- [Reacher] The everyday camping trip can get a little crazy by itself, so why not take that excursion in something a little more
fitting than your average RV? This is Reacher and today we're bringing
you 15 crazy campers we're sure you'd love to try. - [Woman] Number 15. - [Reacher] This first
entry made its debut at the 1972 Tokyo Motor Show. The Toyota RV-2 is a wagon-style concept that has a pair of clamshell doors forming the rear section of the vehicle. These doors opened out to create a space that could then be covered by stretching a tent between them. The space provided enough
room to sleep two people while the front seats
could fold down flat, providing accommodations
to sleep two more. The rear tailgate could also fold down to provide room for extra seating. Although a fully working
prototype was tested and somewhat well received
by the general public, the RV-2 never saw production. - [Woman] Number 14. - [Reacher] First
hitting the road in 1963, the Mini Wildgoose was a BMC Minivan that had been converted into a motorhome. It was marketed toward retirees who wanted a comfortable and
economical carefree life. The model brand had a telescopic roof that raised electrically, providing just under
six feet of head room. Features included a portable
gas stove, dinette seating, and room to sleep four people. The Wildgoose was only in
production for five years with approximately 60 units being built, leaving fewer than a dozen
that are currently road worthy. The original price for a full rig was the equivalent of just
over $26,000 in today's money. - [Woman] Number 13. - [Reacher] Built on the extended chassis of an old Army firetruck, this behemoth, aptly named Whatthehellisthat, sits in at 13-feet high
and 34 feet in length. The bedroom is housed in
the front of the trailer, containing rail-mounted twin beds. This area also has a pop-up
roof for increased head room. Opposite that at the other
end is the living room, which is fully surrounded by large windows providing an uninterrupted
view of the surroundings. Off of this is a covered deck area providing even more space for relaxation. In between is the kitchen area which has all of the necessary features including a microwave, fridge, and stove. The full-size bathing facilities are accessed via swing-out wall panels, allowing them to be
hidden when not in use. Extra storage space is
found in the floor areas along with external bays, including one that can house
two full-size motorbikes. All told, the off-road
capabilities of this one allow it to stay out in the wild for anywhere from one to three months. - [Woman] Number 12. - [Reacher] These elaborate trailers produced by International Harvester were used extensively by
Italian explorer Attilio Gatti during his final two
expeditions to Africa. A total of eight trailers were used, with each one measuring 44 feet in length and weighing nine tons. Once on site, two of them
could be joined together to create a five-room living space that had both electricity
and air conditioning. Features included two full-size bedrooms, and a bathroom with a full-length tub. As well as an office
containing a personal bar. Although they weren't
the easiest to navigate in the rough terrain, they
made up for it in comfort, costing a cool $15,000 each. - [Woman] Number 11. - [Reacher] This one came from
the minds of a Florida couple who decided they were going to
take some time off to travel. It's built on the chassis
of a 1994 Ford F7 Crew Cab with the box from an ambulance, along with the fuselage of Cessna 310. And it's an eclectic mix to say the least. Inside you'll find a full kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and oven. Next to that is an L-shaped
bench with a swinging table. The bedroom is housed in the
airplane above the cab area. All the energy needs are provided by four 145 watt solar
panels and a battery array. After it was all done, the owner estimated having spent about $60,000
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great videos coming your way. - [Woman] Number 10. - [Reacher] This one from Karacan is simply named the Transform Camper. Built on a Suzuki Carry chassis, the box expands to create a space that is roughly 76 square feet with a height of nine and half feet. This is done by first
manually cranking up the roof and then pulling the sliding portion out. The interior houses bench seating with a wall-attached fold-down table, a small countertop with a
sink, and a mini fridge. There's room to sleep up to four people using the roof-mounted fold-down bed, and by modifying the
benches to a bed as well. - [Woman] Number nine. - [Reacher] This combination
of an REO Tractor and Curtiss Aerocar was
commissioned in 1938 and nicknamed the Vagabond by its owner. Measuring 50 feet in length, the whole thing weighs
in around 13,000 pounds. Outfitted for use as a traveling office, the trailer included a
kitchen and restroom, seating for eight people,
and an observation deck with an intercom connected to the cab. It went on the auction
block in December of 2017, selling for just under $137,000. - [Woman] Number eight. - [Reacher] The creator of this one said he always wanted to
build his own rolling home, so with a bit of ingenuity
he created the Hippie Shack. Housed on an old Toyota and
built from recycled bamboo, redwood, and foam insulation, it's now used as a mobile ski chalet. The side entrance opens to
a 98-square-foot interior, housing an L-shaped seating
area, which doubles as a bed, a small stove and oven,
an icebox, and sink. There's also a wood-burning
stove for heating and a skylight that opens
to help cool it down. The whole thing weighs around 1,350 pounds with an estimated building
cost between 1,000 and $2,000. - [Woman] Number seven. - [Reacher] If the idea
of toting your home around in your van and unpacking it
when needed appeals to you, then the ioCamper is probably
what you're looking for. The standard model measures
just over eight-feet long and four-feet wide, with the
height of five and half feet, allowing it to fit in the cargo
area of most existing vans. Expanding the unit is done using an app on your mobile device. It expands to four
times its original size, creating a space that includes
a bedroom, two living areas, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The camper can be used
both as a stand alone unit or as a motorhome, providing room to sleep up to four people. The company has a projected
production date of 2019 with no available information on pricing. - [Woman] Number six. - [Reacher] This next entry
by XPCamper is the V2-Compact. It offers the same hard-sided
pop-up design and construction of the V1 just in a smaller form. The upper shell of the camper raises to create a standing area
just under eight-feet high. The rear door opens to an interior that has a dinette area with
seating for two on the left while across from that is a kitchenette that includes a duel-induction cooktop, sink, and a mini refrigerator. There are also three 100-watt
roof-mounted solar panels to provide power. Sleeping accommodations are
provided by a double bed and by modifying the bench seating. Current pricing on this
one, before options, will run you just under $50,000. - [Woman] Number five. - [Reacher] Originally manufactured by Holiday House Geographic in 1961, this Model X is only one
of two known to exist. The factory burned down in 1962 with parts for only seven
units having been made. The existing molds were
discarded soon after, guaranteeing the collectability of this super-limited production. This restore maintains the
beauty and design elements of the original while still being equipped like a modern luxury travel trailer. It features a large lounge area with an L-shaped couch and loveseat that both modify to
sleep up to four people. The kitchenette includes a
stainless steel countertop with a dual-burner
cooktop, a two-door fridge, and a sink with a built-in draining board. The front of the trailer
houses the dressing room and bathroom which contains
a foot-flush toilet along with a hardwood floored shower area. The price when it was
manufactured ran around $8,500. It was fully restored by
Oregon-based Flyte Camp from the frame up. The current list price
for this one is $250,000. - [Woman] Number four. - [Reacher] Before I
get started on this one, I want to point out that
not all of these photos are indicative of what the
vehicle looked like new. Some are from a model that
has been stripped down and needs restoration. But the gist of what it had
to offer should be clear. Built by Uxton Coach Craft Limited this entry combined an 850 CC
Mini, a camper, and a rowboat. Once you were parked, the camper can be extended
toward the rear via a hand crank. This increased the
length to almost 15 feet, providing enough room to
accommodate four people. The interior housed a dual-burner cooker, a sink, and a fold-up table. The roof of the van had a
storage box on top of it with a small rowboat that could be attached to it upside down. As of 2007 only one
model is known to exist. - [Woman] Number three. - [Reacher] We've featured a
few of Randy Grubb's creations in the past, and we've
never been disappointed with his work. This one, named the
Decoliner, is no exception. It incorporates a hand-formed framework onto a 1973 GM Motorhome cab and chassis with an overall length of 26 feet. Riveted aluminum panels
form the outer shell giving the vehicle an
industrial retro look. The interior features couches
behind the cab and in the rear which convert to beds
and a small countertop with a Deep Well cooler. Outside is an arching stairway
leading up from the rear to a flying bridge that
offers bench seating for up to five people. The Decoliner can also
be driven from up top using a steering shaft that comes through the roof of the cab to connect to the lower steering column. Grubb sold the vehicle to
a private buyer in 2013 for an undisclosed sum. (rhythmic electronic music) - [Woman] Number two. - [Reacher] This amalgam
of all things camping was created by Ford during
an era when road trips, camping, and most things car related were the happening trends. At first glance, it looks
like just a station wagon with a boat on top, but
one push of a button on the handy remote brings it all to life. The rowboat on the roof flips out and over to reveal a pop-up tent underneath, while a small fan-shaped awning
extends over the tailgate when it's lowered. A small kitchen-type thingy
raises out of the rear decking containing a dual-burner
cooker, sink, and cooler. Just like most vehicle-related fads, the camper car became a
thing of a bygone era. (rhythmic electronic music) Be sure and let us know after the video which of these crazy vehicles you'd prefer to rest your head in. Heck, you can even tell us about
your craziest camping trip. Just be sure to change
the names of the players to protect the so-called innocent. - [Woman] Number one. - [Reacher] This amazing piece of artwork comes from Indonesian-based Yudi Yumos whose owner has a name I'll butcher if I try to pronounce it. And I'm pretty sure there are more than a few
hipsters in a state of shock because the designer
modified an existing VW Van to create this masterpiece, but it was originally
wrecked, so get over it. The side entrance opens to a layout featuring a small kitchen area
with a single-burner cooker, a Deep Well stainless steel
sink, a convection oven, and a mini fridge made to
resemble the front of the van. A large bench offers extra seating in addition to the captain's
chairs in the cab area. This bench can also lay down flat to connect and enlarge the sleeping area located directly behind it. The roof has been modified to
increase the standing room, as well as having a pop-up
roof mounted on this, while additional sleeping
accommodations can be found above the cab area. Everything about this
vehicle implies a skillset that I cannot even
begin to put into words, so I'm just gonna be quiet
and show a few more photos while you hum the Jeopardy
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