- [Reacher] Although necessity is the mother of invention,
there are those who like to think outside the box
and create something different than expected,
shunning the societal norms ingrained in all of us
from the moment we're born.
I'm Reacher, and here are 15 most unusual campers,
caravans, and motor homes.
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- [Voiceover] Number 15.
- [Reacher] Including a popup on a camper trailer
of this size doesn't seem to be a feature on current styles,
but then again it may not have been
that prevalent back then.
Either way, it's worth mentioning just
for being so over the top.
And yes, the pun was intended.
The addition of the popup allowed the bedroom
to be located above the main floor.
This opened up extra space below for a small garage
which provided an optional use as a toy hauler.
And this one also had a standard slide out
because why not?
The benefit of the extra room shows in the layout,
which has a spacious kitchenette and dining area,
a full size bathroom with a tub, and sleeping accommodations
for more people than you probably wanna be around.
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- [Voiceover] Number 14.
- [Reacher] Old school hippies who are actively buying
VW vans and turning them into campers
might find it offensive that this company
actually reproduces all of their parts in a factory.
This flagship model has a floor space measuring
60 square feet as well as having a popup roof
that increases the internal height to just over six feet.
Standard features include an L-shaped kitchenette
in the front, a dinette in the rear
that converts to a queen size bed,
and a cabinet which hides a removable cassette toilet.
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- [Voiceover] Number 13.
- [Reacher] This next entry serves
as a transport and a camper,
allowing the user to haul any outdoor gear
and then transform it into a shelter once on site.
The box-shaped trailer has gull wing doors
that open to reveal a space just
large enough to sleep two people.
The bed is stored in the ceiling while driving
and then lowered into place when needed.
Along with the doors there's an optional canvas panel
that can be connected to offer
added protection from the elements.
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- [Voiceover] Number 12.
- [Reacher] Truck bed campers with a roof that raises
are fairly common in the industry.
So this one shouldn't stand out too much.
So if you're wondering why I included it,
I like how the whole thing is set up,
and I absolutely love the way the side door's beveled
to allow access to the camper even when it's lowered.
In fact, that door is unique enough
to carry this whole thing.
Really though, it should have been
on a list of my favorites instead.
So feel free to comment below
and tell my boss I cheated a bit on this one.
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- [Voiceover] Number 11.
- [Reacher] This little caravan was manufactured
over a 13-year span by German-based Schafer.
And before you ask, it's not the same company
that makes the beer.
Four different models were created,
with all of them using plexiglass instead of actual glass
due to the curved shape of the windows.
It's developed somewhat of a cult following
with about 300 of the trailers still in working order.
This seems like a high number considering
that only an estimated 450 to 800
of the caravans were ever built.
Two cool things work mentioning, though.
The first is that the company actually
made a floating version, but it never reached production.
The second is that the design was the inspiration
for the later production of the also popular Orion Campers.
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- [Voiceover] Number 10.
- [Reacher] The low profile look of this one
hides the true nature of what it has to offer
as what appears to be a standard camper shell
opens to each side with triangle-shaped panels at each end.
All told, it only takes about
one minute to completely set up.
It manages to house everything needed for travel
except bathroom facilities.
The design allows for it to be parked in places
other truck bed campers can't
as well as having an extremely
low wind resistance while driving.
Unfortunately this one never went beyond
the prototype stages as the estimated cost of production
was too high to compete with other campers at the time.
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- [Voiceover] Number nine.
- [Reacher] This is what a teardrop camper looks like
if it can take steroids.
Not only that, it's named the Migrator.
So yeah, the name is on steroids, too.
There's a total of four models available
with two of them in the off-road category.
They both have the same features
including a queen size sleeping area with a skylight,
a built-in sound system, and gull wing doors on both sides.
Like most teardrops the kitchenette is located in the rear,
but unlike most, this one allows
access from inside as well as out.
That in itself puts it hands down above the rest in my book.
The differences in the two models are minor,
relating to the allowable towing speed
and the battery capacity.
But the price for both is the same,
so it's just a matter of what you need.
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- [Voiceover] Number eight,
- [Reacher] The Monaco composite body on this one
hints at a vintage style while providing
the modern luxury you'd expect.
The dual-axle trailer has an interior length and width
around 13 feet and six and a half feet, respectively.
In that space is a front dinette that converts
to a sleeping area for two people.
The rear has a kitchenette along the wall of one side
while opposite that is a wet bath and storage space.
The large rear hatch swings up to allow the user
to load larger outdoor gear in the open floor space
as well as providing a much needed wheelchair access point.
This is a feature every camper should have.
So if any designers are listening to this,
feel free to run with that idea.
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- [Voiceover] Number seven.
- [Reacher] The teardrop shaped body of this trailer
has more than its share of space at just under
nine feet in length and six and a half feet in width.
The distinctive design is highlighted by yellow accents
as well as the round doors and porthole style windows.
Along with the queen size mattress,
the interior sports a heater, USB charging ports,
and a portable sound system.
The rear kitchen includes a single-burner stove,
ice chest, and storage areas.
A 120-watt solar panel provides power to it all
including the LED lighting for the interior and exterior.
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- [Voiceover] Number six.
- [Reacher] I'll admit, I don't know much about this one
that's verifiable other than what the photos show.
The interior seems to have the standard setup and features
while the exterior is fully covered
in a polished stainless steel,
giving it the look of chrome.
The added effect of the color changing lighting
coupled with that shine creates something
I felt looked too amazing not to throw on this list.
It sold on eBay in 2013, so if anyone has anymore info,
feel free to let me know in the comments.
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- [Voiceover] Number Five.
- [Reacher] Honestly, just looking
at this one does it justice.
But I get paid to talk so I'll say
a few things about it anyway.
Manufactured by German-based MOST Mobile Specials,
this luxury camper is a prototype of what may come.
The front has a multi-level layout
with a bedroom up top that has two beds,
while below is a lounge area, kitchenette, and bathroom.
A centrally located staircase provides access
to the roof which doubles as a deck area
that has a built-in jacuzzi at the rear.
Below that is a garage area that has room for a sports car.
Each one will be customized to the needs of the buyer
with an estimated production run of 100 total vehicles.
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- [Voiceover] Number four.
- [Reacher] Manufactured
by Australian-based Ultimate Campers,
this one could almost be the brother
to our upcoming number one.
It has everything you'd need for the outdoors
packed into a space just under 14 feet long
and six and a half feet wide.
The interior houses an L-shaped cooking area
stretching the length of the trailer
while opposite that is a sitting area
in the form of a U-shaped bench.
A large popup tent covers the whole thing
with a platform extending out from the side
that holds a king size mattress.
Additional features include
an external detachable shower head,
a 160-watt solar panel, and awnings on the front and back.
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- [Voiceover] Number three.
- [Reacher] This one looks like the designers
got together and decided to see how much storage space
they could get out of a trailer
while still having a fully-functioning model.
Trailers of this type usually only offer a storage space
with a rack above for a popup tent.
Apparently that wasn't enough in this case,
so a swing-out kitchen area was attached
to the inside of the tailgate
with a slide-out fridge in the front area.
The top rack is big enough for a king size mattress,
while the tent itself goes beyond the normal popup
by including a large annex on the side.
I tend to shy away from this style of trailer,
but I would reconsider on this one,
as the standard inclusions are what you
would normally pay extra for from other companies.
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- [Voiceover] Number two.
- [Reacher] This double decker was built
around the Imperial 880 model as a one off
for the company's 60th anniversary.
It comes in at just under 15 feet high
and just over 30 feet long.
The main floor houses a full sized kitchen in the front,
a centrally located living room with a loveseat and sofa,
along with the bedroom and bathroom
taking up the rear of the trailer.
A staircase to the upper floor
brings you to an indoor lounge area
with the door providing access to a spacious balcony.
On a side note, the CEO of the company
has stated that this one could be built
if they were to receive a minimum of five orders.
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- [Voiceover] Number one.
- [Reacher] The sleep design of this off-road hybrid
coupled with the compact approach
is exactly what I imagine a caravan would look like
if it were designed by NASA or SpaceX.
The interior includes an L-shaped kitchenette in the front,
a queen size bed in the rear,
along with a centrally located dinette
that separates the two areas with extra space
provided by a popup roof that increases
the standing height to six and a half feet.
Exterior features include a slide-out kitchen unit
and facilities for showering because nothing defines camping
better than being that close to nature.
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So what do you think about my latest mix
of unusual campers, RVs, motor homes, trailers,
or whatever you wanna call them?
Let me know in the comments what your favorite was
and any unusual suggestions you may have for a future video.
As always, thanks for watching.
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