# Travel Eco-Friendly in The Westfalia Verdier Solar Power Caravan By thischick | Published 2007-06-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-eco-friendly-in-the-westfalia-verdier-solar-power-caravan References: [verdier](http://www.verdier.ca/) If you're a camper or long-distance road traveller - [Verdier](http://www.verdier.ca) has got a treat for you! The have launched a new breed of caravan that is completely self-sufficient and runs on solar power. The aesthetic of this camper is very pleasing and the design details are well-thought out. The company didn't miss a thing when they put this product together. There is a 40 watt 12 volt solar panel in the roof that comes out and opens into a nice gazebo while all the while charging up the electronics inside like the four burner stove in the kitchenette, the on-board computer and wireless Internet connection GPS system and the lights. The caravan runs on gas or diesel or electric power as it's fuel source and retails for $69,000.00 US. The [Verdier](http://www.verdier.ca) website has the most amazing 3D rendered animation that shows every feature of this awesome caravan so it's worth going over there to take a look at it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Caravans:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more self-sufficient caravans that run on renewable energy sources. - **Solar Powered Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solar-powered vehicles for long-distance travel and camping. - **Smart Camping Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design camping equipment with integrated technology, such as solar panels and wireless connectivity. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate solar power technology into mainstream automotive industry. - **Recreational Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the RV industry with eco-friendly and self-sustainable designs. - **Outdoor Camping Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced camping gear that leverages renewable energy sources and smart technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowlus-volterra.md) - [Aerodynamic Electric Camping Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-charging-camping-vehicle.md) - [Eco-Friendly Camper Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rei-coop-special-edition-basecamp-16.md) - [Transforming Off-Grid Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanspeed-evergreen-dream-2.md) - [Electric Adventure Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ae1.md) - [Diminutive Electric Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-camper-van.md) - [Capacious Pop-Top Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptop-campervan.md) - [Modernized Off-Grid Travel Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airstream-trade-wind.md) - [Powerful All-Electric Solar Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-hd-trailer.md)