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

Unbreakable cups contain four iconic Pacific Northwest mountains inside

You don’t need to have caught sight of these four stunning mountains that line the Pacific Northwest (PNW) to know what a unique set of cups this is – but if you have, you’ll appreciate what a well-crafted tribute they are to one of the most beautiful … Continue reading Unbreakable cups contain four iconic Pacific Northwest mountains inside

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

Camping fan sucks, dusts, inflates, and cools with 150,000 RPMs

Thanks to its raging success on Kickstarter, the Zera Max handheld fan could soon be a staple in many a camper’s gear box. It produces a mighty flow of wind from a compact form factor, making it a tool with tons of uses in the woods and at home.Continu… Continue reading Camping fan sucks, dusts, inflates, and cools with 150,000 RPMs

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

Portable dishwasher makes short work of your least favorite chore

Nobody likes washing dishes, but they keep piling up. The new Capsule Solo portable dishwasher from Loch Electronics is designed to make short work of that chore even while camping.Continue ReadingCategory: Around The Home, LifestyleTags: Dishwasher, D… Continue reading Portable dishwasher makes short work of your least favorite chore

Concept camper bus dares you to gaze (and smell) into RVing’s future

Italy’s Mobilvetta is exploring the future of RVing with a concept it calls Fluideen. Something of a mini-jungle on wheels, the design study looks to seamlessly blend the natural with the technological, bringing in innovations like electrochromatic pri… Continue reading Concept camper bus dares you to gaze (and smell) into RVing’s future

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

Air-expandable camping trailer concept is a sleek show stopper

Germany’s Erwin Hymer Group has become a master at stealing the show at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, world’s largest RV show. Extraordinary premieres like the Hymer Vision Venture and Lyseo Gallery TD not only became the talk of past shows, the… Continue reading Air-expandable camping trailer concept is a sleek show stopper