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Keep the queen bed fixed and the lounge free.
COMPACT OFF-ROAD POP-TOP
01 / EXTERIOR · 2027 BASE REFERENCEPOP-TOP OPEN
THE COMPACT EXPLORER
Small footprint.
Full basecamp.
A 19 ft pop-top basecamp with a fixed queen bed, bunk, wet bath and indoor kitchen. Raise the roof at camp; confirm open and closed heights for the selected build.
BEST STARTING POINT FOR
Two adults
Queen bed for the everyday setup. Bunk and convertible lounge add flexibility for one or two more sleepers.
SLEEPING2 everyday
up to 4
up to 4
BATHROOMCompact
wet bath
wet bath
TRAVEL MODEConfirm
closed height
closed height
COOKINGInside
and outside
and outside
4Published sleeps
19ftOverall length
5,080lbDry weight
7,500lbGVWR
600WRoof solar
64galFresh water
2027 Base reference figures from the official guide (pages 3–4). Dry weight excludes cargo, water and travel supplies. Verify the specifications and fitted equipment of the selected unit.
01 / WHO IT FITS
Choose it for the way
you actually travel.
Capacity says four. Comfort starts with how many people, how often you move and which compromises you accept.
Confirm dimensions for children or adults.
Shower and toilet share one waterproof room.
Plan groceries around a compact fridge.
Two-step pop-top creates standing height.
Cargo, water and options increase weight.
BEST FOR TWO
Your own bed.
Your own routine.
Keep the queen bed ready and the lounge open for meals. The bunk can carry gear or host an occasional third sleeper.
- Fixed queen bed as the primary sleeping zone
- Wet bath inside; outdoor shower for camp cleanup
- Indoor and slide-out outdoor cooking options
Think about: The bathroom is a combined wet bath and the fridge is Confirm fridge capacity Both favor compact travel habits.
THE POP-TOP ADVANTAGE
Low on the road.
Open at camp.
The pop-top changes the travel profile at camp. The 2027 guide does not specify open, closed or standing heights; confirm these dimensions for your selected build.
Open height: confirm
ConfirmInterior height
12 ftInterior length
Confirm widthExterior width
02 / LIFE INSIDE
Every square foot
has a job.
A fixed bed for everyday comfort. A bunk and lounge for flexibility. Cooking and washing stay inside when weather closes in.
WHAT YOU NOTICE INSIDE
Fixed queenMain bed stays ready
Soft-closeTravel-safe drawers
Screen doorVentilation with privacy
TV equipment: confirm buildIndoor entertainment
INTERACTIVE FLOOR PLAN
SLEEPING ZONE
Keep the main bed ready.
The queen bed anchors the sleeping area. A separate bunk and a lounge that converts to a sleeper bring the published capacity to four without asking you to rebuild the main bed each evening.
Queen bedBunk bedConvertible lounge
Bed dimensions and suitability vary by traveler. Confirm the current layout before ordering.
INDOOR KITCHEN / WEATHER-READY MEALS
COOK WHERE THE DAY TAKES YOU
Inside when needed.
Outside when wanted.
The interior combines a propane stove, stainless-steel sink, microwave and fridge/freezer (capacity to be confirmed). At camp, a stainless slide-out sink, propane burner and prep table move the cooking routine outdoors.
Confirm capacityFridge / freezer
2Cooking locations
Confirm sizeElectric awning
16,000BTUThermostat furnace
03 / 2027 BASE SYSTEMS
Know what supports
your stay.
Capacity is useful when you understand what each component does. Runtime and days at camp still depend on weather, usage and the selected configuration.
FROM SUNLIGHT TO EVERYDAY POWER
600 W on the roof.
200 Ah in the bank.
Four 150 W panels feed the listed dual 100 Ah battery bank. A 2,000 W pure sine wave inverter supports compatible 110 V loads; actual energy availability depends on battery chemistry, sunlight and appliance demand.
01 / COLLECT4 × 150 WRoof solar panels
→
02 / STORE2 × 100 AhListed batteries
→
03 / CONVERT2,000 WPure sine inverter
30 A Shore powerConfirm voltage Electrical systemConfirm outlets Inside / outside
04 / CHOOSE YOUR EDITION
Build for the trips
you will actually take.
Start with the standard HQ12, add long-range off-grid comfort, or step up to the expedition package. Click each edition to compare it without an auto-playing carousel.
BASE MODEL / FACTORY STANDARD
The core HQ12.
Ready for real travel.
The standard configuration already combines the pop-top cabin, wet bath, indoor and outdoor kitchens, solar, inverter and independent suspension.
- 600 W roof solar
- 2 × 100 Ah listed batteries
- 2,000 W pure sine inverter
- Independent coil suspension
Best fit: travelers who want the complete HQ12 layout and will use hookups or manage energy carefully.
600 WSOLAR
200 AhBATTERY
2,000 WINVERTER
BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP
The parts beneath
the promise.
BEFORE YOU HITCH UP
Start with the numbers.
Finish with your loaded trailer.
Published dry weight5,080 lb
GVWR / maximum loaded rating7,500 lb
Published tongue weight508 lb
05 / COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
Every published detail.
Easy to search.
Values below describe the base HQ12 information published by Black Series. Optional packages and production updates can change equipment.
Published model specifications are not a certification of a particular Edition or VIN.
01Measurements & weights9 details
External length
19 ft
Internal length
12 ft
External width
Pending
External height
Pending
Internal height
Pending
Pop-top rise
Pending
Dry weight
5,080 lb
Tongue weight
508 lb
GVWR
7,500 lb
02Sleeping & interior5 details
Sleeps
4
Sleeping configuration
Pending
Bathroom
Full fiberglass wet bath (shower + toilet in one waterproof room)
Flooring
Pending
Cabinetry
Pending
03Kitchen & comfort7 details
Fridge
Pending
Stove
Pending
Microwave
Pending
Entertainment
Pending
Air conditioning
13,500 BTU air conditioner
Furnace
16,000 BTU furnace
Insulation
R16 insulation
04Power & water14 details
Total solar output
600W (4 × 150W)
Solar panel arrangement
4 × 150W
Battery bank total
200Ah lithium (2 × 100Ah)
Battery arrangement
2 × 100Ah
Battery chemistry
lithium
Inverter
2,000W pure sine wave
Charging system
Solar + 30A shore power
Shore power
30A, NEC-compliant, UL-listed components
Fresh water
64 gal
Filtered / drinking water
16 gal
Grey water
26 gal
Black water
26 gal
Hot water
instant hot water system
Toilet
Pending
05Chassis & exterior13 details
Drawbar / chassis
Pending
Suspension
Pending
Tires
Pending
Wheels
Pending
Brakes
Pending
Hitch
360° articulating off-road hitch (McHitch / DO35 style)
Connector
Pending
Anderson plug
Pending
Body materials
Pending
Windows
Pending
Roof
Pending
Awning
Pending
Recovery hooks
Pending
06Additional equipment2 details
Rangehood
Pending
Lighting
Pending
No matching specifications. Try “solar”, “water”, “bed”, “brakes” or “weight”.
Specifications are based on the HQ12 product page and official one-page specification sheet. Equipment can change by package or production batch.
Open official HQ12 PDF ↗YOUR NEXT COMPACT BASECAMP
Make less trailer
feel like more freedom.
The HQ12 makes the clearest case for itself when shorter overall length and a lower travel profile matter, but a fixed bed, onboard bathroom and real off-grid systems still belong on your list.
2027 model references; Edition-specific weights remain pending. Confirm the selected build and vehicle label. Official PDF, p. 3 ↗
