Quick Facts:
- Product: Roamer X off-road trailer from ROA Off-Road, built by Pause.
- Price: From $199,995 for the Founders Edition, limited to 25 units.
- GVWR: 11,000 lb.
- Suspension: MORryde air suspension with 12 inches of travel.
- Power: More than 2,000Ah of lithium and 3,160W of solar.
- Water: 65 gal fresh, 30 gal gray, 30 gal black.
- Where to buy: ROA Experience Centers in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and South Carolina.
- Best for: Owners with a three-quarter-ton truck and a six-figure budget.
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Overview
The Roamer X is an off-road travel trailer with 3,160W of solar and a $199,995 starting price. Only 25 Founders Edition trailers will be built, per ROA’s product page. ROA Off-Road designs it, sells it exclusively, and has Pause build it in the United States. On September 30, RV PRO reported the first production units had reached ROA, with deliveries starting in October.
It carries more than 2,000Ah of lithium and rides on air suspension with 12 inches of travel. Inside, ROA adds extras including a dishwasher, an electric fireplace, a ceiling projector, and a private bedroom with real doors.
ROA lists the tongue weight as TBD, so some tow answers below come with a caveat.
Measured numbers beat estimates on a trailer this heavy. The Sherline LM 2000 Trailer Tongue Weight Scale measures your real tongue load once the trailer is loaded. A Tekonsha Primus IQ Proportional Brake Controller (90160) runs electric trailer brakes. Then the SECURITYMAN Heavy Duty Wheel Chocks hold the trailer at camp. Also, plan on a vehicle-specific wiring kit for the controller, sold separately.
Tow-day gear for an 11,000 lb trailer
What 11,000 Pounds Asks of Your Truck
GVWR is the most a loaded trailer is allowed to weigh, and ROA lists 11,000 lb. ROA’s comparison table also shows a dry weight of about 9,700 lb. This leaves roughly 1,300 lb for gear and food, and less if the real dry weight runs higher. However, a full 65 gal fresh tank alone weighs about 540 lb.
Tongue weight matters more than the total because it loads your hitch. Chevrolet’s 2026 trailering guide puts conventional tongue weight at 10% to 15% of the loaded trailer. Ford’s F-150 guide, however, uses 10%. At 11,000 lb, the math gives 1,100 to 1,650 lb on your hitch.
Many half-ton trucks carry tow ratings above 11,000 lb. For example, Ford lists tow ratings above 13,000 lb for the 2026 F-150. Ram lists up to 11,610 lb for the 2026 Ram 1500. However, tongue weight and passengers count against payload, so check the sticker on your own door jamb. My read is a three-quarter-ton truck is the safer match.
The hitch and brakes deserve a look too. A weight distribution hitch restricts articulation off road, as our weight distribution hitch for off-road trailers guide explains. Instead, ROA fits a fully articulating ball hitch and 12-inch brake drums. If the brakes are electric, your truck needs a brake controller. A proportional unit suits a load this heavy. Our trailer brake controller setup guide covers gain on dirt.
Roamer X Key Specs
Here are the published numbers, from tow weights to power. Most figures come from ROA’s product page. Dry weight and length come from a separate ROA comparison table.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| GVWR | 11,000 lb |
| Dry weight and length | About 9,700 lb, 26 ft 10 in |
| Frame | MORryde huck-rivet aluminum |
| Suspension and hitch | MORryde air, 12 in travel; articulating ball hitch |
| Battery | More than 2,000Ah Expion 360 lithium |
| Inverters | Dual 3,000W Victron, 50-amp service |
| Solar | 3,160W total |
| Heat and cooling | 34,000 BTU AquaHot; two 18,000 BTU A/C units |
| Tanks | 65 gal fresh, 30 gal gray, 30 gal black |
Roamer X Power, Climate, and Water
Power is the headline. Solar adds up to 3,160W. The roof holds 1,400W, a 15 ft Girard awning holds 960W, and two portable briefcase panels add 800W. ROA says dual 3,000W Victron inverters deliver full 50-amp service, so both air conditioners and the kitchen run together. For vehicle charging, our DC to DC charger vs isolator guide covers wiring options for lithium banks.
Climate gear matches the scale of this off-road travel trailer. Two 18,000 BTU Chill Cube units cool the front and rear separately. An AquaHot Wave 40 supplies 34,000 BTU of ducted heat plus hot water. ROA rates the heating system to 10,000 feet.
Tank capacity totals 125 gal: 65 gal fresh, 30 gal gray, and 30 gal black. Fresh water sets the length of a stay before you need a refill.
What the Founders Edition Includes
ROA values the Founders package at $24,500. Specifically, it adds a numbered build plate, a $2,000 credit toward ROA-installed upgrades, and five annual inspections. It also includes ten years of Roamer Rally access and a Founders-only trip. The package also bundles an Infinity shower, exterior rock lights, an Anderson connection truck install, and a bike receiver.
ROA’s page showed about half of the 25 slots reserved when we checked. Also, a separate Founders page lists a $20,000 non-refundable deposit. The product page shows no price beyond the Founders run.
Roamer X vs. Pause XC22.4
ROA also sells another Pause off road trailer, the XC22.4. It lists at $160,699, down from $185,000, with a dry weight of 8,364 lb and a 9,995 lb GVWR. Standard power is 540Ah of Expion lithium and 600W of solar, with options up to 1,080Ah and 1,800W.
The price gap is $39,296 before options. In return, the Roamer X offers 1,005 lb more GVWR, more than 2,000Ah of battery, and 3,160W of solar. However, the XC22.4 holds 76 gal of fresh water, compared with 65 gal here.
Pick the XC22.4 for a few days off grid at a time. Choose the Roamer X for long stays without a generator, if your truck is up to the load. The XC22.4 is lighter, but 9,995 lb still puts 1,000 to 1,500 lb on the hitch. Check payload either way before you sign.
Either trailer works its tires hard on dirt, loaded near 10,000 lb or more. The TST 507 Series TPMS with 6 Cap Sensors watches trailer and truck tire pressure. MAXTRAX MKII Recovery Boards add traction on soft ground. The VIAIR 400P Portable Air Compressor then airs you back up. Our airing down trailer tires guide also covers trail PSI.
Trail-day gear for a heavy rig
What This Means for You
Run three numbers before you call ROA. First, read the payload on your door-jamb sticker. Next, subtract 1,100 to 1,650 lb of tongue weight, plus passengers and gear. Last, compare the $39,296 gap over the XC22.4 with your planned days off grid. Our guide to buying an overland trailer without regret lists questions to settle before you sign. Start with tow vehicle, terrain, and total cost.
Fresh water is the swing weight. Each gallon takes about 8 lb from the roughly 1,300 lb left for gear and food. Then weigh the trailer loaded, not dry. Also, ask ROA for the tongue weight in writing before you order.
Final Thoughts
The Roamer X aims to bring house-level power off grid. On paper, it delivers 3,160W of solar, two air conditioners, and a dishwasher. It is a lot of home to tow behind a truck, and the truck matters most.
The open questions are practical. ROA lists the tongue weight as TBD. The dry weight also sits in a comparison table instead of the spec list. At this price, I would get both numbers in writing before paying the $20,000 non-refundable deposit.
Not everyone needs this much. If you camp a weekend at a time, the XC22.4 fits better. Another Pause off road trailer, it costs $39,296 less before options. For weeks off grid with a capable truck, an Experience Center visit is worth the drive.
FAQ
How much does the Roamer X cost?
The trailer starts at $199,995 for the Founders Edition. ROA limits this pricing to the first 25 units. The product page shows no price for later builds.
How many Founders Edition units will ROA build?
ROA will build 25 Founders Edition trailers. Each carries a numbered build plate, and the perks end after unit 25.
What tow vehicle does the Roamer X need?
ROA’s product page names no required truck. At the full 11,000 lb, the 10% to 15% rule puts tongue weight near 1,100 to 1,650 lb. A three-quarter-ton truck is the safer choice. First, check your payload sticker.
Who builds the trailer, ROA Off-Road or Pause?
Pause builds it in the United States. ROA designs it, finishes it at its Experience Centers, and sells it exclusively.
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