It seems like every day, a new off-road RV company steps up and creates an even more insane overlander than the last. While Hunter RMV isn’t new to the space, its latest creation is one that might be hard to top. The 2024 Acela Apex 6×6 takes military-grade off-road capability and tops it off with living quarters that rivals many well-furnished studio apartments.
The 2024 Hunter RMV Acela Apex is built on the Acela Monterra GL 6×6 chassis and powered by a Caterpillar 7.2-liter Turbodiesel I-6 3126 with an Allison 3070 seven-speed automatic transmission with an integral transfer case. The axles are Meritor RF-611 series units with automatic Detroit-style lockers. With 395/85R20 (46.6-inch diameter) Goodyear M/T military tires—and an equally military-style central tire inflation system—the Acela has 22 inches of ground clearance and just over 14 inches of clearance between the ground and axle pumpkins. It also is capable of 35 degrees of steering angle despite such massive tires. Unfortunately, this comes with a speed penalty, as the maximum velocity is just 74 mph, but you will get over 800 miles of range thanks to its credit-card-melting 113-gallon diesel fuel tank.
The living quarters isn’t just interesting inside, which we’ll get to in a moment, but the box itself is mounted to a four-point articulating subframe. This keeps everything inside stable as you conquer nearly any terrain you can throw at the Apex 6×6. The living space is also powered by a Victron Bluetooth-connected rooftop solar Q-cell system. This provides the power for the included lithium-ion battery pack that also receives power from the 12/24 volt, 100-amp vehicle alternator while an Onan backup generator offers reliable power when the sun isn’t available.
The standard living space looks good enough to offer a true home-away-from-home experience, despite its military-level exterior and running gear. Custom cabinetry is found throughout while a real washer/dryer combo unit allows you to keep your clothes, blankets, and other soiled linens clean during your out-there journey. You’ll also find an Isotherm drawer-style fridge and freezer that are separated—unlike most camper fridges you’ll find—while you can cook those frozen foods in a convection-style microwave or induction stove found beside the dual basin sink. The counter space is made from marble just like you’d find in any upscale modern home. A Seer split A/C system keeps the climate just right during your time inside.
The bathroom is a full stand-up unit with a lighted vanity, sink, and shower while a Thetford cassette toilet allows for minimized water usage. Freshwater for the shower and sinks is supplied by a 130-gallon tank while the graywater tank features a remote dump valve.
When you’re ready to sleep, a King-sized mattress with elevated airways provides plenty of room, while windows on either end, above, and on the rear wall allows fresh air to flow through during those nice, cool nights. LED lighting in the living space further reduces power requirements while providing plenty of light, day or night. It’s just an incredible beast overall, though given how the recently introduced Hunter Sherpa represented a more budget-friendly option in the lineup (at nearly $200,000!), the 6×6 is likely to land in Hunter’s usual price brackets approaching half a million bucks.
The Hunter RMV Acela Apex 6×6 is available now with a sticker price of $480,000.