– [Narrator] Hey everyone, it’s Reacher, your friendly neighborhood video host. From solar-powered RVs to mini travel pods, today we look at 15 cool caravans sure to turn heads. Number 15, a startup from France has developed what it calls Tipoon, the Travel Machine. The Tipoon has multiple slideouts which can be controlled via remote control, or your smartphone. The amenities include a permanent double bed, a kitchen, a bathroom with a shower and toilet, and numerous storage areas. It also has a space that can turn into a second bed, or a dining area. It’s offered in three different sizes and multiple colors, so I think it’s time to start planning your next creative adventure. (hard-hitting electronic music) Number 14, this slick conversion adds a new dimension to a popup, or should I say popout. Not only does camper van open upwards, but a pod slides out the rear electronically adding about six feet to the length of the vehicle while stationary. The Doubleback comes with a diesel engine, a manual or automatic transmission, new furniture add-ons, and new layouts with optional five person seating. Each Doubleback is custom built to every client’s individual tastes and specifications.
While you can’t get one in North America, it’s a cool design that would be fun to see applied to vans available in the states. Number 13, the Romotow caravan is a contemporary camper from New Zealand-based design firm W2. The Romotow separates itself from other campers in many ways. First, its design is ridiculously modern. It’s classier than most campers, and more modern than most apartments. The second thing that makes the Romotow caravan different from others is the way it functions. W2’s design folds outwards. The ability to fold out lets this caravan increase its overall size by 70%. The interior is highlighted by the master bedroom’s wraparound windows. While this is currently just a concept, W2 is planning on seeing if any manufacturers are interested in its design. Number 12, The Air Opus, which uses inflatable tubes for its poles, allows the tent to automatically set up in just 90 seconds. All you have to do is press a switch to get the air tubes to start filling with air.
Flipping the switch the other way deflates them, making the process of packing down just as easy. The integrated tent is large, with two bedroom areas, a stainless steel sink, a two-burner stove, a work surface, a detachable table, a storage locker, and an optional awning that also uses air poles. It’s basically a box with two wheels that’s ideally sized for towing, and like other Opus models, the tent is stored in the box, along with any gear, while the top lid serves as a place to strap down any large objects. Number 11, this Prius camper van conversion is the solution for those die-hard Prius fans who want to take their car everywhere. Camp-Inn has created this crazy looking conversion that adds a fiber reinforced plastic hump on the top and back of the Prius.
The conversion gives you a spacious living area that has room for a retractable coffee table and sofa. There’s even a second floor that has enough space for a bed. Of course, the conversion will kill your gas mileage, since the top isn’t very aerodynamic, but just think of how different you’ll look pulling up in this camper. Number 10, think rounded caravan, and you probably think of the teardrop trailer, but a new British outfit has a different shape in mind for the towable living module. Go Barefoot molds the camping trailer into a more three-dimensional egg-like shape in its Barefoot Caravan. Barefoot’s caravans contain comfort such as stylish kitchens and wall units with oak countertops, modern fixtures and appliances, as well as heating and hot water systems that work from gas or electric. The caravans also contain an onboard water tank, luxurious seating, ample storage, and a bathroom with a full working shower. Barefoot caravans offer a unique combination of amenities and custom colors and patterns.
The company also offers to match other custom colors for people with more specific style needs. Number 9, the world’s funkiest caravan, the collapsible and colorful French-made BeauEr 3X will certainly turn heads. The patented concept of the 3X is simple. At the twist of a key, telescopic modules extend out of each side of the core trailer, multiplying its size threefold and enlarging its living space from 43 square feet to 130 square feet. Amazing, without further manipulation, all the furniture is positioned in place, and once closed, the 3X is almost indistinguishable from a small teardrop camper, as all windows and door openings are hidden automatically.
The BeauEr 3X won’t be cheap, but if size, funky looks, and fashion is important to you, then this will be affordable for its value as a fashion statement alone. Number eight, since the previous entry on our list was so cool and original, we figured we would tell you about its siblings. BeauEr is also developing the 3XC, a full-fledged van camper. The camper functions the same way as the original concept, and can be split from the car and root itself on the ground for extra convenience.
For the most ambitious of travelers, the 3X+ already looks like a common trailer in its compact shape. Its trademark telescopic expansion allows it to open up to an impressive 366 square feet, while remaining furnished as densely as the original model. BeauEr coined the term move-homing, which refers to the freedom of living wherever one wants. If they’re gonna keep making these campers, would we really wanna choose anything else? Number seven, unlike several other box-like caravans and campers available in the market, Caravisio caravan is more of a motorhome with high-end amenities offering comfort and luxury like that of a yacht. The Caravisio’s super-aerodynamic exterior shell maximizes fuel efficiency and overall performance.
Inside, are two single beds, arranged in a V-shape, that can be turned into a large double bed. The rear of the living room opens up to a foldout deck, inspired by the salon of a yacht, to allow you to stay connected with nature while being inside. The caravan is packed with sophisticated technology that allows travelers to control various in-house features through an app. It also includes fingerprint-activated biometric access control, truly making it the caravan of the future. Number six, it might look a bit odd, but there’s a method to this madness. It’s to show you what is possible with today’s caravans. You can design this concept caravan in any way you like, so it’s completely personalized to you. You provide the input, and they’ll design it to your specifications. On the inside, it looks like the mobile home of a Bond villain.
The lavish design offers sleeping areas complete with a flat screen TV. It also has a dining area and fitted kitchen with a sink and a dishwasher. All you need now is swivel chair and a white cat, and you can spin around, and say, “Mr. Bond, I’ve been expecting you.” Number five, if you fancy living beyond a traditional white box, well, here’s your chance. The Base Camp was unveiled at the Caravan and Motorhome Show with the concept being described as a crossover camping vehicle. It’s a smaller, lighter, more distinctive-looking caravan that’s easy to use and maneuver, while also maintaining a pretty stylish and funky look.
The backdoor entry makes for easier loading and unloading of gear. Standard amenities are available, and there’s also an app that allows for security control from any mobile device. By way of options, you have two choices in size, the Base Camp and the Base Camp Plus. They also offer 13 different exterior styles. Shown here are the standard graphics, so you might want to pay a bit extra for something a bit more outrageous. Number four, this e.home concept envisions a fossil-free future for motorhomes via the power of the sun. Installed are 334 square feet of solar panels to generate electricity and help provide power to its electric powertrain. The all-electric motorhome uses a 107 horsepower electric motor that can be paired to a few different battery options. According to the company, the highest possible range envisioned is around 174 miles. Infrared heating panels in the floor, walls, and even the furniture help heat the cabin as a second efficient heat source. The panels don’t actually heat the air in the cabin, but they will feel less cold for occupants.
Aside from its all-electric powertrain, this e.home also features a mobile-eye monitoring system to provide driver assistance and its CampConnect smartphone app brings control to the e.home, even from a distance. Number three, on the outside, it’s a plain looking, unassuming travel trailer, but when you get to your camping destination, something wonderful and amazing happens. The Dutch-designed De Markies trailer folds out to triple its size, with adjustable awnings. A designer created the De Markies trailer around 30 years ago. Despite its age, the design stands up to other impressive modern interpretations of camping life. When the other wall of the trailer is lowered, it becomes a sleeping dorm with a double bed and two single beds, stemming outward from the main room. An adjustable screen can be raised between the two beds to provide a small amount of privacy at night.
The awning over the sleeping area can provide total cozy comfort from the elements, or it can be left up to allow for sleeping under the stars. Number two, this highly-compact travel trailer is a perfect fit within the Airstream line. This molded fiberglass segment of the RV industry has occurred through the acquisition of Nest Caravans by Airstream. It continues their reputation for legendary durability, fine attention to detail, timeless design, and innovative features.
The Nest is rear entry, and includes a queen-sized bed, a countertop for dining or food prep, a dual-burner stove top, stainless steel sink, and a cubic-foot fridge freezer. Although minimalist in design, it’s still an upscale offering as far as campers go. Expect this one to hit the roads in early 2018. Number one, when you’re planning your next big adventure, the MyPod has you covered. It packs a ton of great features into a compact package that is just big enough for everything you need. The MyPod is a 100% fiberglass molded body on an aluminum frame. Its lightweight allows for it to be towed by virtually any car. It includes a full-sized sleeping area, an entertainment center, an air conditioner, embedded ceiling fan, and 110 volt plugins. In addition, you can choose from multiple paint colors for the exterior. The simplistic design doesn’t allow for more than two people, but if you’re getting away from the rat race, why would you want more than that?