Compacts Rvs

Compacts Rvs

Will semi-integrated compact units be the most popular RVs in Europe in the future? Great handling, lower cost and lower weight play in their favour. A future inspired by the past ... Words Renato AntoniniIn the European market there is ...
Electric caravans

Electric caravans

The global drive to reduce CO2 and other emissions is proving a powerful incentive for industries to switch to electric solutions for their power needs. Of course, there is an assumption that most of that electricity will be from clean ...
Compact vans with pop-up roofs

Compact vans with pop-up roofs

New scenarios are appearing on the horizon in Europe at a time when people are thinking about the post-Covid phase: the campervan segment, which is experiencing unprecedented interest, could see the growth of more compact models with a pop-up roof ...
RV manufacturing in the Land of the Rising Sun

RV manufacturing in the Land of the Rising Sun

As covered in our March issue, the Japanese RV Market is experiencing favorable internal and external stimulus, and this can be seen in the continued growth of the skills and complexities of its manufacturers. Words Antonio Mazzucchelli and Bartek RadzimskiSince ...
Yesterday and today

Yesterday and today

Today’s motorhomes are not the same as they used to be: if we compare the products of the 2020 season with those from 2005, or even 2010, we can realize there has been an important evolution. Words Andrea Cattaneo We ...
New roads, new dreams

New roads, new dreams

There are a lot of new camper vans being introduced in the European market these days, with (seemingly) more converters than ever creating new ideas all the time. But there are also innovative ideas of other types of leisure products, ...
Strange Types III

Strange Types III

This is the third feature of unusual designs past and present, and this time the spotlight is on caravans. As you can see, it shows which models or prototypes have been successful, and which haven’t. Words Andrea Cattaneo You might ...
Strange Types II

Strange Types II

The second part of our overview of unusual solutions of today and yesterday will focus on more traditional camper vans, such as motorhomes, overcab and low-profile versions. But, as we will see, they are actually not that traditional after all ...
Salone del Mobile - Milano

Salone del Mobile – Milano

An international showcase for new trends in design, the Salone del Mobile in Milan has repercussions on the most diverse sectors: its influence on recreational vehicle furnishings is inevitable. But pay attention with exaggeration: a motorhome is made to last ...
Strange Types I

Strange Types I

Strange vehicle types, unusual layouts, eccentric forms: here is where the RV sector has decided to move away from reassuring design and production habits, to offer something new. Let’s start with campervans. Words Andrea Cattaneo Looking at the various models ...
European Trends

European Trends

What is a recreational vehicle’s mission? What does the buyer expect from his camper or caravan, what are his expectations, hopes? What is the meeting point between the inspiration of those who design a vehicle, the manual skills of those ...
New solutions

New solutions

If an unusual layout or an uncommon furnishing element can make us smile, it’s also true that it can make us think. What matters most is whether it brings real benefits to the user and if there are possibilities to ...