- [Narrator] Just as much as I like
seeing a final product hit the market,
I also like to see the imagination,
inspiration, and ideas that came about
but never saw the light of day.
I'm Reacher, and here are 15 of my favorite
camper and caravan concepts.
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- [Woman] Number 15.
- [Reacher] This first entry is named after
its ability to open and fan out to a 252 degree radius.
Each one contains a living room, kitchen, bathroom,
bedroom, and office, with each of the components
set up on rails allowing it to be opened
by just one person.
There's also a protective screen that encloses the house
providing protection from the elements.
- [Woman] Number 14.
- [Reacher] This one gets a high five
due to the intended nature of the camper shell
being made from fully recyclable materials.
Not only does this one include plenty of room
to maneuver, it has a pop-up roof
for increased headroom, and twin beds
that convert to sleep three people.
The rear offers a slide-out deck area
with a roof, mosquito netting, and fold down seats.
That in itself is a feature I'd like to see
on every trailer.
- [Woman] Number 13.
- [Reacher] Slide-outs are a common feature
on camper trailers these days, so it's no surprise
that this one would have them.
But these aren't your normal slide-outs.
A crank-based mechanism is used to open
wing-like structures that rotate out
from a central point on one end of the trailer.
This increased space houses a living room,
full size kitchen, and room to sleep
up to four people.
- [Woman] Number 12.
- [Reacher] Intended as a mobile office space
as well as a camper, this one has a raised floor
that serves as a sitting area with a circular table.
It also converts to a sleeping area
as the table can be lowered as needed.
In addition to having storage space underneath the floor,
there's a mini-fridge hidden in there somewhere
which means you're never far from having
plenty of nice, cold tasty beverages on hand.
- [Woman] Number 11.
- [Reacher] Designed with the modern city in mind,
this one is small enough to fit in a normal sized
parking space.
It consists of two areas, one in each half of the pod.
A wraparound system connects both halves
serving as both an entryway and protection
from the elements.
One side serves as the living and sleeping area
while the other houses storage compartments
and a bathroom.
- [Woman] Number 10.
- [Reacher] Not much is known about this collaboration
between BMW and the North Face clothing company.
It consists of Futurelight fabric stretched
around a carbon fiber geodesic dome shaped frame.
Although it doesn't seem to be very spacious
it does provide room to sleep two people.
How someone plans on getting the trailer
up a mountain is anyone's guess.
- [Woman] Number nine.
- [Reacher] Like I mentioned earlier,
slide-outs are a common feature in campers,
but putting them on a teardrop is a new one for me.
If it has been done, feel free to let me know
in the comments where and when.
Although there is a lack of interior shots
on this one, I think it's safe to assume
it looks like most teardrops do on the inside.
From what I can gather in the photos
the expandable sections not only double
the usable space, but they operate independently
of each other, so this one officially gets my cool vote.
- [Woman] Number eight.
- [Reacher] Although this one is intended
for short distance, short stay usage
it still has most of what is needed for longer trips.
It's split into two main areas, the front living space
containing the bed, a mini-fridge, and cooker
as well as the rear space which houses a large bathroom
complete with a stand-up shower.
Power comes from a transparent solar panel
on the roof which also serves as a skylight.
- [Woman] Number seven.
- [Reacher] This upgraded VW Westphalia
is the brainchild of French-Canadian designer
Alexandre Verdier.
The goal was to create a vehicle
both eco-friendly and stylish that made use
of all the available space.
Each one runs on a four cylinder hybrid engine
as well as having a 170 watt solar array on the roof.
The greenest feature by far are integrated containers
for recycling and composting.
Add in the choice of five different models
and what's not to like?
- [Woman] Number six.
- [Reacher] One of the coolest things about concepts
is the ability to incorporate a feature
that might not make it on a production model.
In this case it's the expansion system
that has the rear half fanning out from the front
giving the camper roughly a 90 degree angle.
In its expanded form the extra space
forms a lounge area with an adjustable canopy.
The front half of the trailer houses
the sleeping area and living room
while the back has a standard size kitchen
and bathroom.
- [Woman] Number five.
- [Reacher] This next entry is a collaboration
of more than twenty different industry experts
and companies over a two year period.
An ultramodern aerodynamic exterior
houses two single beds arranged in a v-shape
that could be turned into a large double bed,
a large shower and vanity, as well as
a living room and kitchen.
A large fold-out deck on the rear of the trailer
offers extra space to allow you to stay connected
with nature while being inside.
In addition to all the app-controlled technology
it also includes fingerprint activated
biometric access, truly making it the caravan of the future.
- [Woman] Number four.
- [Reacher] The name of this one is an acronym
meaning Colors Of Life In Motion.
It's composed of a car and caravan combo
which allows the vehicle to be used
independently of the trailer once it's set up.
Its design offers more on the inside than out,
having a dinette and large cab-over sleeping area
in the front with a kitchenette and shower area
taking up the rear.
Personally, I think the vehicle camper combo
has a lot of potential, but like everything
it has its pros and cons.
Let me know what you think about that one
in the comments as it makes for a good topic
of discussion.
- [Woman] Number three.
- [Reacher] Another collaboration, this one
isn't actually commissioned by MINI,
but draws heavily from the automaker's style
with a bit of Airstream thrown into the mix.
The high end pod opting for a more luxurious
and modern aesthetic, offering all the amenities of home.
Incorporating a design mimicking a hotel suite,
a large bed and sitting area are at one end
while a bathroom with a full size tub is at the other.
Separating the two is a counter area
that serves as a minimalist kitchen.
All of this is surrounded by large panoramic windows
and skylights which makes the already open spaces
seem even bigger than they are.
- [Woman] Number two.
- [Reacher] GMC came up with this one
as a modern alternative to the ever-changing
housing market intending for it to be
a mobile urban loft.
It runs on a diesel electric hybrid system
while an additional solar panel provides power
for onboard resources.
Using integrated resource management technology
allows a person to utilize onboard supplies
for weeks or months as needed.
Since this six-wheeled behemoth looks like
an RV on steroids, I'm guessing the only problem
you may have is parking.
- [Woman] Number one.
- [Reacher] The Romotow distances itself
from other campers in many ways,
having a ridiculously modern design
that is classier and more modern
than most apartments.
Not only that, but it's different
in the way that it functions.
It swivels outwards increasing its overall size by 70%
while allowing access to a covered deck.
The front contains a dining area and kitchenette
that is highlighted by wraparound windows.
A short hallway leads to a large master bedroom
that has circular vented windows on each side
while a centrally located full size bathroom
separates the two areas.
Like the others on this list, this one too is just a concept
but the company is currently searching
for manufacturers that are interested in its design.
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