Forget about bigger is better. Arkto Campers has just gone smaller to help give you more freedom in your camping choices.
The Arkto Campers C10 off-road travel trailer is designed to be towed by smaller trucks and SUVs. It’s a model that can go more places and that can also be towed by your Jeep Wrangler. But it still has the features and storage of the company’s flagship G12.
Honey, I Shrunk the G12
Arkto said it started with the company’s popular G12 overland camper and scaled down. At a hair under 17 feet long overall, the C10 is 2 feet shorter than the G12. The 6-foot width is 13 inches narrower than its larger sibling to help it fit down narrow trails. And, the 7-foot 4-inch height with the roof collapsed means it can still fit in a standard garage.
Chopping down the size cuts weight. Arkto says the C10 is a whopping 900 pounds lighter than the G12. That takes it from a camper that needs a big SUV or a pickup to tow comfortably and safely to one that can be hauled by something smaller. Specifically, Arkto says, a Jeep Wrangler. Wrangler owners were clamoring for something like this, an Arkto spokesperson said.
A 2,750-pound dry weight means plenty of room for cargo before you run into the 3,500-pound max towing capacity of most JK and JL Wranglers and Ford Broncos.
Still Has Arkto’s Large Outdoor Kitchen
It’s smaller in size, but Arkto has worked to incorporate most of the G12’s features into the C10. That includes the company’s sliding outdoor kitchen with a 10-cubic-foot pantry, dual-burner stove, prep table, and hot- and cold-water sink. There’s also a fridge, though, that’s mounted inside and not out.
The pop top gives you 6 feet, 11 inches of height inside for standing and walking around. The C10 also has what Arkto calls best-in-class storage space. It comes with 52.8 cubic feet of space in exterior compartments and 18 cubic feet inside.
To help keep you off the grid for longer, the Arkto C10 offers up to 600 W of solar panel capacity and can be fitted with up to 640 Ah of battery capacity. A 31-gallon freshwater tank holds plenty of fluids for extended periods, and there is an outdoor shower.
Arkto C10 Shrinks Price, Not Off-Road Ability
Arkto says it has the same off-road capabilities as the G12. It comes with a Timbren independent suspension. It also has 31-inch all-terrain tires.
The C10 retains all the off-road capability and comfort our customers love, making it perfect for those who want the G12 experience without needing a larger tow vehicle. This is about empowering more people to explore farther and more easily, and we believe the C10 will be a game-changer for many adventurers.
— Aaron Nerenberg, Principal at Arkto Campers
Preorders for the Arkto C10 are open now through the company’s website. Pricing starts from $64,000 CAD, or about U.S. $45,000 at the time of publishing. That’s $10,000 less than the G12. Deliveries of the new C10 will start in early July 2025.
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