Known for their lightweight, hard-walled truck campers, Scout has just released their newest and biggest model, the Scout Campers Kenai. Coming in at 1,370 pounds (dry weight) with sleeping capacity for as many as six adults, the Kanai is spacious and, dare I say, svelte. It’s designed for full-sized pickups with short or long beds,…
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Featured Campervan Upfitter :: Benchmark Vehicles
Benchmark def: a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed. As the definition would suggest, Benchmark Vehicles positions themselves as the standard by which quality campervan conversions are measured, and that’s no small task. There are hundreds (thousands?) of upfitters out there, and many offer high-quality builds for the…
Featured Vehicle: Torsus Praetorian
Personally, I picture myself white-knuckling the wheel as I smash through a wall of zombies, quickly swerving away from the pavement and bombing down a rutted-out two-track to make my escape into the forest. But to be fair, the Torsus Praetorian was designed to be more than just a post-apocalyptic bug-out vehicle. Its creators have…
Featured Trailer :: Timberleaf Trailers Pika Off-road
Designer, builder, and founder of Timberleaf Trailers, Kevin Molick, is a US Army veteran with a background in fine woodworking, furniture making, and home remodels. As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention, and in the case of Kevin and his wife, Paula, the couple was looking for a camping trailer but coming…
Featured Campervan Upfitter :: Blue Ridge Adventure Vehicles
With the preponderance of campervan upfitters located in the Rocky Mountains and on the West Coast, it feels appropriate to turn the spotlight back east to BRAV, aka Blue Ridge Adventure Vehicles. BRAV’s team has converted Ford, Dodge, Nissan, and Mercedes vans, so it’s fair to say that they can upfit just about any van…
Featured Trailer :: Terra Trek TTE Expedition Trailer
The longer I write about trailers and campers, the more apparent it becomes to me that the Aussies really know how to design and build them. Perhaps it’s their easy access to rugged and remote 4WD tracks for product testing or the fact that their country has such a large diversity of terrain, including deserts,…
The Living Vehicle 2021: Enough Solar to charge your EV
Some of you may have seen our initial coverage of the Living Vehicle camper back in May, but for those who didn’t, it’s much more than a trailer, it’s a fully off-grid home. Aside from the luxurious finishes that set it apart from pretty much anything else out there, the most unique aspect of the…
Featured Trailer :: OPUS Offroad OP2
Editor’s note: the OP2 is currently undergoing a redesign. The following article is based on available information as of September 5th, 2020. If you prefer your off-grid living quarters to be separate from your vehicle, then the Opus Offroad OP2 trailer could be your home away from home. This high-clearance, low-profile trailer has a…
Featured Campervan Upfitter :: Cascade Campers
Cascade Campers Founder Zach Yeager’s love affair with VW vans (he owns at least four that we know of) began with a post-school road trip. Frequent breakdowns helped him learn how to maintain his vehicle but eventually led him to seek a more reliable platform for road tripping. Insight was gained on a journey through…
Expedition Portal Classifieds :: 1989 VW Syncro Camper
Modern vehicles certainly have some advantages when it comes to performance, reliability, and available parts. But it’s hard to beat the character of a classic adventure rig, especially the Volkswagen Syncro. The beloved, boxy T3 body style was produced from 1979 to 1991, with production of the 4WD Syncro continuing into 1992 at VW’s Austrian…
Could eBussy be the Campervan of the Future?
eBussy from German manufacturer ElectricBrands is the electric cargo van we’ve been dreaming of. Its modular design is advertised to be (almost) infinitely customizable, offering both commercial and recreational appeal, with swappable bodies and batteries. But just how soon can we expect to see a real-life eBussy camper cruising down the highway? And what kind…
Featured Trailer :: Pin Drop Trailers Road Runner 2.0
Pin Drop Trailers Manufactures Classic Teardrop Trailers in Arizona Arizona-based Pin Drop Trailers produces compact, off-grid travel models. With an old-school American dedication to quality, Pin Drop sums up one of their core business strategies with the simple phrase Build For Tomorrow. “We build our micro campers for longevity from the ground up,” Pin Drop…
Featured Camper :: Hiatus Truck Campers
Hiatus Campers Builds Hard-Sided Pop-Up Truck Campers Washington-based Hiatus Campers was founded by two road-tripping adventurers who created a unique hard-sided pop-up camper design out of necessity. Tyler and Erin’s initial goal was to design a comfortable and secure retreat to make their pursuit of rock climbing, backpacking, and snow sports a little bit more…
Featured Vehicle :: Anders’ 2001 Turbo-diesel Cummins Ram 2500
Anders Zway may already be a familiar name to some of you. He’s an ExPo Forum regular who goes by the handle Landman. A couple of months ago, Anders pointed me to the full build thread on the ExPo Forum, where he detailed his experience creating what he has dubbed, the “Puller Project,” named after…
Featured Van Upfitter :: Vanlife Customs
Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind van so you can hit the road for an off-grid adventure? The good news is, you’re not alone, and there are lots of companies out that are eager to work with you to build that perfect getaway vehicle. But while most upfitters are working toward standardized models to streamline…
Featured Camper :: Scout Truck Campers Yoho
Scout truck campers, who recently released their flagship model, the Olympic, has a shiny new camper available for preorder: the Yoho. For any overlanders who are seeking the comfort and security that a hard-sided shelter offers, but who don’t want to tow a trailer, a truck camper like the Yoho could be the ideal combination…
Featured Trailer :: To Extreme Rugged N’ Ready
If you’re looking for a tough-as-nails trailer to haul down your favorite off-road route, look no further than To Extreme’s Rugged N’ Ready line. Countless hours of R&D have gone into developing a trailer that To Extreme calls, “perfect for smaller tow vehicles and narrower trails.” To Extreme manufactures their Rugged N’ Ready trailers in…
Featured Campervan :: Mountain View Adventure Vehicles
What happens when a family with decades of world travel, overlanding, and camping experience assembles a design team and starts upfitting Mercedes Sprinters? You get damn nice campervans that have everything necessary for a comfortable off-grid adventure. Mountain View Adventure Vehicles, based in Tucson, Arizona, offers multiple campervan layouts to fit a range of budgets…
Featured Vehicle :: Brett’s 1992 Toyota Townace A’m Craft Camper
I first crossed paths with action-sports photographer Brett Wilhelm in Driggs, Idaho, back in 2018. I was en route to Victor, Idaho, to run an event, and Brett was making his way south for a photo assignment. We chatted photography over a cup of coffee before going our separate ways. I connected with Brett…
Featured Camper :: Scout Olympic
If you’re looking for a small backcountry camper footprint, then the new Scout Olympic lightweight truck camper might be an ideal solution. This compact, weatherproof shelter has all the basics covered: water, toilet, heat, kitchen, and with its pop-top upper bunk, the Olympic sleeps up to 6 people. Designed for Adventure Scout campers were created…