This VW camper van has the wildest pop-up roof in the small RV world

Germany’s SpaceCamper prides itself on pushing the boundaries of what a camper can be, to the point of building an unexpected amalgamation of tent camper, e-cargo bike and micro-motorhome. So perhaps it’s not surprising to see it introduce the wildest … Continue reading This VW camper van has the wildest pop-up roof in the small RV world

Genius Mercedes Sprinter “motorhome van” aims to be camping Goldilocks

What do you do if you find a sub-6-meter (19.7-ft) Mercedes-Benz Sprinter too small for your camper van but a near-7-m (23-ft) Sprinter too large? If you’re German RV specialist Malibu, you tack on a little extra Sprinter to create a camper van that si… Continue reading Genius Mercedes Sprinter “motorhome van” aims to be camping Goldilocks

Air-expandable camping trailer concept is a sleek show stopper

Germany’s Erwin Hymer Group has become a master at stealing the show at the annual Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, world’s largest RV show. Extraordinary premieres like the Hymer Vision Venture and Lyseo Gallery TD not only became the talk of past shows, the… Continue reading Air-expandable camping trailer concept is a sleek show stopper

Volkswagen California van life brand kicks off with new mini-camper

Over the past seven years, Volkswagen has been quickly turning its iconic California from a single camper van into an entire family, completed by inviting in the Caddy California in 2020. This year, it makes it even more official: California is a new b… Continue reading Volkswagen California van life brand kicks off with new mini-camper

Airstream’s latest camper van hides serious secrets, good and gross

While its fancier sibling has been undercutting it with a solid piece of off-road RVing, Airstream has been preoccupied taking a good idea too far. Way too far. The Interstate 19X LE Outland Edition starts off with a few unique, interesting camping fea… Continue reading Airstream’s latest camper van hides serious secrets, good and gross

Airstream’s latest camper van hides serious secrets, good and gross

While its fancier sibling has been undercutting it with a solid piece of off-road RVing, Airstream has been preoccupied taking a good idea too far. Way too far. The Interstate 19X LE Outland Edition starts off with a few unique, interesting camping fea… Continue reading Airstream’s latest camper van hides serious secrets, good and gross

Nissan camper van morphs from RV to commercial workhorse in minutes

Nissan may not be known for camper vans in the US (or vans at all, at this point), but it continues to release intriguing designs abroad. It’s currently busy with the official launch of its MyRoom sleeper van in Japan, and it’s designed a very differen… Continue reading Nissan camper van morphs from RV to commercial workhorse in minutes

Swing-away hitch tent base camps like a fabric moon lander

We’ve watched the rooftop tent (RTT) take off as a popular camping alternative, but the hitch-mounted tent just hasn’t caught on the same way. It has attracted the enthusiasm of several startups and even one of the true kings of the vehicle hitch, but … Continue reading Swing-away hitch tent base camps like a fabric moon lander

New Ford Nugget camper vans make van life even tastier

At last year’s Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Ford fully updated its Nugget camper van series around the second-gen Transit Custom. This time around, it’s growing the family with some new additions, including a long-wheelbase model that promises more kitche… Continue reading New Ford Nugget camper vans make van life even tastier

Volkswagen camper vans make hero’s return to USA at reasonable price

It’s been over two decades coming, but the Volkswagen camper van is finally riding again in the United States. Not only does the impending launch of the all-electric ID. Buzz mark the return to the US market of the sorely missed VW camper bus, it also … Continue reading Volkswagen camper vans make hero’s return to USA at reasonable price