Camper vans are practical for those out there who want to avoid the time spent setting up
a tent or a caravan just to bed down for the night.
Throw in the ability to cook dinner safe from the elements and being able to take care of
things inside when Mother Nature calls, and you can see why they're an option.
I'm Reacher, and with that in mind, we're bringing you ten camper vans you can take
wherever the road may lead.
Number Ten
Considered compact by European standards, the 19 1/2-foot long City-Suite hides it well
in its practical design.
This newest model from Italian-based Wingamm is built on the ever-popular Fiat Ducato chassis,
having a surprising amount of space to move around once inside.
It starts with the lounge area in the front.
The bench seat and extendable table coupled with the rotating captain's chairs provide
room for four people to dine.
Directly opposite is a small kitchenette having a dual-burner cooker, a sink, and a 96-liter
refrigerator.
The bathroom sits across from the side entrance.
Inside is a swiveling cassette toilet, a basin sink on an L-shaped countertop, and a wall-mounted
shower.
The rear of the van houses a double bed running in an east to west configuration.
This can raise and lower as needed providing extra room for the garage space below.
Number Nine
The eye-catching two-tone paint scheme of the Kepler Sixty is an obvious throwback by
Westfalia to the VW campers of the '60s.
And we're ok with that because it will never stop looking cool.
Built on the Transporter T6 chassis, the layout looks straight out of a 1950s diner, employing
the same color scheme as the exterior.
Across from the sliding door is the kitchen having a stainless-steel, flush-mounted dual-burner
cooker and sink next to an inset refrigerator hidden under the countertop.
A removable table can be mounted to the side of the kitchen counter, providing room for
four people to dine using the rotating captain's chairs and the rear bench seat.
This bench seat can slide using grooves in the floor, allowing it to lay down flat and
serve as a double bed.
The pop-up roof has another bed that raises hydraulically when not in use, providing a
much-needed standing room.
Although there is a hook-up for a showerhead in the back, the lack of bathroom facilities
delegates this one for use on shorter trips.
Number Eight
If you don't agree, that this one has the coolest name of any on this list, then you
weren't around during an era when cartoons were at their awesomest.
Based out of Canada, Nomad Vanz is one of the many companies specializing in custom-built
van conversions.
The one seen here is a showcase model they've nicknamed Yabba Dabba Doo.
Opening the sliding door finds a front lounge area with a small, wall-mounted dinette table.
There's room to seat up to four people using the swiveling captain's chairs in the cabin.
A pull-out showerhead is located in the doorway underneath the mini-fridge.
Above this is the kitchen with a sink, a single induction burner, and a freezer mounted under
the cabinet.
The bed is a drawbridge style having a hinged panel that folds down in an east to west configuration.
When not in use, the panel is raised, and the cushions are stacked on the counter beside
it.
This four-season van was designed exclusively for those who like the outdoors as can be
seen by the space in the back big enough for two mountain bikes.
Added features include a water hose for spraying off outdoor gear, an air hose for bike maintenance,
and bags on the back doors for holding more gear.
Number Seven
The Avanti M from La Strada could very well be considered an entry-level model when you
take into account the compact size at just under 18 feet long.
But in that space, it still manages to provide everything that its bigger counterparts offer.
Although it's promoted for couples, it can seat up to four people in the lounge area/dinette.
Behind this is a spacious wet bath with a sink, a ceramic, swiveling toilet, and magnetic
double doors.
The passenger side kitchen sits opposite having a dual-burner cooktop and stainless-steel
sink along with a 50-liter mini-fridge down below.
The rear of the van houses a full-size bed in an east to west configuration hiding plenty
of storage underneath, accessible from the inside or
the outside.
Number Six
Since this one comes from a Dutch company, it only makes sense that it's built using
a Volkswagen Transporter T6 chassis.
They offer two models, the Van & the Van XL, both having roughly the same features, with
the XL running about 16 inches longer.
The roof is the standard pop-up for extra headroom and sleeping space.
An added feature is the roll down panel in the front which opens to the elements.
Sliding doors on each side open to a lounge area with seating for up to five people.
The kitchen is located on the driver's side having a removable compressor fridge along
with an inset stainless-steel sink and dual-burner cooker.
The side of the cabinet raises to serve as a makeshift table with extensions on each
side.
When the door is open, the cabinet can swing out, allowing it to be used outdoors as well
as freeing up space in the van.
The rear row of seats can slide the length of the floor on a set of grooves adding to
the available room upfront or creating a space in the back large enough for a set of mountain
bikes or even a small motorcycle.
The bench seat also converts to a bed, but instead of lying flat it flips to use the
backside for a smoother surface.
This, along with the bed in the pop-up roof, provides sleeping accommodations for up to
five people.
Number Five
The newest of the new from Slovenian-based Adria is the Twin, a high-roof style camper
van offering 13 different layouts in three models.
The 640 SLB Supreme, which you see here, is set on a Fiat Ducato chassis having a length
of 21 feet and a width of 6 1/2 feet while the inside provides a standing height of just
over 6 feet for the almost standard layout.
The cabin has two captain's seats that can swivel to pair with the lounge seating, offering
room for up to four people at the adjustable dinette table.
Directly behind this is the bathroom which has a swiveling wall that allows for it to
be used separately as a toilet & vanity space or as a shower.
Directly opposite is the kitchen having a 90-liter refrigerator and an inset stainless-steel
sink and dual-burner cooker.
The rear of the van has fixed twin beds which can be made into a double bed with extra sleeping
accommodations available by converting the lounge into a sleeper.
Number Four
Another of the van modification companies is Mod Vans out of Ventura, California.
They've done their due diligence on converting a van, and it shows in their Ford Transit
based CV1.
The first thing that stands out on this one is the pop-up roof.
When raised, it provides a standing height of 6 1/2 feet in what would typically be a
low roof van.
Maneuvering inside the van isn't a problem as the second row of seats can be moved and
installed against the driver's sidewall to increase the usable space.
The kitchen takes advantage of the extra space having a large cabinet on the opposite wall
with a dual-burner cooktop, a basin style sink, and a mini-fridge down below.
There's room to sleep up to four people using the bed in the roof along with a bed in the
back that installs over the cabinets.
Number Three
This next entry is every bit of what van modification should look like.
The aptly named Next Gen from Oregon's Outside Van is a bit of retro style coupled with features
that will probably be seen in camper vans in the future.
It starts with a 170 extended dually Mercedes-Benz Sprinter designed with all the heavy features
between the axles for safety and control.
Across from the sliding door is an extra row of seats for another two passengers.
Behind this is a fully-enclosed shower made from aluminum panels.
A roll-down, weatherproof curtain with zippers on each side ensures the water stays inside.
The galley includes a mount for a Vitamix blender, an inset induction cooker, a sink,
and a 150-liter, double-compartment fridge-freezer down below.
The rear of the van has a bench along the passenger sidewall for extra seating.
Directly across from this is a set of fold-down bunk bed cots mounted on the van wall.
A detachable soft-wall with a zip-down door can be attached to separate the living area
from the seating in the front.
Electrical power comes from a series of three roof mounted solar panels feeding two 360
amp-hour batteries.
There's also a 110-volt outlet under the hood which allows the vehicle to charge an e-bike
while in transit.
Number Two
The demand for all things camper van, motorhome, & RV related isn't just relegated to the pavement
only crowd.
The appeal for vehicles that can go off-road is creating a market that is growing as well.
Lexani
Motorcars, out of Corona, California, is one of many manufacturers catering to the higher
end of luxury and quality with models like the EXTV Kalahari.
Built on the easily recognizable Mercedes Sprinter chassis, the exterior upgrades include
33-inch off-road tires on in-house designed rims, a full-length roof rack with LED light
bars all around, and a large, front grill guard spanning the width of the vehicle.
The fully customizable interior offers features both practical and upscale, having seating
arrangements for multiple passengers which can convert to beds as well.
Gally options range from a small sink and mini-fridge all the way up to a full-size
kitchen.
The van can also serve as a toy hauler by folding up the bench seating in the rear.
Other amenities come in the form of ambient LED lighting, multiple storage cabinets, and
flush-mounted TVs.
Number One
Coming back to production after a handful of years is the fourth-generation of the James
Cook model from Westfalia Mobil.
Built on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis, because Germany, this one is going to have three body
variants.
The one seen here has a pop-up roof that serves as an extra sleeping space, accessible via
an opening over the lounge area.
This serves as a dining area as well using the swiveling captain's chairs and the large,
wall-mounted table that can seat four people.
Behind this is an enclosed wet bath having a toilet and sink with a faucet that doubles
as a showerhead.
Across from this is the standard kitchen having a flush-mounted, stainless-steel sink and
dual burner cooker.
Below this is a 90-liter fridge utilizing a door that allows for it to open from either
side.
High-fives for the people who thought of that!
A new feature existing on all the models is the rear slide-out.
It opens electrically in under 40 seconds, extending out the back of the vehicle.
As the van has a length just over 19 feet and a width of 6 1/2 feet, this extra space
comment letting us know which one you would pick.
As a side note, when
it comes to camper vans, the price is usually debated the most.
Do you think they're worth it?
Let us know that as well.
I'm Reacher, your friendly, neighborhood nomad, and we'll see you on the next one.
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