Killer Toyota micro-camper provides trapdoor access to rustic abode

Not every German-turned-American expedition vehicle builder at Overland Expo West 2024 was vying for a “most massive vehicle of show” title. New entrant World Travel Vehicles (WTV) out of Durango, Colorado offered one of the show’s most impressive full… Continue reading Killer Toyota micro-camper provides trapdoor access to rustic abode

Sharp-cut travel trailer loads up on multifunctional self-sufficiency

For years, Land Ark RV has been creating towable shelters that blur the line between tiny home and camping trailer. With the all-new Travel Trailer, it makes a purposeful step over to the latter side, designing a one-of-a-kind geometric space that enco… Continue reading Sharp-cut travel trailer loads up on multifunctional self-sufficiency

200-lb pop-up cube camper is the truck version of a backpacking tent

Pickup camping solutions continue getting lighter and lighter. While the lightest full-bodied pickup camper we’ve covered scales in right around an even 600 lb (272 kg), half-bodied toppers that incorporate the stock bed into their interiors nearly hal… Continue reading 200-lb pop-up cube camper is the truck version of a backpacking tent

Ultralight, modular Toyota Tacoma camper gets full-length pop-top

Washington’s Scout Campers took social distancing to new heights when it released three of the lightest, most versatile truck campers on the market, one after the other, during the start and heart of Pandemic 2020. Now it’s back to enjoy stabler times,… Continue reading Ultralight, modular Toyota Tacoma camper gets full-length pop-top

Self-inflating Tesla mattress brings hotel comfort to Y micro-camping

Snuuzu – sounds like a creature from the Dr. Seuss universe. In reality, it’s a better breed of inflatable foam mattress tailored specially to the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. The multilayer mattress levels out the vehicle and creates a cushy surface on … Continue reading Self-inflating Tesla mattress brings hotel comfort to Y micro-camping

Sleek Nordic toy-hauler camping trailer hides a secret bathroom

Often either cold, spartan towable garages with fold-down furnishings of questionable comfort, or fully outfitted campers with bikes shoved up against the sofa, toy-hauler campers usually flash a spotlight on the compromises of two-in-one design. The n… Continue reading Sleek Nordic toy-hauler camping trailer hides a secret bathroom

Tesla Cybertruck survivalist camper is the e-RV that makes water

Living Vehicle makes some of the most self-sustaining RVs on planet earth, so much so that it strived to carve out a new category – the LV, a fully equipped cabin in the woods that’s ready to tow from private to public land and back again. Now the comp… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck survivalist camper is the e-RV that makes water

$1-million Ram expedition RV pulls elite German engineering into US

Germany’s Unicat has been building some of Earth’s largest, most capable, most meticulously equipped expedition vehicles for decades. For its latest rig, it’s cozying up to the American market, turning the Ram 5500 into the sharply angled B63X all-terr… Continue reading $1-million Ram expedition RV pulls elite German engineering into US

Arctic Ford F-Series expedition camper is a mini mansion on 6 wheels

We wrapped up a gorgeous, albeit a bit windy and dusty, weekend at this year’s Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona on Sunday. Easily the biggest story at the show – literally and figuratively – was the major European brands establishing US-specifi… Continue reading Arctic Ford F-Series expedition camper is a mini mansion on 6 wheels

Robotic RV solar panel auto-tracks the sun to double base camp power

RVers have two main options for solar charging: vehicle rooftop panels that are hassle-free but rarely in optimal position, and deployable ground systems that can be more precisely positioned throughout the day but demand more attention and manual work… Continue reading Robotic RV solar panel auto-tracks the sun to double base camp power