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Dethleffs unveils foldable caravan prototype C.Fold

16.01.2026 14:00 1 min 1 source

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The Dethleffs C.Fold foldable caravan prototype was presented at the CMT 2026 show. The model weighs 775 kg, folds down to 1.65 m in height, and features an electric drive to raise the body. The aluminum composite construction and suspension system are designed to reduce aerodynamic drag when towed by an electric vehicle.

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Dethleffs unveils foldable caravan prototype C.Fold

The Dethleffs C.Fold foldable caravan prototype was presented at the CMT 2026 show. The model weighs 775 kg, folds down to 1.65 m in height, and featu...

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