Camper & RV Archives

‘How to Build a Sex Room’ Changed My Van (Love) Life

Netflix’s new hit series ‘How to Build a Sex Room’ changed our van life on the road, intimacy and all.

Written by Heather Hendricks August 08, 2022

Build a Camper to Tow Behind a Bike: Here’s How

Check out this tutorial for an ultra-lightweight camper hitched to a bike. You might be tempted to build one yourself.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 05, 2022

‘Disappointed’ With Sprinters, CO Man Converts Hummer H1 Into Overland Campervan

Reed Gerdes tried RVs, Sprinter vans, and schoolies — and wasn’t satisfied with any of them. So he converted a Hummer into a campervan.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 04, 2022

Is This the Ultimate Mountain Biking Van?

Take a tour of the ultimate cyclist’s converted Sprinter van and get some tips to help you dial in your own life on the road.

Written by Jilli Cluff August 04, 2022

Gamer, Van Lifer, Crypto Miner: Live Each One in This Van

Do you love gaming on Twitch as much as off-grid living in the wilderness? ‘Cause this van lifer has the build of your dreams.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 02, 2022

BioLite Unveils BaseCharge Power Station to Compete With the Big Boys

Looking to get more bang for your buck out of your van’s power system? BioLite says its two new solar-friendly entries can save you coin.

Written by Sam Anderson August 01, 2022

Van Life Is Dead and Something Called ‘Camping’ Is Now Hot

The hot new trend of sleeping outside on the ground shows promise and might be the answer to van life we’ve all been waiting for.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 01, 2022

REI, Airstream Collab on Special Edition Travel Trailer Loaded With Gear

Outdoor industry leader REI teams up with RV industry icon Airstream to create a one-of-a-kind, adventure-ready travel trailer. REI continues to pursue investment in “vehicle-supported…

Written by Bryon Dorr July 28, 2022

Live in a Van Down by the River at the ‘Wintering Grounds’

Not livin’ in a dirtbag paradise? You’ll know just where to flop after you watch this squatter-centric video.

Written by Sam Anderson July 26, 2022

‘Get to Da Campah!’ Check Out the Little-Known 1970s ‘Helihome’

Forget van life — this short-lived helicopter-turned-camper actually existed. Once you’ve watched this YouTube sleuth cut, you’ll want one, too.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 25, 2022

How to Ship Your Campervan to Europe: It’s Easier Than You Think

Ever thought about taking your sweet campervan across the ocean for international trips? Learn how with the Holcombe family.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 21, 2022

Is ‘Overland’ Car Camping? Vehicle Adventure? Get 5 Expert Perspectives

Is ‘overlanding’ adventuring in a vehicle? Is it just car camping? Or is it nothing more than a licensed brand? Answer: It’s complicated.

Written by Sam Anderson July 20, 2022

What Not to Bring: 5 Things That Will Bog Down Your Overlanding Adventure

No matter who you talk to in overlanding, everybody seems to have a list of what you need to bring. But what don’t you need…

Written by Sam Anderson July 19, 2022

Front Runner Slimpro Van Rack: The Ultra-Configurable Roof Rack for Just About Any Van

Don’t worry about that skylight or AC. Front Runner’s Slimpro Van Rack lets you move the crossbars to fit your van’s life

Written by Evan Williams July 14, 2022

New Mass-Market 4×4 Campervan Option: 2022 Pleasure-Way REKON

With a four-wheel-drive Sprinter van chassis and a road-ready interior, Pleasure-Way’s latest vehicle adds a new mass-production option for van lifers.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 12, 2022

EcoFlow ‘Power Kits’ Make Van Life Electrical a One-Stop Shop

Looking for a new energy solution for off-grid living? New power kits from EcoFlow offer customization and supposedly easy setup.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 12, 2022

Off-Road, Tiny, and Slow Van Life Dreams Realized: ElectricBrands Xbus Camper

With four motors, optional bigger batteries, and solar power, the Xbus Camper looks ready to tackle off-road camping in an adorable way.

Written by Evan Williams July 11, 2022

RV Life: Stay Off-Grid Longer by Creating Water From Air

2023 Living Vehicle adds Watergen water-creating technology to let you stay off the beaten path for more days with less plastic.

Written by Evan Williams July 05, 2022

Gas Prices Cause Van Lifers & RVers to Alter Summer Travel Plans

Across the country, increased gas prices have caused van lifers and RVers to reevaluate their summer plans.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 28, 2022

Longest e-RV Trip Yet: Winnebago Charges Across Midwest

Winnebago’s All Electric RV just completed a 1,300-mile road trip across the Midwest. The total charging cost for the journey? $275.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 27, 2022

World’s First Fully Solar-Equipped, Fold-Out Camp Trailer

GoSun and Camp365 try to solve modern camping woes with their ‘aerodynamic, lightweight, expandable, off-grid solar trailer.’

Written by Andrew McLemore June 24, 2022

ARB Enters the Hardshell Rooftop Tent Market

After releasing its first rooftop tent 20 years ago, Australia’s ARB entered the hardshell market this summer with its latest new overlanding lineup.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 22, 2022

Sonoran Rovers Uses Exquisite Craftsmanship to Build a Defender Overland Camper

Keen attention to detail and superior craftsmanship make this Land Rover project one of the most enticing vehicle buildouts we’ve seen.

Written by Heather Hendricks June 17, 2022

Bunk in Your Trunk: Oryx Launches Jeep Wrangler Sleep System

A fresh startup out of Colorado just launched something we haven’t seen before: a deployable bunkbed system for certain Jeep Wrangler models.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 17, 2022

Best in Show: 15 New Pieces of Gear Spotted at Overland Expo West 2022

Our overland expert Bryon Dorr dug through over 400 vendors at Overland Expo West 2022 to find the truly new and interesting gear worth checking…

Written by Bryon Dorr June 16, 2022

Back to Basics: AntiShanty Rigid Roof RR-1 Adventure Trailer

The AntiShanty Rigid Roof RR-1 trailer is the company’s newest addition to its growing family of ultralight off-grid adventure trailers. AntiShanty builds unique trailers for…

Written by Stuart Bourdon June 15, 2022

Campervan Owner Knows What He’s Selling, and It’s Not the Van Life You Think

Sometimes we think that the seller doesn’t really want to sell. But not when it comes to this 4×4 diesel E-350 campervan.

Written by Evan Williams June 09, 2022

Happier Camper Launches Studio Apartment and Storefront on Wheels

Innovative, lightweight, and highly customizable, two of Happier Camper’s newest trailers are launching at Outdoor Retailer 2022.

Written by Heather Hendricks June 09, 2022

Kammok ‘3-Second Car Awning’ Crushes Funding Goal in 1 Hour

Given the fickleness of most awnings, perhaps it’s no surprise that Kammok’s Kickstarter for its new 3-second car awning surpassed its $10,000 funding goal within…

Written by Andrew McLemore June 08, 2022