Suzuki Jimny micro-RV wriggles through tight spaces other rigs can’t

The Suzuki Jimny has long represented an endangered species pushing toward extinction: the highly capable off-roader small and maneuverable enough to pivot around, squeeze through and sidestep obstacles that leave larger vehicles stuck in place. But th… Continue reading Suzuki Jimny micro-RV wriggles through tight spaces other rigs can’t

30K VW Caddy California mini-camper makes it over to the UK

Volkswagen first introduced the newest and smallest member of its iconic California camper van family in 2020. The Caddy California has been on offer in mainland Europe for over a year and is now launching in the UK. With a price that starts under £31,… Continue reading 30K VW Caddy California mini-camper makes it over to the UK

Adorable Hijet micro-camper van opens into warm, fragrant log cabin

Quite different from the average camper van, even among the quirky camping cars of Japan, the Quokka camper from car dealership Mishima Daihatsu is a basic white delivery micro-van outside, a transformable log cabin inside. Something of a refreshing sp… Continue reading Adorable Hijet micro-camper van opens into warm, fragrant log cabin

Japanese concept camper car lives like a rolling slopeside igloo

A ski lodge-inspired concept camper is always a fun spin on the all-season RV, but if you already operate a network of actual ski resorts, hot springs hotels, glamping retreats and other rustic getaways, the idea of building a lodge into a motorhome is… Continue reading Japanese concept camper car lives like a rolling slopeside igloo

Swift mini-camper van packs work-to-weekend flex and pop-out bathroom

British road trip and holiday specialist Swift Group has a range of mobile homes that runs the spectrum from prefab holiday houses to small micro-camper trailers. Its latest offering, the all-new Monza is a mini-camper van that slots in toward the smal… Continue reading Swift mini-camper van packs work-to-weekend flex and pop-out bathroom

Ford Free Bird mini-camper keeps US van life comfortably affordable

About five years ago, Seattle-area startup Caravan Outfitter launched one of the most affordable turnkey camper vans in the United States. Its $37K Nissan NV200-based Free Bird brought a compact, low-profile floor plan with everything a couple needed t… Continue reading Ford Free Bird mini-camper keeps US van life comfortably affordable

RiverLeaf kits rework American minivans into affordable mini-campers

With RVs soaring sky-high in popularity and supply chains suffering under never-before-seen circumstances, buying an RV will likely continue to be difficult and expensive in 2022. But Kansas-based startup RiverLeaf is ready to save you headaches and mo… Continue reading RiverLeaf kits rework American minivans into affordable mini-campers

Mitsubishi shows off electric micro-camper and Delica overlander

Van life and pursuit of leisure are shaping up to be major themes at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon. Nissan rolled these themes into a pair of Caravan concepts it has already previewed, and now Mitsubishi shows its own take on the concepts. A clear highl… Continue reading Mitsubishi shows off electric micro-camper and Delica overlander

10 amazingly livable and lovable mini-campers of 2021

It was another pandemic year and another big year for RVs of all shapes and sizes, especially the smallest variety. 2021’s collection of new mini- and micro-campers included some of the most versatile multipurpose camper vans we’ve ever seen, tiny tear… Continue reading 10 amazingly livable and lovable mini-campers of 2021

New Mercedes Citan van suits up as impressive micro-camper

The Sprinter and Vito/V-Class have long been the “Mercedes” of van life, underpinning countless camper vans and motorhomes, from monstrous off-roaders to large luxury retreats. After introducing the new Citan, Mercedes is eager to get its smallest van … Continue reading New Mercedes Citan van suits up as impressive micro-camper