Cubic camper trailer gets vertical to maximize post-adventure living

Luno's AIR+FOAM Pro Vehicle Mattress costs $499.99 in the US. The self-inflating double mattress is 10 cm thick, combines air and polyurethane foam, weighs 5.44 kg, and has a stated R-value of 11. It is shaped to fit specific vehicle interiors and can be split into two halves with separate air chambers. Head Support Bridges are included for many models, but not for the Rivian R1S, Toyota Land Cruiser, and some 4Runner versions. Luno does not ship directly to the Netherlands or Belgium, complicating purchases. A cheaper alternative is the Exped MegaMat Auto, available locally for €349.95 with an ASTM R-value of 8.1.

Storyteller Overland has introduced the GXV Wild expedition camper, priced at $299,898, built on a RAM 3500 pickup with a regular cab. The vehicle features a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine producing 380 hp, an AEV suspension with a 76 mm lift, and 20-inch wheels. Gross vehicle weight is 6,350 kg, payload is 453 kg, and towing capacity is 4,990 kg. The living module includes a double bed, a fold-out dinette that sleeps four, a full bathroom, a 116-liter refrigerator with freezer, a portable induction cooktop, and a convection microwave with air fryer. A distinctive feature is the fold-down rear terrace that turns the back into an open balcony. Due to the regular cab, only two people can be legally transported; for more passenger capacity, the GXV Hilt with a crew cab is offered from $525,000.

Relic Trailers, a US manufacturer of fiberglass retro-style campers, is resuming production and has announced a new model, the Rambler. It will be the largest camper in the brand's lineup, measuring 17 feet in length, featuring an interior bathroom, and aimed at families and extended trips. The company has opened a waitlist for the model.

Radio station 98 Rock is holding a contest where listeners can win a family four-pack of tickets to America's Largest RV Show, scheduled for September 16-20 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The event will feature hundreds of RVs, campers, and accessories.

Small Vans Big World, based in Valparaiso, Indiana, has unveiled a conversion of a 2026 Toyota Sienna into a micro camper van. The interior features a couch/bed, a kitchen with a sink, microwave, and induction cooktop, a portable toilet, a fridge, and a portable power station. The conversion costs $20,000 and takes 2-3 weeks to complete.

Marion County commissioners unanimously denied a rezoning request for a 173-site RV park on 26 acres at 7400 S U.S. Highway 441 in Ocala on August 18. Concerns included the site's distance from municipal water and sewer lines (over two and four miles respectively, across CSX tracks), its location in the Primary Springs Protection Zone, and the lack of enforceable plans under straight zoning. The applicant, MBV Engineering, declined to withdraw the application despite staff suggesting a future PUD approach.