$1.8-million Vario Perfect ultra-luxury motorhome is 2 Mercedes in 1

For last year’s Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Variomobil introduced the fourth generation of its “Perfect” line of ultra-luxury motorhomes, revealing the Mercedes Actros-based Perfect 1000. How do you follow up such an impressive exhibition appearance? By … Continue reading $1.8-million Vario Perfect ultra-luxury motorhome is 2 Mercedes in 1

Concept camper van has fully removable interior … including bathroom

The European motorhome market is flush with modular camper vans, but more models than not are midsize and smaller vans with simple, compact interiors. Vans like the Pössl Vanster and Terracamper VW Terock do a great job of transforming between camping,… Continue reading Concept camper van has fully removable interior … including bathroom

La Strada sizes down globetrotting Sprinter 4×4 monocoque motorhome

La Strada started off the young year of 2020 by rounding out its fleet of Mercedes-Benz campers with the Nova EB, a B+ size compact motorhome with a neatly integrated monocoque living module on a Sprinter chassis. It’s a nice option for those who want … Continue reading La Strada sizes down globetrotting Sprinter 4×4 monocoque motorhome

iSmove motorhome packs incredible concept-grade transforming trickery

A year ago, German camper giant Hymer dropped the buzz bomb that was the VisionVenture camper van concept. The all-new iSmove motorhome from Hymer sibling brand Niesmann + Bischoff isn’t the production version of that van – it’s not even a van – but it… Continue reading iSmove motorhome packs incredible concept-grade transforming trickery

VW miniaturizes California camper van to create new Caddy mini-camper

It turns out the new Caddy Mini-Camper that VW Commercial Vehicles teased last month isn’t actually called “Mini-Camper” at all. Instead, Volkswagen’s smallest camper van now wears the classic “California” name, creating a mini-campervan with everythin… Continue reading VW miniaturizes California camper van to create new Caddy mini-camper

Terracamper puts extra flex in world’s toughest off-grid VW camper van

We’ve looked over many an all-terrain VW Transporter camper van on the floor and grass of some of the world’s largest camper and overland shows over the years. The production model that continually pops up as the alpha dog of the bunch is the Terracamp… Continue reading Terracamper puts extra flex in world’s toughest off-grid VW camper van

Bathroom included: Ford Nugget Plus camper van outshines VW’s pop-top

As beloved as it is, the VW California camper van often draws one major criticism: no bathroom. Ford already offers a bathroom option for its Transit-Custom-based Nugget camper van lineup, but the top-heavy high roof of that long-wheelbase Nugget Plus … Continue reading Bathroom included: Ford Nugget Plus camper van outshines VW’s pop-top

GehoCab turns new Bronco and Defender into sleek, go-anywhere mini-RVs

The last time we looked at the work of Germany’s GehoCab, it was concentrating its skills on creating gorgeous little off-road motorhomes out of the Volkswagen Amarok. It’s now expanding its reach in a rather big way, reconfiguring its carbon-shelled c… Continue reading GehoCab turns new Bronco and Defender into sleek, go-anywhere mini-RVs

Jeep builds the Gladiator into a proper 4×4 micro-RV concept

Ford may have the new shimmer of the Bronco Off-Roadeo series, but Jeep has the long-running success of the annual Easter Jeep Safari. At least it did until COVID-19 came through and canceled the planned 54th edition this year. But Jeep didn’t use that… Continue reading Jeep builds the Gladiator into a proper 4×4 micro-RV concept

Pop-top Unimog motorhome brings smart living to unpeopled hinterlands

Some off-road expedition vehicles replicate the comforts and elbow room of home by pairing huge, stretched living modules with huge trucks. Others attempt to optimize off-roadability by squeezing cramped living quarters into existing utility vehicle fo… Continue reading Pop-top Unimog motorhome brings smart living to unpeopled hinterlands