The best of…a new wave of recreational vehicles

The Cricket, Bowlus Road Chief, and more

The Cricket

This “cute-as-a-bug” trailer is the brainchild of a NASA architect who previously designed compact living spaces for astronauts. Solar panels can be added, and the versatile interior includes a foldable sofa bed.

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Bowlus Road Chief

This aerodynamic 1930s trailer is back for the first time in decades, now outfitted with Wi-Fi, Libeco bedding, and Chilewich floors. It’s so slick, it “makes an Airstream look about as design forward as a dogcart.”

$100,000, bowlusroadchief.com

Source: NYTimes.com

Winnebago Via

No 25-foot motor home could be called easy to maneuver, but the Via “is easy to get used to.” Better yet, its Mercedes-Benz turbo-diesel engine delivers surprisingly decent fuel economy.

From $124,277, gowinnebago.com

Source: Autoweek

Airstream Land Yacht

The silver exterior of this giant trailer is classic Airstream, while its sleek interior—developed by an Italian ship designer—“is reminiscent of a luxury yacht you’d see berthed in Monte Carlo.” Production begins in July.

Price pending, airstream.com

Source: Wired

‘Orange Pop’ Teardrop Trailer

“It’s rustic, it’s retro, it’s glam.” This customizable, no-frills trailer doesn’t have room for a full kitchen, but its back folds out to unveil a grilling and food prep area with birch cabinets.

From $10,500, vacations-in-a-can.com

Source: Sunset.com