What about station wagon with roof tent? Personally I'm leaning towards T6 sized camper van or even caddy sized. I had rented a decked out caddy with AWD once and it was 10/10.

>>25493163 >What about station wagon with roof tent? I already have a normal tent, so if I went with a station wagon, I’d just camp as usual—no need to invest in a roof tent. Honestly, I never really understood the hype around them. Sure, you could say it saves set-up time since it’s already on the vehicle, but you still have to mount it onto the roof in the first place. Seems like extra hassle for not much gain, at least for me.

>>25493147 Give me a moment to read carefully and then think please.

Get a Volvo V90 those things are yuge in the back

It really comes down to how much comfort and convenience you want versus how much you value ease of driving and cost savings. If you’re mostly taking weekend trips and don’t mind a little extra setup, a station wagon could be the better choice. You can fold down the seats, add a sleeping platform, and use a rooftop cargo box for extra gear. Plus, it’s easier to drive and gets better fuel economy. A good station wagon with AWD (like a Subaru Outback or Volvo V60 Cross Country) would be great for light camping and road trips. On the other hand, if you want something more self-contained and don’t want to deal with setting up a tent or making your car sleep-ready every night, a camper van makes sense. You get built-in sleeping space, storage, and even a small kitchen if you go that route. It’s ideal for longer trips where convenience matters, but parking and maneuverability can be a challenge, especially in cities or tight spaces. A compromise might be a small cargo van or minivan—cheaper than a full camper van but more space than a station wagon. Something like a Toyota Sienna, Ford Transit Connect, or a Honda Element (with a conversion kit) could give you the best of both worlds. If you’re mostly doing short trips and don’t mind a little extra effort in setting up camp, go with the station wagon. If you want the freedom to just pull over and sleep anywhere comfortably, a camper van is worth it.

>>25493147 Just from the picture I don't think a station wagon is the big brick it used to be. I'd pick on fuel efficiency personally as I do long road trips across US states

Volkswagen Caddy?

Go with the smallest space you need. You don't want to be traveling with tons of crap you don't need.