Volkswagen camper vans make a grand return to the US market

Seattle’s Peace Vans has built a brand around its love for classic Volkswagen camper vans, so it’s not surprising to see the company jumping out of the gate with all guns blazing as the official American ID. Buzz launch draws near. The Buzz will be the… Continue reading Volkswagen camper vans make a grand return to the US market

Adorable VW camper backpack is the ultimate V-dub van life accessory

We’ve covered so many small camping and gear trailers over the years, it’s rare to find a design so out of the blue it’s surprising. But the Bbox Bulli Edition is indeed that design, a different style of camping gear-hauler with an entirely different p… Continue reading Adorable VW camper backpack is the ultimate V-dub van life accessory

Self-inflating Tesla mattress brings hotel comfort to Y micro-camping

Snuuzu – sounds like a creature from the Dr. Seuss universe. In reality, it’s a better breed of inflatable foam mattress tailored specially to the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. The multilayer mattress levels out the vehicle and creates a cushy surface on … Continue reading Self-inflating Tesla mattress brings hotel comfort to Y micro-camping

8-seat mini-camper shifts instantly from MPV to RV via stackable pods

Bringing the fight straight at the Pössl Campsters and Crosscamp Lites of the world, Slovenian RV shop Adria Mobil has introduced an ultra-adaptable mini-camper of its own. And it’s done its homework to develop something that leaves its unique fingerpr… Continue reading 8-seat mini-camper shifts instantly from MPV to RV via stackable pods

Alpaca MPV camper brings a mini-camping spin to US Sprinter RV market

The automotive market has left Caravan Outfitter with zero mini-camper van platforms, after discontinuing the Nissan NV200, Mercedes Metris and Ford Transit Connect. But the Washington company isn’t complaining, turning those extra-sour lemons into del… Continue reading Alpaca MPV camper brings a mini-camping spin to US Sprinter RV market

Loaded camper-in-a-box kit makes cozy mini-RV with bath & picnic area

A smart evolution of the camper-in-a-box system, the Austrian-designed Campboks brings a few extra sliders to vehicular base camp. Instead of just the usual kitchen and bed, it also packs an outdoor dining set, two interior sofa lounges, a workstation,… Continue reading Loaded camper-in-a-box kit makes cozy mini-RV with bath & picnic area

Ineos Grenadier Raidbox camper kit kicks off new era of 4×4 micro-RVs

The end of the original Land Rover Defender left a big gap not only in the go-anywhere 4×4 market but also in the capable all-terrain micro-camper market. The Defender hosted some of the coolest little pop-up camper SUVs the world over, but the new Def… Continue reading Ineos Grenadier Raidbox camper kit kicks off new era of 4×4 micro-RVs

Westfalia reworks new Ford Transit Custom into Nugget-size mini-camper

While Westfalia Americas was busy hosting a full brand relaunch with the $155,000+ Wave camper van in Florida this week, the brand’s German HQ was in Stuttgart making some new product waves of its own. In fact, it premiered the type of small, affordabl… Continue reading Westfalia reworks new Ford Transit Custom into Nugget-size mini-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

Micro-RV builder launches economical Toyota Sienna pop-up camper in US

Following more than a decade of impressive work creating small camper vans for the Korean market, Unicamp has been quickly building up a US presence with a growing lineup of affordable minivan pop-tops. Last year, it entered the market with the Kia Car… Continue reading Micro-RV builder launches economical Toyota Sienna pop-up camper in US