Kia’s tiny pod camper battles Toyota for modular micro-RV supremacy

Who would have thought less than two weeks after taking a late look at the 2023 Toyota Kayoibako electric mini-camper van concept, Kia would release an adorable mini-camper of its own? But here she is, the Kia PV5 WKNDR. And dare are we say, this “Swis… Continue reading Kia’s tiny pod camper battles Toyota for modular micro-RV supremacy

Lovable Toyota micro-camper envisages amazing future for tiny van life

Is there any vehicle more adorable than a sub-4-m (13.1-ft) Japanese micro-camper van? Maybe a next-gen micro-camper built into an ultra-versatile van platform that also works as a commercial goods-hauler, micro shuttle and mobile pop-up shop? And sinc… Continue reading Lovable Toyota micro-camper envisages amazing future for tiny van life

Covert and camp-ready MPV might be world’s lowest profile mini-RV

German camper brand Vanderer has proven itself a master at transforming the smallest vans into warm, cozy wheeled tiny homes with a layout that goes above and beyond the average mini-camper. It goes simpler for its second floor plan, deconstructing the… Continue reading Covert and camp-ready MPV might be world’s lowest profile mini-RV

New Volkswagen plug-in mini-camper reigns supreme over VW California

Reimo’s Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Camp is often among the top highlights of the tiny camper van segment at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, but this year’s variant was doubly so. Not only does Reimo’s mini-camper handily surpass Volkswagen’s own Caddy … Continue reading New Volkswagen plug-in mini-camper reigns supreme over VW California

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

Volkswagen California van life brand kicks off with new mini-camper

Over the past seven years, Volkswagen has been quickly turning its iconic California from a single camper van into an entire family, completed by inviting in the Caddy California in 2020. This year, it makes it even more official: California is a new b… Continue reading Volkswagen California van life brand kicks off with new mini-camper

New Ford Nugget camper vans make van life even tastier

At last year’s Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Ford fully updated its Nugget camper van series around the second-gen Transit Custom. This time around, it’s growing the family with some new additions, including a long-wheelbase model that promises more kitche… Continue reading New Ford Nugget camper vans make van life even tastier

Volkswagen camper vans make hero’s return to USA at reasonable price

It’s been over two decades coming, but the Volkswagen camper van is finally riding again in the United States. Not only does the impending launch of the all-electric ID. Buzz mark the return to the US market of the sorely missed VW camper bus, it also … Continue reading Volkswagen camper vans make hero’s return to USA at reasonable price

Slick, versatile mini-camper van out-flexes new Volkswagen California

The Volkswagen California may remain the global icon of compact, space-efficient van life, but there are a number of other smart pop-top mini-camper vans out there capable of providing a similar, if not superior, experience. Increasingly, those vans ar… Continue reading Slick, versatile mini-camper van out-flexes new Volkswagen California

Nissan made its own camper van, and it’s a gorgeous Murphy bed retreat

We like Nissan cars, SUVs and trucks well enough, but we’re starting to think the company is wasting its talents and should focus all attention on camper vans. It has designed several of our favorite camper van concepts in recent memory and even sells … Continue reading Nissan made its own camper van, and it’s a gorgeous Murphy bed retreat