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Honda Odyssey is one of the biggest minivan (MPV-type) cars, rivalled only by the Kia Carnival (Sedona) or Toyota Sienna. You can sleep in it easily, and have a storage box in the boot without it getting in the way of sleeping, that’s how big it is :). Its 245cm (96.5in) long boot gives you 200cm (79in) of sleeping area and still leaves 45cm (17.7in) for storage – or your dog.
Most camping conversions I’ve come across tend to throw everything out at the back to make the most of the space and build their own bed frames and storage. It is a good car for camping, if you can get over the higher price tag (starting at around $30,000).
If you are looking for a minivan with a lot of storage space and seating flexibility, the Honda Odyssey is a good option for you. It can fit up to eight people in three rows of seats that are spacious and comfortable. You can also adjust the seats to suit your needs. The third row can be folded into the floor, and the second row can be slid, folded or taken out completely.
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A big and comfy car that eats a lot. Kia Carnival is for you if you are looking for lots of space and a comfortable ride and don’t mind paying more on fuel. New models tend to cost a lot more than your typical MPV, but it should be possible to find a used one for a good price.
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Toyota Sienna certainly is a big car! You can have a camping box behind the seats in the boot and a bed prepared on top of the seats (some DIY adjustments are needed). But, it does come with one of the lowest boot heights out of US minivans (5-10cm/2-5inches lower). It is one of the top cars in terms of size, but not in terms of consumption – it eats almost double of what a typical EU MPV does – you’ve been warned! No wonder, as it has a powerful 3.5 liter V6 engine that offers up to 296 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful minivans available.
NimbleCamper rating: 3.9/5
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Ce billet rassemble des informations sur les différentes versions de l’ID Buzz au fur et à mesure qu’elles sont disponibles. Dernière mise à jour – 12. Février 2023 – ajout de la longueur, de la largeur et de la hauteur de la botte ID Buzz Cargo.
Le roi des camping-cars a reçu une mise à niveau électrique. En fait, il n’y a pas que l’électricité – l’intérieur est également très confortable et spacieux, car il y a moins de place pour le moteur et toutes ses pièces mobiles, qui se trouvent maintenant sous l’habitacle. Les sièges arrière multifonctionnels + table et les sièges avant pivotants en font une voiture très polyvalente pour camper. Et nous aimons avoir beaucoup d’espace dans nos camping-cars, n’est-ce pas ?
Le double plancher + les sièges arrière qui se rabattent à plat pour créer une surface pour un matelas ont l’air très pratiques – par rapport à un Multivan, où tu dois mettre les sièges à niveau avec quelque chose.
Les dimensions officielles de la version ID Buzz Cargo sont maintenant disponibles(1), ce qui fait de la petite fourgonnette électrique l’un des meilleurs camionnettes dans les catégories des véhicules de transport de personnes et des fourgonnettes. Si son coffre était juste un peu plus haut, il prendrait la première place, mais il est dépassé par le Fiat Doblo High Roof ou le Hyundai Staria Cargo. Cependant, il offre toujours beaucoup d’espace, un intérieur modulable et bien sûr – il est 100 % électrique.
Note de NimbleCamper (version Cargo) : 3.7/5
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Big and comfy – at places too much (a fold-up TV isn’t really necessary or the table at the back in some models will have to be taken out most likely anyway). Quite expensive to run, harder to drive. On the other hand, it offers a lot of space and storage compartments, comfy seats and plenty of USB and 220V power outlets. If you don’t mind the high consumption and are looking for comfort during long rides, this is a good choice.
Although Chrysler Town and Country is a different car by name, they are very similar and only differ marginally in terms of size. The biggest difference is in their styling – outside and inside, but nothing that would make a huge difference in terms of camping.
NimbleCamper rating: 3.5/5
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The Nissan NV200 is a very spacious car for its size. It is one of the tallest and offers a lot of headroom for a DIY camping conversion. Where it lacks behind is drive and interior comfort. It’s not a vehicle you would choose for long journeys – but of course, if you are not used to the comfort of higher class MPVs like a Sharan or your previous car, this won’t be a problem. It will get you there and you’ll be happily camping in its big boot, especially if you want to do your own DIY camper conversion or buy a camping box. For a simple conversion (not putting many storage options in) it doesn’t offer many built-in storage compartments in the back, you better come up with some good solutions yourself.
NimbleCamper rating: 3.4/5
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The Grand Voyager is big and comfy. At places too comfy – a fold-up TV isn’t really necessary for camping, so although it’s a big car, you’ll be paying for unnecessary luxuries. These also add unnecessary weight, increasing its consumption. It’s, therefore, more expensive to run and harder to drive. These luxuries are also not spent wisely – again, the drive is according to most reviews online, just OK. The fold-up TV doesn’t make a long trip much better – better sound insulation could do.
NimbleCamper rating: 3.4/5
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Le Multivan est fait pour toi si taille, polyvalence et look cool sont tes principaux critères (et tu peux te le permettre – il coûte 3x plus cher qu’un monospace comme le Sharan, mais il n’est pas 3 fois mieux pour le camping – C’est une voiture culte qui offre beaucoup d’espace dans un emballage relativement petit, avec en prime la possibilité de déplacer et de tourner les sièges et la table à ta guise + de les rabattre pour en faire un lit. Mais ils peuvent aussi te gêner et il est parfois nécessaire de les enlever pour profiter pleinement de la taille de la botte. Et tu devras te procurer une sorte de boîte de camping ou un lit pour dormir confortablement et profiter au maximum de l’espace. Le Multivan est un peu une voiture culte et conserve sa valeur même avec un kilométrage très élevé (300K+) et plus de 10 ans d’âge, alors prépare-toi à payer le prix. Il n’y a pas autant de conversions de camping Multivan bricolées – précisément pour les raisons exposées sur cette page, en bref – c’est presque la voiture la plus chère de la gamme où tu paies pour des sièges flexibles que tu prendrais de toute façon pour une conversion bricolée. Mais il existe de nombreuses boîtes de camping fabriquées que tu peux transporter dans le coffre (derrière tous les sièges arrière) et déployer lorsque tu campes (voir la galerie d’images pour quelques exemples, avec et sans les sièges arrière). Mais tu peux aussi le faire dans la Caravelle, qui est moins chère, alors assure-toi de savoir pourquoi tu paies plus cher pour un Multivan. Dans l’ensemble, un Multivan peut être un excellent campeur – mais pas hors de la boîte. Si tu veux juste essayer le camping en voiture, tu feras mieux d’acheter un monospace beaucoup moins cher que tu transformeras en camping-car occasionnel. Et si cela te plaît et que tu décides de t’engager dans le camping en voiture, tu peux essayer un Multivan avec une extension de camping.
Note de NimbleCamper : 3.3/5
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A panel van that feels and drives better than a van. It has very good safety scores and is well-rated across other websites. It offers a good-sized cargo area, about average for a panel van. Not the biggest, but it makes up for it with higher comfort when driving and in the cabin. The barn doors on most models are a downside, but they have a small plus point – you can open them all the way towards the front, by the sides of the car so that they won’t get in your way. You just won’t have a roof like you would with a tailgate.
NimbleCamper rating: 3.2/5
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Honda Pilot is a very spacious SUV that also offers good comfort and good towing capacity for the AWD models. You can easily sleep two people inside including a dog, the roof window is a very nice bonus too. Overall, it’s a good car for camping.
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A big and luxurious car with good storage compartments. Unfortunately it was discontinued around 2016, but you might find some used ones still around.
NimbleCamper rating: 3.2/5
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This is your typical MPV/van style body – not seen as much in the US, where the biggest everyday cars are usually family style 7 seaters like the Chrysler Pacifica, Grand Voyager etc. Because of its lighter body, the Promaster offers a slightly better MPG. But it’s still not the biggest in terms of boot size. The cargo (panel van) version will give you the biggest boot and, (despite what Ram’s official website says), I strongly believe that the MPV (wagon) version will give you less boot space. The seats, additional storage and upholstery in the back have to take off some of the boot width, height and length, there’s no way around that. I’d expect the wagon boot size will be similar to the Ford Turneo Connect, which is also its closest rival.
NimbleCamper rating: 3.2/5
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The Tourneo is an even more comfortable version of the already comfortable panel van Transit Connect. You get a higher trim standard and drive comfort with a big boot for all your camping needs. When the seats are folded down, the boot height is 95cm, which isn’t much for an MPV, but good enough. Go for the Grand version of course – you’ll get a 40cm longer boot – that’s a lot. It drives well, but it also eats a bit more than other MPVs though. The barn doors on most models are a downside, but they have a small plus point – you can open them all the way towards the front, by the sides of the car so that they won’t get in your way. You just won’t have a roof like you would with a tailgate.
NimbleCamper rating: 3.1/5
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The best SUV in our database for camping. The Pajero’s boot is about as long (if not a bit shorter) than other SUVs, but it’s much taller, allowing you to sit and sleep in the back more comfortably. Plus, it is a frequent Dakar winner – you don’t need more than that to know it will perform really well off the road. Where it doesn’t perform that well, especially the older models, is on tarmac – it is a bit rougher than you’d like. Recommended if you plan to spend much more time off-road in rugged terrain.
NimbleCamper rating: 2.8/5
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Standard SUV boot length and height and better width between the wheel arches. This time (and dirt) tested veteran won’t let you down when camping off the road. Well-built and rugged, ready to take you off the beaten path.
NimbleCamper rating: 2.8/5
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The Prius gives you unmatched consumption whilst still boasting a good-size boot for a station wagon/estate body type, even with the battery being in the boot. So if you are looking for a low-fuel cost car that you still can sleep in, the Toyota Prius is a very good choice.
NimbleCamper rating: 2.8/5
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NimbleCamper rating: 2.7/5
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This is one of the best SUVs in our database for car camping – a big boot overall, but its width stands out the most (see comparison with other SUVs). But – it’s not very well rated on top car reviewing websites and it does eat a lot! You might find the Subaru Forester a bit better (2.8/5 Nimblecamper rating – similar size, better consumption and comfort), or, if you are after something more rugged and mostly for off-road camping, try the Mitsubishi Pajero (Shogun)
NimbleCamper rating: 2.7/5
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A very popular SUV amongst camping enthusiasts – not the biggest one, but has enough room for sleeping, plus offers an excellent safety rating and is one of the best cars you can take off-road, well rugged and well-built, matched only by the rugged Mitsubishi Pajero (Shogun).
NimbleCamper rating: 2.8/5
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The Chevrolet Orlando was aimed at the MPV market, albeit unsuccessfully – it’s not as big as its rivals a fact that even its lower price didn’t rectify. It’s about as big as a VW Touran, with a smaller rear opening. On the positive side, it does offer some clever storage solutions and its seats fold completely flat, so all you need to do is throw in a mattress and you’re good to sleep in it. Could be a good quick camping solution – just carry the mattress and sleeping gear in the boot and you are always ready for an impromptu camping stop.
NimbleCamper rating: 2.7/5
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It’s a good enough camper if you push the front seats forward – giving you enough room to sleep. But its main advantage is that it’s a 4×4, not its size (there are bigger cars in our DB for that).
NimbleCamper rating: 2.9/5
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The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a mid-size SUV that pays homage to the original FJ40 and it is well-rated for off-road driving and people like its distinctive looks and the rear doors that open towards the back. It also drew criticism for having significant blindspots due to its design, smaller-than-average load capacity, and rear seats that were cramped and difficult to access. Its boot is not very long and sleeping inside is doable (mostly for one person), if you don’t mind having your legs bent and can lie diagonally across the boot. Max possible length, with a DIY camping conversion and front seats pushed forward as much as possible is 188cm/76”.
It has a retro style and a strong off-road capability. It is also a reliable vehicle, with high ratings from J.D. Power and Associates and RepairPal12. The FJ Cruiser has a 4.0-liter V6 engine that delivers 260 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. It has a fuel consumption of 17 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway1. The FJ Cruiser can be a good choice for camping, as it has a spacious cabin and a single wing boot door that opens to the side. It can fit up to five people, but the rear seats are cramped and difficult to access. The boot space is not very long, but it can accommodate some camping gear. The FJ Cruiser also has some features that can enhance the camping experience, such as a rearview camera, a compass, an inclinometer, and a roof rack3. The FJ Cruiser is a unique and rugged SUV that can handle any terrain and provide a comfortable ride.
Discontinued in 2014
NimbleCamper rating: 2.7/5
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What Tesla can you camp in? The Model X for sure! The boot easily turns into a bed. You can sleep comfortably in a Tesla Model X – easily fit a 200x100cm mattress inside. There are some DIY conversions to be found out there too (see images and videos below). The biggest advantage of the Model X is the hidden storage compartments you don’t get in many other cars (two big ones in the boot [or one if you have a 7-seater] and one in the front under the hood). Good to store most of your camping gear. There are two things that might put you off – the price tag of course and the relatively low boot height.
NimbleCamper rating: 2.6/5
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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?
NimbleCamper rating: 2.6/5
