Lightship electric trailer self-propels on the road, self-powers camp

The self-propelled camping trailer has been a near-future-previewing concept explored ’round the world for roughly half a decade now. Silicon Valley startup Lightship has become the latest outfit to throw its hat in that particular ring, and it’s assem… Continue reading Lightship electric trailer self-propels on the road, self-powers camp

Track adds serious off-grid power to gnarly off-road camper trailer

Track Tvan trailers are some of the most rugged towable micro-campers on the planet. Now Track has enhanced the series’ off-grid capability by multiplying lithium battery capacity and solar charging to create the all-new Tvan Lightning. The new, aggres… Continue reading Track adds serious off-grid power to gnarly off-road camper trailer

Toy-haulin’ Toro Bravo 4×4 RV moonlights as off-grid work truck

A different kind of off-road camper truck meant to roam Monday through Sunday, the Toro Bravo 4×4 Silver Spear works just as hard as it plays. And it plays harder than most thanks to an open toy-hauling camper cabin. The modular 3D-printed interior can… Continue reading Toy-haulin’ Toro Bravo 4×4 RV moonlights as off-grid work truck

Hydrapak’s collapsible bottle collects and filters water on the move

Hydrapak’s Flux series consists of lightweight, ultra-portable bottles that collapse down to pocket size when empty. The new Flux+ 1.5L adds a filter top to take care of microorganisms so that one can collect water from natural sources along the journe… Continue reading Hydrapak’s collapsible bottle collects and filters water on the move

SuperTourer composite truck camper looks to outmaneuver adventure vans

Truck campers and camper vans are currently two of the hottest categories in US RVing. RVIA sales numbers show them as the only two RV segments to buck an otherwise industry-wide 2022 sales drop, with camper van sales increasing 23% year over year and … Continue reading SuperTourer composite truck camper looks to outmaneuver adventure vans

XNH Volkswagen camper van packs homey interior and two kitchens

Germany’s ABT is known best as a high-performance automotive tuner and motorsports sponsor, but now it’s stepping into the RV market. It’s transformed the Volkswagen T6.1 into a very attractive camper van with exterior body kit, four-sleeper floor plan… Continue reading XNH Volkswagen camper van packs homey interior and two kitchens

Tune Tacoma topper adds flared camping space and glass panorama

Just when we thought the pickup camping topper market had become absolutely saturated with every possible design and feature, yet another Rocky Mountain startup comes along with a rather fresh take. The M1 topper from Denver’s Tune Outdoors looks from … Continue reading Tune Tacoma topper adds flared camping space and glass panorama

Gear-hungry Ford F-Series RV opens new frontiers for adventure travel

An EarthRoamer alternative for the slightly less exorbitantly wealthy, the Grid Series expedition truck from Wilderness Vans does some things better than the EarthRoamer itself. Its multiple gear garages swallow everything from a pair of mountain bikes… Continue reading Gear-hungry Ford F-Series RV opens new frontiers for adventure travel

Pop-up Honda minivan RV is Japanese tiny camping at its best

“Honda” isn’t a name we see very often stamped on the front of a camping vehicle, but when we do, it’s usually something rather extraordinary – like a fast-converting Odyssey camper minivan or an adorable micro-pickup with matching trailer. The Deck On… Continue reading Pop-up Honda minivan RV is Japanese tiny camping at its best

Kuckoo tiny camping trailer blows open big panorama with glass doors

Germany’s Kuckoo Camper shook up the European small camping trailer market two years ago when it introduced the Bruno squaredrop, an innovative all-roader with rooftop deck and indoor/outdoor kitchen. Now it’s back with a second model, shedding some of… Continue reading Kuckoo tiny camping trailer blows open big panorama with glass doors