RV ownership has increased more than 50% in the past four decades, and it’s estimated that over 40 million people in the U.S. go camping each year!
The first motorized campers appeared in the early 1900s, and by the 1930s, RVs with proper beds, electric hookups, water, and dinettes began to hit the market.
Today, options range from compact and simple pop-ups to retro vans to state-of-the-art tour buses that are practically luxury homes on wheels.
While it isn’t quite the rustic tent camping experience, camping in a camper or RV can help you get closer to nature, have memorable outdoor experiences, and enjoy a relaxing vacation.
Whether your travel vehicle of choice is a pop-up, camper, RV, motorhome, or hippie van, we have the list of name ideas to choose from below.
Scroll past the list for a name generator and tips to help you create your own name ideas.
Rambler
Summer Camp
City Ditcher
Day Tripper
Inheritance
Magic Carpet
Pamper Camper
Moneypit
Sun Chaser
Voyager
Road Warrior
Home Sweet Roam
Journey
Class-C
pronounced “classy”; a play on the classes of motorhomes
Wander Woman
a play on “Wonder Woman”
Bucket List
The Wanderer
Tin Can
Cabin Fever
Rolling Palace
The Runaway
Dreams Alive
The Towaway
Road Home
The Compass
Highlander
Adventurer
Easy Goin'
A Little Lost
Road Rambler
Wanderlust
Map Trap
Alpine Express
Mystic Ranger
Old Faithful
Trekker
Lazy Daze
Pathfinder
Fun Finder
Mountainview
Lazy Wanderer
Poppy
for a pop-up camper
Lost River
Sunshine
Rolling House
Prairie Princess
Rowdy Roller
Cara the Van
a play on “caravan”
Anna the Vanna
Freedom Flyer
Tin Top
Happy Days
Ramblin' Rose
Northern Star
Dream Chaser
Moon Dancer
Road to Nowhere
Desert Rose
The Base
Freedom Chariot
Love Shack
Pegasus
Jolly Trolly
Blacktop
Thrill Seeker
Vagabond
The Stagecoach
The PlayStation
Wandering Star
Serenity
Highway Patrol
Pilgrim
Tourists in Transit
Old Faithful
Miss Ameri-camp
The Glamper
short for “glam camper”
Long Haul
Excursionist
Party Wagon
The Mystery Machine
Warrior
short for “weekend warrior”
Gus the Bus
The Penthouse
Hot Mess Express
Wayfarer
Second Act
Transporter
The Happiest Camper
Navigator
The Retreat
Retirement Vehicle
The Dog House
Breadloaf
based on the shape of a VW van
Camper/RV Name Generator
How to Create Your Own Camper/RV Names
If you’d prefer to create your own personalized camper or RV name, keep these tips in mind while brainstorming:
- Decide what type of name you want. Do you want something funny, sentimental, ironic, or classic? Setting parameters early on will make creating or finding the perfect name a lot easier!
- Try out different synonyms. If there’s a certain word you really enjoy, like “wanderlust” or “adventure,” check the thesaurus to find more options with the same meaning. You might stick with the original word or find a completely unique option!
- Take input from your fellow happy campers. Whether you typically camp with your family, in a group, or solo, you probably know other people who are interested in camping or will come with you on some of your trips. If you’re struggling to choose between a few names, ask around and see which names they like best. The decision is still yours, but the opinions of others can help!
- Choose a name that brings you joy. Camping can be fun and adventurous or very relaxed. Choose a name that fits your camping style and makes you feel as good as you do mid-trip. Depending on your sense of humor, it might be a name that others find crude or silly, but the important thing is that the name suits you perfectly!
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