Westfalia’s latest VW camper van works as holiday RV and everyday MPV

Westfalia may be still thought of fondly for its classic Volkswagen pop-top camper vans, but the company continues to innovate its way into the future with versatile, new floor plans built into large and mid-size vans. Something of a Franco-German desi… Continue reading Westfalia’s latest VW camper van works as holiday RV and everyday MPV

Nissan electric mini-campervan doubles its lithium to leave gas behind

As the world waits for truly off-grid-capable next-gen electric campers like the Tesla Cybertruck pop-up pickup and double-popping eBussy van camper, conversion shops continue to reach for the Nissan e-NV200 as their electric camper base vehicle of cho… Continue reading Nissan electric mini-campervan doubles its lithium to leave gas behind

Kia Ray pop-top micro-campervan might be the cutest RV in the world

Close your eyes and imagine for a second what a cute, little pop-up camper van the Kia Soul would make. Now imagine how adorable it would be if the camper were instead based on the Soul’s smaller, cuter Korean-market brother, the Kia Ray. Now open your… Continue reading Kia Ray pop-top micro-campervan might be the cutest RV in the world

Offtrax camper trailer packs base camp (with bathroom!) in a box

Australian-developed off-road camping trailers continue to impress. The latest comes from Queensland’s Offtrax and tows to camp as a simple, compact box. Upon arrival, the camper slides, rises and drops into a complete base camp for two people, with ou… Continue reading Offtrax camper trailer packs base camp (with bathroom!) in a box

Mitsubishi creates inflatable pickup camper for outdoors lovers

In our experience touring German RV shows like CMT and Abenteuer & Allrad, German pickup campers and adventure rigs tend to be built on Toyota Hiluxes and Land Cruisers, VW Amaroks, Ford Rangers and even Mercedes X-Classes. We haven’t noticed many Mits… Continue reading Mitsubishi creates inflatable pickup camper for outdoors lovers

Hyundai goes camping with expanding mini-motorhome

Hyundai’s badge does appear on the occasional camper van, but it is far from the first automotive brand one might associate with campers. The Korean automaker does in fact offer a small motorhome lineup of its own, though, designed around the needs of … Continue reading Hyundai goes camping with expanding mini-motorhome

Quirky campsite’s sleeping pods include animal feed silos and a dumpster

If you’ve ever wanted to spend a night inside a dumpster – but without the accompanying smell – then Culture Campsite may be of interest. Situated on a former parking lot in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, it features an eclectic mix of micro-shelters made… Continue reading Quirky campsite’s sleeping pods include animal feed silos and a dumpster

Vanlife Concept Camper injects the Ducato with style and purpose

German camper van converter Vanlife Manufaktur aims to elevate the van life experience to a higher level. Its Concept Camper demonstrates those ambitions unequivocally, turning the cold, white walls of the Fiat Ducato into the type of warm, homey lodge… Continue reading Vanlife Concept Camper injects the Ducato with style and purpose

Volkswagen launches clever California Beach 6.1 camper van in the UK

Camper vans were trendy before 2020, but this year’s events have cemented them (along with other RVs) as THE way to travel for the foreseeable future. Responding to the jump in demand, Volkswagen is expanding its UK camper van offering by reintroducing… Continue reading Volkswagen launches clever California Beach 6.1 camper van in the UK

Exod pumps and pitches its inflatable ground + tree tent

Back in April, we took a look at the French-designed Exod Home, an innovative inflatable hammock-tent for backcountry or frontcountry glamping. At such a shaky time during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdowns, the four-figure tent’s future felt qui… Continue reading Exod pumps and pitches its inflatable ground + tree tent