You might think you’ve seen small campers, but the Hertford Campers Nano takes compactness to a whole new level. Based on a Japanese ‘Kei car,’ this micro-camper is designed for the solo traveler who values simplicity and agility above all else. It’s a vehicle that challenges the very idea of what a campervan can be.
🇯🇵 What Exactly is a Kei Car?
The Nano is built on a Honda N-Van, a vehicle from a special category in Japan known as Kei cars. These vehicles have strict size and engine restrictions—they must be under 3.4m long and have an engine no larger than 660cc! The result is a campervan that is incredibly easy to drive and park, capable of fitting into a standard domestic garage and running at over 50mpg. It’s the ultimate daily driver that doubles as a weekend getaway machine.
🏕️ How Do You Camp in Something So Small?
The interior is a masterclass in clever design. The conversion creates a single berth for sleeping that measures 1.95m long. For cooking, you have a small galley with a stainless-steel sink and a portable induction hob. Power is supplied by a leisure battery and a 120W solar panel, and there’s even a 29-litre compressor fridge. While there’s no standing room, every inch of space is used thoughtfully, proving that the best things really can come in small packages.
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Vaughan, Peter. “Hertford Campers Nano R10.” What Motorhome, Aug. 2025, pp. 18-19.
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