Built for the Australian outback. Loaded for four-season, off-grid adventure. And surprisingly luxurious inside. Here’s a fast tour of why the MDC XT16HRT Off-Grid Extreme is one of the most capable little trailers we’ve ever walked through.
First, the headline numbers
- 22 ft, 1 in long, and only about 5,500 lbs — tongue weight under 500 lbs, so it tows easy
- 800Ah of heated lithium battery
- 3,000W inverter (yes, it’ll run the A/C off-grid)
- 800W of rooftop solar, plus hookups for up to 600W more portable
- 6 ft 6 in of interior headroom
A bed you’ll actually want to sleep in
The “Island” in the name means a walk-around bed — a two-piece pillow-top that sits about an inch shy of a queen. The clever part? The seam sits way up at the top, so you’ll never feel a crease under your back. Slide the panels out for a walkway, or set it up permanently as a full sleeping surface. Deep shirt closets on both sides, storage across the whole headboard, and every charging port you can name — 110V, 12V, USB, USB-C, and a wireless pad.
Power that keeps you out there
This is where “Extreme” earns its name. Under the dinette seats: 800Ah of lithium, split 400/400. Under the bed: a 3,000W inverter, a 50-amp DC-to-DC charger, and a Renogy monitor that tracks exactly what you’re using and how long it’ll last. Every system has its own labeled switch, so you only draw power you mean to. Add tank heaters, dual-pane acrylic windows, and Truma heating, and you’ve got a rig that shrugs off cold weather.
Two kitchens are better than one
Inside: a full three-burner stove, a black bowl sink, a microwave, and more drawers and cabinets than the footprint suggests — plus a flip-up counter extension for extra prep space. Outside: slide out a second three-burner stove (identical to the inside one), a sink nearly as big, and drop-down drying racks. Cooking under the stars is kind of the whole point.
The bathroom nobody expects
Wood countertop, a vessel sink with a tall spout, a full mirror, five little drawers, deep overhead storage, and even a dirty-clothes bin. The one-piece molded shower has no seams to scrub and — best part — no 17-inch step-up to climb over. It feels residential. The cassette toilet means no hunting for a dump station: pull it out, wheel it like a suitcase, done.
Built to get beat up
Hot-dipped galvanized chassis with a lifetime warranty. X-Track independent coil suspension, heavy-duty shocks, load-rated E mud tires, and bash bars protecting the tanks underneath. Up front, an articulating DO35 hitch and electronic sway control that switches itself off the moment you leave the pavement. It also comes with an 18-ft awning and a matching annex room — nearly doubling your living space.
The takeaway
The XT16HRT Off-Grid Extreme is a rare thing: a genuinely rugged off-road trailer that doesn’t make you rough it. Massive power, smart storage, twin kitchens, and a chassis that laughs at bad roads — all in a package light enough to tow anywhere.
Come see it in person at Princess Craft RV. Trust us — it’s even better up close.
