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Chris has written 58 posts for squob | RVs | travel trailers | expedition vehicles

NASA’s trailer trash

Beautiful images of a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory trailer abandoned near Bishop, in California.

The 7 essential Airstream websites

There’s no shortage of online information about these vehicles: ‘airstream’ is one of the most common Google searches relating to RVs. The biggest issue is how to find the really useful stuff.

Even smaller than a Bambi

Custom Airstream chopper and sidecar combo created by West Coast Choppers. WCC owner Jesse James reportedly built this bike in return for a travel trailer for his wife Sandra Bullock.

EarthRoamer: when nature calls

Only one camper has conquered the legendary Rubicon Trail, so no prizes for guessing it’s based on a Jeep chassis. The $110,000 EarthRoamer XV-JP is built on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4WD Unlimited platform, complete with electric front and rear locking differentials and electric sway bar disconnect. The XV-JP only has room for two inside, […]

Kick Ass Speed Boats

Extraordinary shots of airborne powerboats. Taken at a 1970s race promoted by Hiroaki ‘Rocky’ Aoki, owner of the Japanese restaurant chain Benihana.

Zippo Hand Warmer

Better mileage than a Prius: the sleek and gorgeous Zippo Hand Warmer gives you constant heat for up to 24 hours with just 0.4 oz of fuel.

Knaus Yat: hide your V-Rod

The hardest decision on many a roadtrip has just been solved. No longer do you have to decide on whether to travel light and take the bike, or load up the trailer. Airstream’s Basecamp has been getting a lot of attention, but we prefer the earlier and more hardcore Yat from German maker Knaus. Created […]

Hymer: inspired by an old Troll

Caravans from mainland Europe have always been a little more stylish than those from the UK. While British families were pottering around in angular little Sprites, continentals were zooming down the autobahn with rounded fiberglass creations that looked more like space pods than portacabins. It’s no wonder Jeremy Clarkson hates caravans so much. The manufacturers […]

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