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Citroën Type Holidays is a reinvented camper van with pop-up roof, convertible bed and a kitchenette

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Europe’s motorhome market is set to witness a thrilling transformation as Citroën, the iconic French automaker, reveals the Type Holidays concept, inspired by the legendary Type H. Citroën’s bold step into the converted camper van market is no small feat: Currently holding the position of the second-largest supplier of motorhome-based vehicles in Europe, the automaker is ready to dazzle the world with its Type Holiday camper van.

The Type Holidays is a tribute to the iconic Type H, a vehicle that pushed the boundaries of alternative travel. Based on the versatile Citroën SpaceTourer, this masterpiece offers an array of comfort and clever features that even the most discerning travelers would appreciate. The mobile home boasts a pop-up roof, perfect for those moments when you need to stand tall. When it’s time to rest, the seating within transforms into a spacious bed, accommodating two for a night of stargazing.

Designer: Citroën

Citroën’s partnership with the esteemed Italian coachbuilder Caselani has resulted in this camper van design that pays homage to the classic Type H, sporting a retro exterior and interior that are sure to turn heads. The Type Holidays teaser showcases a blend of heritage and modernity with its unique grey color, a nod to the Type H.

You don’t get a lot of fancy stuff on the outside, but a peep inside the Type Holidays bedazzles with the range of versatility and design for a new lifestyle.

A two-row bench that converts into a bed by night, can be removed to create additional storage space for all your adventure essentials. A fold-down table offers a cozy spot for dining or working on the road, while numerous cupboards around the space keep your belongings neatly organized.

To complete the picture, two front seats swivel around to face the living area, ensuring that no moment of your journey is wasted. Type Holidays boasts a heating system that would keep the interior at the perfect temperature no matter where you roam, while you cook savory meals in the kitchenette provided with a cooking area, sink, and fridge.

Citroën’s Type Holidays stands as a testament to innovation, comfort, and the enduring spirit of exploration in the modern-day van home. So, if want to embark on a memorable journey to a site where you can plug the camper van for utilities; the Type Holidays promises a level of freedom and style that won’t leave you disappointed.

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Meet Yoka Go, a game-changing leisure vehicle were versatility meets spaciousness

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When it comes to venturing into the great outdoors, having the right vehicle support can make all the difference. That’s where the Yoka Go drives in, offering not just ample space but also the freedom to adapt to your individual needs.

Dethleffs, a name synonymous with recreational vehicles, has brought us the Yoka Go, a true game-changing leisure vehicle. But what exactly is the Yoka? A motorhome? A camper van? Well, it’s more than that; it’s a tailor-made leisure vehicle designed to elevate your adventures to unstoppable heights.

Designer: Dethleffs

Whether you’re an avid travel or someone who simply craves the freedom to explore the world, the Yoka Go is here to cater to your every need, especially with its incredible storage capacity. So whether you’re carrying sports gear, camping equipment, or just the essentials for a weekend getaway, the Yoka Go’s flexible interior ensures that you have everything you need for both comfortable storage and seamless travel.

The Yoka Go boasts an extra-large wardrobe complete with shelves and a clothes rail, ensuring that you can keep your attire organized and ready for any occasion. Speaking of occasions, the large tailgate with a window adds an elegant touch to your outdoor gatherings. Sleeping arrangements in the Yoka Go are taken care of by the seating lounge which can quickly transform into a cozy bed for two, measuring 1.35m by 2.00m, providing ample space for a good night’s rest.

Flexibility is key in the Yoka Go. It extends to the seating lounge equipped with a variable table for up to four people. Need more seating? No problem. Thanks to the floor rail with airline rails, you can opt for a third and fourth seat to accommodate additional passengers.  Storage space isn’t just limited to the bedroom; the Yoka Go has compartments tucked away inside the bench seats, making it a breeze to access your essentials even from the outside of the vehicle. No more rummaging through your entire inventory just to grab your favorite hiking boots!

Drawing power from a 129-hp 2.0-liter EcoBlue diesel engine with a six-speed manual transmission, the Yoka Go is a lifestyle enhancer. With its adaptability, spaciousness, and clever storage solutions, it’s the perfect companion for those who want to make the most of their leisure time in the outdoors.

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Land Cruiser-based 6×6 camper is the ultimate RV with power and amenities to explore the unexplored

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EarthCruiser, a renowned go-anywhere expedition RV brand in Australia, has pushed the boundaries of off-roading motorhomes to conquer the harshest terrains in the world. Dubbed the Extreme XTR6x6, this remarkable vehicle is a progressive variant of the EarthCruiser’s original Extreme XTR250, considered one of the boldest 4×4 drives out there.

While you are factoring in all the possibilities as to how this is more “extreme;” the new Extreme XTR6x6 is built on a Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series, a rugged and capable base vehicle, by EarthCruiser Australia in collaboration with 6×6 Australia Pty Ltd. Together then they have transformed this ride it into a formidable 6×6 camper that’s ready to take you where no other motorhome can.

Designer: EarthCruiser Australia

The driving force behind the Extreme XTR6x6 is the addition of a third-driven axle, resulting in a powerful 6×6 configuration. This alteration supports a stretched living module to offer both space and amenities in plenty. The camper was initially developed as a custom solution for a customer who desired enhanced capabilities. However, it quickly garnered attention from a wider audience and the Extreme XTR6x6 will now be rolled out for a larger customer base.

The expedition-ready motorhome comes with portal axles for enhanced ground clearance and has differential locks for all three axles. It has a steering function on the middle axle, contributing to improved handling and maneuverability, while its airbag suspension system ensures automatic load and horizon leveling.

With a total fuel capacity of 275 liters spread across two tanks, the Extreme XTR6x6 is equipped for extended journeys into remote areas. And when you are en route to the remotest area, the off-road tires can give way. For this, a central tire inflation system is integrated into the camper itself, to inflate tires while you’re on the move. The system even employs GPS speed sensing to adjust tire pressure to driving speed.

On the exterior, the vehicle boasts four lockable toolboxes. For further convenience, when you’ve camped and the awning’s out, the camper also features an outdoor cooktop, refrigerator, and shower. A pass-through functions as storage for your equipment and gear, while the living area features an electrically rising roof. It provides enough headroom and accommodates sleeping space for up to three people.

The rear section of the camper has a kitchenette with countertops. The bathroom in here also has a shower and a cassette toilet for user convenience. EarthCruiser Australia has equipped the Extreme XTR6x6 with 275 liters of fresh water and 27 liters of gray water tank. The RV is powered by a pair of 555Ah batteries and a complementing 810-watt solar panel system, all supporting extended off-grid living in the XTR6x6.

Extreme 330 XTR6x6 is a testament to EarthCruiser’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of off-road exploration and adventure, which is not just limited to power and performance. EarthCruiser also considers safety important and has equipped the XTR6x6 with exterior cameras for security.

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This Electric Mercedes-Benz EQV based camper van gives digital nomads one more reason to hit the roads

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The sustainable travel trend has seeped into the motorhome and RV market for good. This has been a living reality as more and more electric vehicles go past the prototype stage and onto the manufacturing lines. For aftermarket customization shops this is the ideal opportunity to turn EVs into motorhomes fitted with every possible feature important to a nomad.

For their latest build, the Dutch RV group chooses the Mercedes-Benz EQV electric van that boasts exceptional performance and comes with luxurious inclusions. The 201hp EV has a 224 miles range, honed by a 100-kWh battery unit that feeds the 150-kW electric motor. Turn it into a motorhome and you have the perfect camper van for all your unplanned adventures.

Designer: Tonke and Mercedes-Benz

Compared to the Adventure model, the new Nomad version drops the gas stove burner and fits an induction cooktop instead. Along with this, a sliding kitchen is an ideal inclusion for outdoor cooking lovers. This section also doubles as a makeshift workstation as one can use the cover for the dual-burner induction cooktop by sliding it inwards behind the front passenger seat. The perfect setup for digital nomads who love to cook.

Their EQV Nomad can seat five people with ease, and even seven but with a few compromises in functionalities. For the nighttime, the rear seats can be folded to turn into a bed to sleep up to two individuals. If need be, the expandable pop-up roof makes way for a sleeping area for two more people. The motorhome’s bed is above the tailgate drawer system that can be used to store an optional 31L fridge, luggage, cargo boxes, or camping equipment.

Compared to the Adventure camper released last year, the Nomad is a better option at the price of €77,019 (approximately $85,684) given its versatile indoor/outdoor kitchen that transforms into a space for you to work amidst nature. The camper comes with other additional options including a pop-up sleeper, EcoFlow power station, compressor refrigerator, rear drawers, and window curtains. If you happen to be in Terheijden, NL, Tonke will offer a demo at its headquarters on August 5.

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The 1970 Volkswagen Beetle gets a retro transformation, converting into a Swiss cabin on wheels

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The Holzhaus Beetle is not your average vintage car or a traditional RV. It started out as a standard 1970 Volkswagen Beetle before a team of Swiss craftsmen put it through a complete transformation in 1995. They turned it into a Swiss wood cabin on wheels complete with a sofa, functional kitchenette with fireplace, and windows filling the cozy space with ample natural light.

“Holzhaus” derives its name from the German word meaning “timber house.” It epitomizes a classic wooden cabin – found in parts of Europe – using a 1970 Beetle 1302 as its base. The chassis, front and rear parts, and the engine of the VW Beetle remain intact, while the central steel body of the car is replaced with a meticulously handcrafted wooden cabin. Forming an ideal home on wheels for a solo traveler.

Available at: Catawiki

The attention to detail in the Holzhaus is awe-inspiring. From the customized wheel covers to the cleverly painted front and rear bumpers to resemble the central wooden construction, every aspect of this cabin exudes charm and craftsmanship. The driver and passenger seats feature sturdy steel frames topped with wooden slats for matching rustic elegance.

Step inside this wooden cabin on wheels, and you’ll be greeted by a warm and inviting interior boasting a wooden sofa with a round table for dining and socializing needs, a kitchenette complete with a fireplace and chimney, and windows you can open for light and fresh air. The walls of the Holzhaus Beetle are adorned with wood paneling and are decorated with paintings that add a touch of whimsy to the interior.

If you’ve fallen in love with this one-of-a-kind log cabin, you’ll be thrilled to know that the Holzhaus Beetle is currently available for sale in Italy. It can be attained for $30,000 odd, but it comes with an Italian license plate. Before hitting the market, the Holzhaus has functioned as an Alpine Club’s base for parties and festivals and as a bar under its previous ownership. Interestingly, Halzhaus has a tow hook for towing small trailers behind, just in case you want to include a few people in your adventures.

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TruckHouse BCR carbon fiber hardshell camper will inspire and captivate the adventure seeker in you

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TruckHouse took campers by surprise with the release of the BCT, an expedition camper built atop a Toyota Tacoma, in 2021. This impressive camper garnered a lot of attention, but TruckHouse wasn’t done yet. They recently unveiled their latest creation, the BCR, an off-road camper that utilizes the Prospector XL RAM 3500 chassis from American Expedition Vehicles (AEV).

Result of a full-fledged collaboration between the TruckHouse and AEV, TruckHouse BCR is a full-featured carbon fiber hardshell camper that is both aesthetically pleasing and highly capable, overriding the abilities of the Tacoma-based predecessor.

Designer: TruckHouse

The new BCR exterior is designed to leverage the ruggedness of the Prospector XL and boasts 40-inch tires, snorkel, and a 20,000-pound winch in front, and a 3-inch lift that not only enhances the camper’s off-road capabilities but also contributes to its overall four-season appeal.

Step inside the TruckHouse BCR, and you’ll find a comfortable and well-equipped living space. Despite its rugged exterior, this off-grid camper vehicle offers a level of comfort that is hard to match. It comes complete with a king-size bed and a rear U-shaped dinette, you can turn into a bed for a guest hitched on the way. Over the main bed is a large skylight and the dinette is enveloped by windows providing views of the breathtaking panoramic on the way.

When it comes to amenities, the BCR doesn’t disappoint. Its kitchen is equipped with an induction cooktop, microwave, sink, and fridge. The bathroom is likely to offer a cassette or composting toilet and an indoor shower. To ensure that campers can go off-grid for extended periods, the BCR comes with solar panels on the roof and a lithium battery to keep all systems running without hiccups.

Excitement is building around the TruckHouse BCR, with the first deliveries expected in spring 2024. To secure your spot, you can preorder it for a refundable amount of $10,000. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or new to the world of Overlanding, the TruckHouse BCR is set to inspire and captivate the adventure seeker in you.

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Storage-friendly skoolie incorporates two fully-functional offices, epic kitchen and a spacious bedroom

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Living on the road and off the grid sounds easy but many people find it difficult to spend their nights inside a compact trailer and miss the comforts of home. Despite teardrop trailers being a cheap and fancy alternative to suffice wanderlust, travel enthusiasts don’t resonate with the idea of spending their nights inside an aluminum box that lacks enough headroom, and a spacious bathroom in particular. This is where a bus home or a skoolie takes home the advantage.

An ideal alternative to towing trailer, a skoolie boasts spaciousness, features plenty of room for storage, and can even be customized as per the user’s needs. Aurora is one such bus home conversion that ticks all the requisites. As big as two European tiny house, the 40-feet long, 2004 International RE-300 school bus with a DT466E engine has been successfully converted into a mobile home by a Dokata-based couple, Josh and Emily.

Designer: Josh and Emily

Thoughtfully designed, it weighs 35,000 lbs and incorporates a full kitchen, bathroom and bedroom inside its robust build. However, the biggest highlight of the school bus conversion is its utilization of space that allows two fully-functional offices (with two monitor screens each) to pack inside its steel body. One of the offices is adjacent to the L-shaped kitchen, and the other one is located at the back of the bus. The office at the front end can actually be utilized as kitchen counter space too, while the one at the rear can function as a quaint working area.

Facing the front home office is a white couch that can be extended into an L-shape sofa, ideal for sleeping a single guest. The home offices’ desk drawer can come out and transform the space into a nice dining table. The kitchen space lying next to the office is like none other. It is equipped with every minute item from electronics to storage sections that are required for a comfortable stay. With a plethora of wooden cabinets gracing the interior, the kitchen is also equipped with a full-size fridge, propane-powered stove and oven.

Another major highlight of Aurora is its intelligent use of space. At the entrance of the bus home, you are graced by stairs and a dash that features storage compartments to house shoes and other nitty-gritty items. Even the top of the dash is being utilized as a shelf to house various items, with the likes of plant pots. Not to mention, there is a litter box for the couple’s cat that lives with them. The windows of the bus home make the space seem really open and allow lots of natural light to pass in, hence acting as a source of energy for plants too.

Next, there is a bedroom that mainly constitutes a queen-size bed and features some overhead storage. The bathroom falls second to the bedroom and features a sunken shower. In addition, the bathroom door has been designed in a manner that it ends up separating the front section of the bus home from its rear.

The whole build is incredibly well-planned. The duo spent two years of DIY labor on finalizing the layout, interior design and other modifications before they unveiled their stellar bus home conversion to the world. Another impressive highlight of the skoolie is its off-grid capability. Flanking three extendable awnings, the bus home features a raised roof covered in a 2,400-watt solar panel system powering the devices inside. Furthermore, there are three 40-gallon gray and black water tanks mounted within the floor of the bus helping it to stay fully off-grid for about ten days or so.

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Toyota Hilux camper is the most rugged two-bed, pop-up roof overland rig you’ll ride

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Camping enthusiasts understand the power of a four-wheel drive as a capable off-roader. It is not surprising then that they form base of great truck campers capable of handling the beaten roads a little better than the others. But if you don’t like the ordinary, Japan’s Direct Cars has fashioned the most indestructible pickup into an undeniable camper for off-roaders.

The SUV adventure camper BR75, as it is called, is a Toyota Hilux turned into an incredible camper for four people. Owning to the Hilux’s extremely tested mobility and robustness, the BR75 naturally makes for the most rugged truck camper you can drive to places that are out of reach for others.

Designer: Direct Cars

Direct Cars has mounted a camper module to the back of the Hilux, without altering the mechanics or form factor of the five-seat pickup. By combining a full-fledged pickup and a camper, the Japanese SUV Adventure Camper BR75 becomes an all-terrain overland rig to keep you cozy no matter how remote a place your journey takes you to.

A calm interior with a functional micro-living layout is accessed through the back seat of the Hilux. A pass through here leads you into the rear living space laid out with seats and folding table, which can transform into a double bed on demand.

Also accessible through the rear entrance, the living space is attached to a shower room with vanity featuring a foldout table. There is no reference to a toilet onboard. You’d probably have to carry a portable seat along, but there is enough area in the shower room to set it up. This space can even be used as a mud room to clean up equipment before stepping into the living section.

To make room for adults to stand and walk comfortably within the camper, the BR75 comes with an optional pop-up roof. By popping the roof up, you create more headroom, ensure more ventilation, and make space for pull-down double bed. The entire camper is stuffed with ample storage space but you will miss the kitchenette facility here. The flooring is dirt and scratch resistant and the interior is tastefully done in wooden finish.

Equipped with an external power outlet and LEDs inside, powered by onboard 200-Ah lithium-ion battery drawing energy from 200-W rooftop solar panels. There is also a 1,500-W inverter, water pump on the camper. Users can keep tabs on information from all the accessories and switch the equipment on/off from the touchscreen control panel above the entrance door. The Hilux camper is available in Japan in two variants: ¥10,980,000 ($84,000) and ¥12,450,000 (approximately $95,000).

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With a shipping container-like body, LOKI Discovery Series is expedition vehicle that touches all pain points

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If venturing out in the untrodden trails is something that gets your adrenaline gushing, you would be on the hunt for a viable off-roader to take you to the foot of such trails. This is where LOKI Discovery Series intends to drive in as a whole new experience to traditional RVs.

It is designed to let you explore unseen places in the most remote locations with total freedom of not having to bank on a campground. This ideal off-roading mobile home blends the feel of being part of nature while relishing the cozy comforts of your home.

Designer: LOKI Expedition

Most adventure campers claim that you’d say; yes, but there is a distinctiveness LOKI’s new creation boasts about. Reviving LOKI’s long love for shipping container architecture, the Discovery Series is a shipping container-shaped structure you can also choose to haul on the truck chassis of choice.

The LOKI Discovery Series arrives in two options; a truck customized with all the accessories, or as the company puts it “a fully furnished habitat installed on a pre-owned vehicle.”

An extravagant solution for self-sufficient and sustainable travel, the Discovery Series is tailored essentially for avid outdoor thrill seekers. For this, it comes integrated with 1,520 watts of solar panels with a 2000Ah Lithium power bank. There is a 1,000-watt inverter and charger onboard this mobile home capable of comfortably accommodating six adults on an off-roading adventure.

Made in the USA from scratch, the Discovery Series is ready for any kind of weather with four-season insulation. The toughened glass window panels make the home suitable for high altitudes and extreme weather. Featuring a retractable canopy and an exterior kitchen, the Discovery Series comes with a 360-degree camera system, utility LEDs on the rear and sides, access stair and ladder combo, and a cargo bay to account for a few amenities on the outside.

The interior is packed with abundance of facilities including light wood furnishings, roof hatch, mudroom for drying equipment, dimmable LED lights and ample storage. One section of the off-roader houses a queen bed, while the other has a U-shaped leather banquette that can double up as bed. The kitchenette in the middle is furnished with quartz counters, induction cooktop, microwave fridge/freezer, and UV water purifier.

On demand water pump takes care of the water needs from the 140-gallon fresh water tank. There is also a 60-gallon grey water tank onboard and the bathroom is fitted with a cassette toilet. For nomadic workaholics, the mobile home is provided with Wi-Fi and an infotainment system takes care of the entertainment of other members.

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Oldest known motorhome based on 1914 Ford Model T chassis celebrates history and heritage

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If you’re on the street discussing motorhomes, recallers around will see it as a recent trend. Truth be told, the oldest known motor caravan in the world was commissioned by the Bentall family (founders of Bentall luxury department store) in 1914. Based on the chassis of a Ford Model T, the unique motorhome was built before the first World War and was restored to its original specification later in the 1970s. It has now exchanged hands one more time at a recent Bonhams auction.

The 1914 Ford Model T Motor Caravan recently went under the hammer for £63,250 (roughly $74,000). The new owner remains undisclosed but the oldest known motor caravan definitely deserves a deeper look at it irrespective of who gets to live in it. For starters, built on the Ford Model T chassis, lengthened and strengthened slightly by Baico, the caravan is simply homelike on the inside thanks to the all-wooden interiors. The caravan body is designed and built by Dunton of Reading, and the interiors were restored to original rightfulness in the ‘70s after it was abandoned almost for half a century by the owners of this miraculous home on wheels in the 1920s.

Designer: Dunton of Reading

The all-timber interiors make this motor caravan well insulated while this makeshift ride for the royalty does possess enough storage for the road, both externally and internally. Owing to the restoration work that renders the caravan to its original form, it was entered into the HCVC London-Brighton Run in the year of restoration and it – little surprisingly – won seven awards which comprised the recognition for being a motorhome in best original condition.

The Ford Model T Motor Caravan is spacious and has four berths in the living area, a wood-burning stove, leather bench for driver and passengers with internal storage that can swivel around to offer additional space in the living area. However, despite that spaciousness, it lacks a bathroom and running water. The liveable space is nicely furnished with green velvet curtains and can offer a homely feeling for the residents like you and me only when it goes under the hammer the next time. Until then, let’s just hope all is good for the new owner who’s shelled off almost twice the estimated price for this mark of ancient history.

 

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