New Rocket RV concept looks to power past VW as ultimate surf camper

Despite the existence of multiple modern custom surfy camper vans and concept campers, when one thinks “surf camper van,” it tends to bring about images of the classic VW Type 2 pop-tops of 50s and 60s surf culture. But German camper innovator Rocket C… Continue reading New Rocket RV concept looks to power past VW as ultimate surf camper

New Rocket RV concept looks to power past VW as ultimate surf camper

Despite the existence of multiple modern custom surfy camper vans and concept campers, when one thinks “surf camper van,” it tends to bring about images of the classic VW Type 2 pop-tops of 50s and 60s surf culture. But German camper innovator Rocket C… Continue reading New Rocket RV concept looks to power past VW as ultimate surf camper

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

Honda CES EV concepts go full Lambo wedge and panorama-van

Honda has never been what we’d consider a pioneer in the electric vehicle space, but when it does go electric, it goes big. That was previously evidenced by the gorgeously retro Honda e, and it’s now being further evidenced by two very different concep… Continue reading Honda CES EV concepts go full Lambo wedge and panorama-van

Smart Ford electric camper van looks into digital nomadism’s future

After 75 years of building a business around caravans and larger motorhomes, UK shop Bailey of Bristol is turning its attention to camper vans. And rather than simply introducing a carbon copy of what’s already out there, the company aspires to innovat… Continue reading Smart Ford electric camper van looks into digital nomadism’s future

Nissan revamps world’s first electric camper van with pop-and-play kit

With a new generation of all-electric vans, like the Ford E-Transit, Volkswagen ID. Buzz and Mercedes EQV, taking root in the e-camper van market, Nissan’s electric small vans have gotten lost in the background. But the e-NV200 was the world’s first el… Continue reading Nissan revamps world’s first electric camper van with pop-and-play kit

Habiton micro-camper drives tiny, blows up at camp with inflating roof

Over the years, we’ve come to know Bürstner best for midsize RV offerings like Class C motorhomes, Class Bs based on full-size vans, and large (but not huge) caravans. With its more recent Copa mini-camper van (and 4×4 version), the company started fo… Continue reading Habiton micro-camper drives tiny, blows up at camp with inflating roof

Volkswagen Multivan PHEV camper van shatters the California RV mold

The Volkswagen California camper van family is growing yet again. VW is previewing its first plug-in hybrid camper van, a pop-top California based on the already-versatile T7 Multivan. Not only does the Multivan concept camper promise 31 miles (50 km) … Continue reading Volkswagen Multivan PHEV camper van shatters the California RV mold

Isuzu concept camper pickup with spin-out ARB kitchen becomes a reality

As interesting as large, luxurious, amenity-stuffed RVs can be, there’s something beautiful about a simple, lightweight midsize truck camper loaded with modular components for backcountry camping. It’s light, off-roadable and ready to camp anywhere, be… Continue reading Isuzu concept camper pickup with spin-out ARB kitchen becomes a reality

Vanlife concept time-travels to age of autonomous go-anywhere RVing

Conceptual visions such as trailhead-shuttling Jeep Wranglers and concierge-grade RV pods have previously explored how autonomous driving technology can introduce travelers, campers and outdoor adventurers to a new level of pampering.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Vanlife concept time-travels to age of autonomous go-anywhere RVing