The freedom of camping is not limited to trailers towing behind an electric vehicle. E-bikes have the potential to redefine adventure for cyclists and we are growing to this idea of travelling sustainably. Traveling in the way most compatible way with nature – on an electric bike – with a camping unit in tow. An idea which is taken ahead by bicycle camper “i.woody,” designed to tag behind an e-bike and take one on a solo weekend adventure.
The new way of travelling and discovering what possible with bicycle camping, this wooden e-bike-towed trailer is designed and developed by Fahrrad-Campen (Bicycle camping) in Germany. The i.woody bicycle caravan can be rented, bought, or even built on your own as a trailer ready to sleep in when you’re tired dragging it behind your bike.
i:woody, your sturdy home on wheels behind the e-bike is designed in a compact 81.9 x 37 x 61-inch form factor. It is waterproof and made entirely using lacquered plywood. The trailer home weighs anywhere between 64kg and 72kg (depending on amenities onboard) and features a wooden door and a plexiglass window for natural light.
It doesn’t necessarily have a lot of space inside but does feature a single bed and bench with an adjustable backrest. The bed is finished with a polyurethane foam mattress and 360 liters of storage in it. The i:woody has an insulation system in place and the interior is well-lit with LED lighting. The power needs of this wooden bicycle caravan is taken care of by the onboard battery pack though users have the option of ordering it with solar panels on the roof.
To facilitate the rider when at the campsite, the i:woody has four adjustable-height aluminum supports. It comes with a single-burner gas stove for the individual’s cooking requirements and the company also permits optional extras including washbasin and composting toilet, pull-out storage compartment on the outside, a skylight, and an additional window. The i:woody is available through Fahrrad-Campen website for a starting price of €5,900 (approximately $6,500).
Caravans, also termed travel trailers or RVs, are increasingly popular for their blend of comfort and style while exploring the world. These compact mobile homes offer the comforts of home while journeying to various destinations. A notable feature of owning a caravan is the ability to personalize the interior to match individual preferences and needs. Simple changes in decor ideas can help achieve your desired look by adjusting or adding elements like upholstery, window treatments, carpets, rugs, shower curtains, bedding, planters, foliage, art, buntings, and other decorative items.
When choosing interior color schemes for your caravan, prioritize hues that create a sense of spaciousness and maintain longevity. Begin with a neutral base palette, allowing room for color accents through bedding, upholstery, and accessories. Consider earthy tones like blues, greys, greens, and whites, alongside pastel shades, with beige, cream, or your preferred neutrals seamlessly complementing wood paneling and visually expanding your space. Whether renovating an older caravan or adding personalized touches to a new one, here are some ideas to kickstart your design journey.
Since a caravan comes with limited square footage, it’s important to make the most of every available inch. Therefore, it is important to opt for furniture items that serve multiple functions like a sofa bed can serve as seating during the day and easily convert into a bed at night. This not only optimizes space but also fosters a feeling of openness within the caravan, especially during daytime travel. Opting for a foldable table offers the flexibility of tucking it away when not needed, thereby liberating precious floor space. Consider seeking a table that can be mounted on the wall or ceiling for additional space-saving benefits. Modular furniture provides versatility to rearrange according to your requirements. Look for pieces that can be stacked or nested when not in use, enabling efficient space utilization and ensuring ample room for movement.
Storage is often a challenge when embarking on caravan trips, particularly during long journeys or in winter. With so many essentials to carry, space is always at a premium. In smaller caravans, it’s essential to invest in ingenious storage solutions. Consider utilizing under-bed storage boxes, over-door organizers, furniture with ample drawers, and hanging shelves. Make the most of every nook and cranny, including the space beneath seats and in the corners of the caravan.
3. Add Texture
Adding textured accents such as cushions, throws, and rugs is a simple yet effective method to elevate the appearance of a small caravan. These elements contribute warmth and personality to the interior. Furthermore, incorporating wall art can further enhance the aesthetic appeal of the space.
4. Coastal Influences
For coastal and beach enthusiasts, choose a caravan with nautical-inspired interiors and color schemes. Utilize white as the main color to keep the space fresh and airy, essential in small areas. Incorporate various shades of blue for a relaxing coastal feel, and opt for natural materials like wood furniture, decor accessories, and rattan baskets to maintain this style. Consider adding blue and white stripes, reminiscent of classic ship decor, to enhance the nautical theme.
As luxury camping vehicles like teardrop caravans become increasingly popular, La Carapate from French manufacturer Carapate distinguishes itself with its innovative design. Sporting a trapezoidal shape and a unique flap door for shade and convenient access, it stands out in the market. Drawing inspiration from nautical themes, its blue and yellow color scheme captures the essence of maritime adventure. With eco-friendly features like a solar panel, La Carapate embodies sustainability and responsible travel. Its panoramic views and compact living space make it an appealing choice for camping enthusiasts seeking a connection with nature and alternative accommodation. Explore its hidden features, such as skylights and USB ports, for an unforgettable camping experience.
5. Rustic Vibes
Achieve a transitional style in your compact caravan by blending modern and rustic elements for a relaxed yet stylish interior. Opt for neutral tones like white or cream for the internal walls, and incorporate cream blinds for added texture. Keep decor accessories predominantly neutral, and integrate natural materials such as rattan lights, baskets, trays, and wooden furniture pieces for an organic touch.
Considering that the caravan will be utilized for exploring natural environments, why not incorporate natural materials into the interior decor? Embracing these materials, such as wood, rustic basins, wood flooring, and breathable fabrics, can enhance the renovation, creating a connection to the surrounding natural landscapes.
7. Bohemian Vibes
The Bohemian style complements the freedom and flexibility of small caravan living. With its adaptable nature, it easily suits most caravan spaces, focusing on a neutral color scheme with hints of green from foliage and natural browns from materials like seagrass and rattan. This achievable and timeless interior design starts with updating the cushions in the dining area, setting the tone for the entire caravan space.
Hobby’s Maxia caravan blends Scandinavian design with hygge living, offering a luxurious city apartment on wheels. Its exterior retains a traditional look with rounded edges and panoramic windows for expansive views. Inside, a focus on simplicity and comfort characterizes the layout, with an L-shaped kitchen featuring modern amenities and a versatile U-shaped sofa doubling as a dining area and bed. The open floor plan ensures ample living space, with a private sleeping area towards the back and smart appliances like Truma Combi heater/water heater and Hobby Connect touchscreen controls enhancing the experience. It’s a stylish and functional retreat for on-the-go travelers.
9. Introduce a Home Office
In the post-pandemic era, there’s a notable rise in camper and trailer demand, offering enhanced adventure experiences and cozy sleeping quarters. These vehicles not only provide ample space for gear but also feature full kitchens, bringing the comforts of home to natural settings. For professionals craving personal space amidst scenic landscapes, these mobile accommodations offer an escape from monotony, making work-life balance more attainable.
The Nissan NV350 Caravan Office Pod Concept revolutionizes remote work by offering a mobile office in scenic locales. Controlled via smartphone, it extends outdoors with one-touch retractable motion, electric shades, and UV antibacterial lighting for hygiene. Featuring a Herman Miller Cosm chair on a polycarbonate floor and adjustable ambient lighting, it prioritizes ergonomic comfort. A rooftop deck provides a luxurious retreat, accessible from inside the vehicle for personal solitude. Unveiled at the Virtual Auto Salon 2021, this caravan exemplifies the future of electric vehicles, offering innovative opportunities for remote work while inspiring creativity in nature.
Adria’s new Astella caravan epitomizes luxury mobile living reminiscent of 1950s airline opulence, akin to Pan Am, catering to travelers in pursuit of ever-changing dream vacations. Crafted as an inspired, deluxe rendition of the traditional holiday home on wheels, Astella embodies luxury through simplicity. Its open floor layout exudes sophistication with clean lines, amplifying the spacious interior housing living, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom spaces. Astella seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living with panoramic glass doors, while its aerospace-grade exterior boasts a sleek glazed steel finish for efficient airflow during towing, promising a luxurious yet functional travel experience.
Off-roading caravans to negotiate rugged terrains and setting up camp under the starry sky have become a common sight these days. This is the finest way for families, travelers, and overlanders to create lasting memories on the road. When there is demand, the suppliers are available in plenty. Amid the range of all-terrain camping trailers then, Berg Off-Road has been designing options that are “crafted to exceed expectation.”
To that accord, the Berg Off-Road has an exciting range of off-road caravans for groups of friends or family members to enjoy the thrill of adventures while keeping things simple and straightforward. For the latest offering called CX6 the builder has gone a little overboard and designed a camper solution that pops, slides, swings out to create space for up to six people to sleep and live in harmony.
Achieving all the antics, the CX6 is constructed from honeycomb fiberglass built over a ladder frame chassis. It weighs about a ton and measures approximately 2m wide, 5.3m long, and 2.2mm high. What’s a pleasure with this off-road caravan is the space for a full-size king pull-out bed with a reading light and bedside USB ports. The space still has room for four more single beds that slide out from underneath.
If that’s not enough for space utilization, the caravan has a full bathroom with a toilet, washbasin, and shower hiding behind the pull-out kitchen packed within its lightweight, compact body. The fully-equipped pull-out kitchen has a fridge, freezer, two-burner gas stove, storage, and prep space. Berg Off-Road has annex tents connected to the caravan through awnings extended with 4 detachable sides that create room to sleep more people.
Making things interesting for adventure off the road and possibly off the grid is the 1000W inverter, 150-L fresh water tank with pump, and 14-L gas/electric water heater onboard the CX6. Alongside, the builder provides solar panels to keep the battery charged and consequently the air conditioning and LED interior lighting powered up after the sun goes down. If you love spending time outdoors and require a ride that can cater to all the needs of your family or group of friends, spending upward of approximately $28,000 for the CX6 should not be a bad deal.
In a world where urban lifestyle is increasingly demanding and sustainability is a growing concern, Bürstner, a prominent name in the motorhome and caravan industry, has stepped up to the plate with their groundbreaking Habiton concept. Based on the Renault Kangoo, this idea with a stylish roof tent is equipped with the most necessary camping equipment for leisure activities and travel.
Imagine a vehicle that seamlessly blends into your daily routine while holding the promise of adventure the Habiton is more than just a mini camper we are used to. Presented as a lifestyle companion that would appeal to singles and couples who embrace the urban way of life its sleek design and modular concept exudes the unbeatable feeling of being at home.
At the heart of the Habiton allure is its commitment to the “Travel small, live large” philosophy of Bürstner. This micro camper features an inflatable roof tent, seamlessly integrated into the vehicle’s silhouette, adding a touch of whimsy and practicality. This ingenious feature expands the living space while maintaining a modern and compact form, allowing the Habiton to effortlessly slide into multi-storey car parks.
Don’t be fooled by its compact exterior; inside, a world of comfort and versatility awaits. The well-thought-out design ensures that whether you’re seated or lying down, the space feels open and inviting. The clever utilization of space can be seen from the size of the bed in the roof tent and the main cabin that is probably the largest you would see in this setting.
What truly makes the Habiton exciting is its modular concept, transforming the way it transitions between daily life and outdoor escapades. You can easily attach or detach various modules to switch from urban mode to camping mode and back again. A removable kitchen unit in the hood, complete with an induction hob and sink, makes cooking a breeze, while an inflatable mattress and electric cool box ensure comfort on the go. The addition of a lounge tent at the vehicle’s rear provides a complete camping solution that extends your living space into the great outdoors.
Sporting a trendy yellow hue, this micro camper is a head-turner on the streets. But it’s not all about looks – the Habiton’s functionality shines through with innovative features, making it a true pioneer of modern travel. Get ready to redefine your travel expectations and embrace a new era of exploration with the Habiton!
We’ve seen double-story tiny homes on wheels, trailers and caravans. But to have a multilevel living space on wheels is quite strange. That’s the power of AI and you already know where we are headed to.
The theme here is retro-futurism setting the tone for a world where laws of physics are a little haywire. That’s because stacking more than two levels of living space on a van chassis needs a super strong platform and definitely a crazy set of tires that can bear such weight. But then we are talking about AI and going out of the box to make things super interesting.
The Berlin-based studio continues its journey of creating hyper-realistic worlds using the popular AI design tool Midjourney. The new part of the series “Kinetic Kingdoms” is set in a desert landscape the multi-decker caravans are like luxe mansions but in a stacked vertical configuration. From what I can see, all basic amenities and the dose of aesthetic luxury can be seen from the clear windows. This multi-level living space has lavish bedrooms, living rooms, spacious kitchens and some even have rooftop terraces. Now that’s even better than an expansive apartment in a metropolis.
Either Ulises Design Studio or AI itself has picked on the keyword for using classic cars and vans of the yesteryears as the platform for this dreamy living space. Ricardo Orts, founder of the studio says that “by embracing a more nomadic lifestyle, we can explore new ways of living that are both exciting and sustainable, all while fostering a sense of community and connection with the world around us.’
One query still lingering in mind though-how does, one go from one level to the other? Are there any compact stairs or did the AI just forget to factor in that element? Either way, the concepts rendered here are too far from reality and will remain just a pipedream, unless we are talking of a time decades in the future.
If you’re on the street discussing motorhomes, recallers around will see it as a recent trend. Truth be told, the oldest known motor caravan in the world was commissioned by the Bentall family (founders of Bentall luxury department store) in 1914. Based on the chassis of a Ford Model T, the unique motorhome was built before the first World War and was restored to its original specification later in the 1970s. It has now exchanged hands one more time at a recent Bonhams auction.
The 1914 Ford Model T Motor Caravan recently went under the hammer for £63,250 (roughly $74,000). The new owner remains undisclosed but the oldest known motor caravan definitely deserves a deeper look at it irrespective of who gets to live in it. For starters, built on the Ford Model T chassis, lengthened and strengthened slightly by Baico, the caravan is simply homelike on the inside thanks to the all-wooden interiors. The caravan body is designed and built by Dunton of Reading, and the interiors were restored to original rightfulness in the ‘70s after it was abandoned almost for half a century by the owners of this miraculous home on wheels in the 1920s.
The all-timber interiors make this motor caravan well insulated while this makeshift ride for the royalty does possess enough storage for the road, both externally and internally. Owing to the restoration work that renders the caravan to its original form, it was entered into the HCVC London-Brighton Run in the year of restoration and it – little surprisingly – won seven awards which comprised the recognition for being a motorhome in best original condition.
The Ford Model T Motor Caravan is spacious and has four berths in the living area, a wood-burning stove, leather bench for driver and passengers with internal storage that can swivel around to offer additional space in the living area. However, despite that spaciousness, it lacks a bathroom and running water. The liveable space is nicely furnished with green velvet curtains and can offer a homely feeling for the residents like you and me only when it goes under the hammer the next time. Until then, let’s just hope all is good for the new owner who’s shelled off almost twice the estimated price for this mark of ancient history.
Where I live, the word “camping” is mostly associated with Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts in school and is not necessarily a common experience to all. But in some parts of the world, the word either brings pure joy or imminent dread, depending on how you feel about sleeping outdoors under the stars and with the insects. Over the years, there have been some improvements and innovations brought to this popular (or not popular) past time, although some may say “glamping” isn’t really camping.
Designer: Hotomobil
This Turkey-based company is introducing something more in line with real camping. The Mohican is a mini-caravan that can be towed by any vehicle to accompany you to your camping site. It’s under 400 kilograms so it should not be that heavy to attach to your car, van, or SUV and once you reach the site, it will be transformed into a fully functional camping companion. While it has a minimalist design, it is fully functional and comes with an eye-catching bright yellow color.
The Mohican Caravan can actually “house” two adults and a child inside if you don’t feel like sleeping in an actual tent. It has a box-shaped sleeping area, but you can still be one with nature as it has a small sunroof and a side-opening veranda. The windows can also be opened so that fresh air (hopefully, the air is really fresh there) can flow in and out of the caravan. It’s a good compromise to make if sleeping on the ground is something that your campmates are not too fond of.
There is also a sink that can be pulled to the outside for all your cleaning and cooking needs. The surface to which it’s attached also has a push-and-pull drawer that can serve as your kitchen or table. You can place your portable stove on it as well and install a mini-fridge beside it so you can keep drinks cool and some of the food still fresh. Camping usually involves roasting stuff over a campfire, but if you want better food for your trip, the caravan can help you with it.
Some friends and family members may be convinced to join you on a camping trip if you have the Mohican Caravan. It has received a European type approval O1 and can also be driven with a Class B driver’s license.
We’ve seen countless off-roading trailers in the past, but the Bruder EXP-8 all set to be released next month is a level higher than the rest. The travel trailer is built for the hardcore explorers who stop at nothing and appreciate the comfy interiors.
The best thing being, this off-road trailer brings a degree of luxury and comfort while doing all the hard work in unforgettable terrain. This is the Australian company’s biggest and the best-designed trailer yet. It brings a spacious interior, self-sufficient power capabilities and the ability to go long range without much hassle. The EXP-8 is based on the predecessor EXP-6 with the added weather-proof all-season promise and the complete off-grip capability. Some things from the EXP-6 have been omitted to bring a more robust design to the fore. There’s no pop-up roof, the outdoor side kitchen is missing and the washroom is now relocated to the front section. The trailer gets a full-sized kitchen (with a 12-bottle wine rack) and a dining room to the opposite side. It will be able to comfortably accommodate four people and with customization, six people can also fit in.
On the outside, the EXP-8 is a fortress with an insulated body and a waterproof chassis. To take on any demanding terrain, the off-road trailer has an independent moving suspension system aided by the big 37-inch mud-terrain wheels. This means a stable ride inside, even though you’ll be treading the most demanding scalable landscape on the face of the planet. The rig will have its own water purifications system and a 1,600-W solar energy array on the roof connected to a 2.5kWh battery pack for electricity needs. For backup, there is a 5,000-W inverter as well. According to Bruder, the trailer will also have a reverse-osmosis system to purify water from natural sources, so that hardcore explorers never ever run out of drinking water.
Bruder EXP-8 is going to be launched in October, and at that time more details about its power-packed features are going to be revealed. Although you can expect to tow it on the back of your Land Cruiser to explore the not-so-common regions of the world. That said, the trailer is speculated to cost around $177,000 – a crazy amount for which you can get an off-roader camper van or truck!
Hobby’s new Maxia caravan takes to Scandinavian design to merge the mobile lifestyle with hygge living, creating a caravan that feels a lot like your own private luxury city apartment on wheels.
The mobile lifestyle is all that’s on our minds nowadays. Getting away from the monotony of our routines and hitting the road to drive to our favorite camping spot or even all the way across the country sounds like the holiday we’re all looking for. Riding the tails of their Beachy caravan, Hobby, the world’s largest manufacturer of caravans, released their Scandinavian-inspired Maxia caravan that feels like riding in your very own mobile city apartment.
Maxia’s exterior holds onto the traditional look of a caravan, but smooths out its edges and rounds its windows to give the caravan an elevated, more seasoned look. Maxia’s front window slopes from the caravan’s roof down the curved front facade, lengthening the feel of the interior and offering fuller views of the outdoors through the dual-pane panoramic window. With an aim of transforming their caravans into, “the most beautiful places in the world,” Hobby designed Maxia for hygge-style living, outfitting the interior with comfort and simplicity in mind. Available in two different lengths that inspire two different layouts, Maxia 660 WQM is the longer of the two and accommodates up to four adults with full kitchen and bathroom areas.
The dual-pane panoramic window frames the caravan’s L-shaped kitchen, where you can do everything you might in your home’s kitchen, including stovetop cooking with a gas hob and sink. The kitchen also comes equipped with a 157-L Dometic compressor refrigerator, stainless steel sink, swivel-out corner cabinet, push-lock drawers, and even a multifunctional splashback. Moving from the kitchen to the living area, a U-shaped sofa transforms into a bed come night for supplemental sleeping arrangements and functions as a dining area during the day for meals, hanging out, or working. The living area mainly hosts the caravan’s storage compartments, filling out benches and cabinets with plenty of wardrobe space, seating storage, even a heated coat rack.
Sticking to an open floor plan to allow plenty of movement and living space, the primary sleeping area is tucked away towards the back end of the caravan, only in front of the bathroom, for a little bit more privacy. The bedroom keeps a spacious fixed spring mattress positioned atop a sturdy beechwood bed frame that hosts more storage space underneath, accessible via a Lift-O-Mat that raises the mattress to reveal an under-bed storage area.
In addition to the open-floor layout and Scandinavian-inspired design, Maxia hosts an array of smart appliances and utility fittings to make holidays on the road run that much smoother, including a full electrical system, Truma Combi heater/water heater, 47-L freshwater tank, 23.5-L removable, rollable waste water tank, and Hobby Connect touchscreen- and app-based control and monitoring system.
We’re all getting a little sick of talking about getting away and escaping to our dream destination‒ the sandy dunes of our favorite childhood beach, the quiet of the forest, the rocky cliffs and summit of a mountain trail we can’t stop thinking about– instead of talking about it, we want to finally just do it, and do all of it. Building a caravan that also functions as a stationary home, the new Astella from Adria offers a new luxury mobile home experience reminiscent of 1950s luxury airline Pan Am, for the traveler whose dream vacation is as changeable as the wind.
Following a brief to design an inspiring, new luxe edition of the traditional holiday home and put it on wheels, Adria concocted Astella. With luxury in mind, less is more with Astella. In a similar fashion to the famed luxury of Pan Am cockpits, Astella features an open floor layout that hinges on a simple design to highlight sophisticated elegance. Inside, the mobile home is as expansive as it is clean and subdued. Adria aimed to create Astella with clean, focused lines throughout its interior to enhance the mobile home’s high ceiling and spread-out floor plan. Featuring a living area, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, Astella manages to pack a lot of luxury in a small space thanks to its simplicity of design. Built to be ergonomic and intuitive, the simple layout of Astella was inspired by hotel luxury experiences that highlight the home’s functionality and simplicity.
Embracing the home’s open and smooth layout inside and out, Astella’s versatility extends to the panoramic glass doors that sweep across the mobile home’s exterior. Adria set out to create a mobile home devoted to connecting an indoor lifestyle with the outdoors, which culminated with broad, sweeping glazed windows that open up the night sky for twilight star gazing and wide-open sliding doors that dissolve the barrier between the interior and outdoors. Astella’s exterior facades were also devised based on aerospace industry standards, coating the silky shell of Astella and each rounded edge with a glazed steel finish shaped by the wind to permit plenty of airflow for easy towing.
