Nissan VX-E hybrid mini RV packs gas range with all-electric camping

While there are a few notable exceptions, hybrid camper vans seem to be getting skipped over in favor of largely under-ranged electric campers, which makes little sense for a vehicle purpose-built to tour distances. UK camper shop Sussex Campervans bre… Continue reading Nissan VX-E hybrid mini RV packs gas range with all-electric camping

Renault SpaceNomad camper descends the Swiss Alps for a bite of VW pie

Renault is pushing its way into Volkswagen territory. After launching its Trafic SpaceNomad camper van exclusively in Switzerland in 2020, the French marque takes advantage of the popularity of RV life and expands outward, bringing the camper to additi… Continue reading Renault SpaceNomad camper descends the Swiss Alps for a bite of VW pie

$4K camper kit turns VW T7 Multivan into magnificent multi RV

Since debuting last year, the new Volkswagen T7 Multivan has had the potential to be one of the smartest, slickest VW camper vans ever. Classic floor rails, newly split individual third-row seats, a multifunctional table, an available plug-in hybrid po… Continue reading $4K camper kit turns VW T7 Multivan into magnificent multi RV

Ford AWD camper van cranks up next-level versatility and autonomy

“The only time you need a bed, extra seating, shower or toilet is when someone is using them. Otherwise, they’re just taking up precious space.” That’s the thinking Vancouver, Washington’s Grit Overland uses in raising the bar on floor plan flexibility… Continue reading Ford AWD camper van cranks up next-level versatility and autonomy

Hard-wall camper hangs on Jeep Wrangler like a backpack with bathroom

We’ve seen some odd and unlikely Jeep Wrangler campers in the past, but the new Backwoods Camper might just take the cake. It’s like a pickup camper without the pickup bed, hanging off the back of a Wrangler or SUV of choice to create a small, capable … Continue reading Hard-wall camper hangs on Jeep Wrangler like a backpack with bathroom

$31K Xbus RV emerges as a lovable microbus camper for the electric era

Roomy, simple, versatile and timelessly recognizable, the original Volkswagen T1 camper van remains a beloved icon representing the freedom of open-road travel. While we wait for VW to try and recreate some of that magic in electric form, a German star… Continue reading $31K Xbus RV emerges as a lovable microbus camper for the electric era

Two-story pump-top RV carries visionary glamping comforts to market

It’s summer in Germany, which can only mean that it’s once again time for Erwin Hymer Group (EHG) to push the boundaries of incredible RV design. After trickling down some of the best features from the forward-looking Hymer VisionVenture into last year… Continue reading Two-story pump-top RV carries visionary glamping comforts to market

Ford Transit 4×4 camper van sets forth on ground-detonating adventure

Thanks in large part to the innovation-loaded 2019 Cliff 4×4 Adventure Van concept and action-packed marketing, the Sunlight Cliff camper van has a reputation for being a little more lively and adventuresome than average. But its Fiat Ducato base has l… Continue reading Ford Transit 4×4 camper van sets forth on ground-detonating adventure

Morphable VW pop-top RV erases divide between camper van and motorhome

Nearly a year after making waves with a rotary range-extended electric motorhome, German RV giant Knaus-Tabbert empties the tricks out of both sleeves in another attempt to change the RV game. Its all-new Volkswagen T6.1-based Tourer CUV sizes shorter … Continue reading Morphable VW pop-top RV erases divide between camper van and motorhome

Kia makes an adorable electric micro-camper out of the Niro Plus

Kia is on a mission to become a global purpose-built vehicle (PBV) leader, and the Niro Plus is one of the first pieces of the plan. It focused heavily on commercial car-hailing services when it announced the new domestic model in April, but it also me… Continue reading Kia makes an adorable electric micro-camper out of the Niro Plus