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14.05.2026 11:00 1 min 1 source РУС

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Mini caravan for e-bike hides extendable double bed and even a dry toilet — Original source: Cleanrider

Swiss manufacturer Alpencamper has unveiled the 'ECO Slide Out', a mini caravan designed to be towed by an electric bicycle. Compact on the road, it expands via a sliding side module when parked, offering a sleeping area 140 cm wide and nearly 2 m long. The base version weighs 52 kg thanks to an aluminum frame and composite panels. It includes over 270 liters of storage under the bed and an optional space for a dry toilet. Price in Switzerland is 8,350 CHF (approx. €9,100).

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Mini caravan for e-bike hides extendable double bed and even a dry toilet

Swiss manufacturer Alpencamper has unveiled the 'ECO Slide Out', a mini caravan designed to be towed by an electric bicycle. Compact on the road, it e...

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