Campers & Trailers

From renovated, vintage Airstreams to teardrop trailers, these modern vehicles bring good design to the road. Find inspiration for your own tiny home on wheels, learn from budget breakdowns, and glean practical DIY advice here.

How a Family of Four Thrives in a 1985 Volkswagen Van
How a Family of Four Thrives in a 1985 Volkswagen Van
The Sellmeyer family embraces #vanlife as an opportunity to live, learn, and love while exploring the great outdoors.
- 2 years ago
10 Van-Lifers You Should Follow on Instagram Right Now
We’re living vicariously through these #vanlife wanderers who have created stunning homes on wheels.
Before & After: A Michigan Couple Turn a School Bus Into an Adventure Mobile
Meet Fern, the 24-foot skoolie that Mande and Ben Tucker call home when they’re on the road.
A Gleaming Airstream Borrows Space-Saving Tips From Boat Design
A Gleaming Airstream Borrows Space-Saving Tips From Boat Design
After two years at sea with their family of five, a couple continues their tiny house lifestyle by renovating a rundown Airstream.
- 2 years ago
Before & After: A 1986 Fleetwood Trailer Gets a Cozy, Colorful DIY Makeover
Though the floor plan remains unchanged, a few simple, cosmetic alterations go a long way in turning a frumpy 1986 RV into a comfortable, beautiful modern home.
A Creative Duo Turns a Sprinter Van Into a Dream Home For $23K
We catch up with Lexi and Cody—the “van-trepreneurs” behind Dynamo Ultima—on life in their new and improved sprinter van.
Before & After: A Classic Airstream Becomes a Modern Airbnb
A Portland, Oregon, couple pushes up their sleeves and completely transforms a 1958 Airstream Land Yacht into a bright and modern Airbnb.
A Vintage Airstream Trailer Is Now the Ultimate Live/Work Mobile
At just 80 square feet, The Kugelschiff is a renovated Airstream Bambi II that now serves as a tech entrepreneur’s tiny home and office.
Budget Breakdown: A 1972 Airstream Sovereign Is Transformed Into a Family Home For $23K
Arkansas couple Colleen and Zach Cashio spent two years overhauling a 1972 Airstream Sovereign—where they now live with their sons, Ezra and Harvey, and their Australian Shepherd...
Dwell's Top 10 Campers and Trailers of 2018
The year's most popular campers and trailers show the beauty of bringing good design to the road.
This Tiny Teardrop-Shaped Trailer Is Ready For Big Adventures
This Tiny Teardrop-Shaped Trailer Is Ready For Big Adventures
Like a master bedroom on wheels, DROPLET is a bright, cozy, and affordable trailer that can easily be parked in your garage.
- 2 years ago
Before & After: Augustine the Airstream Gets a Chic DIY Makeover
Nate and Taylor Lavender give new life to their 34-foot, 1992 Airstream Excella 1000—creating a bright, inviting tiny home.
Jacob Witzling’s Off-Grid Cabins Are Straight Out of a Fairy Tale
Designer and builder Jacob Witzling’s handcrafted cabins have a dreamy, fantastical quality that makes them truly one-of-a-kind.
Before & After: A Dull RV Becomes a Cheerful Abode in Just 21 Days
An Australian couple and their three-year-old son prepare for life on the road in Canada.
Before & After: Bold Wallpaper Brings Dreamy Vibes to a Dated Airstream
Beautifully executed finishes and varied textures turn a tired 1960s Airstream into a vibrant home—lovingly nicknamed Marjorie.
A 1970s Airstream Is Revamped Into an Off-Grid Home For Six
Jonathan and Ashley Longnecker and their four kids live, work, and explore the world in this stylish, sustainable Airstream Sovereign.
Rent This Reimagined Airstream for Your Next Shindig
After a complete renovation, a vintage airstream is reborn into an eclectic event rental space.
This Sleek Travel Trailer Has a Pull-Back Roof For Stargazing
Previously only available across Europe, the stylish Lume Traveler can now be pre-ordered for delivery within the United States.
Budget Breakdown: A Tired RV Is Refreshed and Relisted For $21K
A DIY couple in Phoenix give a 2004 Jayco camper a contemporary upgrade and put it back on the market.
Before & After: An Uninspired RV Gets a Cheery Refresh For $5K
The couple behind The Arrow Anglers revamp an outdated Everest travel trailer on a tight budget, infusing modern amenities and farmhouse-inspired vibes.
Budget Breakdown: One Couple Give a 1969 Airstream Globetrotter a Dreamy Makeover For $19K
The husband-and-wife duo behind Colorado Caravan transform a 1969 Airstream Globetrotter for $19,180.
Let Your Creativity Soar at This Eclectic Hotel With Tents, Tepees, Yurts, and Trailers
El Cosmico, a self-described "bohemian nomadic" hotel in Marfa, Texas, encourages guests to "pause from the modern...
Embark on Your Next Road Trip in This Renovated Camper For $35K
Thanks to a thoughtful revamp, an outdated trailer is converted into a bright and cheerful home.
A Well-Traveled Couple Launch a Line of Sleek Homes on Wheels
The husband-and-wife duo behind Living Vehicle tell us the story behind the off-grid, mobile home that is shaking up the industry.
A Couple Explore Europe in a Converted 1987 Mercedes-Benz Fire Truck
Leaving their home in Berlin, a couple and their dog journey through Europe in a revamped fire truck purchased for about $14,670.
Get Your Surf On in This Traveling Truck Hotel
Inspired by years of traveling in their camper van throughout Europe and Africa, a Portuguese couple convert a Mercedes Benz truck into a mobile surf hotel.
This Sleek Travel Trailer Is Practically a Cabin on Wheels
Home ownership, luxury, downsizing, adventure—no matter what you're looking for, this travel trailer can be all that, and more.
This Amphibious Tiny Camper Tackles Land and Sea For Just $20K
Affordable, adorable, and convertible, this camper combines a trailer, caravan, and yacht into one.
Joshua Tree Is Now Home to a Chic Airstream Oasis—Featuring 4 Trailers Available to Rent
Three friends on a tight budget transform a desert site into a charming Airstream oasis.
This Chic Camper Will Make You Want to Be an Airstream Dweller
Craving more adventure, a couple decide to make a radical life change by becoming full-time Airstream residents and renovators.
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