May 18, 2012

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...]

Is This the World’s Smallest Production Motorhome?

Romahome R10

Romahome is well-known for its high quality, small van conversions - but its latest model pushes the boundaries even by their standards. The Citroen Nemo recently won the award for International Van of the Year and this pint-sized workhorse has now formed the basis for Romahome's latest … [Read more...]

Overland in A VW Camper – 21st Century Style

Overland travel to eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia became very popular in the 1960s and 70s - thanks to a combination of high airline prices, a relatively peaceful and benign middle east and lots of (mostly) young people who were adventurous and brave enough to try it. For a truly … [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...]

Yorkshire Motorhomes With A Japanese Twist – In New Zealand!

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire-based motorhome conversion company Wellhouse Leisure has built an impressive reputation for high quality, compact van conversions in recent years. Their campervans are based on imported Japanese base vehicles and are designed to be suitable for everyday use as well as … [Read more...]

Porsche + VW: The Ultimate Van Conversion?

VW vans and minibuses have always been one of the most popular base vehicles for campervan conversions - offering great styling and car-like practicality. The only problem is that they have always been a bit on the slow side... especially the older (pre T4) models. However, there may be a … [Read more...]

Pimped Volkswagen Transporter Campervan

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...]