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The $1-million camper van: Two stories of self-sufficient ostentation

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The new Vanyx camper van looks to combine off-grid capability and luxury living like no other Class B camper before it

Yep, that’s a big head. But there’s a method to the Franken-headed madness – the cartoonishly massive roof on the new Vanyx camper van is a habitat in itself, splitting the van into separate floors for sleeping and daytime living. The new all-German camper looks to bring an unprecedented level of land yacht luxury to the Class B segment while still offering enough hard-nosed grit and self-sufficient supply to handle extended treks off road and grid. Ingenious creation or proof the overland-glamping market has finally pushed its luck too far?

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Dual-lounge VW camper opens up most relaxing van camping of the summer

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German camper van manufacturer Hobby took Volkswagen camper van life to new levels of comfort and style when it debuted the Maxia Van in 2022. This year, it’s introduced a new floor plan that invites the entire family (and maybe a few campground neighb… Continue reading Dual-lounge VW camper opens up most relaxing van camping of the summer→

All-new Volkswagen California camper van launches for $67,300

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Volkswagen introduced the all-new T7 Multivan California camper back in May but held off on revealing prices until the van was ready for launch. The automaker opened up preorders this month, providing pricing information for each of the five individual… Continue reading All-new Volkswagen California camper van launches for $67,300→

Photos: Mercedes’ new Marco Polo camper van glamps the highlands

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Volkswagen kicked off the warmer months by premiering an impressive all-new California camper van, but Mercedes-Benz won’t be overlooked this (Northern Hemisphere) summer. It’s refreshed its own midsize van camper, the Marco Polo, with an emphasis on m… Continue reading Photos: Mercedes’ new Marco Polo camper van glamps the highlands→

Robotic RV solar panel auto-tracks the sun to double base camp power

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RVers have two main options for solar charging: vehicle rooftop panels that are hassle-free but rarely in optimal position, and deployable ground systems that can be more precisely positioned throughout the day but demand more attention and manual work… Continue reading Robotic RV solar panel auto-tracks the sun to double base camp power→

New VW California 4Motion camper kickstarts immersive van life future

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No matter how many amazing camper vans other brands come out with, there’s still only one Volkswagen California… and it just got a dramatic makeover, from tires to pop-up roof.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags: Campervan, RV, Volksw… Continue reading New VW California 4Motion camper kickstarts immersive van life future→

New Volkswagen California camper will put an end to a VW van life era

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The Volkswagen California 6.1 was never the best-looking California in history, dragged down by its oversized double-stacked grille, but it did usher in its fair share of new innovations to the iconic nameplate. Now, Volkswagen is preparing it for reti… Continue reading New Volkswagen California camper will put an end to a VW van life era→

Outside’s rejiggered camper van blows open van life dreams

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Founded in 2007, when “van life” wasn’t even a term, let alone an acceptable lifestyle choice, Portland’s Outside Van has thoroughly sharpened its skills building personalized mobile dwellings for everyone from forward-looking weight watchers to bike-p… Continue reading Outside’s rejiggered camper van blows open van life dreams→

Japan to build NASA a pressurized Moon campervan for 30-day trips

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When NASA returns to the Moon, its astronauts will enjoy tooling around in a pressurized camper van courtesy of JAXA and Toyota. The two-person vehicle is part of a US/Japan agreement that includes putting the first Japanese astronauts on the Moon.Cont… Continue reading Japan to build NASA a pressurized Moon campervan for 30-day trips→

8-seat mini-camper shifts instantly from MPV to RV via stackable pods

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Bringing the fight straight at the Pössl Campsters and Crosscamp Lites of the world, Slovenian RV shop Adria Mobil has introduced an ultra-adaptable mini-camper of its own. And it’s done its homework to develop something that leaves its unique fingerpr… Continue reading 8-seat mini-camper shifts instantly from MPV to RV via stackable pods→