Best Campers for Couples: From Weekend Getaways to Long-Term Travel
When couples starts dreaming about traveling together, one question always comes up early:
“What’s the best camper for us?”
The truth? There isn’t one single answer because couples travel in very different ways. Some want quick weekend escapes. Others want months on the road, far from crowds, with comfort and capability built in.
Below, we’ll break down the best campers for couples, from camper vans to expedition trucks and why we think, for the right couple, a Unimog expedition truck is in a category of its own.
What Couples Should Look for in a Camper
Before comparing options, it helps to define what actually matters when traveling as a couple:
- Comfortable sleeping (no nightly setup gymnastics)
- A real kitchen and food storage
- Bathroom options (especially for longer trips)
- Climate control for four-season travel
- Storage for bikes, skis, and other gear
- Enough space to coexist comfortably, not just “fit”
With that in mind, let’s look at the most popular options.
Camper Vans: The Popular Choice for Couples
Best for: Weekend trips, road trips, urban travel
Examples: Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit camper vans
Camper vans are often the first stop for couples exploring van life—and for good reason.
Why Couples Like Vans
- Easy to drive and park
- Lower entry cost
- Widely available service and parts
- Faster build times
- Great for road-based travel
Where Vans Fall Short
- Limited storage for gear
- Smaller water and power capacity
- Minimal insulation for cold or hot climates
- Tight living quarters over long periods
- Often no dedicated bathroom
Bottom line:
Vans work well for couples who travel light, stay near roads, and plan shorter trips.
Small RVs & Class B Campers
Best for: Campgrounds, casual travel
Examples: Class B and Class C RVs
Some RVs offer more interior space than vans and familiar amenities like bathrooms and kitchens.
Pros
- Ready-to-go from the dealer
- Built-in bathrooms and kitchens
- Comfortable for short stays
Cons
- Designed for pavement and campgrounds
- Limited off-road capability
- Lower durability for long-term travel
- Reliant on hookups for comfort
Bottom line:
Great for traditional travel, but not ideal for couples seeking remote or off-grid experiences. While we are typically averse to RVs as they typically don’t have the high-quality build and materials you can find in other expedition vehicles, we decided to include it here to cover all the bases because in all reality, it should be in your research.
Expedition Trucks: The Best Camper for Couples Who Want It All
Best for: Long-term travel, long-term off-grid living, serious adventure
Examples: Unimog, Mercedes SK, Acela, MAN
If you’re a couple that wants freedom without compromise, expedition trucks are in a different league entirely.
Why Expedition Trucks Work So Well for Couples
- Full-size bed without conversions
- Dedicated bathroom with real shower (and hot and cold water)
- Large kitchen and fridge
- Massive water, fuel, and power capacity
- True four-season insulation
- Storage for bikes, skis, boards, and more
- Quiet, private camps that are far from crowds
For couples traveling long-term, space isn’t just about luxury, it’s about harmony.
Why We Think a Unimog Is the Ultimate Camper for Couples
Among expedition trucks, the Mercedes-Benz Unimog stands out as one of the best campers for couples. Especially those who want to travel far, stay longer, and do it comfortably.
What Makes a Unimog Special
- Legendary off-road capability
- Compact footprint compared to larger trucks
- Incredible durability and longevity
- Excellent payload for water, batteries, and gear
- Maneuverable enough for remote routes
- Built to last decades, not seasons
A Unimog allows couples to live comfortably without sacrificing access to the places that inspired the journey in the first place.
Real-World Benefit
With the right Unimog build, you get all of it. We believe for a party of two this truck offers the perfect size in all cab size, habitat, and storage. While still maintaining a reasonable size of the vehicle overall (meaning driving on roads, parking in parking lots, and storing the vehicle are all easily manageable). The Unimog chassis has so much to offer, especially for a couple wanting to travel off-grid.
Check out this video of a client who recently returned from his 18-month excursion in a custom Unimog build for him and his partner.
Thinking About Your Own Build?
At ACME Overland, we help couples figure out what actually fits their lifestyle—not just what looks good online.
Whether you’re upgrading from a van, exploring expedition trucks for the first time, or curious about custom builds. We can help you choose the right platform, source and import trucks (when needed), and design a build that supports how you travel together.
Reach out to us to start the conversation because the best camper for couples isn’t just about the vehicle, it’s about where you want to go, and how you want to experience it together.