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Back in 2010, I reported on the SwissRoomBox removable kit, which allows you to turn your car into a fully-fledged camper in just a few minutes. Fast-forward two years and SwissRoomBox is still going strong and is now offering a wider range of products that should suit most cars and … [Read more...]
German suspension specialist Goldschmitt has set a new world speed record for a motorhome of 222km/h (138mph). Two years after Goldschmitt's Hymer Car motorhome set a world speed record of 207km/h, the company has set a new record of 222km/h, using a Mercedes Viano Westfalia … [Read more...]
I recently came across a new motorhome conversion I've not seen before, the Azalai. It's basically a motorhome conversion added to the back of a Land Rover pick up (either a 110 or 130 wheelbase model). So far, it sounds like a standard demountable setup, but it's not - it's basically a Land … [Read more...]
Ok, so it is not actually a motorhome - it is a cross between a caravan and a boat. But this neatly-executed idea from German company Sealander is actually going into production and could be quite neat, especially when larger versions are available. The Sealander is 389cm (12' 9") long and is … [Read more...]
It's been a while since I have seen anything remotely qualifying as an unusual motorhome, but while on holiday in Norway recently (click here for trip diary), I did. This vehicle is exactly what it looks like - a motorhome body hooked on to the back of an old Vauxhall Astra. The motorhome in … [Read more...]
I spotted this Isuzu Fargo 4WD camper when I was out and about today - it's a Japanese import and is an unusual sight in the UK. The Isuzu base vehicle looks to be very similar to the old Toyota Townace / Liteace and it's pretty compact for a coachbuilt motorhome - it doesn't show in the picture, … [Read more...]
Performance and motorhomes are not two words that generally go together - despite today's vans offering a pretty reasonable turn of speed, considering their size and weight. However, there's always someone who has to go that one stage further - and it's no surprise that they come from the land of … [Read more...]
I've mentioned the Knaus C-Liner a couple of times before - it's a top-spec, luxury 2-berth motorhome. Although not many C-Liners were made, the model attracted considerable praise and at least one celebrity owner - car-mad JayKay of Jamiroquai. C-Liner owner Michael Newton recently contacted me … [Read more...]
I am always on the look out for motorhomes and campervans that are a little bit different, so when an email from the owners of this imposing specimen dropped into my inbox recently, I was extremely pleased. The Gray Warrior is owned by Graham and Jean, two retired former caravanning … [Read more...]
I may have found a new contender for the title of smallest motorhome! A fully converted Reliant Robin motorhome has recently been auctioned on eBay - have a look at the listing here (if it hasn't expired yet). It looks a nice conversion for the size, with good quality work. I wonder if it's … [Read more...]
