The past few years have proven that sometimes, you just need to get away. You don’t need to endure airport chaos or step foot on a plane to do it. Now, in what can be called a golden age of luxury trailers and vans, it’s easier than ever to take your life on the road without sacrificing comfort. There’s a growing number of manufacturers and conversion shops that are giving vans the same treatment. They might not sleep as many people as their larger cousins, but these all-in-one wonders come equipped with high-end amenities, including upscale kitchens, Wi-Fi-enabled multimedia systems, and comfortable beds. Plus, their smaller size means they’re more agile, better suited for off-road travel, and easier to park. Below, we highlight sixteen camper vans that enable you to experience #vanlife in comfort and style.
Our Top Camper Van Picks
Best Overall: Airstream Atlas
Best for Off-Roading: Jayco Terrain
Best for Weekend Getaways: Peace Vans Volkswagen ID. Buzz Upfit
Best for Off-the-Grid Trips: Winnebago Solis
Best for Cyclists: Outside Van Tails
Best for Camping (Anywhere): Storyteller Overland Beast Mode 4×4
Best to Live In: Brabus Big Boy
Best All-Electric Option: Tonke EQV
Best for G-Wagen Lovers: Terracamper Tecrawl
Best With a Bathroom and Shower: Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary
Best for $50,000: Caravan Outfitter Free Bird
Best Comeback: Westfalia Wave
Best for Families: Winnebago Boldt
Best for Winter Road Trips: Sportsmobile Sprinter 4×4
Best Conversion: Boho Old Faithful
Best for DIY Couples: Ford Transit Trail
Best Overall: Airstream Atlas
Sometimes, bigger is better. Just ask Airstream, whose lineup of camper vans—or touring coaches, as they call them—is topped by the Atlas. While it is a van, it has all the space and features you’d expect in a much larger RV, thanks to its unique power slide-out section, which isn’t available on even the excellent Interstate 24X. There’s only one floor plan—the Murphy Suite—though it offers everything you could need, including a pull-down Murphy bed, a couch, a kitchenette, a closet, and a large, residential-style bathroom with a standalone toilet and shower. The Mercedes-based Atlas may sleep fewer people than some others on this list—it’s designed for two, but you could probably entertain more—but the trade-off is an unusual amount of comfort for a vehicle of this class. This will be especially useful for short trips, but more so if you are planning on spending considerable time on the road.
Airstream Atlas Special Features:
- The power slide-out section offers ample space for both rest and relaxation.
- The pull-down Murphy bed and large bathroom allow you to bring all the comforts of home on the road.
Best for Off-Roading: Jayco Terrain
Jayco is best known for its large travel trailers, but like Airstream, it also offers compact options. The US company’s new Terrain model, which has a starting price of $192,000, is an adventure van for those who enjoy venturing off the beaten path. As its name suggests, it is designed for off-roading. It has a turbo-diesel V-6, Koni shocks, a rear stabilizer, and a rear hitch capable of towing an additional trailer if you require extra space. Inside, it is somewhat less luxurious compared to other vans on this list, but the kitchenette can be converted into a sleeping area with space for a full-size bed, as well as plenty of storage space underneath. There’s even a built-in awning for shade in the summer.
Jayco Terrain Special Features:
- Equipped with Koni shocks, a rear stabilizer, and a heavy-duty tow hitch.
- Kitchenette can be converted into a spacious sleeping area with room for a full-size bed.
Best for Weekend Getaways: Peace Vans Volkswagen ID. Buzz Upfit
The all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz has just gone on sale in the U.S., but Peace Vans has already given it the camper van treatment. The Seattle-based shop offers three upfit kits to convert the EV, inspired by the Microbus, for #vanlife. The first two, Buzz.Box and Buzz.Box.Sleeper, are ideal for day trips and weekend getaways. If you plan on spending more extended time on the road, the Buzz.Camper is the way to go, however. It features a fully equipped kitchen with a sink and fridge and a surprisingly spacious dining and entertainment area that can be converted into a bedroom.
Peace Vans Special Features:
- Three layout options make this vehicle adaptable to almost every kind of camper.
- Could be the most visually appealing camper van, electric or otherwise, currently available.
Best for Off-the-Grid Trips: Winnebago Solis
The Winnebago Solis is ideal for adventurers who don’t want to be confined to campgrounds. The van is available with an optional power kit that gives a group of up to four adults everything they need to spend a few days off the grid. The setup, which includes an inverter, a shore battery converter, a battery energy converter, a solar energy converter, and an alternator energy optimizer, can generate enough power to keep the van and its features running for up to 72 hours. Beyond that, the van features a kitchenette, a convertible entertainment area that can be transformed into a double bed, and a full-width wet bath.
Winnebago Solis Special Features:
- A unique power kit that can provide enough power to go off-grid for up to 72 hours.
- Retains all the features you would expect from a luxury camper van, including a full-width wet bath.
Best for Cyclists: Outside Van Tails
If you love to mix biking and camping, Outside Van has just the vehicle for you. The Portland-based brand’s Tails model is a camper van designed with cyclists in mind. The van, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, has everything you need for a few days away from home: a kitchenette, a roll-over sofa, and a convertible mattress. But what truly sets it apart is the rear of the vehicle, which is essentially a mobile bicycle repair shop. It has a fold-down work table, an air compressor, and Molle panels to hang all your tools. Remarkably, it still manages to have room for six bikes, even after the bed is set up.
Outside Van Tails Special Features:
- The back of the van has been converted into a bicycle repair shop with a fold-down table, an air compressor, and plenty of storage space for your tools.
- It is able to accommodate six bikes even with the convertible sleeping area is in use.
Best for Camping (Anywhere): Storyteller Overland Beast Mode 4×4
This offering from Birmingham, AL-based Storyteller Overland is a true adventure van. The Beast Mode 4×4 is the company’s most feature-packed model to date, and as the name suggests, it was designed specifically for overlanding. It is a true 4×4 powered by a 188 hp turbodiesel V-6 that’s strong enough to tow an additional 5,000 pounds. Its retro-style exterior includes several useful off-roading additions, such as an LED light package, a roof rack and a side ladder, and custom wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich K02 tires. Inside, you will discover everything needed to relax after a day of exploring, including a comfortable lounge that can be turned into a full-size sleeping area, as well as a climate-control system to ensure your comfort in any weather. Its list price is $198,746 for everything listed above.
Storyteller Overland Special Features:
- The turbodiesel V-6 sends 188 hp to all four wheels and is strong enough to tow 5,000 extra pounds.
- Surprisingly comfortable lounge for an off-roading van.
Best to Live In: Brabus Big Boy
There are many high-end campers available these days, but none rival the luxury offered by the Brabus Big Boy. The German tuner’s latest creation is an over-the-top motorhome that measures 40 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 12 feet high. Brabus has made the most of that space, packing it with amenities you would expect in high-end luxury residences, including a fully stocked kitchen, a granite-lined bathroom, and a large bedroom with a writing desk and an integrated PlayStation 5. It also has a powerful 12.8-liter six-cylinder turbodiesel engine that makes over 500 hp, which is no surprise, given Brabus’ performance roots. It is not surprising that this camper reportedly costs about $1.5 million.
Brabus Special Features:
- Features the standard luxury amenities, including a fully stocked kitchen, a granite-lined bathroom, and a gigantic bedroom.
- There are two extendable slide-out sections in the bedroom and entertainment area, should you need more space.
Best All-Electric Option: Tonke EQV
Looking for an EV you can use on your camping trips? The EQV may be it. Despite its relatively small size—smaller than the ever-popular Sprinter—Dutch camping outfit Tonke has managed to equip it with everything you need to spend time in nature. It features an entertainment area that also functions as a workspace, along with a kitchenette. Both spaces can be converted into a two-person sleeping area via a bench flip (a roof-mounted pop-up tent means it can sleep two additional people also). The EQV offers two variants: the Touring, designed for long road trips, and the Adventure, perfect for casual campers.
Tonke Special Features:
- The fully electric powertrain means that you will never have to worry about filling up the tank (though the battery is another consideration).
- Can sleep up to four, even with its compact size.
Best for G-Wagen Lovers: Terracamper Tecrawl
While not precisely a camper van, the Tecrawl is cool enough that it belongs on this list. Terracamper’s latest offering is based on one of Mercedes-Benz’s most legendary vehicles: the G-Wagen. The German shop has designed a modular accessory kit for the luxury 4×4, which starts at $11,900, that includes a roof-mounted tent, a convertible sofa, and a pull-out kitchenette with a refrigerator box. Thanks to this ingenious setup, the SUV can sleep up to three people and function as a home base on your next weekend trip. Because it is a G-Wagen, you can take it off-road with ease.
Terracamper Special Features:
- Based on a G-Wagen, and allows up to three people to sleep.
- The powertrain is made for off-road adventures.
Best With a Bathroom and Shower: Thor Motor Coach Sanctuary
Thor Motor Coach develops camper vans for those who refuse to compromise. With the Sanctuary, the company has taken Mercedes-Benz’s excellent Sprinter 2500 4×4 and turned it into something you could quite easily live in—on or off the grid. The off-road-ready vehicle is available in two configurations: the 19P ($148,680), which includes a back bench that converts into a bed, and the 19L ($151,060), which has a fixed double bed. Even with the bed, there is still enough room, including a bathroom, an entertainment area with a TV, and a kitchen with a sink, a dual-burner cooktop, a convection microwave oven, and a fridge. An Onan 2500 LP generator keeps everything running, including an air conditioning system that you can leave on for eight hours at a time. You can also use the retractable power awning when you would like to spend time outdoors.
Thor Motor Coach Special Features:
- The full-featured bathroom has a sink, a shower, and a toilet.
- Comes with either a convertible or a fixed bed
Best for $50,000: Caravan Outfitter Free Bird
Caravan Outfitter’s third-generation Free Bird is not the most feature-laden camper van, though it has everything you and your family need for a weekend (or longer) getaway to a campground. Starting at $50,810, the van is built on the relatively compact Ford Transit Connect platform, but it has room for a full-size bed, a multi-purpose table that can serve as a dinette or workstation, and a pull-out kitchenette with a sink. Because of its smaller size, it only sleeps two, but there are several enticing features, including roof- and rear-mounted capsule tents, if you’re traveling with more people.
Caravan Outfitter Special Features:
- It is compact enough to be easily parked inside your garage.
- Caravan Outfitters offers several intriguing add-ons that you can use to customize the van.
Best Comeback: Westfalia Wave
After a 20-year absence, famed German (and French-owned) camper van maker Westfalia has come back to the United States. The company’s first new stateside model is the Wave, a Ram Promaster 3500-based van stocked with luxurious amenities and plenty of space for your travel party. The Wave stretches 20.7 feet from bumper to bumper, and Westfalia has done everything possible to maximize space. The cabin offers everything you could require, including a kitchen with an island extension and a full wet bath with a stand-up shower. However, it is the many sleeping areas that provide the most impressive feature. The rear seating can be turned into a queen-size bed, and the dinette converts into a double mattress. There is also a roof-mounted pop-up tent with room for two people. Despite not being a Volkswagen, the Wave is still almost as synonymous with the brand.
Westfalia Special Features:
- The spacious interior includes a kitchen with an island extension that makes prepping food that much easier.
- The 20.7-foot length provides up to six adults with enough space to sleep.
Best for Families: Winnebago Boldt
While Airstream isn’t the only famous RV maker to enter the camper van market, Winnebago sells several. The Boldt is a favorite. Despite not being nearly as long as one of its campers—it tops out at 22 feet—the $230,276 van offers everything you would expect from its larger vehicles. This includes separate living and sleeping areas, a fully functional kitchen, and a bathroom equipped with a shower. You have various interior décor options to choose from, each of which delivers an updated take on classic Winnebago style. The Boldt is designed for paved roads and campgrounds. However, if you want a more rugged ride, the brand also offers the off-road-ready Revel.
Winnebago Special Features:
- It provides enough room for entertaining and sleeping due to its 22-foot length.
- Offers enough space for dedicated living and sleeping areas, and for entertaining.
Best for Winter Road Trips: Sportsmobile Sprinter 4×4
Take a look at Sportsmobile’s Sprinter 4×4, and it is clear what its designers had in mind: off-roading. Whether you pick the 12- or 14-foot configuration, the Texas outfit’s stripped-down take on Mercedes’s ultra-popular van comes equipped with a 3.0-liter BlueTec V-6, a five-speed automatic transmission, 188 hp, and 325 ft lbs of torque. That should be more than enough to tackle even the toughest terrain. Inside is a spacious living area with a full-featured kitchen. You can also opt for a pop-up sleeping area if you want even more room, which makes lounging in comfort that much easier.
Sportsmobile Special Features:
- It is well insulated from the inside, but also features space for a propane furnace or heater.
- The 3.0-liter BlueTec V-6 and four-wheel drive mean that the Sprinter can handle any terrain.
Best Conversion: Boho Old Faithful
Is it difficult to find a suitable camper van? Boho may be the solution. This Arizona-based company specializes in conversions and works with you to create the vehicle of your dreams. The company provides several 20- to 24-foot layouts—the most popular of which is the Old Faithful—which can be tailored to suit your needs: multi-season versatility, lots of cooking space or the ability to spend extended time on the road. The company also carries several cool add-ons, like wood paneling and flooring.
Boho Camper Vans Special Features:
- The versatile layouts can be additionally customized so that you get the van you really want.
- The wooden interior option looks far better than it should.
Best for DIY Couples: Ford Transit Trail
Ford is aiming to move the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter off its pedestal. The Detroit giant unveiled its camper van option, the Transit Trail, in the fall. This adventure-ready vehicle is based on the uber-popular commercial van, though it is both taller and wider, and it comes equipped with protective body cladding. It is powered by a potent V-6 that sends 310 hp and 400 ft lbs to all four wheels by way of a 10-speed automatic gearbox. While Ford appears content allow the $65,975 vehicle to be the base for your dream camper van, it has features that will come in handy at the campground, including a drillable wall that you can use to install shelves, a kitchenette, or furniture, along with a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen and a back-up camera. There are three body configuration options: medium-roof, standard length; high-roof, standard length; and high-roof, extended length.
Ford Special Features:
- Basically, it’s a blank slate for you and your partner to create your dream camper.
- Includes premium features such as a 12-inch infotainment screen and a back-up camera.
