Jeep’s trailhead chargers support electrified off-roading

Instant torque, zero tailpipe emissions, no engine noise – there are a lot of reasons to like the idea of adding more battery power to off-roading. But there’s also one big question mark: How do you charge when you’re traveling tens or hundreds of mile… Continue reading Jeep’s trailhead chargers support electrified off-roading

Brawny Domino dual-mode trailer swallows campers with yawning jaws

A Domino that won’t fall come bumps, tips or wind, the latest off-road camper trailer from Australia’s Offline Campers features a unique ruggedized teardrop design that creates a quick sleepover or a full base camp. Opening the rear jaws provides immed… Continue reading Brawny Domino dual-mode trailer swallows campers with yawning jaws

Solar-powered off-road teardrop trades propane for electric camping

Making an all-electric camper tends to be a little easier when that camper doesn’t require a large motive engine to propel itself to camp. We’ve already seen a few all-electric caravans on the global market, and startup Colorado Campworks presents one … Continue reading Solar-powered off-road teardrop trades propane for electric camping

Darc debuts with wicked Dakar-inspired carbon off-road motorhome

German startup Darc is making its debut with an impressive carbon-monocoque motorhome inspired by the contrasting worlds of Dakar and F1 racing. The “ultimate expedition vehicle” journeys away from hookups for two weeks at a time, exploring remote corn… Continue reading Darc debuts with wicked Dakar-inspired carbon off-road motorhome

COVID-grade Terra Firma smart camping trailer shelters people and pets

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it obvious that sometimes you just need to load up some essential provisions, get in your vehicle and disappear … for days, weeks, even months. And sometimes those essential provisions include a pet. California-based lu… Continue reading COVID-grade Terra Firma smart camping trailer shelters people and pets

Flowcamper spruces up the VW camper van with mountain lodge flair

Germany’s Flowcamper started life as the most free-spirited, psychedelic camper van brand the world has seen this side of Woodstock. Over the years, it has gradually tempered its bright colors and hippie-era patterns with more woodsy, understated appoi… Continue reading Flowcamper spruces up the VW camper van with mountain lodge flair

Hymer CrossOver 4×4 camper vans escape the grid for up to 10 days

Hymer already offers a 4×4 option on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based campers like its Grand Canyon S camper van and ML-T 570 compact motorhome, and now it’s going deeper into off-road territory with a pair of new models. Citing high demand for full-fledge… Continue reading Hymer CrossOver 4×4 camper vans escape the grid for up to 10 days

Off-grid container-based home is tiny in size and cost

Pin-Up Houses, the Czech firm behind the rather colorful DIY US$10,000 tiny house, recently completed a new model that’s based on a shipping container and cost $21,000 to build. Named Gaia, it offers full off-the-grid functionality with solar panels, a… Continue reading Off-grid container-based home is tiny in size and cost

Nissan electric camper van concept is a backcountry ski hut on wheels

Just days after showing a mobile office van concept in Japan, Nissan is addressing another topical pandemic-era subject with an all-electric camper van concept for Europe. Winter camping is enjoying a lot of attention right now, and Nissan has seized t… Continue reading Nissan electric camper van concept is a backcountry ski hut on wheels

Nissan electric camper van concept is a backcountry ski hut on wheels

Just days after showing a mobile office van concept in Japan, Nissan is addressing another topical pandemic-era subject with an all-electric camper van concept for Europe. Winter camping is enjoying a lot of attention right now, and Nissan has seized t… Continue reading Nissan electric camper van concept is a backcountry ski hut on wheels