Erwin Hymer Group

The concept RV boasts a rear deck perfect for vistas There?s a common lament in the North American RV industry that all the cool campers can be found in Europe. And while the U.S. is slowly rolling out more innovative and interesting RVs, it?s true that?as Airstream CEO Bob Wheeler put it??Europe is about 15 years ahead of us in terms of design.? Love campers and trailers" Come join our community group!
So it?s no surprise, really, that the most innovative camper van we?ve seen in a while just debuted at the biggest camper trade show in the world: Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. The annual massive event showcases just about every type of camper imaginable, from an RV that?s also a boat to a two-bedroom tiny house.
This year at Düsseldorf, the Erwin Hymer Group debuted the VisionVenture concept. Built on a Mercedes chassis, the VisionVenture is a forward-thinking camper that looks more like a high-end apartment than a striped-down adventure rig.
To accomplish this, the camper?s interior uses warm bamboo, gray felt, and leather, mixing woods with other materials to add interest. The living area is located in the rear with two white sofas and a center dining table that folds down below the passenger-side bench. The stand-out feature of the living room is the panoramic rear window and large side windows. Fold out the rear door, drop a lower gate and the van boasts its own rear deck?complete with slide-out electric grill.
It?s an impressive lounge a...