Flexible Backroad camper van beats Mercedes Weekender launch and price

Those waiting for Mercedes to launch its all-new Weekender pop-up camper van need not wait for a four-sleeper Metris pop-top if they don’t want to. Washington’s Caravan Outfitter isn’t a major automaker recognized the world over, but its Backroad campe… Continue reading Flexible Backroad camper van beats Mercedes Weekender launch and price

Ultimate gear head camper van clears space with foldaway bathroom

One of the world’s ultimate camper vans for mountain bikers and dog lovers, the FOMO camper van from Colorado’s CoPilot Vans packs a smart, efficient floor plan that saves plenty of space for gear and tools. It manages to sleep a family of three, carry… Continue reading Ultimate gear head camper van clears space with foldaway bathroom

Karma EREV van previews the plug-in hybrid camper van we need now

Why jump straight to low-range electric motorhomes when plug-in hybrids offer practical performance in the present? It’s a question we’ve pondered when looking at 300-km (186-mile) electric Class C motorhomes or 200-km (124-mile) electric mini-camperva… Continue reading Karma EREV van previews the plug-in hybrid camper van we need now

Vauxhall takes the covers off its new Vivaro-e all-electric delivery van

Ahead of its launch before the end of the year, Vauxhall has thrown the covers off the UK’s only all-electric light commercial van (LCV) that can tow a trailer. The Vivaro-e is a factory-built, battery-electric delivery van capable of carrying loads of… Continue reading Vauxhall takes the covers off its new Vivaro-e all-electric delivery van

Karma L4 E-Flex Van would make a killer self-driving e-camper van

Beyond launching electrified cars of its own, Karma Automotive plans to sell its E-Flex electrified platform to other auto manufacturers looking to quickly bring electric models to market. The E-Flex will be available in various configurations to suppo… Continue reading Karma L4 E-Flex Van would make a killer self-driving e-camper van

Tesla-powered urban adventure camper van takes modern living off-grid

New Jersey van conversion startup Ready.Set.Van steps away from the overbuilt Sprinter 4x4s that tend to dominate the American van conversion scene to build a sleeker, more cosmopolitan breed of camper van that reflects its East Coast origins. Perfect … Continue reading Tesla-powered urban adventure camper van takes modern living off-grid

Chongo solar camper van gives off condo vibes with large kitchen

The new Ram Promaster-based Chongo conversion from Freedom Vans brings the feel of home to the inside of a van. It supports digital nomads with a solar-powered lithium electrical system and 4G boosting, packs a dual-block expandable kitchen that wraps … Continue reading Chongo solar camper van gives off condo vibes with large kitchen

Mercedes adds tech and air (but no e-drive) to entry-level camper van

Instead of announcing updates to its entry-level Marco Polo Activity camper van at the same time it announced updates to the Vito van, Mercedes-Benz realized it could squeeze a little extra press out by announcing them a couple of days apart. The Activ… Continue reading Mercedes adds tech and air (but no e-drive) to entry-level camper van