the empty rear cargo area. With this build, Outside broke that mindset to focus on keeping weight better balanced between the axles.

It started by building the entire water system behind the aluminum shower compartment. This puts the weight of the vertically mounted 114L water tank, water heater, pump and water lines directly in the center of the van while also freeing up floor space that might otherwise be eaten up by the plumbing components. A single access panel removes to reveal the entire water system, streamlining maintenance and repair.

The compact central shower room conceals the entire water system behind it, helping to keep weight centered Outside Van

The shower room itself uses a simplified, three-panel construction meant to eliminate seams for strength and durability. A custom roll-down shower curtainas the top. That counter also includes a mount for a Vitamix blender, something you wouldn't necessarily expect to see in a camper van, let alone a lightweight camper van with cots in place of a bed.

The stylish kitchen combines lightweight structural components with more features than average Outside Van

Another component that looks a little out of place in the light build is the luxurious Vitrifrigo drawer-style fridge/freezer below the countertop. Next Gen campers may not get the most restful night of sleep on their narrow cots, but they'll wake up to the option of a full, healthy breakfast prepared on one of the nicest van kitchens the world over.

The Next Gen also includes a Webasto diesel heater and a removable insulated soft wall to split the living