Lightship electric trailer self-propels on the road, self-powers camp

The self-propelled camping trailer has been a near-future-previewing concept explored ’round the world for roughly half a decade now. Silicon Valley startup Lightship has become the latest outfit to throw its hat in that particular ring, and it’s assem… Continue reading Lightship electric trailer self-propels on the road, self-powers camp

Track adds serious off-grid power to gnarly off-road camper trailer

Track Tvan trailers are some of the most rugged towable micro-campers on the planet. Now Track has enhanced the series’ off-grid capability by multiplying lithium battery capacity and solar charging to create the all-new Tvan Lightning. The new, aggres… Continue reading Track adds serious off-grid power to gnarly off-road camper trailer

Incredible home tears down the walls to embrace jungle living

A lot of houses are designed to blur the boundaries between inside and outside, but few commit to this idea quite like the Open Jungle House. The unique home doesn’t have traditional walls or glazing, meaning its occupants are exposed to the elements –… Continue reading Incredible home tears down the walls to embrace jungle living

Toy-haulin’ Toro Bravo 4×4 RV moonlights as off-grid work truck

A different kind of off-road camper truck meant to roam Monday through Sunday, the Toro Bravo 4×4 Silver Spear works just as hard as it plays. And it plays harder than most thanks to an open toy-hauling camper cabin. The modular 3D-printed interior can… Continue reading Toy-haulin’ Toro Bravo 4×4 RV moonlights as off-grid work truck

SuperTourer composite truck camper looks to outmaneuver adventure vans

Truck campers and camper vans are currently two of the hottest categories in US RVing. RVIA sales numbers show them as the only two RV segments to buck an otherwise industry-wide 2022 sales drop, with camper van sales increasing 23% year over year and … Continue reading SuperTourer composite truck camper looks to outmaneuver adventure vans

Gear-hungry Ford F-Series RV opens new frontiers for adventure travel

An EarthRoamer alternative for the slightly less exorbitantly wealthy, the Grid Series expedition truck from Wilderness Vans does some things better than the EarthRoamer itself. Its multiple gear garages swallow everything from a pair of mountain bikes… Continue reading Gear-hungry Ford F-Series RV opens new frontiers for adventure travel

Indestructible Toyota Hilux makes indefectible go-anywhere micro RV

Toyota has a reputation for building rugged, ready-for-anything off-roaders like no other company on Earth … and the Toyota Hilux might just be the toughest of them all. A forbidden fruit in the United States, the Hilux is well-established in much of… Continue reading Indestructible Toyota Hilux makes indefectible go-anywhere micro RV

Ultra-rugged Australian Tvan camper trailer on its way to US market

Australia has a penchant for churning out some of the most rugged camper trailers in the world. Many of them don’t wander outside the domestic market, but at least a few have been slowly working their way onto the hitches of Amercian adventure rigs, wi… Continue reading Ultra-rugged Australian Tvan camper trailer on its way to US market

Off-grid artist’s retreat lets in the light with translucent fabric roof

Dub Arquitectura was commissioned to design a retreat for a visual artist who loves to paint in a picturesque rural spot in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province. Recognizing that natural light is extremely important to an artist, the firm designed the pro… Continue reading Off-grid artist’s retreat lets in the light with translucent fabric roof

Cummins RV hybrid energy concept boosts off-grid power, cuts emissions

Global power company Cummins is exploring how RVers can ease their reliance on gasoline while still enjoying all the off-grid power they need to run camping equipment and accessories at camp. Its new hybrid concept seamlessly blends battery storage and… Continue reading Cummins RV hybrid energy concept boosts off-grid power, cuts emissions