High-drama expandable RV turns off-grid camping into five-star travel

We’ve watched the nature of camping, RVing and “roughing it” evolve steadily over the years, growing to encompass increasingly luxurious vehicles meant to explore the world while offering the comforts of home and beyond.Continue ReadingCategory: Automo… Continue reading High-drama expandable RV turns off-grid camping into five-star travel

Smart Ford electric camper van looks into digital nomadism’s future

After 75 years of building a business around caravans and larger motorhomes, UK shop Bailey of Bristol is turning its attention to camper vans. And rather than simply introducing a carbon copy of what’s already out there, the company aspires to innovat… Continue reading Smart Ford electric camper van looks into digital nomadism’s future

Pebble semi-autonomous electric RV rings in the future of camping

Caravan camping is a big step up from ground tent camping in terms of comfort and convenience, but it’s not without a few pitfalls of its own. California startup Pebble has turned to cutting-edge smart technology in an effort to smoothen out the rough … Continue reading Pebble semi-autonomous electric RV rings in the future of camping

Grounded makes wildly modular electric smart RV with 250-mile GM Zevo

Electric camper vans are finally arriving in the United States, and they’re starting to look like a legitimate option for actual road travel and camping. The Tesla and SpaceX alums at Detroit startup Grounded settled for a measly 108 miles (174 km) wit… Continue reading Grounded makes wildly modular electric smart RV with 250-mile GM Zevo

Volkswagen Multivan PHEV camper van shatters the California RV mold

The Volkswagen California camper van family is growing yet again. VW is previewing its first plug-in hybrid camper van, a pop-top California based on the already-versatile T7 Multivan. Not only does the Multivan concept camper promise 31 miles (50 km) … Continue reading Volkswagen Multivan PHEV camper van shatters the California RV mold

“Tesla of campers” officially cuts the cord on the American RV trip

With a goal of pioneering a new breed of intelligent eco-RVing, Tennessee’s Aero Build introduced its Coast travel trailer earlier this year. A thoroughly modern trailer, it combines a simple but stylish design with the latest in RV tech, including a s… Continue reading “Tesla of campers” officially cuts the cord on the American RV trip

Toyota Land Cruiser off-grid camper goes extremer with 6×6 drive

EarthCruiser USA is preparing to welcome in a new era of world exploration in about a week’s time, but in the meantime, EarthCruiser Australia is giving it a Foster’s tallboy to hold. The southern originator of the iconic go-anywhere expedition RV bran… Continue reading Toyota Land Cruiser off-grid camper goes extremer with 6×6 drive

VW Multivan California plug-in camper spreads wings as future smart RV

Thirty-five years after the original Volkswagen California made its debut, VW is preparing to preview the future of the California brand with the all-new Multivan California Concept. The new camper van will leverage the versatile T7 platform toward bec… Continue reading VW Multivan California plug-in camper spreads wings as future smart RV

Vanlife concept time-travels to age of autonomous go-anywhere RVing

Conceptual visions such as trailhead-shuttling Jeep Wranglers and concierge-grade RV pods have previously explored how autonomous driving technology can introduce travelers, campers and outdoor adventurers to a new level of pampering.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Vanlife concept time-travels to age of autonomous go-anywhere RVing

Living Vehicle’s H2O-making, solar-winged RV slashes all ties to grid

Living Vehicle trailers have always straddled the gap between recreational campers and full-time micro-homes, and now they’re taking a big step toward becoming frontier-style off-grid homesteads. The new 4-season HD-Pro hoards a Tesla Model 3’s worth o… Continue reading Living Vehicle’s H2O-making, solar-winged RV slashes all ties to grid