Ineos Grenadier Raidbox camper kit kicks off new era of 4×4 micro-RVs

The end of the original Land Rover Defender left a big gap not only in the go-anywhere 4×4 market but also in the capable all-terrain micro-camper market. The Defender hosted some of the coolest little pop-up camper SUVs the world over, but the new Def… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier Raidbox camper kit kicks off new era of 4×4 micro-RVs

High-drama expandable RV turns off-grid camping into five-star travel

We’ve watched the nature of camping, RVing and “roughing it” evolve steadily over the years, growing to encompass increasingly luxurious vehicles meant to explore the world while offering the comforts of home and beyond.Continue ReadingCategory: Automo… Continue reading High-drama expandable RV turns off-grid camping into five-star travel

Sleek, rooftop tent-style camper pop-top doubles van capacity

Long known for its X1 pickup truck camping topper, Oregon’s Super Pacific is sidestepping into the camper van market. Its first van component splits the difference between rooftop tent (RTT) and full-blown pop-up roof, offering the slim chassis of a ha… Continue reading Sleek, rooftop tent-style camper pop-top doubles van capacity

Prometheus 1 combines a flashlight, lantern and lighter with a tripod stand

Depending on what sort of a camper you are, you might bring a flashlight, lantern and lighter (or matches) on most of your trips. Prometheus 1 combines all of those things in one modular system, along with a telescoping magnetic tripod stand.Continue R… Continue reading Prometheus 1 combines a flashlight, lantern and lighter with a tripod stand

Bean Stock 2.0 teardrop slashes price on GFRP monocoque performance

Over the past decade, all-terrain teardrop trailers have gone from niche novelty to big business … and prices have gone along for the ride. It’s no longer unexpected to see teardrops regularly topping US$20K in base price and rising up over $40K when… Continue reading Bean Stock 2.0 teardrop slashes price on GFRP monocoque performance

Bean Stock 2.0 teardrop slashes price on GFRP monocoque performance

Over the past decade, all-terrain teardrop trailers have gone from niche novelty to big business … and prices have gone along for the ride. It’s no longer unexpected to see teardrops regularly topping US$20K in base price and rising up over $40K when… Continue reading Bean Stock 2.0 teardrop slashes price on GFRP monocoque performance

New Rocket RV concept looks to power past VW as ultimate surf camper

Despite the existence of multiple modern custom surfy camper vans and concept campers, when one thinks “surf camper van,” it tends to bring about images of the classic VW Type 2 pop-tops of 50s and 60s surf culture. But German camper innovator Rocket C… Continue reading New Rocket RV concept looks to power past VW as ultimate surf camper

New Rocket RV concept looks to power past VW as ultimate surf camper

Despite the existence of multiple modern custom surfy camper vans and concept campers, when one thinks “surf camper van,” it tends to bring about images of the classic VW Type 2 pop-tops of 50s and 60s surf culture. But German camper innovator Rocket C… Continue reading New Rocket RV concept looks to power past VW as ultimate surf camper

Tiny Cube camper uses trap door to get “mega” with micro-caravanning

Sportcaravan launched its Cube trailer series a few years ago with a pair of dual-room toy hauler camping trailers it calls the Cube 4 and 5. Since then, it’s rolled downmarket, filling out the lineup with smaller, lower-numbered multipurpose camper cu… Continue reading Tiny Cube camper uses trap door to get “mega” with micro-caravanning

Westfalia reworks new Ford Transit Custom into Nugget-size mini-camper

While Westfalia Americas was busy hosting a full brand relaunch with the $155,000+ Wave camper van in Florida this week, the brand’s German HQ was in Stuttgart making some new product waves of its own. In fact, it premiered the type of small, affordabl… Continue reading Westfalia reworks new Ford Transit Custom into Nugget-size mini-camper