Sinergi off-road camper tows modern living through the rugged Outback

Australia is known for putting out some of the world’s most overbuilt caravans, prepped to tow through rugged terrain before treating campers like kings and queens upon arrival. Just take a look at the Bruder EXP-6 GT or Lotus Tremor for confirmation. … Continue reading Sinergi off-road camper tows modern living through the rugged Outback→

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→

Towering Chinese smart RV features elevator to second-floor sun room

A very different style of Asian RV to the tiny Japanese and Korean mini-campers that inspire endless wanderlust, the SAIC Maxus Life Home V90 Villa Edition lives considerably larger. That’s thanks to a pair of slide-outs widening the first floor and a … Continue reading Towering Chinese smart RV features elevator to second-floor sun room→

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→

ARB camp kitchen slides and flips into gourmet backcountry cook station

Already deeply established in the overlanding game thanks to its off-road components, fridge/freezers, camping equipment and accessories, Australian brand ARB is branching out with one of the larger, smarter plug-and-play camper kitchens out there. Its… Continue reading ARB camp kitchen slides and flips into gourmet backcountry cook station→

Carbon-monocoque Toyota Tacoma 4×4 RV is a mini explorer yacht on land

Even with the launch of options like the Hiatus Camper, Toyota-based 4×4 mini-RVs have a way of leaving our American team members deep, deep green with envy. Most recently it was the EarthCruiser XTR. Why can’t we get something just like that in the Un… Continue reading Carbon-monocoque Toyota Tacoma 4×4 RV is a mini explorer yacht on land→

The most innovative and comfy large motorhomes of 2020

Small camping vehicles are better for quickly escaping cities and suburbs, but large motorhomes are better for staying away for extended periods of time. So while mini-campers and small camper trucks were quite well-represented in this Year of the RV, … Continue reading The most innovative and comfy large motorhomes of 2020→

Escaping 2020 with the 10 coolest mini campers of the year

As the world struggled to deal with COVID-19 and a “new normal” that included greatly reduced travel options, the RV surged in popularity. And what better introduction to the RV category than a mini-camper that’s more affordable, more versatile and eas… Continue reading Escaping 2020 with the 10 coolest mini campers of the year→

Glorious Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 RV ready to leave 2020 behind

The merging of two of the toughest “cruisers” on dry land is officially complete. Australian off-road RV builder EarthCruiser has completed its Toyota Land Cruiser “Extreme” (XTR). The new expedition rig combines the off-road capability and dependabili… Continue reading Glorious Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 RV ready to leave 2020 behind→

Nine awesome pickup campers and small camper trucks of 2020

Twenty-twenty wasn’t a great year for most of us, but it did prove a good one for RVs. In an era that made other forms of travel difficult or unattractive, the RV enjoyed sudden stardom. And despite the cancellation of many RV industry trade shows, the… Continue reading Nine awesome pickup campers and small camper trucks of 2020→