Swiss Army Sprinter camper van packs five people, solar power and plenty of gear

Benchmark Vehicles has caught our eye in the past with bold, bright-orange branding and vicious-looking off-road adventure vans. So we decided to dig a little deeper into its portfolio and see what the Portland, Oregon shop has been up to of … Continue reading Swiss Army Sprinter camper van packs five people, solar power and plenty of gear

Off-grid tiny house is well-suited for home and away

Build Tiny’s latest model was created in collaboration with architecture firm First Light Studio. With its detachable trailer and ability to run either on or off-the-grid as required, the tiny house is well-suited to both life on the road and… Continue reading Off-grid tiny house is well-suited for home and away

This mud-hungry Unimog all-terrain motorhome is how Action Mobil does "small"

From the bulging force of its Unimog cab, to its 6.8-ton weight, to its 11.5-foot (3.5-m) height, little about the new Action Mobil Temet 3600 would be considered “small” at your average vehicle company. But there’s nothing average about a ve… Continue reading This mud-hungry Unimog all-terrain motorhome is how Action Mobil does "small"

Bliss Mobil and Acela put fiercely meticulous engineering into extreme-duty expedition motorhome

Among the many big trucks of Overland Expo, one particular green machine stood out. A collaboration between American truck manufacturer Acela and Dutch camper module maker Bliss Mobil, this particular expedition motorhome features exacting st… Continue reading Bliss Mobil and Acela put fiercely meticulous engineering into extreme-duty expedition motorhome

Modular off-grid house in the trees is child's play

The Bert is due to be made available for purchase in early 2020 starting at €120,000

Studio Precht offers a fresh and fun take on the treehouse with its Bert model. The tiny dwelling will be able to run off-the-grid and offer multiple interior layouts. It also draws inspiration from rather unlikely sources: Minions characters and Sesame Street.

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Small, simple Ello camping box turns compact cars into off-grid camper vans

Over the years, we’ve seen many variations of the in-vehicle camper box from around Europe. From Switzerland’s 3D puzzle-like transformer, to France’s multi-piece pack-up caravan, and from Germany’s pickup bed Oktoberfest party, to Great Brit… Continue reading Small, simple Ello camping box turns compact cars into off-grid camper vans

Dunraven's aluminum camping trailer is a towable off-grid tiny cabin for a family of six

Dunraven offers a simple, compact camping trailer for the whole family

More stylish than any bus-size fifth-wheel or triple-axle, but still packing enough room for the whole family, the new Trail Ridge caravan from Colorado startup Dunraven brings clean aluminum design and cozy living to camp. The 18-foot (5.5-m) all-aluminum box trailer is designed for families that want to fully experience the outdoors, not just park their trailers there. It packs an outdoor kitchen, off-grid power system and standing-height interior that sleeps five to six people.

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Trakka's latest camper van heads for the Outback with off-grid power and slick versatility

Trakka Jabiru 2S

We’ve been watching the new third-generation Mercedes-Benz Sprinter morph into different camper vans in Germany, the UK and the US. Now Australia’s Trakka, builder of small on- and off-road motorhomes, has given us our first look at a gen-3 Sprinter camper van from down under, and it’s arguably the most impressive yet. The Jabiru camper van uses a full off-grid power suite and multifunctional, space-optimizing components to support highway and backway adventurers as they escape on quick holidays or extended off-grid expeditions.

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Gallery: Jeep campers, floaty amphibians and other world-exploration rigs of Overland Expo 2019

Overland Expo celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, and the 2019 show proved more than ever that “overlanding” has exploded from barely-recognized travel alternative to aspirational lifestyle. The largest Overland Expo ever welcomed more… Continue reading Gallery: Jeep campers, floaty amphibians and other world-exploration rigs of Overland Expo 2019