Stunning Rocket Mountain 4×4 camper van seeks adventure and solitude

This weekend’s Overland Expo West show promises to deliver some seriously burly go-anywhere camper vans from around the United States. But before that show begins, we have an equally rugged, stunning all-terrain camper van from across the Atlantic. The… Continue reading Stunning Rocket Mountain 4×4 camper van seeks adventure and solitude

$325K TruckHouse Tacoma carbon camper explores Earth in all its glory

With visions of bringing back the rugged reliability of the Toyota Sunrader 4×4 campers of decades’ past, Nevada startup TruckHouse started off 2021 by announcing its plan to build the carbon fiber monocoque-based BCT all-terrain motorhome. At the time… Continue reading $325K TruckHouse Tacoma carbon camper explores Earth in all its glory

Bruder pushes deeper off-grid with EXP-8 off-road camper trailer

Bruder rattled the outdoors with an earthquake of a debut when it introduced its EXP-6 off-road camping trailer back in 2016. A whole new level of Australian caravan, the EXP-6 is a composite-shelled hunk of galvanized steel with an interior elegant en… Continue reading Bruder pushes deeper off-grid with EXP-8 off-road camper trailer

Zeus and SylvanSport team on 400-mile electric off-road adventure RV

With established automakers and EV startups preparing electric trucks and vans for launch, the dawn of the electric camper age is fast approaching. The Rivian R1T camper truck should soon be roaming campgrounds and forest roads, and now we have a first… Continue reading Zeus and SylvanSport team on 400-mile electric off-road adventure RV

Flip-open pickup camper is a truckable vault of off-grid adventure

Overland startup Skinny Guy Campers is aiming to reinvent self-sufficient off-grid camping with a light, low-profile pickup truck solution. Its flip-open pickup-back tent has some of the lightweight simplicity of a pickup topper, an available equipment… Continue reading Flip-open pickup camper is a truckable vault of off-grid adventure

Hatchet hacks Jeep Wrangler into pop-top overland micro-camper

Colorado’s Hatchet Overland is preparing to enter the fray of go-anywhere micro-RVs built directly into the world’s most capable 4x4s. Its lightweight Jeep Wrangler pop-up adds less than a foot of ride height, sets up in a minute flat, and pops up and … Continue reading Hatchet hacks Jeep Wrangler into pop-top overland micro-camper

Shed-like tiny cabin cultivates rustic off-grid charm

At a glance, you might think that Cameron Anderson Architects’ wedge-shaped Gawthorne’s Hut was a simple farm building – and that’s by design. The cabin getaway’s utilitarian exterior references a hay shed that was destroyed in a storm in 2017 and beli… Continue reading Shed-like tiny cabin cultivates rustic off-grid charm

Tacoma camper rig brings Aussie-size off-grid capability to US outback

With 40 years of experience in overland RV electrical components, Redarc is a powerful brand name in Australia, relied upon by off-grid specialists like Patriot Camper and Terra Trek. It’s much newer to the US scene but has already impressed with its h… Continue reading Tacoma camper rig brings Aussie-size off-grid capability to US outback

Murdered-out Bean off-grid teardrop brings new attitude to the wild

Bean trailers are among the friendliest, curviest towables on road and trail, but the latest model gets a little extra spice and edge. The limited-edition Black Bean arrives blacked-out from wheels to roofline, flashing a wicked look that’s complemente… Continue reading Murdered-out Bean off-grid teardrop brings new attitude to the wild

Living Vehicle’s shiny new $500k camping trailer can charge an EV

Californian outfit Living Vehicle has rolled out the latest version of its travel trailer designed both for short-term trips and long-term getaways, kitted out with upgraded energy systems to push the boundaries of off-grid living. Available in four va… Continue reading Living Vehicle’s shiny new $500k camping trailer can charge an EV