# RVs with Carports The Volkner RV Garage Lets You Stow Your Car By Mike Weldon | Published 2006-08-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkner-rv-with-garage References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2006/08/27/volkner-mobile-rv-with-garage/) & [volkner-mobil.de](http://www.volkner-mobil.de/mobile/performance/index_perform_seite1.htm) Volkner Mobile, a German RV maker, has found a way to put a garage into its latest RVs. The only catch is that the RV can only accomodate lower car styles, like the [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cru) [Z4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/328-hommage) or Mercedes-SLK. Oh Gizmo puts it best, "If buying an RV of this caliber is well within your financial means then odds are you don’t want to be hauling some low-price, [tow-friendly family sedan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-buggy-ultimate-hauler-uh18) for taking day trips while on your vacation." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Rv-garage Integration:** Integrated garages in RVs provide a convenient solution for travelers to stow their cars during vacations. - **Luxury RV Travel:** RVs with carports cater to affluent travelers looking for high-end amenities and convenience. - **Customization for High-end Vehicles:** RV makers could capitalize on the niche market of RVs specifically designed to accommodate luxury car models. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing:** RV manufacturers can explore the integration of garages in their designs to cater to the needs of car-owning travelers. - **Luxury Travel and Tourism:** Luxury travel companies can offer RV vacations with carports as a high-end alternative to traditional luxury accommodations. - **Automotive Aftermarket:** Companies in the automotive aftermarket industry could develop specialized carport kits or customization services for RV owners wanting to store their high-end cars during vacations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Well-Appointed Pop-Top Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourer-cuv.md) - [Futuristic Silver All-Electric RVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volterra.md) - [App-Connected Campervans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-campervan.md) - [Towable Modern Storage Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbox-bulli-edition.md) - [Travel-Ready Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microrv.md) - [Concept-Inspired Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-camper-van.md) - [RV-Like Car Camper Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roofroomer.md) - [Family-Sized Camping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2025-grand-california.md) - [Customized Bumper-Pull RVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmore.md)