Some day, when I can wander at will, I will attend the Pomona RV show in Southern California. In the meantime, I can only drool over the new campers as I read accounts written by others. Here is a great article from roadtreking.com:

SNIFFING IN THE ODD CORNERS OF THE POMONA RV SHOW

OCTOBER 15, 2015  PEOPLE & PLACES

“I like to walk around and find the unusual things at the shows I attend like the big one this week in Pomona, CA. Everything that’s different is up for sniffing around.

I’ve found a few interesting RVs and one “thing” that I have no idea what it’s for, and neither do the salesguys.

First up, El Kapitan.  This is a fun, all season, minimalistic 4×4 RVon the short Sprinter chassis.  Floor is plastic, cabinets are aluminium, there are machined anchor points for bikes and gear all over the place.  The bed comes out completely and you can mount up to 4 bikes vertically.  The second-row seats come out if you need more space.  It’s a bit limited on creature comforts; it has a porta-potty and an outside shower.  Hot water and heat is provided by a Webasto Dualtop.  Since real men eat raw meat, there is no galley; there is, however, a top end Isotherm fridge for all the manly beer you need to carry.

Right next to the El Kapitan display is the MeerKat trailer display.  The Meerkat is a tiny trailer, with a funky rotunda-like popup.  With it up you can stand up; I am just at 6′ tall and I had about 1/2″ to spare.  Inside is a tiny galley and storage area, and a convertible bed.  The base model has an ice box; the higher end models have a fridge. The whole thing is tiny.  With the top down there’s maybe 5′ of space inside.

And of course, there is the winner in the toyhauler outdoor party obnoxiousness.  Yes, I don’t mask my dislike of giant TVs intruding on the outside.  However, this one is so over the top, so big, so intrusive it deserves a (dis)honorable mention.  I won’t mention brand names.  Suffice it to say that this toy hauler comes with a rear projection screen that takes up the entire rear of the trailer, with speakers to match.  Yes, you can drown out any semblance of peace and quiet and nature with this beast.  Some 8′ diagonal of your favourite brain rot.”

Jane says: favorite so far? The Meerkat!