New Atlas

Automotive Audio available

Cargo Camper uses oversized pegboard to create ultra-versatile modular camper vans

C.C. Weiss January 18, 2019

Austria's Autocom has taken the idea of the modular camper van to new heights with a pegboard-inspired interior for more plug-and-play flexibility. Instead of camping modules on the floor, its vans have kitchen equipment hanging off the walls, a fold-away bed-and-breakfast area and plenty more.

Automotive Audio available

Carado Axion Studio pop-top camper van sleeps solo adventurers or entire crews

C.C. Weiss January 4, 2019

The motorhome specialists at Hymer call it a "Loft," but those at sister brand Carado prefer "Studio." The new Axion Studio becomes Carado's first North American-market pop-top camper van, doubling sleeping capacity over the two-sleeper Axion.

Carado expands its North American line with a pop-top four-sleeper camper van

Automotive

The best camper vans of 2018 for full-time road dwellers down to weekend warriors

C.C. Weiss December 21, 2018

The more we see #vanlife move into everyday Americana, the more we wonder if it jumped the shark. But if this year's crop of inventive new van campers is an indicator, #vanlife is plenty healthy. The market put out new options for everyone from cash-strapped post-grads to adventurous families.

Glampervan really sets itself apart from other conversion shops with its roof rack-mounted deck

Automotive

$35,000 Boho woody camper vans get you on the road for less coin and hassle

C.C. Weiss December 20, 2018

North America sure seems to have a lack of smart, affordable camper vans as compared to markets like Europe. However, a few brands have risen to the challenge of filling the gap. Boho Camper Vans is one of the latest, designing very attractive campers that base in at an affordable $35,000.

A big, old extended Ford E-350 Boho camper van known as Rev-Van

Automotive

Flexcamper creates a solo mini-campervan out of Fiat's tiniest van

C.C. Weiss December 17, 2018

Lately we've seen more and more companies shrinking camper vans down into mini-campervans. Germany's Flexcamper takes it a step further, making single-person mini-campers out of some of the smallest multipurpose vehicles out there.

Flexcamper's Fiat Fiorino mini-campervan

Automotive

Karmann's Ford Transit 4x4 camper van opens the gate to adventure

C.C. Weiss December 11, 2018

The 2018 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon was packed with camper vans of all lengths and heights, but most were built for summer highway driving. One exception was the Karmann Dexter 560 4x4. Based on an AWD Ford Transit, this rugged three-sleeper adds extra versatility for chasing big adventure.

The Karmann Dexter 560 4x4 is based on a Ford Transit with intelligent all-wheel drive

Outdoors

Gallery: Multi-personality trailers, camper vans and other RVs of the Off-Road Expo

C.C. Weiss December 7, 2018

Many Americans have already stored their camping trailers and motorhomes away for winter, but that doesn't mean they've forgotten about RVs completely. Campers of all shapes and sizes were very much alive, well and ready for travel at last week's International Off-Road & UTV Expo.

Automotive Audio available

Roomy pop-top camper van sleeps the active, nomadic family of 5

C.C. Weiss November 26, 2018

The Carado Vlow isn't available in North America, but the American-market Hymer Aktiv 2.0 Loft Edition sleeps four to five people in a very different layout. It treats the whole family right with dual lounges, a power sofa and an entertainment system.

Automotive

Vlow camper van carries bikes and sports gear, then sleeps family of 5

C.C. Weiss November 21, 2018

Quite distinct from Carado's North American Axion camper van, the European-market Vlow is designed for a different audience. It comes in a variety of floor plans, most intriguing of which is the V 601 that can haul bicycles and gear to camp and sleep a family of five once there.

Automotive

Nest mini-campervan keeps your footprint small and path wide open

C.C. Weiss November 19, 2018

Designed for some of the biggest adventures of your life, the Nest Cuckoo is also one of the smallest camper vans you're likely to journey out in. But you won't want for anything in this Slovenian rental camper, thanks to its combination of long bed, tailgate kitchen and seating for four.

The Nest Cuckoo sets down and makes camp