Hobby Maxia adds RV hygge to forever raise the bar on VW camper vans

Volkswagen and Hobby may be well-known German brands, but it’s Scandinavia that provides the clearest inspiration for the new VW Crafter-based Hobby Maxia Van. The camper van channels the warm, cozy feeling of Scandinavian “hygge” into an interior that… Continue reading Hobby Maxia adds RV hygge to forever raise the bar on VW camper vans

Beefy hard-wall rooftop tent hauls more to camp than a Thule cargo box

Over the past decade or so, the term “RTT,” short for rooftop tent, has pushed its way into the everyday vernacular of all kinds of outdoorsy folks. AntiShanty looks to make the related “RTD,” rooftop dwelling, an official entry in that same dictionary… Continue reading Beefy hard-wall rooftop tent hauls more to camp than a Thule cargo box

World’s strongest pickup cap holds a truck and chills like a cabana

For years, Montana’s Go Fast Campers (GFC) has been building a bulletproof reputation for lightweight, affordable aluminum vehicle camping solutions. Now it’s going a little simpler with a utility pickup shell that can be used for a combination of carg… Continue reading World’s strongest pickup cap holds a truck and chills like a cabana

Reimo shrinks VW pop-up camper down to Caddy size, still adds toilet

Two years ago, Volkswagen added the new Caddy to its California camper van portfolio, launching its most impressive Caddy mini-camper to date. But the folks at Volks still lag behind third-party conversion specialists when it comes to fully functional … Continue reading Reimo shrinks VW pop-up camper down to Caddy size, still adds toilet

Reimo shrinks VW pop-up camper down to Caddy size, still adds toilet

Two years ago, Volkswagen added the new Caddy to its California camper van portfolio, launching its most impressive Caddy mini-camper to date. But the folks at Volks still lag behind third-party conversion specialists when it comes to fully functional … Continue reading Reimo shrinks VW pop-up camper down to Caddy size, still adds toilet

Brilliant morphing Flair RV may be comfier and more elegant than home

Erwin Hymer Group has been on a mission to downright redefine RV design over the past few years, churning out models that combine innovations like inflatable roofs and staircases with elegant materials and aesthetics throughout. It’s no surprise that i… Continue reading Brilliant morphing Flair RV may be comfier and more elegant than home

Toyota hybrid 4×4 Eco RV makes camp hundreds of miles away from it all

Well before electric camper vans and PHEV VW pop-tops started arriving with some regularity, Scotland’s Campervan Co was busy trailblazing the hybrid RV market with some of the Western world’s most efficient, eco-friendly mini-camper vans. This week, i… Continue reading Toyota hybrid 4×4 Eco RV makes camp hundreds of miles away from it all

Toyota hybrid 4×4 Eco RV makes camp hundreds of miles away from it all

Well before electric camper vans and PHEV VW pop-tops started arriving with some regularity, Scotland’s Campervan Co was busy trailblazing the hybrid RV market with some of the Western world’s most efficient, eco-friendly mini-camper vans. This week, i… Continue reading Toyota hybrid 4×4 Eco RV makes camp hundreds of miles away from it all

VW creates a factory Multivan plug-in hybrid camper using light RV kit

The VW T7 Multivan is slowly becoming the all-out sporty tour de force and light camper it was always destined to be. Those uninterested in aftermarket kits will be happy to note that Volkswagen has revealed a “camper-lite” option of its own. The newly… Continue reading VW creates a factory Multivan plug-in hybrid camper using light RV kit

Ultralight carbon teardrop utility camper tows via EV or motorcycle

Carbon fiber is the type of material we’d love to see more of in camper design, but we usually only see it on large, extraordinarily expensive luxury camper rigs like the Earthroamer XV-LTi or Darc Mono. Washington startup Carbon Lite Trailers is looki… Continue reading Ultralight carbon teardrop utility camper tows via EV or motorcycle