A daily driver and weekend retreat in one Camper vans are big business in the RV industry, and one of the niche markets that is seeing the most growth is the small camper van sector. Five years ago there weren?t many U.S. options comparable to the Volkswagen California, a small van that can do double duty as a family car and weekender. Love campers and trailers" Come join our community group.
People love the California for its small footprint?it can fit in a garage?and the ability to haul a family. But ironically, the California isn?t available in the United States, leaving potential customers to covet the camper from afar. Now, however, the industry is changing with the debut of more and more small camper van companies.

The latest camper van to cross our desk is the Terracamper Tecamp. Originally from Germany, the Terracamper is available for purchase in the U.S. through RRE-Global and is built on the Mercedes-Benz Metris. That?s a unique feature compared to many other small camper vans, many of which are built on the Nissan NV200 cargo van, the Toyota Sienna minivan, or the Ram Promaster City. The Tecamp uses lightweight, modular furniture that is framed by two side panels. Everything is removable, including the kitchen, seats, and downstairs bed. It?s all attached to a smart floor that features railings that allow for different configurations.
Even better, many of the features can be used outdoors. The kitchen features a Dometic fridge/freezer combo that c...