtu.be/dVAxkAl2yps 🟡My Carbon Fiber Trailer with Charles: https://youtu.be/2HqfPaiW4B4 🟡Antishanty Tour: https://youtu.be/wmI_DtTIn7M 🟡TC Teardrops Terrain Tour: https://youtu.be/sE0Yi70oZKI 🟡Bean Squared Tour: https://youtu.be/dVpIP3m3J8k 🟡Vistabule Tour: https://youtu.be/nnGVX9jtjvg 🟡Earth First Camper Tour ($6,000 Trailer): https://youtu.be/rY_WZ9HTrYU 🟡Not in video but great small pop-top trailer: https://youtu.be/zy6HtIyQFr4 By purchasing items through these Playing with Sticks links there is no additional cost to you. Our family gets a small kickback from amazon for any purchases you make using these affiliate links.