# Off-Grid Camper Vans The Winnebago Revel Packs Everything for Short or Extended Trips By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-09-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winnebago-revel References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/article/winnebago-revel/) & [winnebagoind](https://winnebagoind.com/products/class-b/2018/revel/overview) Consumers with hectic lifestyles who want to spend their vacation or extended periods away from their usual routine are opting for trips off the grid, which is being accommodated with new vehicles like the [Winnebago Revel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winnebago-erv). Built on a 4x4 [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanspeed-evergreen-dream-2) Sprinter, the vehicle offers a compact design that is far different from the oversized Winnebagos from years past. The 3-liter turbo Diesel engine offers 325lbs-ft of torque, while also being able to conquer any terrain that you encounter ranging from the highway, to the unbeaten path. The Winnebago Revel offers everything needed to feel fully accommodated when off-grid including a modular dinette set, aluminum cabinets in the full galley and even a [power lift bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffin-gh1) that lets you store all your gear with ease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Off-grid Vehicles:** Consumer demand for off-grid vehicles has created a market for compact and versatile designs for extended trips, creating opportunities for innovation in both vehicle design and camping technologies. - **Modular Furniture:** The Winnebago Revel's modular dinette set showcases the potential for innovation in compact and customizable furniture design for small-space living and travel. - **Eco-tourism:** As more consumers seek sustainable and environmentally-friendly travel options, the off-grid camper van market presents opportunities for sustainable tourism companies to provide unique eco-friendly experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The off-grid camper van trend creates opportunities for automotive manufacturers to develop more versatile and efficient designs for eco-tourism and adventure travelers. - **Home Improvement:** The demand for modular furniture and compact living designs in the off-grid camper van market presents opportunities for home improvement and furniture companies to create versatile and customizable products. - **Tourism:** The off-grid camper van market creates opportunities for tourism companies to provide unique and sustainable travel experiences that cater to eco-tourism and adventure travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Grid Exploration Camper EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonke-eqv.md) - [Concept-Inspired Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-camper-van.md) - [Transforming Off-Grid Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanspeed-evergreen-dream-2.md) - [All-Electric Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winnebago-erv.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winnebago-ekko-sprinter.md) - [Opulent Off-Grid Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hymer-grand-canyon-s-xperience.md) - [Duplex-Style Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphavan-off-grid-4x4.md) - [Backcountry 4x4 Camping Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storyteller-crew-mode-camper-van.md) - [All-Electric Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winnebago-erv2.md)