New Volkswagen California camper will put an end to a VW van life era

The Volkswagen California 6.1 was never the best-looking California in history, dragged down by its oversized double-stacked grille, but it did usher in its fair share of new innovations to the iconic nameplate. Now, Volkswagen is preparing it for reti… Continue reading New Volkswagen California camper will put an end to a VW van life era

Outside’s rejiggered camper van blows open van life dreams

Founded in 2007, when “van life” wasn’t even a term, let alone an acceptable lifestyle choice, Portland’s Outside Van has thoroughly sharpened its skills building personalized mobile dwellings for everyone from forward-looking weight watchers to bike-p… Continue reading Outside’s rejiggered camper van blows open van life dreams

Offline squaredrop camping trailer deploys fold-out cafe and bathroom

We’ve looked at several rugged, expanding camping trailers from Australia’s Offline Campers over the years, and now the builder is preparing a flagship. Still built tough enough for anything the Outback can throw at it, the new Solitaire carries over t… Continue reading Offline squaredrop camping trailer deploys fold-out cafe and bathroom

8-seat mini-camper shifts instantly from MPV to RV via stackable pods

Bringing the fight straight at the Pössl Campsters and Crosscamp Lites of the world, Slovenian RV shop Adria Mobil has introduced an ultra-adaptable mini-camper of its own. And it’s done its homework to develop something that leaves its unique fingerpr… Continue reading 8-seat mini-camper shifts instantly from MPV to RV via stackable pods

650-lb micro-camping trailer drifts off-road on wheels or skis

A tiny, towable nugget ready to explore the natural world behind a passenger car, ATV or snowmobile, the versatile Genimax HR is an affordable tent-top camper built for four seasons of adventure hunting. The pint-sized base-camp-in-a-box unfurls into a… Continue reading 650-lb micro-camping trailer drifts off-road on wheels or skis

Hogzilla 4×4 expander truck camper doubles in size via sliding bedroom

That’s right, the freakin’ HOG ZILLA. It’s a pickup camper like no other pickup camper we’ve seen before, a straightforward flatbed canopy on the road, a blown-out-the-back, multi-room indoor/outdoor living complex when parked on a flattish patch of wi… Continue reading Hogzilla 4×4 expander truck camper doubles in size via sliding bedroom

Toyota’s stout, crazy-modular $12K tiny truck makes enticing mini-RV

First sneak-peeked in late 2022, the Toyota IMV 0 concept grew into one of the most modular vehicles to ever see its way out into the sunlight. And it quickly transformed from rugged, little concept to production sub-Hilux mini-truck as the Hilux Champ… Continue reading Toyota’s stout, crazy-modular $12K tiny truck makes enticing mini-RV

Kube teardrop camper is a stunning panoramic pod ready for the Outback

Kimberley Kampers has been building some of Australia’s most visually striking but still rugged camping trailers for 30 years. It’s now shrinking its distinctive composite design down from family size to teardrop size. The new Kube is the company’s tak… Continue reading Kube teardrop camper is a stunning panoramic pod ready for the Outback

Inkunzi camper makes Toyota Land Cruiser one angry bull of a micro-RV

The Toyota Land Cruiser needs no introduction as one of the world’s most capable, dependable off-road vehicles. We’ve seen some pretty impressive go-anywhere camper trucks that take advantage of that world-renowned capability, from compact, stealthy po… Continue reading Inkunzi camper makes Toyota Land Cruiser one angry bull of a micro-RV

900-lb teardrop trailer distills micro-camping down to its purest form

In a world of seven-figure ultra-luxury RVs and monster truck motorhomes, vehicle camping has started to feel less like getting away from it all, more like bringing it all with you. Sometimes, you just want a simple shelter around your head while spend… Continue reading 900-lb teardrop trailer distills micro-camping down to its purest form