New Loef Camper Van Brings Glamour and Fine Dining to the Nomad Life

Out of Germany comes a camper van that is both incredibly spacious and incredibly luxurious, considering the fact that it’s a camper van (hat tip to New Atlas). Loef proposes a new approach to vanlife, one that it’s not limited to childless couples, bereft of glamour or extreme comfort, or too compact.

It is a beautiful proposition that, at the very least, deserves some consideration.

Built on one of the longest vans out there, the extended MAN TGE, the Loef offers 7.39 m (291 inches) from bumper to bumper and a height of 2.84 m (112 inches). With considerable interior volume, the Loef is thus able to offer all the creature comforts of bigger motorhomes and then throw in some luxury amenities you never knew you wanted.

In total, Loef offers dining room for as many as ten people in no fewer than two separate dining areas—one at the front (four people) and one in the rear (six people), with the latter offering the possibility for al fresco dining by opening up the rear doors. Sleeping accommodations are for four: two adults in the queen-size bed in the back and two children on the smaller bed in the front.

There’s also a complete kitchenette with a four-burner stove and an oven, a fridge and freezer, a small but very elegant sink, an equally small bathroom with an electric-flush cassette toilet, rainfall shower integrated into the ceiling with included hand sprayer, and mirrored cabinet. A water heater is also located here. And that’s not even the “glamorous” part.

Naturally, to fit all this in, everything comes with dual functionality. When the dining areas are not in use, the tables retract, and they convert into sleeping areas. Seating has integrated storage, and every bit of space is used to the maximum. Overhead cabinetry offers additional storage.

As for the highlight of this camper van, it’s found in the back, hidden under the master bed. Open the doors, and you will be able to slide a Big Green Egg Mini Max ceramic grill, just perfect for fancy tailgate parties where you can show off by grilling, baking, smoking, or roasting your favorite foods. The support frame allows for the ceramic grill to be removed and be used outdoors, either for cooking purposes or for legit (but diminutive) campfires. Loef has a very nice video showing it off on the official website.

The same space that hides the ceramic grill offers storage for an additional outdoor table and four-chair set. There’s also a Thule side awning that further expands outdoor dining capabilities while offering protection from the sun.

Another glamorous addition is the minibar accessible through the side passenger door and worktop for preparing drinks. The wood cabinet holds two liquor bottles, four tumblers, a corkscrew, and a bottle opener so, while it’s not meant to cater to the entire party of ten, it will do just fine for a more intimate gathering. Plus, it’s definitely not something you can find on just any camper van out there.

The Loef also packs solar panels of 320 Watts, a 100-Ah lithium battery and 2,000-W inverter, LTE antenna for internet, smart home control, ambient lighting, and a multitude of power outlets throughout. The MAN TGE, essentially a rebadged VW Crafter, is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine developing 178 hp (180 PS), mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. It comes with adaptive cruise control, park assist, and hill start assist.

Pricing for the Loef will range between €110,000 and 125,000 ($130,800 and $148,640), the company says. It won’t be cheap, that much is sure, but you were probably not expecting cheap for this kind of amenities.