# Beach House Camper Vans The 'Ernie' Camper Van from Supertramped Co. is Well-Appointed By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertramped-co References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/misc/supertramped-camper-van/) The 'Ernie' camper van by Supertramped Co. has been created by the Britain-based company as a shabby-chic beach house that aims to support an avid surfer's lifestyle. The camper is built on a [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanspeed-evergreen-dream-2) T2 and is completely decked out on the interior with everything required for a comfortable day-to-day lifestyle. This includes a well-appointed kitchen, bathroom with shower and toilet, a separate sleeping section and even smart home technologies like WiFi, [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-freight) Alexa connectivity, 400W solar panels for off-grid power and more. The 'Ernie' camper van by Supertramped Co. is part of the continued evolution of the [van life movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunlight-vanlife-camper-van) that is seeing those craving a nomadic lifestyle opting for higher end options that offer near-luxury amenities. Image Credit: Simon and Kiana Photography ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Van Life Movement:** Creating luxury camper vans with near-luxury amenities taps into the growing trend of the van life movement. - **Shabby-chic Design:** The 'Ernie' camper van's shabby-chic design caters to the trend of individuals seeking unique and stylish mobile living spaces. - **Smart Home Integration:** Incorporating smart home technologies like WiFi and Amazon Alexa connectivity presents opportunities for disruptive innovation within the camper van industry. ### Where This Applies - **Camper Van Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the camper van industry can capitalize on the demand for high-end camper vans with luxurious features and amenities. - **Outdoor Lifestyle and Travel:** The trend of individuals embracing van life and seeking unique mobile living spaces presents opportunities for businesses in the outdoor lifestyle and travel industry. - **Smart Home Technology:** The integration of smart home technologies in camper vans opens up new avenues for innovation in the smart home technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Ready Camping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachy-van-540.md) - [Diminutive Electric Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-camper-van.md) - [Transforming Off-Grid Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanspeed-evergreen-dream-2.md) - [App-Connected Campervans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-campervan.md) - [Fashion Lifestyle Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airstream-x-tommy-bahama-resort-edition-camper-van.md) - [Ruggedly Luxurious Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-camper-van.md) - [European-Inspired Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westfalia-americas-wave-srt.md) - [Bay Window Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atrium-camper-van-concept.md) - [Transforming Beach-Ready Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobby-beachy-420.md)