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The $1-million camper van: Two stories of self-sufficient ostentation

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The new Vanyx camper van looks to combine off-grid capability and luxury living like no other Class B camper before it

Yep, that’s a big head. But there’s a method to the Franken-headed madness – the cartoonishly massive roof on the new Vanyx camper van is a habitat in itself, splitting the van into separate floors for sleeping and daytime living. The new all-German camper looks to bring an unprecedented level of land yacht luxury to the Class B segment while still offering enough hard-nosed grit and self-sufficient supply to handle extended treks off road and grid. Ingenious creation or proof the overland-glamping market has finally pushed its luck too far?

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Brilliantly overbuilt panoramic pod camper creeps out of the Outback

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On The Move’s Crossfire was once just a basic hybrid caravan in a robust lineup of similarly styled trailers. But this year, the company has revived the nameplate into a unique towable panorama that rivals the new Kimberley Kube in sleek, stylish, wood… Continue reading Brilliantly overbuilt panoramic pod camper creeps out of the Outback→

New travel trailer looks like an aerodynamic wing … to camp in?

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Up until now, California trailer builder Polydrops has been focused on building some of the lightest, most geometrical RVs out there. But the type of young, adventurous camping enthusiasts limber enough to squeeze themselves into an ultralight teardrop… Continue reading New travel trailer looks like an aerodynamic wing … to camp in?→

Sub-$10K Toyota pickup camper blows out cabin space with serious flare

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One of the names we haven’t yet looked at in the fast-expanding pickup camping topper segment, California’s Topo Toppers has been on the market for three years with models bearing fun names like “Badlander” and “Mesa.” Its latest topper debuts as its r… Continue reading Sub-$10K Toyota pickup camper blows out cabin space with serious flare→

Dual-lounge VW camper opens up most relaxing van camping of the summer

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German camper van manufacturer Hobby took Volkswagen camper van life to new levels of comfort and style when it debuted the Maxia Van in 2022. This year, it’s introduced a new floor plan that invites the entire family (and maybe a few campground neighb… Continue reading Dual-lounge VW camper opens up most relaxing van camping of the summer→

Striking panoramic Kube teardrop bushwhack-camps the American outback

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When Kimberley Kampers first presented its ultramodern all-terrain-ready Kube camper trailer, it didn’t mention whether its newest model would make it over to the United States. And while the company’s US arm didn’t have one to show at this year’s Over… Continue reading Striking panoramic Kube teardrop bushwhack-camps the American outback→

Featherlight Toyota-top camper streamlines overland RV adventure

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Setting out to build the “ultimate ultralight” 4×4 camper for all seasons and all terrains, Canada’s Tufport has outdone itself with a sleek, wood-free composite camper that ranks among the lightest available. The rugged new Overlander fits the full sp… Continue reading Featherlight Toyota-top camper streamlines overland RV adventure→

All-new Volkswagen California camper van launches for $67,300

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Volkswagen introduced the all-new T7 Multivan California camper back in May but held off on revealing prices until the van was ready for launch. The automaker opened up preorders this month, providing pricing information for each of the five individual… Continue reading All-new Volkswagen California camper van launches for $67,300→

Pop-up camper cube might be the smartest family RV money can buy

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Unlike other recent California RV startups, Exodus doesn’t tout Silicon Valley credentials, pitch “maybe-in-three-years” capabilities like self-driving, or present a design that looks straight out of an alien-colonized future. Instead, it harnesses tod… Continue reading Pop-up camper cube might be the smartest family RV money can buy→

Photos: Mercedes’ new Marco Polo camper van glamps the highlands

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Volkswagen kicked off the warmer months by premiering an impressive all-new California camper van, but Mercedes-Benz won’t be overlooked this (Northern Hemisphere) summer. It’s refreshed its own midsize van camper, the Marco Polo, with an emphasis on m… Continue reading Photos: Mercedes’ new Marco Polo camper van glamps the highlands→