O -the-grid trailer living

shines, given that the retractable roof removes any buffers of the supercar’s turbocharged symphony (an electric rear window can also be lowered when the roof is up, so drivers always have at least some access to the sound of those intoxicating engine revs).

“We developed the 765LT Spider to be a car without compromise,” says James Warner, McLaren Automotive’s chief engineer. “Every bit as exciting and rewarding to drive as the coupe, with all of the connection, closeness and engagement—but with the added bene t of so much more of that amazing LT sound, even closer to the driver.”

“When you lower the roof of the Spider, there is a step-change in character,” adds Ian Howshall, McLaren Automotive’s global product manager. “It’s almost a theatrical element, like experiencing a live orchestra from right in front of the stage.”

The 765LT Spider starts at $382,500, and although all 2021 production units are sold, the company is still accepting orders for cars to be produced in 2022. Only 765 examples will be built worldwide. cars.mclaren.com

McLaren 765LT “Longtail” Spider

A NEW MOBILITY

Thanks to a luxurious trailer built in Santa Barbara, o -the-grid living never looked better.

Not long ago, the vast majority of Americans were seemingly tethered to a physical o ce. To work remotely was a perk of the lucky few and a fantasy for everyone else. It was only on the weekends—and the infrequent vacation—when we could venture farther afield, when we could travel, when we could escape.

The world in which we live today is strikingly di erent. The past 20 months have freed people from the constraints of that previous reality, and in doing so has inspired many people to explore— both the world around them and how they live. In short, it’s made the travel trailers that are designed and built by Living Vehicle in Santa Barbara more relevant than ever.

Starting at $249,000, the newest iteration of the luxuriously appointed Living Vehicle (LV) is available in four models based on energy capabilities. The entry-level model can generate 1,320 solar watts and boasts an energy capacity of 14.4 kilowatts per hour. The top-of-theline PRO-EV model, by comparison, can generate more than 3,500 solar watts of energy and boasts a 57.6 kilowatts-perhour energy capacity.

“We designed Living Vehicle with freedom in mind, granting travelers the ability to experience every corner of the country and stay connected and comfortable along the way,” says co-founder and CEO Matthew Hofmann.

The energy output (and charging capability) of the 2022 LV is perhaps the trailer’s most important attribute. With adequate sun conditions each day, the vehicle can sustain power indefinitely, churning out enough juice to run an air-conditioning system without limitation and charge electric vehicles via an integrated 240V level 2 charging station. All of that, combined with a 100-gallon freshwater tank, 80-pound propane tank, and compost toilet, means the 2022 LV can easily exist o the grid for significant periods of time.

Of course, living o the grid is only appealing if it can be done in a manner that’s synonymous with how we live on the grid. Fortunately, Living Vehicle has that covered. The trailer o ers about 232 square feet of interior living space, including a residential-style kitchen equipped with a removable cooking island and a 13-cubic-foot, all-electric solar refrigerator. The master bedroom features a queen-size bed made of cooltouch, 8-inch memory foam, and it can easily transform either into a media room (with an optional 70-inch, 4K HD home theater) or mobile o ce, where the foldup bed provides 80 inches of desk space.

“Mobile living is a thrill all its own and one that is right for the times,” says Living Vehicle co-founder Joanna Hofmann. “Owners [of a Living Vehicle] have everything they need to discover the wonders that wait around the next bend, and to enjoy them in luxury and style.” livingvehicle.com —S.T.