Incognito American Camper Brand Is the Industry's Best-Kept Secret: Drops Rot-Free Units

Until a few days ago, I had never heard the name Blue Mountain Camper Co. (BMC); somehow, they managed to fly under the radar for the past 12 years! Nonetheless, this little family-owned business from North Carolina is responsible for over 400 campers flying around America's highways and backwoods.

While most camper brands and businesses typically build countless layouts and floorplans, BMC does things a bit differently. They pump all their know-how and hard work into only one unit style: the Appalachian Touring (AT). That said, here's what the 2025 version has in store.

Kicking things off for this ravishing machine, it's important to note that BMC prides itself on giving Americans a composite camper with a rot-free body. Sure, some birch is used in the construction to bring the interior features and cabinetry to life, but the AT's floor, roof, walls, and interior ceiling are all crafted using composite goodies.

While BMC's website doesn't mention what those goodies are, by the looks of things - and this unit's starting price - we're looking at fiberglass, some steel (chassis), and possibly some aluminum thrown into the mix. Oh, and about that starting price: the 2025 AT starts off with a price tag of no more than $13,850 (€12,800 at current exchange rates). That's a price tag that countless readers are sure to love.

Because of the way BMC crafts the AT, we're looking at a 1,570 lb unit (712 kg dry weight) that exerts 175 lbs (79 kg) onto your hitch. With a heavy-duty leaf spring Dexter axle rated for 3,500 lbs, you can grasp just how much this puppy can handle in terms of cargo. An optional roof rack rated to handle 500 lbs is also mentioned on the manufacturer's website, helping extend this two-person unit into a full family-ready machine.

Oh, and we're still not done with the way this puppy is built. Suppose you've dabbled in the image gallery we have here. In that case, you'll have noticed that the AT also includes an outdoor storage bay that lets you load up goodies right underneath the bed/dinette. Other tools and bring-alongs you may have - that can be exposed to the elements - have their place at the front of the AT in a nose-cone bin. Or, just throw everything on the roof rack.

I highly recommend grabbing a rooftop cargo rack no matter what camper you have; they help unlock what you can bring along and even free up your interior of tools, toys, or whatever else that can be stored outside. Why not throw on a cargo bin here, too, and not worry about the weather?

As we move into the AT, we find ourselves hugged on all sides by wooden cabinetry and shelving, all crafted out of birch, plywood by the looks of it. Best of all, that birch has been CNC-milled to perfection. Along the right side, we can spot a large countertop with plenty of drawers and cabinets underneath and storage at head level, too, while the left provides a structure where we find a fridge, storage for whatever you want, and neat illuminated lower cubicles. More options are found at ground level too, so we clearly have enough space for our goods. For bulkier items, lift up the dinette seating and go nuts; you already know what's hiding under the bed: more storage!

What clearly needs mentioning is the fact that the fridge I mentioned earlier is an optional feature, and as I explored more and more of the AT, I realized that any extras are going to be just that: extra, so prepare those credit cards. For example, climate control is optional, and so is a battery system, and outside, the roof rack I talked about is extra, and so is an awning. A Timbren suspension is there, too, and I noticed nothing about a plumbing system or cooktop; you'll have to let BMC know what you want or handle it yourself.

A 30 A service is built in to run your systems while in a park, and if you want to take things off the grid, well, yet again, you'll need to spend big bucks. These days, there are plenty of complete power solutions for a few hundred bucks; gauge your needs, and don't forget to shop around.

From here, there's really only one thing to do: contact BMC, have a chat about what you need, and go from there. Just remember that you may need to head out to Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, to see an AT in the flesh.