The Volkswagen badge is inextricably linked to #vanlife and open road adventure. In a slight departure, VW is parking the van and hitting the road with a different style of adventure rig. The all-new Atlas Basecamp Concept pulls the road trip off-road, unearthing tracks and trailheads less traveled.
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The recently launched Bruder EXP-6 GT replaces the pop-up roof of the standard EXP-6 with a raised hard roof, crawling behind your tow vehicle as a stormproof, go-anywhere boutique motel with custom adjustable air suspension, burly composite shell and cushy interior.
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Simpler and more affordable than a camper van or trailer, the Roofnest Sandpiper is a viable alternative, turning an Outback or 4Runner into a gear-hauling mini-RV. A roof-top tent with factory-mounted roof rails, the Sandpiper offers flexibility in carrying shelter and gear deep into the wild.
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No matter how many teardrop trailers we cover, there's always another startup with its own variation. Evolve is the latest to mosey across our radar, offering teardrops with a bit of extra curvature, doors with full-size windows, and off-grid power with roof-mounted solar.
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Australia's Patriot Campers builds some of the toughest expedition-ready camping trailers on the planet. With the all-new X1-H, Patriot simplifies set-up, trading its traditional fold-out tent for a hard-topped tent that pops into a 2+ sleeper shelter at the push of a key fob.
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We were just getting used to mini-campervans, and now a company called Simple has downsized things to "micro camper van." Its solo and two-person conversion kits install in minutes, carving out a functional living space inside van or SUV at a cost lower than some tents.
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Wingamm motorhomes and caravans are always head-turners, but one in particular will make you do a double-take. Smart and stylish, the new City Twins looks at first like a fairly standard Fiat Ducato camper van but is actually a custom-built fiberglass shell planted on a Ducato cab chassis.
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Thor Industries used the RVX show to get serious about its products, but it also had some fun ... a lot of fun. Its custom Heartland Cyclone tailgater trailer pulls up stadium-side, screens games on numerous TVs, keeps the beer flowing with a keg fridge, and provides plenty of space to kick back.
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American camper van offerings from major brands still aren't anywhere near as diverse as those in Europe, but the recent RVX trade show demonstrated that the van market is alive and well, brimming with new and exciting products for world travelers, thrill seekers, family road trippers and others.
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Truck campers seem forever stuck in the 1970s, hulking, broad-sided monstrosities spilling off every edge of the pickups they top. Kimbo brings things up to date with a Tacoma-sized aluminum mini-lodge. It's your go-anywhere adventure rig, mobile office and flame-crackling ski lodge.
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