Toyota’s stout, crazy-modular $12K tiny truck makes enticing mini-RV

First sneak-peeked in late 2022, the Toyota IMV 0 concept grew into one of the most modular vehicles to ever see its way out into the sunlight. And it quickly transformed from rugged, little concept to production sub-Hilux mini-truck as the Hilux Champ… Continue reading Toyota’s stout, crazy-modular $12K tiny truck makes enticing mini-RV

Two-story Redtail Skyloft camper lives its best van life … for $530K

Redtail Overland made a name for itself in 2020 with a rooftop tent (RTT) quite unlike any other. The expandable hard-walled wedge featured fully insulated carbon fiber construction and a US$20,000+ price tag. The company eventually brought that heavy,… Continue reading Two-story Redtail Skyloft camper lives its best van life … for $530K

High-drama expandable RV turns off-grid camping into five-star travel

We’ve watched the nature of camping, RVing and “roughing it” evolve steadily over the years, growing to encompass increasingly luxurious vehicles meant to explore the world while offering the comforts of home and beyond.Continue ReadingCategory: Automo… Continue reading High-drama expandable RV turns off-grid camping into five-star travel

Eriba Car camper van taps into fun and flair of vintage VW camping bus

Hymer is mining nostalgia for decades past to lay the foundation of a new camper van future, shuffling brand names around to present a true eye-catcher meant to encourage freedom and adventure. The all-new Eriba Car brings back some of the timeless sty… Continue reading Eriba Car camper van taps into fun and flair of vintage VW camping bus

Winnebago Ekko B+ camper van becomes a Mercedes Sprinter adventure rig

Back in 2020, Winnebago grew its all-terrain RV footprint with the original Ekko, a larger, roomier Ford Transit AWD alternative to the company’s Mercedes Sprinter-based Revel camper van. Now the company is bringing those two camper products closer tog… Continue reading Winnebago Ekko B+ camper van becomes a Mercedes Sprinter adventure rig

Wave 6-sleeper camper van marks Westfalia’s big return to US RV market

Instead of dragging us along with a drawn-out teaser campaign, Westfalia is returning to the North American market in a hurry. The company announced the return last year and immediately followed up by previewing the van to industry folks at the Elkhart… Continue reading Wave 6-sleeper camper van marks Westfalia’s big return to US RV market

Ford F-550 single-cab Mini RV navigates off-road treachery with aplomb

Modern six- and seven-figure all-terrain expedition campers tend to be “size is no object” creations – massive truck cabs with stretched cabins that live like a house. Just have a double-take at this crazy behemoth. After previously releasing an impres… Continue reading Ford F-550 single-cab Mini RV navigates off-road treachery with aplomb

Ford Transit Trail becomes all-out adventure camper van – pod by pod

The modularity masters at VanDoIt have officially launched the first camper van build atop Ford’s rugged Transit Trail turnkey adventure van. Born before the Transit Trail even debuted, the all-new Moov package fills out Ford’s most off-road-ready fact… Continue reading Ford Transit Trail becomes all-out adventure camper van – pod by pod

Smart Ford electric camper van looks into digital nomadism’s future

After 75 years of building a business around caravans and larger motorhomes, UK shop Bailey of Bristol is turning its attention to camper vans. And rather than simply introducing a carbon copy of what’s already out there, the company aspires to innovat… Continue reading Smart Ford electric camper van looks into digital nomadism’s future

Benchmark’s crazy-loaded AWD camper van expands the scope of adventure

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter all-terrain camper vans have become a dime a dozen around US campgrounds and trail heads, so it takes something extra to make one that stands out. Oregon-based Benchmark Vehicles doesn’t just add something, it adds about as much … Continue reading Benchmark’s crazy-loaded AWD camper van expands the scope of adventure