Braxton Creek's Bushwhacker Radical Off-Road Campers Are Beefed-Up "Teardrop Trailers"

Ladies and gents and lovers of the greater outdoors, a few years ago, I encountered a little-known manufacturer dubbed Braxton Creek. What made them so unique was the fact that they sought to bring back the teardrop camper, and their Bushwhacker was the machine upon which we shed light.

Well, guess what, the unit before you today is also the Bushwhacker, and as you can see in the image gallery, there are clear differences between the two models. Come to think of it, this entire redesign spans across Braxton Creek's entire lineup; we'll get to know more about those units as the month moves forward.

The classic teardrop shape and design have been amped up in favor of a more squared-off camper and one that even looks ready to handle off-road use. Yet, my search for new Bushwhacker units on the market has revealed that this manufacturer is still spitting out teardrop-style Bushwhacker campers; the new style is simply another option in their growing list of options, "Radical," they're called.

Regarding price, you can expect to pay for one of these babies. I found units priced at no more than $16K, so it is quite an acceptable price. Of course, this rate is dependent on the features and options in place, so do look around; some units will cost more, some even less.

For the rest of our time together, let's take a little tour of a Bushwhacker to get a feel for what's in store. That begins with nothing more than a Dexter Torflex axle with up to a 3,000 lb rating (12ROK floorplan). We can also find a Norco independent suspension, but it's dependent on the floorplan. Oh, and all that's connected to a steel and powder-coated frame with AT radial tires.

But it's the shell that really helps bring this unit together into what you see in the gallery. Overall, Braxton Creek has chosen to use aluminum for the camper frame construction. It's welded together and slapped with fiberglass exterior siding and high-density insulation. It's not clear if this one's ready for year-round use, but with a proper heater and some heated tanks, I'm sure you can extend your glamping season.

Starting with my favorite feature of the Radical layouts, that rear galley. Just take a moment out of your busy day to picture yourself right here whipping up a solid meal for you and your significant other, all in the shade of the camper's hatch.

Since this layout is much more block-like and squared-off, it allowed Braxton to really let loose on the galley layout, and as such, have fitted the unit with two cabinets up top, followed by a large wall with access to electrical systems and monitors, a counter-mounted fridge, and an oven and griddle is hiding down below. What I couldn't spot was a sink and faucet, but it's there, just integrated into a two-burner gas cooktop. That last one is dependent on the layout chosen, so be sure to weigh your options.

Before we head inside, allow me to point out that the rest of the exterior is designed for and aimed at outdoor living. For example, there's an outdoor shower hookup, and a portable toilet will need to be brought along. Worry not; that water will be heated by an on-demand heater with digital controls, but only if your floorplan has this feature in place. Be sure to look into a roof rack and really expand your adventure options. Oh, and 26 gals (98 liters) of freshwater and solar prep are part of the mix, too, but you may need to expand the battery array.

Now, once you've retired from a day full of adventures, it's time to clean up, have a bite to eat, and once the stars have sprinkled their dust into your eyes, head inside for a good night's rest. The layout you see displayed in the image gallery, the 12ROK, invites owners with a wall-to-wall mattress and countertop headboard with storage underneath and an entertainment center.

Sadly, there are no images of the interior on the manufacturer's website, which brings me to my next and final point in the Braxton Creek journey: I could sit here and talk about these units and what they can do until the cows come home. But, the best way to get a feel for one is to find a dealership in your area and go from there; my search has revealed countless dealers with Braxton Creek campers across the entire US of A, so you're set.

My question to you is: Would you rock something like this for the bucks we can acquire it for? Feel free to comment below.