When it comes to mini campers and trailers.
Size really matters.
In this video, we're unveiling 5 mini campers and travel trailers under 15 feet in length.
We'll compare two camper trailers with a revolutionary tent deployment system.
You'll learn about a full-featured Australian-made hybrid pop-top camper, and later on, we'll
visit a pod-style mini caravan that will blow your mind.
I'm Glen, and let's get to it.
For over 40 years, family-owned Cameron Campers and Canvas have been hand-crafting high-quality
camping and canvas products from their headquarters in Lonsdale, South Australia.
They've focused on high-quality, Australian-sourced materials.
Every camper is customized to perfectly suit any new vehicle and customer requirements.
As an entry-level model, the Cameron Commando camper trailer might not look like much.
It measures at just under 14 feet in length with the hitch and is 4 feet wide.
Meaning it can be towed by almost any vehicle, four-wheel-drive or not.
But the inclusion of the Commando's patented Easy Tent converts this compact trailer into
a two-room, five-man tent in seconds.
The intelligent design doesn't require guy ropes, pegs, or awkward construction either.
Once erected, the all-weather canvas will withstand even the windiest of conditions.
A queen bed sits on top of the camper on a custom base.
And up to three more sleeping bags can be arranged on the unique self-cleaning tubbed flooring.
Internal storage comes courtesy of a special shelf compartment.
On the outside, there are provisions for a gas cylinder and toolbox.
Further extension packages can add a kitchen and additional sleeping quarters.
Still, for premium inclusions, you gotta take a look at the Conquest.
At 13 and a half feet long and just over 6-feet wide, the Conquest needs a little more pulling
power to get going.
Like the Commando, the Conquest also features the Easy Tent, but the queen bed can be replaced
with an innerspring king mattress, and a massive kitchen compartment extends from the rear.
Attached is a two-tiered stainless steel slide-out kitchen with plumbed sinks, a dual burner
cooker, and a BBQ hotplate.
10amp marine batteries provide power to the various 12V, USB, and Merritt sockets with
recharging courtesy of a mains adapter.
So now you've seen them both, which Cameron Camper could you see yourself exploring the
outback in?
Let us know in the comments!
Another Australian company who've been busy developing their own twist on the popular
hybrid pop-top camper is Star Vision.
They're fans of the off-road, and their hard-floor camper trailers are designed to withstand
the rough terrain that comes with adventuring in the outback.
Lightweight and robust, the CX2 is made from a hot-dip galvanized steel chassis wrapped
in an ultra-strong aluminum composite shell.
Outside, you'll find two rear-mounted spare tires and space for two gas cylinders and
jerry cans.
Once you've picked your campsite, the CX2 transforms.
A frame slides out of the rear of the trailer, creating the fold-out bedroom for two while
expanding the internal storage space.
The roof pops up easily using gas struts, providing enough headroom to stand up inside.
A large awning extends from the side, providing cover over the pull-out kitchen.
Back inside, the CX2 comes with a full-featured wet bath, including a premium Thetford toilet
and shower.
It's a little cramped for people on the larger side, so you'll be relieved to know that an
external, adjacent tent can be used to shower if needed.
And with 22-gallon and 10-gallon freshwater tanks, there's enough to keep the water running.
Power is handled by 2, 12v 100Ah batteries, a 200W roof-fitted solar panel, a 1000W inverter,
and a 240V charger inlet.
All this can be managed from the fused control panel containing instruments, light switches,
power outlets, and an entertainment system.
The CX2 is the full-featured pop-top camper that gives a taste of glamping to the world
of compact adventure.
Is a hybrid pop-up like the CX2 perfect for you?
Or do you need room to stretch?
Let us know in the comments!
If you're sick of heavy steel frames, boxy aluminum shells, and expandable compartments,
the simple, eco-friendly Hütte Hut travel trailer is a refreshing take on the modern
teardrop trailer.
Offered by California-based Sprouting Sprocket Studio, the Hütte is the brainchild of husband-and-wife
team Brian and Katrina Manzo.
They wanted to create a simple, compact, teardrop trailer with a spacious, comfortable interior
made of sustainable materials.
The result is a beautifully rounded trailer wrapped in glossy Jobert Okume marine plywood
panels and a taut fabric capping the roof.
Double side doors swing open to reveal the surprisingly roomy interior.
44 square feet, in fact.
Thanks in part to the exposed, lightweight, aluminum frame that helps to maximize the
available space
There's enough room for a double bed, a little storage, a generous amount of windows, and
a ceiling light.
When it comes to getting your hands on one of these unique trailers, the Hütte is available
for domestic order within the United States.
Still, for international customers, export and shipping have to be negotiated with Sprouting
Sprocket Studio.
What do you prefer?
A single-unit with a no-mess setup?
Or a complex camper that transforms into a base camp?
Let us know in the comments.
When ranger Rod Jacques went to design the perfect caravan for exploring the Washington
wilderness, there were a few must-haves.
It had to fit into a standard garage and be able to be towed by his Subaru Outback.
It must be compact, lightweight, and "ready-to-go," meaning little to no setup
was required when reaching his destination.
With help from an experienced colleague, Rod fashioned an aerodynamic caravan shell from
a single piece of fiberglass, tapering it at the end, similar to a car design.
That was then mounted to a custom-welded frame and torsion axle for easy towing.
A large wooden rear door and porthole window contrasts against the boxy fiberglass body
of the caravan itself.
But this ultra-lightweight, all-in-one mini caravan concept has some surprising comfort
and functionality hiding behind the arched rear door.
Including a full-sized queen bed, plumbed sink, two-burner cooktop, and a dinette that
swings over the end of the bed.
Natural light comes courtesy of an oversized sunroof, two long windows on the side, and
the rear porthole.
When it comes time for a bit of privacy, curtains can be drawn for a good night's sleep.
The Pearl isn't just a weekend-warrior kinda caravan either.
Its size and portability mean that it can double up as a mobile office, location trailer,
or overnight crash pad.
As the Pearl is still just a concept caravan with only one prototype ever made, there's
no word on specs, pricing, or availability.
Still, the Pearl Caravan website takes expressions of interest from investors and customers who
want to make the Pearl a reality.
What price would make the Pearl Caravan an attractive option for your camping adventures?
What's missing from a mini-caravan like this?
Let us know in the comments!
Founded in Tauranga, New Zealand, in 2015 by the brother and sister team, Jack & Kate
Hendry, K-Pods is a fast-growing caravan and camping manufacturer with some fascinating designs.
The first of their 2021 models we'll be exploring is the Weekender Deluxe.
Measuring in at just under 12 feet in length, the Weekender Deluxe is first sculpted out
of a single piece of white fiberglass.
Which can then be wrapped in a vinyl decal of your choosing.
2, 80-watt flexible solar panels sit affixed to a central ridge on the front and roof,
charging the 105amp battery and powering the 12- & 240-volt connections.
Inside, a kitchen unit with stainless steel sink and drain connects to the 41 liter dual
fresh and wastewater tanks.
The kitchen tap can also be removed and double as an outdoor shower head.
The interior dinette converts into a bed for two with storage above and below in the ample-sized cabinets.
Customers have a choice of custom vinyl or fabrics on the internal spaces and can color-code
to their heart's content.
While sharing most of the specs from the Weekender Deluxe, the Off-Roader from K-Pods has a few
differences that set it apart.
Designed for the road less traveled, the Off-Roader features a reinforced chassis, 15" off-road
tires, a skid bar, a stone guard, and aluminum tread plate guards.
On top of this, customers can also choose from a range of premium upgrades.
Including a portable toilet, longer bed and mattress upgrade, awning tent, draw fridge,
gas water heater, microwave, TV/DVD, multiple table options, and much, much more.
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