CMT show

VanTourer makes a series of slick, versatile camper vans, and for the 2019 model year, it has optimized the interiors to offer up to 40 percent more load space. The highly functional camper vans also include multi-position rear beds that clear the way for cargo fold into couch position.

When we saw the Skydancer 7.5 motorhome cabriolet back in 2014, we weren't sure it'd ever make it out of the prototype stage. But it has, transforming into the Fiat Ducato-based Skydancer Apéro, a luxurious, bright-white motorhome with retractable roof and space for four people.

The most innovative camper van on display at this year's CMT show in Stuttgart wasn't actually a van at all. The PlugVan is a universal plug-and-play camper module that slides into the back of any cargo van, grows in size to fill out the space and provides a smart home-like living space.

Quite possibly the best-looking large camping trailer on show at CMT 2019, Eriba's new Touring 820 becomes the flagship of the much-loved Touring lineup. It includes an elegant interior and a standard smart home control system.

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.

Volkswagen's big truck, bus and engine brand MAN entered the van market last year with the TGE. While the new van is aimed at the same business-and-industry folks that drive MAN's heavy truck business, the company is exploring the leisure market with a pair of 4x4 camper van concepts.

Just a few months after we looked at the multipurpose Deseo 400 TR camping trailer, Knaus is back on the show circuit with the equally impressive Travelino Skyview. This light caravan concept slides a tint-adjustable picture window between campers and the great outdoors.

For this month's CMT show, Mercedes is showing a completely new category of camper: X-Class pickup campers. With help from a couple of German camping vehicle specialists, the X-Class is quite ready to explore the off-beaten path and make camp for a night or few.