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Australia builds some of the toughest camping trailers on Earth, engineered to explore the world's most remote topography in style and comfort. These are some of the best of that prestigious pack, spotted at the 2020 Victorian caravan show.

RV chassis builder AL-KO joins Dethleffs and OzXcorp in working toward an electric-driven camping trailer that can partially power itself. Instead of leaving out the motorized RV segment, it's also developing an electrified motorhome chassis.

Among the big trucks of Overland Expo, one green machine stood out. A collaboration between American truck manufacturer Acela and Dutch camper module maker Bliss Mobil, this expedition motorhome braves Arctic winters, makes fresh water out of murky river, and lives comfortably off-grid.

Mint Tiny House Company has recently released its attractive 22-ft (6.7-m) and 26-ft (7.6-m) tiny house on wheels editions, with an attractive price to match. Dubbed Napa Editions, the stunning tiny house RVs come in two different versions, both of which come ready for the road or to simply move in.

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.

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.

One of the most spacious, luxurious motorhomes at the RVX show was also created as one of the most efficient Class As at camp. The Thor Tuscany concept drops its diesel generator for a massive lithium battery bank and solar array. It also includes a fully reworked, residential-style interior.

Leisure Vans builds its latest Type C motorhome on the all-new 2019 Mercedes Sprinter. Not only does the plus-sized camper van bring the latest in auto technology and design, it further innovates with a split-cabin layout, mobile workstation, and smart home-style control.

​Every year, a huge congregation of RV's, travel trailers, snowbirds, overlanders, and off-road enthusiasts happen to all converge in the tiny, dusty town of Quartzite, Arizona.

The ioCamper isn't a camper van and isn't quite a trailer. This camper box fits in a van before growing to four times its size at camp. With no permanent van modification, a roomy interior for four, and some glamping comforts, the ioCamper offers some clear advantages over conventional campers.

Leisure Travel Vans has been feeling the demand for a motorhome with bicycle garage and has answered with the Wonder RTB. In addition to carrying two bicycles, the Ford Transit motorhome hits the road with a smart entertainment system, flexible bedroom and versatile furnishings throughout.

Slide-outs are a tool found on many a motorhome, keeping things compact during the drive while opening up a larger space at camp. Protec takes everything good about the slide-out and makes it bigger. Its Q18 motorhome blows out its full side walls to give occupants plenty of room to stretch out.