A new player in the outdoor and mobility space is stepping into the spotlight. Aboard, a Southern California–based startup redefining modern mobile living, will formally launch at Outside Days in Denver, Colorado, beginning May 29 and continuing through the festival weekend. The debut will give attendees an early look at the company’s first product and a broader vision for how people live and travel on the move.
Aboard is positioning itself beyond the traditional RV space, introducing what it describes as a new category of mobility. Its first product is an extended-range electric (EREV) travel trailer engineered more like a vehicle than a conventional towable.
Built as a fully integrated platform, the trailer combines energy, mobility, and living into a single system. The approach delivers a quieter electric experience with built-in energy independence, vehicle-level towing assistance, and automated comfort features, all supported by automotive-grade manufacturing including high-precision stamped body and door systems.
The company’s debut comes alongside a key milestone. Aboard recently closed its Pre-Series A financing round, bringing total funding to $13 million. The round was led by Ondine Capital and Llama Ventures and will support the next phase of growth, including final product validation and refinements as the trailer moves toward mass production.
The investment signals confidence in Aboard’s holistic approach, which aims to simplify and elevate the travel experience through a system designed for ease of use while maintaining a modern, yet familiar feel.
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Inside, the Aboard Travel Trailer blends residential thinking with compact design. A fully equipped kitchen, flexible sleeping configurations for up to four, and a mudroom-style bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower access reflect a focus on practical, everyday usability.
Large panoramic windows and floor-to-ceiling glazing create an open, airy interior, while integrated storage and multi-use spaces allow the layout to adapt to different types of travel.
At the core of the platform is a hybrid-electric energy system offering more than 200 kWh of onboard capacity and up to seven days of off-grid capability. A 45 kW auxiliary drive assists with towing and maneuvering, while features like remote control via app, automatic leveling, and integrated camera systems bring a vehicle-like experience to trailer ownership.
Aboard will make its public debut at Outside Days, where attendees can tour the trailer, meet the team, and explore available configurations, which are expected to start at $80,000.
More than a product reveal, the launch is an introduction to a broader idea. Aboard is not just building a trailer; it is rethinking how people move, live, and connect with the outdoors, offering a fully integrated mobile living system designed for modern travel.
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