Mitsubishi shows off electric micro-camper and Delica overlander

Van life and pursuit of leisure are shaping up to be major themes at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon. Nissan rolled these themes into a pair of Caravan concepts it has already previewed, and now Mitsubishi shows its own take on the concepts. A clear highl… Continue reading Mitsubishi shows off electric micro-camper and Delica overlander

Nissan adventure van rolls through the wild like a mobile ecolodge

Nissan has started 2022 much like it started 2021, showing an inspiring adventure van concept that encourages a more active lifestyle. Its Caravan Mountain Base Concept looks and feels like a mountain lodge and offers a respite for weary trail runners … Continue reading Nissan adventure van rolls through the wild like a mobile ecolodge

10 amazingly livable and lovable mini-campers of 2021

It was another pandemic year and another big year for RVs of all shapes and sizes, especially the smallest variety. 2021’s collection of new mini- and micro-campers included some of the most versatile multipurpose camper vans we’ve ever seen, tiny tear… Continue reading 10 amazingly livable and lovable mini-campers of 2021

Magnificent motorhomes and large camper vans of 2021

It was officially “The Year of the RV,” and the US RV Industry Association (RVIA) didn’t even need to wait for the year to end to declare it. It was over by October, at which point the 510,608 shipped towable and motor RVs surpassed 2017 numbers for a … Continue reading Magnificent motorhomes and large camper vans of 2021

Cybertruck transformers to Wankel RVs: Top 2021 electric camper concepts

With only a slow trickle of fairly simple, non-groundbreaking production electric camper vans and zero-gas trailers, 2021 didn’t prove a milestone year for electrified camper products. However, the electric and hybrid concepts and prototypes revealed t… Continue reading Cybertruck transformers to Wankel RVs: Top 2021 electric camper concepts

Volkswagen confirms ID. California electric camper van on the way

It’s not exactly a surprise that Volkswagen plans to build a camper van version of the upcoming ID. Buzz electric van. Camping has been entwined in the model’s DNA since before it was even approved for production — the original 2017 concept was loaded … Continue reading Volkswagen confirms ID. California electric camper van on the way

Xponent’s smart solar RV awning gives camper charging a raise

An RV roof seems the perfect place to secure solar panels for onboard battery charging, right up until you try to squeeze them between and around the vents, skylights, air conditioner, antennas, racks and other roof-mounted components. California compa… Continue reading Xponent’s smart solar RV awning gives camper charging a raise

AEONrv rolls out 4-season off-grid RV ahead of electrified Ford camper

Carving out a niche between the all-terrain Ford Transit camper van and the oversized Ford F-Series expedition motorhome, Nevada startup AEONrv presents a compact Class C Ford expedition rig. Its titular motorhome pairs a one-ton Ford van chassis with … Continue reading AEONrv rolls out 4-season off-grid RV ahead of electrified Ford camper

New Mercedes Citan van suits up as impressive micro-camper

The Sprinter and Vito/V-Class have long been the “Mercedes” of van life, underpinning countless camper vans and motorhomes, from monstrous off-roaders to large luxury retreats. After introducing the new Citan, Mercedes is eager to get its smallest van … Continue reading New Mercedes Citan van suits up as impressive micro-camper

Toyota shows off a pair of Proace-based campervans for weekend adventure

Toyota has taken the recent 2021 International Caravaning Show in Barcelona as a chance to show off a set of camper conversions cooked up with local outfitter Tinkervan. Based on the Proace minivan, the models are designed to double as capable motorhom… Continue reading Toyota shows off a pair of Proace-based campervans for weekend adventure