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Latvian design studio Zeltini has completed work on the Z-triton 2.0 amphibious camper, which can travel on land and water. The model features a 1000W electric motor for land and a 1150W motor for water, a lithium-ion battery, and solar panels. The body is made of organic fiberglass with polyester from recycled bottles, and some parts are 3D-printed from bioplastic. The first batch will be delivered to Europe by the end of 2022, priced at $16,295.
Latvian company Puna Vanlife has unveiled a camper based on the MAN TGE that omits sliding doors and the passenger seat, replacing them with a staircase. The rear seats accommodate four passengers with Isofix anchors. The vehicle offers four sleeping places, including a child-sized berth in the cab, and a separate bathroom with toilet and shower. It features a 47-liter fresh water tank, a 100-liter waste water tank, a water heater, and a 400 Ah battery bank with solar panels. The price is available on request.
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Latvian conversion company Puna Vanlife has unveiled a campervan based on a van about 6 meters long (MAN TGE or Volkswagen Crafter) with a flexible interior layout for family travel. Instead of a side sliding door and front passenger seat, access is via the left cab door, and the roof opens to enhance space. Inside, modular furniture provides sleeping for four, including a hanging bed for children that installs in 7 minutes, two ISOFIX-equipped seats that convert into a 190×178 cm bed, a separate bathroom with portable toilet, sink, and shower, and a compact kitchen with a pull-out table, 42-liter fridge, and microwave.
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Latvian company Puna Vanlife has developed a new camper layout for 6-meter vans (MAN TGE, Volkswagen Crafter) that omits the sliding door and passenger seat, with entry through the cab door. The interior features two double benches that convert into beds and a removable hanging cot for a child, allowing transport of five belted passengers (four with ISOFIX) and sleeping up to four. The kitchen is compact, and the rear houses a bathroom with shower and toilet.
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Latvian architect Aigars Lauzis has introduced the BeTriton (Z-Triton 2.0), a three-wheeled electric bicycle that transforms into a boat and a mini-camper. In bike mode, top speed is 25 km/h, range up to 100 km (150 km with extra battery). On water, a 1150 W motor gives 8 km/h and 20-25 km range. The camper has a double bed (2 m × 94 cm), LED lighting, USB ports, and 100 W solar panels. Base price is €14,500 (approx. RUB 1.2 million); a DIY kit costs €4,500 (RUB 380,000). Production is in Latvia, with delivery to European countries.
Latvian startup BeTRITON unveiled an amphibious electric trike that functions as a bike, boat, and micro-camper. The Full model weighs 210 kg, reaches 25 km/h on land and 8 km/h on water, with a range of 150 km. The sleeping area measures 0.95×2.1 m, suitable for one person, and the 1.45 m width poses challenges on narrow bike paths.
Latvian entrepreneur Aigars Lauzis has unveiled the BeTriton 3.0 concept — a modular electric vehicle that transforms into a tricycle, boat and motorhome. On the road, a 250 W electric motor powers it to 25 km/h with a range of up to 150 km; on water, a separate 2,150 W motor provides speeds up to 8 km/h. In motorhome mode, it offers a fold-out sleeping area; optional solar panels allow recharging.
Stars of the Latvian reality show "Family in a Jar" are preparing for a trip around the Baltics in a camper. Uģis Kuģis decided to forbid his family from using the toilet in the vehicle to avoid having to clean the corresponding tank.
A Dutch couple known as De Rugzakkies canceled their world tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic and instead bought a 1983 Mercedes 508D fire truck to convert into a camper. The project involves multiple stages, from purchase and planning to furniture installation, and will be documented in a series.
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A motorhome was completely destroyed by fire in the Latvian village of Ropaži. After three hours of firefighting, rescuers found a man's body with no signs of life.
Gatis Burkāns and Mārtiņš Vasmuss, drivers in the social project 'Through the Thorns to...', discuss their role in the show's second season. They have become trusted figures for participants and share behind-the-scenes insights.