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Cruise America Introduces C18 Ultra Compact, Its Smallest and First Two-Person Motorhome

22.09.2026 01:36 1 min 1 source РУС
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Cruise America Introduces C18 Ultra Compact, Its Smallest and First Two-Person Motorhome
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Cruise America has introduced the C18 Ultra Compact, a two-person motorhome and the smallest vehicle in its rental fleet. It measures 19.6 feet long and 7 feet wide, fitting in a standard parking space. The C18 combines Class C motorhome functionality with van-like driving and features a 60 x 82 in. rear bed, fresh water toilet and hot water shower, electric refrigerator and cooktop. It has no onboard generator; the house A/C, furnace and water heater require an external shore power connection. The model is available at select rental centers in the U.S. (Bozeman, Denver, Portland, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Seattle) and Canada (Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver).

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