Rolling tent hitches a ride and inflates into above-ground abode

The first time we saw the proposition of a hitch-mounted vehicle tent, it felt like an idea that was DOA. But perhaps it was just in need of some development and refinement. Tinkerers and companies, including global brand name Thule, keep resuscitating… Continue reading Rolling tent hitches a ride and inflates into above-ground abode

Eriba Car camper van taps into fun and flair of vintage VW camping bus

Hymer is mining nostalgia for decades past to lay the foundation of a new camper van future, shuffling brand names around to present a true eye-catcher meant to encourage freedom and adventure. The all-new Eriba Car brings back some of the timeless sty… Continue reading Eriba Car camper van taps into fun and flair of vintage VW camping bus

Bürstner deflates Habiton micro-camper into practical city-to-wilds RV

German RV manufacturer Bürstner was all about inflation at last year’s Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, showing two different inflatable RV concepts, including the Habiton micro-camper. For an encore, it’s done away with the inflatable rooftop tent of the ori… Continue reading Bürstner deflates Habiton micro-camper into practical city-to-wilds RV

Winnebago Ekko B+ camper van becomes a Mercedes Sprinter adventure rig

Back in 2020, Winnebago grew its all-terrain RV footprint with the original Ekko, a larger, roomier Ford Transit AWD alternative to the company’s Mercedes Sprinter-based Revel camper van. Now the company is bringing those two camper products closer tog… Continue reading Winnebago Ekko B+ camper van becomes a Mercedes Sprinter adventure rig

Toyota Hilux 4×4 gullwing camper truck makes a hardy Outback explorer

RedSands made some news earlier this year when it introduced an electrified Toyota Hilux camper truck, one of our favorite truck camping innovations of 2023. That rig wasn’t to be the only innovative Hilux creation the RV rental company added to its fl… Continue reading Toyota Hilux 4×4 gullwing camper truck makes a hardy Outback explorer

Micro-RV builder launches economical Toyota Sienna pop-up camper in US

Following more than a decade of impressive work creating small camper vans for the Korean market, Unicamp has been quickly building up a US presence with a growing lineup of affordable minivan pop-tops. Last year, it entered the market with the Kia Car… Continue reading Micro-RV builder launches economical Toyota Sienna pop-up camper in US

Sleepless miniaturized teardrop is a micro-camping backpack for SUVs

Of the dozens of gear-hauler trailers we’ve looked at over the years – from low-riding exo-frames, to bolt-and-build cargo boxes, to fold-a-tent tubs, to tiny wagon-wheelers – none have struck us as immediately lovable as the Ushi. Designed and built i… Continue reading Sleepless miniaturized teardrop is a micro-camping backpack for SUVs

LG hits CES with a cutting-edge, portable … camping trailer!?

When LG introduced the unique “Dukebox” ahead of CES 2024, it seemed a bit on the esoteric side but still within the brand’s usual consumer electronics sphere. But a teardrop trailer designed to serve as a personal space beyond the four walls of home? … Continue reading LG hits CES with a cutting-edge, portable … camping trailer!?

Wave 6-sleeper camper van marks Westfalia’s big return to US RV market

Instead of dragging us along with a drawn-out teaser campaign, Westfalia is returning to the North American market in a hurry. The company announced the return last year and immediately followed up by previewing the van to industry folks at the Elkhart… Continue reading Wave 6-sleeper camper van marks Westfalia’s big return to US RV market