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Car manufacturers concept vehicles often provide a window into the future - although the future, when it arrives, is usually toned down a little to cope with reality. Many concepts, however, don't make it into production - sometimes for good reasons. Here's one such idea from Japanese giants … [Read more...]
Update: The owner of the GMC motorhome in the picture below has got in touch with me and provided some additional information about the vehicle in the picture. This green is an original colour and was called 'parrot green'. This model is the Sequoia - apparently GMC named its motorhomes after … [Read more...]
On a recent holiday in France, I spotted this rather unusual (and old) motorhome at the Aire de Service (motorway service area) where my wife and I had parked for the night (free, of course, unlike the UK). What do you think? It's an unusual beast to be sure, so imagine my surprise when I … [Read more...]
This is the Verdier Westfalia Solar Power - VW-style van conversion whose manufacturers claim it is the shape of things to come: It's certainly a modern, strking vehicle with definite sex appeal but great practicality too. Solar panels, a popup roof that sleeps two, a kitchen area that can be … [Read more...]
The beauty of doing your own van conversion is that (skill and money permitting) you can create exactly the campervan you want - not something that's been designed to appeal to as many people as possible. That's certainly what this bloke has done with his Volkswagen Transporter T5. He hasn't … [Read more...]
Here's one I wouldn't mind - in the US at least. Legendary motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel died late last year, leaving an incredible legacy of death-defying stunts. He also left one of the most awesome RVs I have ever seen, which is now up for sale on eBay. The word motorhome doesn't seem … [Read more...]
A professionally-converted Nissan Micra motorhome. Originally built for someone who wanted a campervan to go fishing with, this Micra was converted by Middlesex Motor Caravans into a proper miniature camper - including twin hob, sink and running water and single bed. It's got a proper popup … [Read more...]
Continuing an occassional series of articles about motorhomes you can't afford, couldn't fit onto most campsites and probably won't ever even see, here is a clip from last week's edition of Top Gear, the popular BBC motoring show. This is a German motorhome that sits at the top (think … [Read more...]
I just had to share this with you - a bit of Saturday night tomfoolery... Take a look at this: Don't worry - it's not sinking! This is the world's first amphibious motorhome in action... Terrawind specialise in making unusual amphibious vehicles and this is one of the latest examples of … [Read more...]
Over at the Truck and Van blog today, Will Shiers has a picture of a rare VW Beetle motorhome conversion that only a true devotee could love. Apparently only a few were made - and one wonders what the interior layout was like, given that Beetles were rear engined... it must have made for a warm … [Read more...]
