Off-road Ford camper van hooks and loops its way into the deep wilds

German off-road camper van builder Terracamper has long kept things in-country, building its uncommonly capable campers on vehicles from Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz. But with recent shifts in the van landscape, it’s now launched a Ford Transit Custom-… Continue reading Off-road Ford camper van hooks and loops its way into the deep wilds

New Volkswagen plug-in mini-camper reigns supreme over VW California

Reimo’s Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Camp is often among the top highlights of the tiny camper van segment at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, but this year’s variant was doubly so. Not only does Reimo’s mini-camper handily surpass Volkswagen’s own Caddy … Continue reading New Volkswagen plug-in mini-camper reigns supreme over VW California

Semi-cube camper is the budget mini-RV that’s not quite as it seems

A bit inside the box, a bit outside the box, the Maxvan Access camper is like no other camper we’ve seen. In fact, we’re not sure whether to call it a camper van, B+ motorhome or something else entirely. Most RV makers build inside the factory van or c… Continue reading Semi-cube camper is the budget mini-RV that’s not quite as it seems

Iconic Westfalia camper van streamlined into fast-pitching all-roader

Westfalia may be back in North America, but it’s still doing its best work over in Europe. The world-famous pop-up camper builder joined the likes of Volkswagen and Ford in updating one of van life’s icons at this year’s Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. It in… Continue reading Iconic Westfalia camper van streamlined into fast-pitching all-roader

New Ford micro-camper exceeds the Nugget in tiny camping efficiency

The tiniest, most adorable motorized camper we saw at this year’s Düsseldorf Caravan Salon is a slick, space-efficient micro-camper that rides on Ford’s smallest van. No, not the Transit Connect Ford sold in the US not so long ago, but the Transit Cour… Continue reading New Ford micro-camper exceeds the Nugget in tiny camping efficiency

This VW camper van has the wildest pop-up roof in the small RV world

Germany’s SpaceCamper prides itself on pushing the boundaries of what a camper can be, to the point of building an unexpected amalgamation of tent camper, e-cargo bike and micro-motorhome. So perhaps it’s not surprising to see it introduce the wildest … Continue reading This VW camper van has the wildest pop-up roof in the small RV world

Genius Mercedes Sprinter “motorhome van” aims to be camping Goldilocks

What do you do if you find a sub-6-meter (19.7-ft) Mercedes-Benz Sprinter too small for your camper van but a near-7-m (23-ft) Sprinter too large? If you’re German RV specialist Malibu, you tack on a little extra Sprinter to create a camper van that si… Continue reading Genius Mercedes Sprinter “motorhome van” aims to be camping Goldilocks

Volkswagen California van life brand kicks off with new mini-camper

Over the past seven years, Volkswagen has been quickly turning its iconic California from a single camper van into an entire family, completed by inviting in the Caddy California in 2020. This year, it makes it even more official: California is a new b… Continue reading Volkswagen California van life brand kicks off with new mini-camper

StarVan camper’s novel sleeping pod multiplies living space

With obvious interior space limitations, vanlife can be a lesson in compromises. But thanks to a clever rear expansion module from StarVan, wanderlust adventurers should sleep in comfort when parked for the night.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, T… Continue reading StarVan camper’s novel sleeping pod multiplies living space

Airstream’s latest camper van hides serious secrets, good and gross

While its fancier sibling has been undercutting it with a solid piece of off-road RVing, Airstream has been preoccupied taking a good idea too far. Way too far. The Interstate 19X LE Outland Edition starts off with a few unique, interesting camping fea… Continue reading Airstream’s latest camper van hides serious secrets, good and gross