Mini goes camping

Mini has unveiled three different concepts that should appeal to those who like the idea of spending the night with their car.

First up is a two-berth teardrop caravan called the Cowley. Named after the Oxford suburb where the Mini plant is located (not a popular camping destination, incidentally), it appears to be a rebranded version of the Camp-Runner Alpina. Among the Cowley’s features are a solar charger for the onboard 230v electrical system, as well as a rear-mounted kitchenette complete with sink, stove and fridge.

Next is the Camper, which is a modified Clubvan. Although just a single bed is squeezed in, its specification nevertheless includes a slide-out kitchen unit with a fridge and propane stove. There’s even a handheld shower that’s fed from an under-floor tank. The diminutive Clubvan Camper might be an interesting vehicle, but one potential rival - the Citroën Nemo-based Romahome R10 - is a more comprehensive conversion.

Finally, the Countryman All4 Camp uses a roof-top tent to provide accommodation for two people. When needed the upper half simply pops up to create a sleeping space, with access via a side-mounted ladder. However, when retracted it does look like an old mattress is being carted off to the rubbish dump.

While the trio all seem production-ready, Mini is saying there are currently no plans to offer them for sale.

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