People have always relied on heavy-duty off-road trucks to explore the world away from the towns and tarmac roads. But not many remember how beautiful camper vans can make these off-road trips. Camper vans always carry with them the tag of a home away from home. There's a reason people refer to them as a home on four wheels and so on. All these tags define the camper van's value; it provides comfort and a homely ambiance when you are out on the road.
Anyone looking to break the monotony of being restricted to the four walls at home will definitely have a blast out in the countryside with a camper van. And with the pandemic wreaking havoc and everyone forced into a lockdown, these ten camper vans would provide the perfect avenues to have fun while still maintaining social distance.
10 Sportsmobile Classic 4X4
There are many 4x4s built ready for the beaten terrain, but they cannot provide the fun that comes with this camper van. The Ford Sportsmobile class van is the perfect choice for anyone looking to rip the gravel and check out some nature sites. The Ford cutaway is listed as a van, but really it looks and drives more like a military tank.
The camper van looks like it lacks style due to its near military background. But that is not anywhere close to the truth. The van has some cool features like a kitchenette, a sofa-bed, and a collapsible penthouse at the car's roof.
9 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 Camper Van
If there are RVs that make road trips a breeze, one is this Mercedes Benz sprinter van. It is a camper van designed to redefine life on the road. The van has some eye-catching features for anyone looking to social distance and have fun on the road or in the wild. The van comes equipped with a kitchen, a closed interior bathroom, a water-heated water supply, a 21-gallon freshwater tank, and a power-lifted bed.
Yes, the van has a hydraulic system to elevate the bed to the ceiling during the day and lower it at night. This gives the van plenty of room for work and play during the day. And oh, there is a cherry on top, an induction cooktop, and a fridge.
8 Oasis Sienna Campervan
The Oasis Sienna is a unique campervan by all standards. It is not really an RV and not really a van. It is a minivan that looks more like something a soccer mom would drive than a camping vehicle. The Sienna can, however, be easily customized into a campervan with a few add-ons and tweaks.
The vehicle is also an all-wheel-drive that is comfortable on snow and sand, meaning it can take you to the farthest places on earth. This unique van offers comfort, style, and adventure away from home.
7 Storyteller Overland Model 4×4
With the codename beast mode, you know this van is going to offer you plenty of off-road adventures. Four-wheel drive comes standard in this Mercedes Sprinter Van, and the suspension looks tough enough to handle the worst of dirt road terrains.
What makes this recreational vehicle perfect for camping, however, is its homely features such as a kitchenette, a bathroom and toilet, air conditioner and heater, as well as comfortable bed space. You can easily get lost in your world in this RV without worrying much about social distancing.
6 Outside Van
Another unique option on the list, the Outside Van, is not the vehicle's name but rather the company's name that customizes all manner of vans into mobile homes and virus-free zones on four wheels. The company turns ordinary vans into campers.
Some of the upgrades the Outside Vans have are a rooftop tent option, sound damping, surround stereo, retractable beds, swivel chairs and tables for work and entertainment, as well as lounging areas if you need one in your van.
5 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear L400
Delica Space is a true adventurer. The vehicle was commissioned back in 1994, and the versions run-up to the year 2006. It features a 3.0-liter V6 engine that provides 185 horsepower. Rear coil springs make sure the suspension and handling are as good as the van's looks.
The van also has plenty of headroom, which can be customized and added on by installing tents and other luxury accessories.
4 Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro
Riding the slow road with this vintage Volkswagen Vanagon conjures up nostalgic memories for most 80s campers. Though the Volkswagen Vanagon was an all-wheel-drive vehicle, the technology used at the time-limited power output to a mere 95 horsepower.
This meant road trips were accomplished at rickshaw pace and the entire objective was to have as much fun as possible touring all the sites available rather than rapidly burning rubber down the tarmac. However, the Vanagon remains a viable option if you want to get away from civilization and enjoy a quiet evening in the woods.
3 Sportsmobile Mercedes-Benz 4×4 Sprinter
Not to be confused by the Sportsmobile classic, which is a Ford. This sports mobile is a Mercedes Benz sprinter that has been turned into a recreational vehicle. What most vans have in common is spacious headroom, plenty of room, and lots of hauling power. The qualities above make the Mercedes sprinter an excellent choice for a camping vehicle.
The newest versions of this vehicle also come equipped with a raised suspension that lifts the chassis a few inches and makes riding through rugged terrain seems like a piece of cake.
2 Westfalia Club Joker City 4x4
The Westfalia is built upon the Volkswagen frame, and the customization is super sleek. The pop-up top has been cleverly designed to fit various uses, and there is even one that can be used as a base platform for an outside shade.
The interior features a convertible sofa-bed and space to sleep two more people. Space economization is so good that it still has a fixed bathroom and toilet despite making room for three people.
1 Double Back Van
The double back van is a Volkswagen TDI transporter fitted with an extra back for added room. The van looks ordinary until the back is triggered open. This ingenious design could be the future go-to design for most camper vans.
In addition to the double back, the van also has a pop-up top which is in keeping with Volkswagens original Van design. The pop-up top and the double back mean that the van can be customized to provide a lot more room for camping enthusiasts.