Campervan
UPDATED September 28, 2006 A few weeks ago we reported on the Innovan which fits to a 4WD chassis to turn it into a campervan, and can also be dropped off the flatbed and serve as a stand-alone unit. The key aspect of the Innovan’s engenuity is the folding design which enables it to cheat the wind by folding down when driving, and open up to offer a spacious interior when parked. Now we’ve seen another variation on the same theme and it’s equally worth a look as it is even more aerodynamic than the Innovan. Read More
August 23, 2006 We’ve written about massive all-modern-convenience off-road motorhomes such as the DRACO and Wothahellizat but we’ve never seen anything quite like the Innovan for efficiency. The fibreglass camper shell is light (about 500 kgs unladen), extremely strong and very versatile. It can be fitted to any conventional tray-back ute or modified dual and king cab chassis and will open out like a Swiss Army Knife (movie) inside 30 seconds (movie here). When configured for travel, the aerodynamic shape of the camper minimises wind drag and the cross-wind problems usually associated with campers and vans, and the light weight means that when attached to a four wheel drive, it can go just about anywhere (pics inside the story prove this). The ingenious design offers one of the most versatile rigs we’ve ever seen, because you just jack up the air suspension, put some legs in place once the van is off the tray, you have the convenience of a normal ute. Innovan is seeking international distributors and licensees for the design. Read More
