This mini-motor home fits everything you need into an impossibly small yet functional space.
In this video, we'll check out the Kamakuruma, the
innovative Japanese mini-motor home built for life on the ski fields.
We'll also check in to see what other motorhomes avid skiers can rent or
own while hitting the Japanese slopes.
Stick around to the end to check out our honorable mentions.
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Every winter, tens of thousands of tourists flock to the Fukushima Prefecture
to ski the slopes overlooking the Alts Bandai Resort.
While most choose hotel accommodation for the night,
many hunker down in the RV camping grounds adjacent to the resort.
So, a partnership between Hoshino Resorts, Japan Camping Car Rental Center (CRC),
Nippon Design Center, and Toyota Motor Corporation created the one-off Kamakuruma.
Rather than the warm wood trims you'd get in most ski lodges or alpine accommodation,
The Kamakuruma fully embraces its wintery origins.
Step inside, and the first thing you'll notice are the strangely textured white walls,
ceiling, and surfaces. Toyota used its propriety
2.5D printing solution to give the interior an icy-igloo feeling.
The interior floor plan is simple yet offers everything needed to sleep a family of five
overnight quite comfortably. There's a small kitchen with a sink,
fridge, and dining space at the rear,
while a transverse bed behind the driver's cab can easily sleep up to three people.
Another bed in the raised roof alcove brings the total berth to five,
while a mounted flat-screen TV can be watched from almost any vantage point.
Now it wasn't mentioned on their spec sheet. But, we're hoping it has a good heater,
temperatures out on the Japanese ski fields drop below freezing, and stay there!
Unfortunately, while the Kamakuruma has been making plenty of appearances at events and
tradeshows, it is strictly a concept for now. So there's no chance of owning your own right now.
Luckily there is a similar model that you can get out and own.
Built on top of the ever-reliable Toyota Hi-Ace long wagon body,
the Robinson 771 was designed initially for rentals only.
That's since changed, and now you and six others can pile
into this compact motorhome and hit the slopes.
From the outside, you'd never assume seven people can call the Robinson 771 home,
but some clever engineering makes use of every square inch.
It has two rear bunk beds, a convertible central dinette, an alcove bed with pullout extension,
a kitchen area, and enough cabinet storage space to pack for a small tribe.
Also equipped is an inverter, sub battery,
and charging capability via domestic power or an optional solar array.
This powers the onboard 100V outlets, refrigerator, TV,
and heating system that runs even when the engine isn't.
If seven people in close quarters feel a little cramped to you,
downsizing to the Robinson 106 might be a better option.
Also fashioned from a Toyota Hi-Ace, the 106
sleeps six guests while camping and seats 10 while driving.
Due to requests from foreign customers, the Robinson 106 has had a storage overhaul,
with additional cabinetry and hidden openings used for a range of different storage needs.
But if it's not big-family camping you're after, and you've got some serious work to do,
maybe the following motorhome is more up your alley.
In this brave new world, the office is no longer a cubicle in a city skyscraper somewhere.
The Robinson V95 truly is the executive boardroom on wheels.
Long bench seats line the walls surrounding a central table and U-shaped sofa seating up to
9 people – perfect for that manager's meeting while you're on the go.
HDMI and Ethernet connectivity are wired into a large-screen rear-mounted TV
for conference and AV presentations.
After the meeting, the table folds away to create a comfortable flat surface
capable of sleeping up to five of your closest colleagues.
Like the other Robinson models, the V95 also finds itself on the back of a Toyota HiAce,
the infamous long-wagon body measuring over 17 and a half feet from front to back.
For those business trips or remote site visits, the Robinson V95 offers the
ultimate in work-from-home convenience while still on the road!
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wanted to spend their days on the open road,
this Piaggio Porter Van is an amazing example of a DIY project.
Behind the cabin and along one side runs an
L-shaped couch which can also expand to serve as the bed.
The kitchen is up against the opposite wall, having a dual-burner cooker and
a sink made from a repurposed copper pot. The counter space extends out on both ends,
revealing a built-in pantry shelf as well as offering a table for dining outside.
A few nice decorative touches include a world map on one wall and cut-outs of campfires...
Made in Japan the Mikami Tentmushi is a compact pop-up roof that acts like a tent and
can be expanded to give plenty of room for relaxing or sleeping
and is available on either a four-wheel or rear-wheel-drive vehicle.
There are three different types of these campers
which are based on the seating arrangements on the inside.
The F-type which has a second seat that can be turned backward or forwards,
the S-type that has a second seat which is turned sideways, and a two-seater type which
has a large rear door and no interior equipment that can be used for cargo.
This has a length of 11 feet 2 inches or 3.4 meters, a width of 4 feet 10 inches or 1.5 meters,
a height of 6 feet 6 inches or 2 meters, and ride and sleep capacity...
The Vario by German RV manufacturer Poessl
has a surprising amount of space for its compact appearance.
The just over 16-foot-long campervan has all the creature comforts of home but is cleverly
engineered. Therefore, every square inch of the Vario serves a functional or aesthetic purpose.
Inside you'll find gorgeous rosewood paneling, customizable seating for up to 4 people,
a modern modular kitchen with fridge and freezer, and a spacious bathroom in the rear.
Customers have a choice between the Citroen
or Fiat chassis and 2.2L diesel engines ranging from 88 kW to 131 kW.
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