VW California.

Rides like a car; sets up as an RV. Two double-beds, 2-stove kitchen, fridge, sink. Roof raises so you can do the dishes standing up.

Mega rad.

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Any solar panels/battery for energy?

It has three camper batteries so it can run for a long time on those; I always wanted to add solar panels on the roof but never got around to it.

I have the same van and love it. I played around with solar for mine and found it best not to have panels mounted on top because you have to be in the sun to charge them while I prefer to be parked in the shade. Better option for me was to have a portable solar system with long cables, but it didn’t collect as much power.

I remember this from a few years back. Not sure how it would manage off road, but novel idea nonetheless!

https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2021/oct/15/students-solar-powered-camper-van-turns-heads-on-1800-mile-road-trip