Off-grid

Dub Arquitectura was recently commissioned to design a retreat for a visual artist, and recognizing that natural light is extremely important, created an unusual cabin that's fronted by generous glazing and is topped by a translucent fabric roof.

Cummins has debuted a hardware concept meant to ease RVers' reliance on gas. The new hybrid concept seamlessly blends battery storage and gas generation to decrease emissions while still offering days of off-grid power.

EarthCruiser has been readying itself for the upcoming EV takeover and is now offering customers the chance to get in on the ground floor of the electric overlanding age. Its slide-in electric pickup camper is officially available for preorder.

Startup Sasquatch Expedition Campers has made its intentions very clear, launching two of the gnarliest off-road trailers of 2022. The Highland 60 is the flagship, an unassuming hunk of metal that looks like a gear hauler but lives like a teardrop.

Finding itself with a steady supply of offcuts, kitchen maker Konga hit upon a clever idea: why not put it all to good use in a tiny house? The result is an attractive non-towable dwelling that can run on or off-the-grid and starts at $59,000.

In 2020, we reported on the ANNA Stay, a remarkable cabin with walls that slide open to offer a semi-outdoor lifestyle. Creator Caspar Schols has now revisited the project, adding some welcome tweaks, including a sunken bathtub and stowable bed.

This year proved quite a big one for larger camper vans and motorhomes, highlighted by watching one of history's great concept campers make it to production. Take a look back at all the highlights from the year in large, innovative and expanding RVs.

Earlier this year, Space Campers previewed the "Swiss Army knife" of Cybertruck campers. Its new video shows it wasn't exaggerating. If it actually makes it to production, this truck topper might end up the most versatile micro-camper out there.

When we looked at the Bruder EXP-8 in 2021, Bruder had yet to create a video of the camper. It took a while, but Bruder has now published an EXP-8 video, showing the trailer explore remote parts of the world while detailing its impressive features.

Alphavan reconfigures its namesake Mercedes Sprinter camper van to carry two motorbikes. The front of its new 4x4 Active Line van remains as comfortable and high-tech as ever, though, making it a luxury hotel room with complimentary bike storage.

Italian 3D printing company WASP has revealed plans for an experimental 3D-printed house named Itaca. Once completed, the prototype dwelling will run fully off-the-grid to aid research on self sufficiency and sustainability in a compact area.

Few camper trailers we've looked at over the years are as insanely overbuilt and impressively equipped as the Bruder EXP series from Down Under. With the new Stealth, all EXP trailers can now get even more power, convenience and off-road capability.