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Coleman 13B: Cheap Caravan with Caveats

24.05.2026 07:30 1 min 1 source РУС
Autobahn NLD
Coleman 13B: Cheap Caravan with Caveats
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The American Coleman 13B caravan is sold in the US for as low as $9,999, well below the price of many city cars. The 4.85-meter model sleeps four and includes a wet cell, refrigerator, microwave, and air conditioning. The low price stems from the elimination of gas systems: all appliances run on electricity, limiting use to campsites with hookups. Dry weight is 1,145 kg, with a GVWR of 1,587 kg, requiring careful vehicle compatibility checks. Import costs, VAT, and certification will significantly raise the price in Europe.

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Coleman 13B: Cheap Caravan with Caveats

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Updated: 19.09.2026

Regular

$1.14 /l

€0.99 · £0.85/l

37 of 167

cheaper than 78% of countries

Midgrade

$1.29 /l

€1.12 · £0.96/l

22 of 101

cheaper than 79% of countries

Premium

$1.39 /l

€1.21 · £1.04/l

9 of 28

cheaper than 71% of countries

Diesel #2

$1.65 /l

€1.43 · £1.23/l

94 of 166

pricier than 56% of countries

LPG

$0.90 /l

€0.79 · £0.68/l

29 of 55

pricier than 51% of countries

E85

$0.69 /l

€0.61 · £0.52/l

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cheaper than 100% of countries

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