Have you wanted to switch to a cleaner method of RVing,
but the electric alternatives just don’t give you the range you need?
Well, in this video, we’ll be introducing you to the hybrid
camper van that wants to give you the best of both worlds.
And stick around until the end for our honorable mentions.
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It’s no secret that many companies are gunning for new alternatives in power
and finding innovation for the betterment of mankind and the planet.
Most are flocking to electricity for a laundry list of reasons, including easier maintenance and
repair, cheaper production and consumption, and a generally greener alternative.
However, as it stands now, we’re in this in-between period where we haven’t fully
perfected the craft yet, and electric vehicles are really only useful in and around cities.
That’s where companies like Campervan Company come in.
They pride themselves on offering a cleaner vacation and working
closely with their customers to help deliver the perfect product.
This dedicated workforce has a lineup of eco campers
because they know the future isn’t in oil or gas but alternative fuels.
They also know that we will need stepping stones to reach
that point. This is why they are one of the first companies to specialize in hybrid
and tribrid models like the one we’ll be looking at today!
The Eco Evolution sort of embodies the answer to the age-old question, “what now?”.
Its design is founded on a new Ford Transit Custom PHEV base
and uses two energy sources as fuel: electric and gas.
The base’s entire range comes out to about ninety-one point seven miles per gallon,
with twenty-six of those miles coming purely from electric energy.
That’s not too shabby. If you live on the edge of the city and know a place nearby,
you can hunker down for a weekend at most.
However, if you want to go further and explore more,
then you’ll have to have a little bit more juice than that, and Campervan Company knows that.
That’s where their one-quart EcoBoost engine comes in to expertly and efficiently bolster
its okay range to a whopping three hundred and seventy-six miles.
That’s an impressive feat if they can pull it off,
and they even say it will be easy to refill and is their lowest carbon-emitting van to date.
Of course, it’s not as simple as adding some super juice and going excessive speeds.
They squeeze every last bit out of the lemon, with one thousand watts of solar and a three
thousand watt Leisure Battery to carry all the heavy lifting while camping.
Rooftop and fold-out panels help soak up more sun than some high-end motorhomes with solar
and can even charge a bit while driving.
The heating, cooling, and induction cooktop are all powered by this source.
The heating system is custom made. To make it zero emissions, Campervan Co. developed
it to capture the wasted heat so that you can keep warm without the need to use gas.
An insulation package is also available to further improve
the heating if you live at or plan to visit colder destinations.
Taking a peek inside, we see that the company has done some things with the base PHEV van.
Such as the side kitchen, which has been partially replaced with easily removable modules.
This allows for a more flexible trip and can hopefully cut some space and a little weight
and miles when combined with the lightweight foldable bed located in the cabin.
There are plans for putting another bed in a pop-top with cabinets and other storage
for clothing, gear, and everything else you will want to bring throughout.
The Eco Evolution is a four-seater, but there are options for additional seating up to six.
In addition to the seating, other options like hot water,
electrical appliances, WiFi, and more will be available for purchase on release.
If you’re interested in getting one for yourself, Campervan Co. has stated a
starting price of around one hundred thousand dollars when it is fully released.
If you liked what you saw and want to see more,
head to the comment section and share your thoughts.
We love to hear your feedback, and it would be greatly appreciated.
If you want to see more, stick around for our honorable mentions!
Americans have been familiar with camping since the beginning of our nation.
However, it wasn't until 1869 when camping became a favored pastime and
activity for many with William H. H. Murray's book Adventures in the Wilderness.
Or, Camp-Life in the Adirondacks, which acted as a how-to guide for many.
A few decades later, we would see the first RVs surface along with the automobile
and kickstart a whole industry and hobby.
Hailing from the United Kingdoms, Bilbo Designs has been a part of that industry
for over forty years now.
They say that they are campers through and through
The German-based company, Hobby, has over five decades of experience making campers.
The reputation of German engineering seems to be very important to them
and to live up to that, they know they need to branch out.
That's one of the reasons why they made Beachy. It's an affordable line of mini
mobile beach houses on wheels with only the essentials included.
The goal of Beachy is to create beautifully simple, stripped-down campers that allow
you to bask in your campsite's scenery for an affordable price.
They’ll be breaking onto the scene with their eRV from their subsidiary company,
Winnebago Industries Incorporated.
The eRV is a Ford Transit-based camper van with a complete floor plan
including bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, etc.
Winnebago collaborated with eLightning Motors, an electrification shop based in Colorado,
to convert the Ford Transit into an entirely electric vehicle.
Thanks to the collaboration, the eRV is stocked with an
eighty-six-kilowatt battery. Which powers all onboard systems and equipment,
eliminating the need for LPG tanks or secondary fuel sources.
Next, we look at one of the leading North American manufacturers of outdoor lifestyle products.
Winnebago Industries carries a number of recognizable brand names,
and it produces quality motorhomes, among other things.
We all know the name Winnebago and most of us probably know that they have an extensive line
of models to choose from, but for this list, we just had to pick the 2021 Solis Pocket!
This smaller non-pop top variant also happens to
be one of Winnebago's most affordable models.
The Solis Pocket may be smaller than other Winnebago models. However,
it still has plenty of efficient amenities to sate your wanderlust.
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