Kimbo 8 Camper Debuts at Overland Expo SoCal

German company Ari Motors has introduced an ultra-compact electric motorhome based on a light-duty delivery van. The model is about 11.5–12.5 feet long, features a 15-kW electric motor, and offers a range of up to 143 miles. Production is set to begin in May, with a base price starting just over €30,000, and the vehicle is delivered as an empty shell for DIY conversion.

Bridgestone has introduced the new Duravis Camper All Season tyre for motorhomes. The tyre is designed to provide durability and performance across various weather conditions.

A 1970 Volkswagen Type 2 camper van with a Riviera conversion is listed for sale at $49,999. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.6-liter flat-four engine and a 4-speed manual transmission, showing 34,431 miles. The asking price is in the upper tier of the market for such examples with original cabinetry and functional camping equipment.

Spain tightened inspections for camper vans — meanwhile in Torrox, 50 motorhomes occupied a riverbed. Italians 3D-printed a motorhome from plastic in four days, Hyundai unveiled an 800-volt electric camper, and 34 million Americans are hitting the road. Demolitions in Turkey, bans in Scotland, and a woman who drove along the Baltic in an electric Smart — all in this issue.

Warendorf introduced paid motorhome parking — and lost its tourists. Japan quietly reached 607 RV parks while Nagoya showed a camper on a rocket launcher chassis. The Turkish coastal ban, a Polish trailer with a side shower, and Korean rentals straight from the train — in this issue.

The article features a motorcycle and camper trailer combination that is currently unavailable in the United States. The setup involves a trailer towed by a motorcycle and is designed for camping.