February 11, 2012

Unusual Motorhomes: Isuzu Fargo 4WD Camper

Isuzu Fargo 4WD camper

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...]

New Design Takes Fifth Wheel Caravan Concept Further

Colim Concept Caravan/Motorhome

Demountable motorhomes are not a new concept - and neither are fifth wheel trailers. However, they are usually on the large side and definitely don't look like this: This is the Colim - a kind of cross between a fifth wheel caravan, a demountable motorhome and a normal caravan and car … [Read more...]

Homemade Two-Storey Japanese Motorhome

The Two-Storey Camping Car - (C) http://www1.ttcn.ne.jp/~gyo/English/index.htm

It's not often that I come across a motorhome completely different to any I've seen before - but this one is. Built by three Japanese schoolfriends for a one-year road trip around Japan, it took two years to create and really is unique. The second floor is a Japanese-style room - it has a full … [Read more...]

The Toyota RV-2 – the one that got away?

Toyota RV-2 concept campervan

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...]

Tour the British Coast in a VW Campervan

At least, that's what the Sunday Times correspondant Chris Haslam is doing. Having been leant a brand new Volkswagen California (VW's own Transporter van conversion), Haslam is taking six weeks to tour the coast of Britain in a quest to discover the UK's best seaside locations and culinary … [Read more...]

Is This the Campervan of the Future (Or is it here already)?

Verdier Westfalia Solar Power Campervan

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...]