I have compiled a database of 60+ everyday cars that people most frequently use for camping and sleeping in, across the EU and the US. Cars are sorted by NimbleCamper rating – taking into account primarily their boot size for sleeping (length, width and height), comfort and consumption. The best cars for camping are on top of the list. Add them to a comparison and easily view them in a table. See images and tutorials of camping conversions for each car.
If there is a good everyday car for sleeping in and camping in the EU or the US, you will find it here.
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This little fella wouldn’t be the first car you’d think of when going camping. But it is still possible to sleep in it. Especially for a single person, the typical conversion extends over the front passenger’s seat. The older models (not sure about newer ones) passenger seat backrest folds down almost flat, allowing your bed area to go over it.
This little fella wouldn’t be the first car you’d think of when going camping. But it is still possible to sleep in it. Especially for a single person, the typical conversion extends over the front passenger’s seat. The older models (not sure about newer ones) passenger seat backrest folds down almost flat, allowing your bed area to go over it.
The Punto is a little bit longer than the Panda, but for this small difference, consumes quite a bit more.
This is a small car and shouldn’t be your first choice for car camping. But it is still possible to sleep in the Chevy Bolt, even more than that, there are several ways to do so. But each has its own limitations – it can either fit a single person only, or two shorter people and it might need more DIY and/or throwing the seats out. Read: Can you sleep in a Chevy Bolt?
Boot length ESTIMATED as no reliable sources found. (Estimation is based on our 30+ cars database using averages).
![[CANCELLED] XBUS camper](https://nimblecamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/xbus-camper--500x375.webp)
The Xbus brings a new take on a small camper bus/people carrier. Its main competitor is the VW ID Buzz, albeit the Xbus leads with its modular base and configurable components. It is a very promising concept that has gained over 1.5 million EUR in crowdfunding in 2021 and I’m sure will lead the way of electric camper vans in years to come.
The Xbus is not for everyone – it is being developed with environmental and economic credentials as the brands’ main priority, therefore some compromises in terms of how many people it can carry or top speed need to be made. But I am sure it will find its place in many people’s hearts. I am definitely looking forward to it! The company behind the XBUS (ElectricBrands) has hired 13 new employees in 2022 with the work on Xbus underway, albeit with possible delays because of the unprovoked attack on Ukraine by Russia. BTW, the Xbus Camper is the most sought-after variant of the Xbus (in the private sector). Campers know what’s good, especially nimble campers! ;) That’s also the reason, why the company has decided to build the camper as their next test vehicle that they will take to shows and exhibitions to collect feedback. Real images (not mockups) to follow soon. Watch this space!
I have estimated the interior dimensions, but as the vehicle is a camper by design, it can’t be compared fairly to other MPVs. I am giving it a 4.5/5 rating for now, as it’s looking to be a great camper, but will adjust this accordingly as more information surfaces.
