#VanLife seems like a fad that comes and goes. For those that make a habit of #VanLife to get off the grid or reconnect with nature, there are automakers out there that can make the DIY project of transforming a van into a camper a little easier. Especially if that automaker is Nissan. Their latest Caravan MyRoom model hit the market recently (2024), and it’s a little hybrid between RV and hotel room – just no kitchen or toilet.

Hey, what says “reconnect with nature” than using a tree as an outpost? The MyRoom may not have water storage on board, but this caravan does offer a lot. Outfitted with space-enhancing features like a clean-folding Murphy bed and sliding table/workstation, the interior of MyRoom feels like a staycation getaway to a spa or lounge with a mix of comfort and privacy in a personal space on wheels. A retractable wraparound curtain also separates the MyRoom cabin from the van cockpit for a more intimate feel for those that just want to curl up and not have a view of the outside world for a true getaway feeling.

MyRoom first released in 2022, but it was more like a hotel room filled with sofas and mattresses. This time around, it’s a lot more spacious while still keeping the woodgrain paneling to cover the walls, floor, and central headliner. In place of space-consuming sofas is a multipurpose second-row bench that can switch between front- and rear-facing modes to replace swivel seats. It makes for a great lounge space that’s also soft and comfy like a sofa, and it lays completely flat for when it’s time to get some rest and relaxation.

Counting this couch, there are actually three options for sleeping. There is the aforementioned Murphy bed, a staple for people who want a place to sleep but also save some room. Trimmed in the same woodgrain paneling as the rest of the cabin, you wouldn’t even notice the Murphy bed if a new comer to the interior cabin. If a Murphy bed still feels like a little much, there is also a multi-piece folding mattress that can be mounted atop wall-integrated ledges for storage.

We also mentioned that sliding table and workstation. Sidewall slots have been installed along the length of the cabin to give support to and mobility to a sliding table. Depending on where you put it in reference to the sofa, it can be a dining table, a desk, or even a table bed for some late night snacking or gaming. However, who takes a camper into the great outdoors to be stuck inside playing computer games? MyRoom skips RV staples like kitchen and bathroom equipment to save on space, but there is some form of electrical power if you need some entertainment that’s battery-powered thanks to the Portable Battery from Leaf" power station. An all-in-one rechargeable power station that provides 100-V AC power for plugging in appliances and electronics, this mobile space is shaping up to be a nice experience.

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