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The Ride: Meet the Opus OP4 Inflatable Pop-Up
Pop-up campers have been a staple of the RV industry for decades, often serving as an entry point for first-time buyers and families on a budget. But California-based Opus Camper sees the humble pop-up in a different light, utilizing innovative design and clever engineering to build rugged and lightweight models designed to go practically anywhere. These aren’t your daddy’s pop-up, that much is certain.
The company has several models in its catalog, but the Opus OP4 is its most capable. The trailer rides on a galvanized steel chassis with a custom powder-coated aluminum frame, giving it outstanding durability while keeping weight to a minimum. An independent trailing arm suspension, single-coil dual shock absorbers and all-terrain tires ensure excellent performance on- and off-road.
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One of the OP4’s signature features is its “air tent” design. The rig uses a built-in air compressor to inflate nine individual “air beams,” which in turn pop the top and expand the living space, revealing eight-foot ceilings and 10 windows. The whole process is quick and easy, and doesn’t require owners to turn a crank, as with most traditional pop-ups.
“The air tent is something that is much more common in Europe and Australia, and we wanted to bring it stateside,” Opus managing director Paul Liner tells us. “It helps keep weight to a minimum, and once you’re at the campsite, you just open the OP4’s two lids, close some valves and hit a button. The whole thing automatically expands in about two or three minutes.”
The OP4’s other signature feature is its outdoor kitchen, which effortlessly slides out from the side of the trailer at mealtime. It’s equipped with a four-burner gas stove, a sink with running hot water and a meal-prep station with a built-in dish rack. When you’re ready to hit the road, the entire mechanism quickly and easily slides back into place for transport. A 12V slide-out mini-fridge is located nearby, keeping food fresh and drinks cold.
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When fully deployed, the OP4 comfortably sleeps six, with two double beds and a surprisingly large and comfortable lounge area converting to a third sleeping space. The trailer also comes with a 40-gallon freshwater tank and dual lithium house batteries to power the integrated air pump, water heater, LED lighting and fridge. Optional add-ons include solar panels, an HVAC system and even a home theater complete with projector and screen.
“Our add-on canopy is a really popular upgrade,” Liner says. “It inflates and deflates with the camper, and covers the exterior kitchen and refrigerator, adding more outdoor living space.”
Pricing for the OP4 starts at a little under $35,000, making it an affordable option for overlanding and off-grid exploration. And like a traditional pop-up, it easily parks in a garage when not in use.
Dimensions
GVWR: 4,200 lbs. Hitch Weight: 400 lbs. Overall Length: 17′ Exterior Height: 5′ 4″ (closed), 9′ (popped up)
Illustration by Dee Duncan

1. Air tent automatically deploys in two minutes
2. Slide-out kitchen with stove, sink and counter space (Opposite side)
3. Dual-zone 12V fridge (Opposite side)
4. 40-gallon freshwater tank
5. Cruisemaster DO35 articulating hitch
6. Two gallon Jerry can holders
7. Durable powder-coated aluminum frame
8. Private outdoor bathroom with toilet and shower
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2025-07-09
Wildsam Road Ready July 2025: Vehicles and Gear to Take You Way Out There
Special thanks to some of our trusted partners from within the RV industry.
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LiquidSpring
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Experience the revolutionary Tru-Earth Leveling technology – simply press a button and watch your motorhome level automatically on uneven terrain. No more crawling underneath with blocks, no more frustrating jack adjustments. Park anywhere with confidence, knowing you’re always perfectly level for cooking, sleeping, and living comfortably.
Whether you’re navigating mountain passes or settling in for an extended stay, LiquidSpring’s hydraulic system responds in real-time to road conditions, giving Class A drivers the smooth, controlled ride typically reserved for high-end diesel pushers. Your passengers will notice the difference immediately – less motion sickness, less noise, and more enjoyment of the journey.
Invest in the comfort and stability your Class A deserves. Experience the hydraulic advantage with LiquidSpring. liquidspring.com
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GaragePro Tire Savers
Preventing flat spots during RV storage doesn’t have to be hard.
Long-term RV storage is part of the deal, which can result in flat spots on your tires when they sit on flat surfaces where the rubber meets the ground without moving. According to Edmunds, “…if conditions are right, a month of being stationary might be enough to cause problems.”
Park Smart Tire Savers cradle your tires to help prevent flat spots during storage. Made of solid heavy-duty vinyl, these ramps won’t crush, crack or slip, unlike those made of hollow plastic. These Tire Savers have no weight limit, come in multiple sizes and have a lifetime warranty. Uniquely designed with the driver in mind, you can drive up and over the ramps, which is particularly useful for RVs with multiple axles, making it easy to come and go as needed.
Protect your investment and save 20% now with code Wild0725 at YourGaragePro.com. 800-992-2018
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2025-07-08
Voting Ends Soon for the 2025 Wildsam Readers’ Choice Awards
Listen up, Wildsam and RV.com readers. Time is running out to have your voice heard. Voting in the annual Wildsam Readers’ Choice Awards will soon close, and we still want to hear from you! There is still time to cast your votes online for your favorite RV and RV accessories manufacturers, letting us know which brands deserve recognition for their outstanding products.
Simply click here to fill out our online form before July 25. Your responses let us know who you think are deserving of recognition. It also tells us which brands you want to read more about in upcoming issues and online articles.
As always, thanks for sharing your opinions.
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2025-07-07
Meet The Maker: Moon Fabrications Takes One Small Step for Man
When Matthew Pearson drove from San Francisco to Austin in 2018, he knew he needed help from his old friend Henry Proegler.
Enamored by the burgeoning camper van movement, Pearson had recently left a series of corporate gigs to hit the road full-time—where, at one point, under the beating sun of the California desert, he designed a makeshift shade for his Sprinter van out of an old tarp and poles from a backpacking tent. Before long, he developed a prototype for a product he thought could revolutionize awnings. That’s when he set off to find Proegler, a documentary filmmaker who was running his own marketing agency. “I knew I needed Henry,” Pearson says. “But I didn’t know how much of Henry I needed.”
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Pearson had refined the product—he called it MoonShade—which could easily attach to the C-channel track on a Sprinter van and pack into a small bag when not deployed. Initially, Proegler thought he would just help market the shade, but before long he was a partner in the business. “This is a dude I love, he had this dream, and I wanted to make it happen,” Proegler recalls thinking. “The way [Matthew] described it was that the strength is in the shade. It’s modular, it’s lightweight, it packs up small. That was the high-level business strategy.”
They launched a Kickstarter in 2019, and in spring 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit, they started selling the MoonShade direct to consumers. “The inventory we thought would last 12 months, we sold in three,” Proegler says.
Soon enough, the MoonShade was on back-order—a result of a grassroots marketing strategy that relied heavily on YouTubers and influencers who became early brand ambassadors—and whose input made the product more innovative.
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These days, customers can purchase the MoonShade in two sizes—the Original ($395) and the XL ($600) for larger vans—and with a variety of attachments including magnets, suction cups, and awning rail anchors compatible with essentially any vehicle. Plus, an RV-specific product is now coming to market, in addition to upgraded attachment points and the MoonShade Pro, which will transform into a fully enclosed outdoor room. Visit moonfab.com for more info
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2025-06-12
Tech Spotlight: RV Tow Bars
Anyone who drives a motorhome knows how nimble they are not. Which is why most full-timers these days bring a daily ride along: a dinghy, typically attached to the back of their bus-like rig using a method known as flat towing.
“Who wants to drive a 34-foot motorhome to the local restaurant?” says David Robinson, vice president at Roadmaster. “With flat towing, the RV becomes base camp and the dinghy goes to the lake or into the mountains.”
To make it all work, motorhomes rely on tow bars: arms extending from the back of an RV that connect to the front of the dinghy vehicle. Not every vehicle can be flat-towed—it comes down to transmission types, steering systems and other factors. Research is necessary before moving forward with installation. But for those with compatible vehicles, there are several high-quality options out there.
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Roadmaster Nighthawk
Roadmaster was the first to bring collapsible bars, stainless steel and nonbinding models (making the bars easier to connect) to market. With an 8,000-pound towing capacity, the Nighthawk builds on that tradition, offering a first-of-its-kind LED light system along the bars. $1,291
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Blue Ox Ascent
For those pulling lighter vehicles, the Ascent has a 7,500-pound capacity, its own nonbinding system for easy attachment and comes equipped with rubber boots along the side to prevent dirt and debris from entering any moving parts. $1,274
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Demco Dominator
Weighing just 30 pounds, the Dominator is among the lightest tow bars on the market, but it’s still plenty capable. With 7,500 pounds of towing capacity, it can handle most small cars and even some SUVs; thanks to independent arms, it’s among the easiest models to hook up. $1,420
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NSA Ready Brute II
To simplify the towing process, NSA RV Products combined its popular tow bar—the Ready Brute—with its trademarked supplemental braking technology, meaning the whole tow bar is easier to install than most other models. Plus, with an 8,000-pound rating, there’s little it can’t handle. $1,500
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etrailer SD
One of the most affordable tow bars, the SD is on the heavier side (41 pounds) and can handle up to 6,000 pounds—making it an economical choice for smaller dinghy vehicles. With self-supporting, extra-long arms, this model is easy to attach and won’t inhibit tight turns. $745
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2025-06-11
Ask an RV Expert: Seasonal Maintenance, Tire Talk, and Where to Learn to Drive an RV!
Advice and tech Q&A from our RV and overlanding expert to help you sort out your issues. Here are a few answers submitted by our readers. Have a question for us? Send it to knowhow@wildsam.com.
Yellow spring flowers and camper vehicle wild camping in the distance. Caravan vacation in Spain.
Seasonal Maintenance: Springing Into Action
It’s been a long winter, and for many RVers, warm-weather adventures and the road beckon. Not so fast, though! After months of inactivity, wind, rain and sun can take a toll on your vehicle. A bit of seasonal preparation can prevent major highway problems.

A top-down approach is logical. Climb up on the roof and thoroughly inspect the roof material and any sealers that prevent water from seeping in around vents, air conditioners, solar panel mounts, etc. Over time, these deteriorate, which can lead to serious interior damage if neglected. If you find any cracks or deteriorated sealants, carefully scrape away the old material and replace it with new products such as lap sealant. A heat gun or even a blow dryer can be used to soften up stubborn baked-on material. Inspect the sidewalls and slide-out rooms and lubricate the sliding seals. Local RV shops can step in on any of these tasks if you’re not feeling confident.
Clean your rig inside and out. Check all the cubbies and compartments for moisture incursion and rodent damage. De-winterize the water system: add freshwater, fill the water heater, test the pump and flush through all the lines by running the sinks, toilets and showers. Add toilet chemicals. Operate all appliances, extend the awning and then lock it in place for travel. Don’t forget to inspect fire extinguishers and propane, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
Batteries are all-important. Wet-cell batteries should have their water levels checked and get topped off with distilled water. Inspect and clean the terminals. Many local auto-parts stores will test batteries for free. (A fully charged lead-acid 12-volt battery should read 12.65 volts and have a specific gravity of 1265.) Complete the job by testing all the lights and electrical accessories on the RV.
Tires need love too! Give them a good overall inspection, looking for uneven wear, tread depth, cuts, curb and pothole damage. Older tires may have sidewall cracking from age and weathering. The best way to inspect trailer tires is to remove them, so you can see the back sides and check the wheels for damage, cracks and corrosion, etc. Trailer wheel-bearing inspection, repacking, seal replacement, brake inspection and adjustment should all be done on a regular basis in conjunction with tire inspection. Once a year is a good cadence, and getting that moment out of the way before you hit the road for peak travel season makes a lot of sense.
Of course, tire and wheel removal is not so easily done on a motorhome. If you suspect problems, consider taking your rig to a tire shop. Motorhomes will require another set of maintenance items, including engine oil changes, fluid checks and flushes (depending on how long since the last ones) and generator maintenance (check owner’s manuals for schedules). Check tire date codes. They are stamped on the sidewall after the marking “DOT.” The last four digits are the manufacturing date. The first two of those digits indicate the week, and the last two digits indicate the year. For example 1118 would indicate the 11th week of 2018. Most manufacturers recommend replacing tires more than six years old.
Inflate the tires to the recommended pressure, including the spare. Read the recommendations on the sidewall, and never exceed maximum rated pressure.
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Let’s Talk Tire Pressure
Q: I recently read, in “The Rally” section of the February/March issue of Wildsam, the exchange regarding tire pressure and monitoring systems. The author noted keeping the tire pressure at 60 psi cold for his Goodyears. I just wanted to point out that if he has a dual-axle trailer, and the tires are Goodyear Endurance brand, the inflation pressure could be significantly less than 60 psi. Based on Goodyear’s published specs for the Endurances, depending on weight carried per tire, pressure should be in the 40 to 45 range. Over-inflation can lead to failure.
As an example, our 30-foot Airstream weighs in at 7,600 pounds ready for travel, or 1,900 pounds per tire. We have run 47 psi in our Goodyear Endurance tires for several years, now on our 2nd set. (The first set aged out.) Inflation pressure is a frequently debated issue. What’s your take on it for the situation described by the author?
—Phil Abele

A: Thanks for writing! Our previous correspondent didn’t include the size and model of his tires, so I didn’t address that in my reply. According to the load-inflation chart for the Endurance tires, every single 14-inch tire has a weight rating in the 65 psi column. That means that all of these tires are designed to withstand at least that much inflation pressure.
Tires that are overinflated for their actual load, but are within their maximum rated inflation pressure, are likely to wear near the center of their treads, provide an unnecessarily harsh ride and bruise more easily from hitting sharp edges in the road surface. However, they likely will run cooler than at lower-inflation pressures for a given load, and they shouldn’t be at a significantly higher risk of blowouts than a similar tire inflated to the correct pressure.

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Towable Twofer
Q: I recently acquired a full-size pickup truck and a large RV trailer with a conventional hitch, and I have a couple questions. Where can I get driving instruction and practice? And then, regarding adding a friction-type anti-sway bar to the hitch assembly: Do I need to have that professionally installed, or should a good DIYer be able to do it?
—Cynthia Boccio, Currie, NC
A: I’m glad to hear that you are interested in safety training. Depending on the level of your driving experience, there are several options. There are online classes, instructors who will travel to you and classes at fixed locations around the country. You might check out rvschool.com or rvbasictraining.com. You might also ask a local driving school or campground host if they know of a local RVer who offers instruction.
It’s also good to add a sway control. Fishtailing can occur quickly and build up to a dangerous uncontrollable jackknife situation in seconds. Camco, Curt and Reese are some of the companies that offer the popular friction-type controls. They generally mount using a threaded ball stud at one end and a metal plate with a ball attached, which gets bolted in place. The stud requires a larger drill bit, but most DIYers should be able to do it if they can drill holes and follow instructions well (as this is a safety item).
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A Stable Destination
Q: We purchased a 42-foot destination trailer, which we will be keeping permanently on a lake lot. I have seen most of these trailers leveled and stabilized with concrete masonry units under the frame on all four corners or even in six locations. Is this the correct method for permanently stabilizing this type of trailer? Do I need to be worried about doors being out of square doing this? Is there a better way?
—Troy Corbett
A: For folks unfamiliar with the term “destination trailer,” this is a class that fits somewhere between travel trailers and park models. They are typically larger (102″ wide) and taller (11’4″ to 11’11”) than travel trailers, and most are at least 38 feet long. Some of their features make regular towing and camping impractical, such as glass patio doors and house-type appliances that don’t work well for anything but being on a permanent or semi-permanent site.
Now, to the question. The more supporting points under the frame, the more level and secure the trailer will be. The fewer support points, the more frame flex you will have. I recommend more than six points for such a large trailer. Soil conditions and frame design will determine how many piers or blocks need to be used. I suggest that you find a local company that specializes in moving and situating mobile and manufactured homes in your area. You can also inquire at local mobile home parks for mover and installer references and referrals.
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MPH vs. KPH
Q: We think we have a stumper for you! We have a 2007 Monaco Cayman XL motorhome that we bought last year and have gone on a few trips with it. On one of our trips, we noticed that our odometer was set for kilometers, not miles. We have tried everything we could find as a suggested fix: We’ve pressed and held the trip set, we’ve pressed it twice, etc. We tried when the vehicle was running and when it was not running. Any ideas?
—Lynn Mondello
A: Your motorhome’s owner’s manual says “the trip reset button located below and to the right of the speedometer is used to switch between the odometer, two trip meters and the transmission temperature. Select trip meter 1 or 2 and hold the trip button down for 3 seconds to reset.” However, it does not specify how to toggle between metric and Imperial measurements. This is an important function, because the coaches are sold in both the USA and Canada. I would try going to the main odometer, then hold it for at least three seconds. If necessary, try it both with the engine off but key on, and with the engine running. If all else fails, call customer service!
Ask Us Anything!
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2025-06-10
Buyer’s Guide: Toy Haulers Make for a Haul of a Good Time
An RV is an essential base camp for many travelers, a rig that brings them closer to the next trailhead but not one they take too deep into the woods. As such, folks often seek ways to bring ATVs, dirt bikes, mountain bikes, snowmobiles and other auxiliary vehicles along. The large rear garage space found in toy haulers makes this possible—plus, it can transform into a patio, office, play space or a guest bedroom depending on the design. Here, we take a look at four options with modular spaces for any brand of adventure.
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KZ Sportster X
Available in both fifth-wheel and travel trailer models, the Sportster X features an 11- to 15-foot garage depending on the floor plan—enough space to carry larger UTVs and other off-roaders. Inside, it’s all luxury. With spacious kitchens, plush bedroom suites and a queen-size power-lift bed in the rear cargo area, the Sportster is outfitted with both adventure and hospitality in mind (it sleeps between seven and nine people). Other features include a bar-style dinette, theater seating, a fireplace and residential appliances. Plus, the cargo ramp converts into an outdoor patio, complete with three-season sliding doors. Fifth-wheels: starting at $123,881.
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Jayco Seismic
The Jayco Seismic has been tested in temperatures ranging from 0ºF – 100ºF, making it an ideal option for those transporting snowmobiles or dune buggies. And when you’ve wrapped up your ride for the day, the Seismic provides a comfortable cabin for recharging. With floor plans between 41 and 46 feet, standard features include a king-size bed, luxury sofas, a fireplace, a walk-in shower and a rear party deck. Starting at $104,655.
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Thor Outlaw Wild West Edition
The Class A Thor Outlaw Wild West Edition is the rare toy hauler that isn’t a towable. A motorhome with more than 10-feet of garage space, the Outlaw’s rear ramp converts to a patio and its interior space can comfortably sleep six. The 38KB floor plan even includes a power-tilt king-size bed, washer and dryer hookups and a roomy bathroom and living area all riding on a powerful Ford F-53 chassis. Starting at $295,350.
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Dutchmen Voltage Triton
Built with active families in mind, the Voltage Triton can accommodate up to 10 sleepers, includes 1.5 baths, and has a 13-foot garage that doubles as a second living room. Available in two floor plans, it provides ample space to live, work and play. To boot, the fifth-wheel is generator and solar-ready, giving owners the power options they need for camping off-grid. Starting at $140,547. Dutchmen.com
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2025-06-09
The Camper Van Plan
Call them “Class B,” or call the whole thing “Van Life.” By any name, the coolest camper vans can take you places. Discover the brands, models, gear, and history that turned the humble camper van into a modern adventure machine.
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The Van’s Long Trip
When and where did it begin, this dream of a van cruising the American road, well-equipped, beautifully designed and bound for parts unknown? What ignited the 21st century social media explosion of exquisite sunset photos framed by rear cargo doors, all those pics of pandemic puppies doing downward dog in the snow? How did a tricked-out Sprinter become a campground status symbol?
You could argue today’s van-living vogue goes all the way back to the wagon trains. Certainly, today’s four-wheeled dreams wouldn’t be possible without the Interstates, seeded by legislation in 1956, and the Volkswagen Westfalia, introduced to the U.S. that very same year. America’s national parks and highway system set the backdrop for van culture. “If we look at this constant undercurrent of westward recreation,” says automotive historian Casey Maxton, “that is what we consider the real starting point for van life.”
The vehicles have improved in a steady parade. In the ‘60s, Ford unveiled its T-Series, a precursor to the ultra-capable Transit. Mercedes debuted the earliest Sprinter exactly 30 years ago. Other flagship vehicles—the Mitsubishi Delica, Dodge A-100, Chevy G20, the Ford Econoline—broadened the scope of what a van could do.
But the van’s cultural niche evolved as well, in ways perhaps less predictable. Early on, a freewheeling breed of travelers and outdoors folk gravitated to vehicles that could double as a base camp; travel icons on both sides of the Atlantic appropriated these work vehicles to build lives on the road. In 1968, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, along with the late Doug Tompkins of The North Face, drove a beefy Econoline from California to Chile on a six-month climbing expedition. In 1974, Tony and Maureen Wheeler, founders of Lonely Planet, navigated 9,000 miles from England to Afghanistan in a used Morris Minivan.
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“By the ‘70s, we saw the van customization craze take hold, with murals, bubble windows and shag carpeting,” Maxon says. “That brought more people in—and American automakers also began to respond by partnering with external customizers to offer lift kits,
making vans into something you could live in.”
This possibility stirred some mixed perceptions. In 1993, Saturday Night Live star Chris Farley’s character Matt Foley used van life as more of a punchline than an aspiration: the immortal “I LIVE IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!” But by the turn of the 21st century, this mode of living was poised for a cultural makeover. Social media would beckon, and before long a new generation would inject fresh life into an American tradition.
Working as a designer in New York City in the aughts, Foster Huntington heard the highway’s call. So, in 2011 at age 23, he bought a Vanagon Syncro and headed for the West Coast. “I was not cut out for the urban, corporate lifestyle,” Huntington says. “That was not going to be the next fifty years of my life.”
Huntington made his move at a fortuitous time. Instagram had just launched. The iPhone was four years old, and anyone armed with a smartphone could find an audience—and dollars—online. YouTube was awash in content from travelers not just highlighting their adventures, but also tutorials for how to customize vans for maximum comfort. Influencer culture was beginning to percolate, and Huntington, who spent his days surfing and shooting photos, leaned in. He used Kickstarter to fund a photo book titled Home Is Where You Park It before fatefully coining the hashtag “vanlife” (#vanlife). The term and tag became a bona fide phenomenon.
“I meant it as a joke,” says Huntington, who has since settled outside of Portland, Oregon, and now favors a Ford F-350. “Tupac had thug life, and I was like: ‘We have van life.’”
Joke or not, Huntington’s term captured something of the times—maybe even an elemental thread of Americana. Living in Seattle working at Microsoft, Harley Sitner was chasing the counterculture vibe of his rambling youth when he bought a vintage Volkswagen camper van. With that purchase he also inherited the issues accrued by its previous owner. Struggling to find a reliable mechanic, in 2013 Sitner bought an old VW garage called Peace Vans. Today his crew is swimming in repair and restoration work, as well as electric conversions, and customization not just of VW Vanagons, but also Mercedes Sprinters, assorted Class B and smaller RVs.
“There’s just something in American life about road trips,” Sitner reflects. “And van life is just another version that connects us to the founding myths of Manifest Destiny and westward expansion. A big part of it is also the expression of rugged individualism.”
Even so, since the start of the 21st century, van life—and #vanlife—has exploded in a manner that makes clear life on the road for today’s adherents is more than a nostalgia kick. Starting with the arrival of highly customizable Mercedes Sprinters, followed by the Ford Transit Custom in 2012, the notion of a combined mobile living room and workspace hit the mainstream. Legacy van makers, as well as a growing number of custom shops, found eager customers among digital nomads and millennial overlanders.
“Before it was cool and trendy, all it was essentially was people putting RV and boat parts into vans,” says Kurt Bradler, owner of Contravans in Denver, Colorado, an all-in-one shop for adventure van build-outs and repairs. “It’s gone from a fad to a full-blown industry.”
Of course, the pandemic played its role. Lock down amplified the reach of social media; remote work brought masses to the road, and a new wave of creatives in the outdoors gave rise to an entire ecosystem of GPS-enhanced vagabonds. Pairing a digitally connected society with a relaxed sense of professional etiquette, it became easy to follow inspiration wherever it led.
“The soul of van life really is about the meaning and not the miles,” says Jen Young, co-founder of Outdoorsy, a global rental company based in Austin, Texas, which has connected van and RV owners with travelers worldwide since 2015. “There’s no question the pandemic fundamentally reshaped how people think about travel, and van life became one of the most liberating responses to that shift.”
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Among those that made this shift was Johanna Flashman, a roaming SEO consultant, freelance writer and editor who opted for mobile living three years ago. Author of Beer Hiking Southern California, published in 2024, Flashman purchased a used Ram Promaster with 13,000 miles on it. Having added 30,000 miles to the odometer, she has dealt with a variety of challenges, including leaky ceiling fans and faulty electrical fuses. And while her Instagram features stunning landscapes, swimming holes and trail runs, Flashman doesn’t consider herself an influence—she often shows the harder side of van living. “The person who thinks that van life is just going to be smooth sailing,” she says, “is in for a very rude awakening.”
Countless travelers have endured the challenges and expanded the movement. Consider the new VW all-electric ID. Buzz, which can be given a bespoke camper treatment by Peace Vans, bringing the original hippie microbus into the 21st century. Or the seemingly endless list of conversion shops building off the Sprinter chassis today. Vans are rolling into the future. One day, Jen Young suggests, self-driving vans may deliver hikers to the trailhead. Or maybe van lifers will find themselves looking for vehicles that do less, says Alan Macey, who worked for Ford, Volkswagen and BMW before joining the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, where he teaches automotive design.
“I spend time trying to talk my students out of doing everything inside the vehicle,” he says. “You’re going to want to stop and get outside every couple of hours, so is giving up that space for an indoor bathroom really a good idea?” The man who first coined #vanlife, Foster Huntington, remains philosophical: “I very much still see people living in vans, or traveling in vans. The beauty of road trips is that they’re so simple to do, and it’s just a great way to get outside.”
The vehicles may change. So may the destinations and travelers. But the road trip will almost certainly endure as it has for decades. From Jack Kerouac’s On the Road to Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again” to viral hashtags, Americans have proven their zeal for the open road will not be tempered—not anytime soon, at least. And as long as the open road calls, vans will almost certainly venture down it.
Milestones
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1950
Volkswagen introduces the “Type 2” van, which through its various iterations will epitomize van life for nearly 40 years.
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1956
The first VW Westfalia campers are exported to the United States.
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1957
UK-based Bedford starts producing the CA Dormobile, a prototype RV easily converted into a camper van.
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1965
Ford introduces the Transit, or T-Series, as a cargo van in the European market. Nearly 50 years later, the fourth generation T-Series becomes the base for many camper van conversions.
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1969
The Woodstock Music and Arts Fair brings nearly half a million people to Bethel, New York, for three days of peace, music, and revelry. The Volkswagen van becomes synonymous with hippie culture.
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1980
Volkswagen brings the first Vanagon to the United States and introduces the Syncro model with AWD in 1986.
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1993
Chris Farley introduces Saturday Night Live audiences to motivational speaker Matt Foley, who lives in a “van down by the river.”
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1995
After decades of producing utilitarian vans for commercial purposes, Mercedes unveils the Sprinter, a rear-wheel-drive vehicle lauded for its comfort. In 2006, the company allowed for further model customization, setting the bar for luxury Class B RVs and the stage for later off-road options.
2010
Instagram goes live, making it (theoretically) possible for roaming influencers to make money off images of #vanlife.
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2020
Ford introduces its all-wheel-drive T-series with a 10-speed automatic overdrive transmission, setting a new bar for power and affordability in the camper van segment.
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2020
The COVID-19 pandemic hits, leading to a boom in remote work. By some accounts, between 2020 and 2022 new adherents of van life increase by more than 60 percent, with approximately 3 million Americans living full-time on the road.
2021
Nomadland, a film exploring the complexities of RV living in tough times, sweeps the Oscars.
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2024
A hint at the next phase of van culture: all-electric Sprinters and VWs roll out.
The Platforms
Since its international debut 30 years ago, no camper van chassis has become more ubiquitous than the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. It’s the one most often built upon by custom shops and legacy RV manufacturers—and for good reason. The turbo-diesel engine is powerful and fuel efficient, the all-wheel-drive system is industry leading, and the clearance can accommodate off-road adventures. The downside? It’s expensive.
In recent years, the Ford Transit and Dodge Ram ProMaster have emerged as popular—and budget-friendly—alternatives. In
2020, when Ford unveiled an all-wheel-drive model of the Transit, it became a realistic option for van lifers who wanted to explore deep in the backcountry. And with one of the tallest roofs available, the Transit offers a palatial base for a van conversion.
The Promaster, too, is roomy—its body is wide and features a low floor, making it easy to load gear, pets, or children. And while it’s not yet available in all-wheel-drive, its fuel economy is attracting more van lifers every year.
The Models
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Winnebago Revel
One of the most advanced vans on the market, the 2025 Revel combines off-road capability, interior luxury and innovative power solutions all of which are integrated in a vehicle length under 20 feet. Built atop an AWD Mercedes Sprinter chassis, the Revel uses a turbo-diesel engine that delivers 330 foot-pounds of torque, making even the most remote campsite accessible. Plus, with the van’s custom insulation and the Winnebago Power Max System, campers will have the heat—and the juice—to stay off-grid even in the coldest months. Starting at $254,076
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Airstream Interstate 19
Though it’s undoubtedly a van, there’s a reason Airstream calls its Class B Interstate a “touring coach.” It can fit seven, and its elegant interior (with two TVs) resembles a hotel suite more than a campsite. But it’s also equipped for a crowd, as the cockpit can become a second sleeping area, and for those looking to go off-grid, an upgraded heating system makes the Interstate among the most effcient rigs on the market. Starting at $231,400
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Coachmen Galleria
The 2025 Galleria uses an extended Mercedes Sprinter chassis, making it one of the bigger camper vans on the market: more than 24 feet long. That extra room isn’t wasted. With several seating areas and an uncommonly large dinette, the Galleria packs more into its interior—including a rear sofa and a 24-inch television—than the typical van. Starting at $270,366
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Entegra Ethos
Utilizing a RAM Promaster 3500 chassis, the all-new Entegra Ethos is nearly 21-feet long and comes in four customizable floor plans. Build options are abundant, including a lithium power package for venturing off-grid sans generator, as well as a pop-top sleeping area for travelers who need a bed for guests. A suite of driver-assist features keep van lifers safe on the road. Starting at $182,550
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Jayco Terrain
Designed for road warriors bringing a few toys along, the 2025 Terrain offers ample storage capacity without sacrificing the interior amenities that make van life, well, liveable. Built on an AWD Mercedes Sprinter 2500 chassis, the Terrain is equipped with (yes) all-terrain tires and can explore deep down unpaved roads. With a roomy rear garage and a sleeping space that descends from the ceiling, the rig was built for adventure. Starting at $209,993
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Beautiful Build-Outs
Storyteller Overland
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Specialty: Camper van and expedition trucks
Storyteller has been building rugged vehicles— like its flagship MODE vans and its GXV trucks—and stoking adventure-minded travelers along the way since 2019. Its new CREW MODE van, which can sleep up to five, is designed specifically with families in mind. storytelleroverland.com
Leisure Travel Vans
Location: Winkler, Manitoba, Canada
Specialty: Class C Motorhomes
With its origins dating back 60 years, the Canadian company builds Class C RVs on Sprinter and Transit chassis. Its Unity class is highly customizable— it has six floor plans—and can even be outfitted with a Murphy bed. leisurevans.com
Outside Van
Location: Portland, Oregon
Specialty: Sprinter van conversions
Since Outside Van launched in 2007, it’s become one of the most prolific conversion shops in the country, annually producing more than 100 custom builds using the Mercedes Sprinter chassis. The company encourages their customers to choose every interior detail, ensuring each build is unique. outsidevan.com
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Pleasure-Way
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Speciality: Class B Motorhomes
Specializing in vans and small motorhomes since 1986, Pleasure-Way builds six distinct vehicles—utilizing Sprinter and Transit chassis—and sells them through dealerships across Canada and the United States. The Plateau XLTS features a wide body to maximize interior amenities. pleasureway.com
Benchmark Vehicles
Location: Portland, Oregon
Speciality: Sprinter van build-outs
Benchmark builds exclusively on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis, but aside from that detail, everything else is up to its customers. Launched in 2014 by a woodworker-turned-van-converter, each vehicle is built specifically to the buyer’s preference. benchmarkvehicles.com
Peace Vans
Location: Seattle, Washington
Specialty: Volkswagen and Mercedes van restoration and conversion
Since 2013, Peace Vans has offered Vanagon repair, restoration and build-out services for road-loving folk infatuated with vintage rides. These days, the shop is working with Volkswagen to create camper van concepts for the all-electric ID. Buzz. peacevans.com
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Campovans
Location: Santa Barbara, California
Specialty: Camper van build-outs
If you show up in Santa Barbara with a van—whether it’s a Sprinter, Transit, Promaster, or Astro —the team at CampoVans will build it to your custom specs. One of the oldest conversion shops in the business, they’ve been innovating since 2008. campovans.com
Quigley 4×4
Location: Manchester, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Four-wheel-drive conversions
Quigley started customizing and mechanically converting vans to 4×4 back in the 1970s, and since then they’ve taken thousands of Ford, Chevy and Nissan vans and made them off-road capable. Today, they’re the only shop approved by Ford to make the Transit four-wheel drive. quigley4x4.com
The Gear
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With the limited space in a van, you’d be forgiven if you didn’t prioritize a shower in your custom build-out. But the Yakima RoadShower, which attaches to the outside of your rig and boasts pressurized 10-gallon tanks, is ideal for scrubbing down at the end of a long day. $669
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When the pavement ends and the gravel begins, you’ll want to air down your tires. And when it’s time to reinflate, the Viair 89P RVS Portable Compressor, designed specifically for Class Bs, can fill tires from 80 to 90 PSI in under two minutes. $79.95
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Equal parts cooler, fridge, and freezer, the Goal Zero Alta 50 has more than 50 liters of capacity (that’s 75 cans worth of space). Thanks to insulated design, it’s more than capable as a cooler; plug it in and it will chill perishables down to -4 degrees. $799
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Plastic water jugs take up precious space in a van when not in use—plus, they’re prone to failure in cold temps. With a collapsible and easy-to-transport water bag like the Hydrapak Seeker 4L, you can stuff your van with other precious belongings. $31
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Even the most well-equipped camper van might not have an ideal area to prepare food and/or eat. Something you can set up outside—like the dual-height Moonlander Table from Nemo Equipment—will transform mealtime. $159.95
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Why go searching for Wi-Fi if you don’t have to? With a Starlink Mini, vanlifers can connect to reliable internet in seconds, no matter how far flung their travels may be. Plans start at $50/month
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There’s nothing like leaving cell service behind. That is, until something goes wrong. A trusted satellite messenger should be part of every van lifer’s kit, and the HMD Offgrid—easy to use and equipped with an SOS button— offers cheaper plans than most competitors. $199.99
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A good comforter or sleeping bag is essential for van life. So, too, is a blanket you can deploy outside on chilly evenings. The Original Puffy from Rumpl is just that: It’ll keep you cozy while also handling the rigors of campsite living (you can even get one with a National Park-inspired design). Starting at $99
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Whether you’re heating water for morning coff ee or steaming vegetables for dinner, the JetBoil Sumo offers a nearly two-liter cooking cup that can be paired with skillets and cooking pots. Weighing only one pound and packing up to 5 x 8 inches, it stows away easily on the road. $179.99, jetboil.com
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The age of noisy gas generators is coming to an end thanks to power stations like the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max. With a max output of 3400 watts, this solar generator can run nearly every appliance in your rig, supporting long expeditions off grid. $949, ecoflow.com
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2025-06-05
Shop Talk: Gateway Bronco Restores the Luster
Seth Burgett’s infatuation with cars started long before he could drive. He remembers first being fascinated by vehicle mechanics as a kid, sitting on an engine piston in his neighbor’s woodshed in central Illinois. By the age of 10, he was installing trailer brakes on a pickup truck.
“It was wired in me from the very beginning,” he says. No surprise, then, he studied engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, with stints at Stanford and MIT and business school at Washington University in St. Louis. He worked for aerospace icon McDonnell Douglas, and later in the medical robotics field, inventing a system for performing heart surgery with a joystick. All the while, cars remained on his mind.
One of Gateway Bronco’s latest rides gets ready to roll home. (Photo Credit: Bryan Birks)
That passion finally became a career after a 5,000-mile road trip across the country in an old Ford Bronco with his then-17-year-old daughter. Burgett launched Gateway Bronco, which transforms vintage Broncos into custom vehicles with an emphasis on modern performance. As CEO and president, Burgett now leads a team of 40 employees who have restored around 200 vehicles over the past nine years.
Using the original frame of a Ford Bronco, Gateway essentially brings the vehicle down to its foundation and rebuilds everything, customizing for collectors and aficionados around the world. We visited with Burgett in the Gateway factory in Hamel, Illinois, a hamlet 32 miles northeast of St. Louis.
Waiting Broncos (Photo Credit: Bryan Birks)
Shop: Gateway Bronco Location: Hamel, Illinois Founded: 2016 Specialty: Custom restored vintage Ford Broncos
Q: When did you first realize that restoring Broncos could be a business?
A; I took a year sabbatical after selling my last company. I started collecting 1967 Shelbys and Broncos. The Bronco’s popularity was growing, and I had some data showing that it was going to become something collectible—a hot market. I had the means and was able to buy 15 original-paint vehicles. In 2016, our oldest daughter wanted to do a road trip from our home in Illinois to Walden Pond in one of my old Broncos with a camper trailer. She said, “Maybe when we get there, we can just turn around and go to California.” It was life-changing. Along that journey, I put up a Facebook page about the trip and 33,000 people started following us. We knew there was something there. I got back from the trip and rented this building with first right of refusal to buy it, and sold my first truck in January 2017.
Q: What attracted you to the Bronco, specifically, given all the other classic cars out there?
A: My parents were schoolteachers and didn’t have any money. They couldn’t afford a four-wheel-drive vehicle. We got a lot of snow back then. We would continually get stuck in these two-wheel drive cars, so I always wanted a four-wheel drive. My daughter wanted a vintage Bronco for her first car, but it’s not super-safe for a 17-year-old girl. It became a challenge to make it a safer vehicle that was easier to drive. It’s a unique vehicle that has a cult following, and our cross-country trip proved that.
Q: How does your build process work?
A: It’s like restoring a house. Instead of taking it down to the studs, we take it down to the foundation. We build everything brand new. If we start with the original chassis, we’ll take it down to the raw metal, we’ll powder-coat it, fix any of the problems on it and make it like new. Everything else on the vehicle is brand new. We’re specializing in creating fully custom vehicles, so customers can add things like jewel-laced fobs if they want. In one, we’re building a locker for a champagne bottle and glasses. Anything people want, we can do it.
Welder Johnny
Boneau, on break.(Photo Credit: Bryan Birks)
Q: What are some of the most important details in your builds?
A: The most important details are the safety components and getting the best drive. Our mission is to create the best drive and the safest vintage Bronco in the world. We were the world’s first to have anti-lock brakes in a restored Bronco, the first to have rack-and-pinion electric steering and electronic stability controls. Making it drive the way people expect to drive a vehicle is our number one priority—always.
Q: If you could hunt down any vintage Bronco in particular, which would it be?
A; The one I’d be looking for is the 1971 Stroppe. The Stroppe Bronco is the Baja Bronco built by Bill Stroppe. He won the Baja 500 and the Baja 1000 off-road races with it, and then created a street version for the public. It’s orange and blue and white and just has such a cool look. Very few were made.
Archival photos capture the heritage. (Photo Credit: Bryan Birks)
Light It Up
For a cool $465,000, customers can get into a LUXE-GT EV, Gateway’s top-of-the-line offering, which pairs high-end interior features with
rugged suspension and a powerful electric motor. Ford Broncos historically didn’t go zero to 60 in under six seconds. They do now.
Building Your Own
Using a 3D configurator, Gateway customers can fully design their own Broncos online—allowing them to customize everything from the fender flares to the roll cage, wheels and dashboard. Build projects typically take about 18 months, though customers can expedite the process for a fee.
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2025-06-04
Road Icon: The Apache Ramada is In
In the early 1950s, campers had to be industrious. Tent trailers were a rare commodity, so avid travelers built their own. Eugene Lewis Vesely was one of those people. While planning for a family excursion to Alaska, he built a collapsible tent atop a boat trailer. The trip never happened, but a business—Vesely Manufacturing Company—was born.
Based in Michigan, Vesely started with soft-topped tent trailers, offering a range of styles and price points, adopting the brand name Apache. (our archival photo shows the Golden Eagle and, near as we can tell, an early version of Vesely’s Mesa.) Two years later, in 1959, his firm had grown into the world’s largest manufacturer of camping trailers. In 1970, the company released the first commercially produced “solid-state” pop-up camper. These traded canvas side walls for hard, plastic ones that were cranked up into place. (A Trailer Life article from 1971 referred to them as the “tent-trailer that isn’t.”) The Ramada was the most luxurious, and spacious, of the bunch. The debut version featured a three burner stove, an icebox, and a dinette table and couch that doubled as beds in 125 square feet of living space; a later version incorporated a hideaway toilet. The craftsmanship and size helped make the Ramada a mainstay for much of the next decade.
Maria Sandown purchased a honey-hued 1976 edition last year. Nicknamed “Farrah,” the hard-sided trailer had served her previous owner for four decades. (Charlie’s Angels, starring Farrah Fawcett, also debuted in the Bicentennial year.) The exterior has zero chips or cracks and minimal rust. The sink, fridge, cooktop and heater still work, and the original floral upholstery is still intact.
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“I think that’s why people love them: They’re well-constructed, they’re well-engineered. They’re comfortable,” she says of the Ramada. “A lot of thought went into these campers.”
Sandown can comfortably fit her family of three plus her pack of five rescue dogs in the rig, which she decorated with new curtains and throw pillows. The way the camper collapses leaves room for storing games and bedding inside, making packing up from this troupe’s adventures much easier.
The rectangular trailer still maintains a huge following nearly four decades after Vesely went out of business; the Apache Camper Preservation Society Facebook group counts more than 13,000 members today. Sandown, who lives in Mississippi, says people constantly stop her and ask to take photos of Farrah. Many of these strangers recall camping in an Apache as a kid.
“People are so loyal to these things,” she says. “There’s a lot of nostalgia associated with it.”
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2025-06-03
The Ride: Forest River Wildwood Lodge 42VERANDA is Pure Luxury
Destination trailers are having a moment right now. Larger and more spacious than the traditional towable, these RVs are designed for extended stays. Often, they remain parked at an RV resort or a private campground, and while their size makes them less nimble than other rigs, they make up for it with residential-style floor plans and posh amenities.
And when it comes to the destination concept, Forest River is leading the way as of late. Over the past few years, the manufacturer has released a stream of models with confident styling and creative use of space. Case in point: the Wildwood Lodge 42VERANDA, which in many ways redefines the expectations for towables.
Measuring 44 feet, 11 inches in length and with an unloaded vehicle weight of 13,754 pounds, the 42VERANDA is anything but small. You’ll need a hefty tow vehicle to get it down the road, but once underway its triple-axle, reinforced chassis ensures a smooth, controlled ride.
The signature feature is a rear patio that’s unlike just about anything we’ve seen on an RV before. The entire deck sits on a sliding mechanism that retracts in transit and expands to provide more space at the campsite. The deck’s wooden flooring, outdoor speakers, and ceiling fan give it a sleek, modern feel. An outdoor kitchen comes complete with a gas griddle, sink, and mini-fridge.
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Inside, an expansive living space includes a lounge area, a residential-style island kitchen and a large bathroom with a glass-doored shower to rival those found in many homes. The primary bedroom has a power-tilting king-size bed, built-in wardrobe and dressers, and washer and dryer hookups. The rig also features a lofted sleeping area with a queen-size bed, storage cabinets, bookshelves, a wall-mounted TV, and a sitting area with an integrated table.
A surprising number of windows provide an abundance of natural light, giving the 42VERANDA an open, airy feel—and electric shades make it easy to adjust just how much of that light streams in. The destination trailer’s interior feels more “vacation home” than “RV,” and given its size, it’s well suited for families and couples alike.
This winning entry makes it easy to understand why destination trailers are surging in popularity. Once a traveler spends some time in one of these, it may be hard to “camp” any other way.
Dimensions
GVWR: 16,200 lbs. Hitch Weight: 1,815 lbs. Overall Length: 41′ 11″ Exterior Height: 13′ 3″
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1. The rear patio extends the living space outdoors and retracts while in transit.
2. An outdoor kitchen includes a large griddle, a sink, and a mini fridge.
3. Large campside awnings feature LED lighting diffuser bars.
4. The trailer’s main entrance comes with a stylish glass door.
5. Numerous large windows provide natural light and great views.
6. An enclosed and heated underbelly keeps tanks warm in cold conditions.
7. The triple-axle chassis guarantees smooth transport to and from the campsite.
8. Manual stabilizer jacks improve stability when parked
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2025-06-02
Wildsam Road Ready May/June: Vehicles & Gear to Take You Way Out There
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Nokian Tyres
Nokian Tyres Outpost extends every adventure with pothole protection thanks to puncture-resistant Aramid fibers. Finnish innovation and American grit combine to form a rugged rubber compound that’s forged for the extremes, smooth on the highways, and ready for any conditions. Designed in Finland, the Nokian Tyres Outpost rolls out from Nokian Tyres’ award-winning Tennessee factory. This all-terrain tire is crafted for the demands of North American roads and ready for whatever lies on the road ahead.
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Midland Radio
Midland’s MXT575 MicroMobile GMRS 50-Watt Two-Way Radio and the GXT3000 GMRS Walkie Talkie 2 Pack bring seamless communication to every adventure. The MXT575 is the most powerful GMRS radio allowed by law, making it the perfect base station for your vehicle. Equipped with a Fully-Integrated Control Microphone, you can hide the base away to save space. The walkie talkies bring up to 27 hours of battery life and repeater capability for extended range at a price that won’t break the bank. Use the walkie talkies outside the vehicle as you handle spotting and recoveries along the trail, or simply keep in touch with home base at the campground. Redeem your
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2025-05-12