Ford mini-camper goes full Swiss Army to transport 9, sleep 4

Over the years, we’ve seen small camper vans that impressively convert into six-, seven- or even eight-seat people-movers. The new Allrounder from German shop Southvan beats them all, using a smart, expandable indoor/outdoor kitchen and adaptable seati… Continue reading Ford mini-camper goes full Swiss Army to transport 9, sleep 4

Ahorn rolls out the small camper van with bathroom the world needs now

Much the way Ford added a bathroom to its adorable Nugget mini-camper van by releasing a pair of “Plus”-sized variants, German camper van manufacturer Ahorn Camp goes “Big” with its Van City mini-camper. After stretching the wheelbase, it rearranges th… Continue reading Ahorn rolls out the small camper van with bathroom the world needs now

VanTourer experiments with world’s flashiest mobile office camper van

Looking to attract a little attention to its flexible, Mercedes-Vito-based Urban camper van, Germany’s VanTourer presented a special show camper at the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon that wrapped up on Sunday. Undoubtedly the loudest, brightest van of the sh… Continue reading VanTourer experiments with world’s flashiest mobile office camper van

Volkner pulls out all stops on Bugatti-stowing $7.7-million motorhome

In the past, we’ve seen Volkner edge out its few competitors for “most expensive motorhome of the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon” honors with stretched luxury homes as “modestly” priced as $1.7 million. This year, it leaves the competition in the dust, going… Continue reading Volkner pulls out all stops on Bugatti-stowing $7.7-million motorhome

Knaus charges into the future with Wankel-boosted electric RV

We thought for sure that any news of an electric vehicle with a Wankel range-extender would include “Mazda” in the headline, but the honor goes to an unforeseen player: Knaus Tabbert. The European RV giant revealed its Knaus E.Power Drive research prot… Continue reading Knaus charges into the future with Wankel-boosted electric RV

Hobby Maxia camping trailer feels almost too stylish and classy to tow

After successfully using Scandinavia-influenced design to spruce up its entry-level Beachy, Germany’s Hobby has tapped into the sensibilities of Europe’s northernmost reaches once again, this time for a flagship caravan. The all-new 2022 Maxia tops Hob… Continue reading Hobby Maxia camping trailer feels almost too stylish and classy to tow

Ford perfects Nugget Plus camper van with Raptor-inspired “Trail” spec

As much as American wanderers lust over the VW California, many European camper van models are even more impressive. The Westfalia-converted Ford Nugget family resides at the top of our list, especially when we’re talking about the “Plus” model with ba… Continue reading Ford perfects Nugget Plus camper van with Raptor-inspired “Trail” spec

Renault doubles down on campers with SpaceNomad and e-Hippie van

Renault previously tipped off plans to explore the distant RVing future with the Hippie Caviar Hotel concept. Now, it has revealed it also plans to put focus on the present with its Trafic SpaceNomad, a classic pop-top camper van that will soon be avai… Continue reading Renault doubles down on campers with SpaceNomad and e-Hippie van

Ferrari-stashing expandable motorhome may be swankiest land yacht yet

Poised to draw envy from owners of “yesterday’s” supercar-carrier land yachts, new European marque Dembell aspires to create the most luxurious land yacht the world has seen. With its stretched, three-axle Mercedes base, triple-expanding, yacht-appoint… Continue reading Ferrari-stashing expandable motorhome may be swankiest land yacht yet

Hippie Caviar camper van concept expands into personal glamping resort

This year’s Düsseldorf Caravan Salon will take place against a backdrop of soaring RVing and camping popularity. The growth of pandemic camping has seen first-timers flock to the RV lifestyle, and Renault looks to appeal directly to the subset of jet-s… Continue reading Hippie Caviar camper van concept expands into personal glamping resort