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A French company in Ardèche makes compact campers for €50,000. US maker Aliner offers the folding Scout 15 from €15,000.
A French company in Ardèche produces compact campers that fit a bedroom and kitchen within a few square meters. One buyer, Franck, purchased such a vehicle for €50,000. The manufacturer emphasizes that French know-how is a key advantage.
US manufacturer Aliner makes folding campers with rigid panels instead of a tent. The Scout 15 model weighs 881 kg, folds up in half a minute by one person, and costs from €15,000 in the US. In Europe, the price including delivery reaches €20,000.
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A French company based in Ardèche produces compact motorhomes that fit a bedroom and kitchen within a few square meters. One buyer, Franck, purchased ...
A French company based in Ardèche produces compact motorhomes that fit a bedroom and kitchen within a few square meters. One buyer, Franck, purchased such a vehicle for €50,000. The manufacturer emphasizes French craftsmanship as a key selling point.
US manufacturer Aliner produces folding caravans with hard panels instead of canvas. The Scout 15 model weighs 881 kg, can be deployed by one person i...
US manufacturer Aliner produces folding caravans with hard panels instead of canvas. The Scout 15 model weighs 881 kg, can be deployed by one person in half a minute, and costs from €15,000 in the US. In Europe, including import and transport, the price reaches €20,000.
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Updated: 22.08.2026
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pricier than 93% of countries
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€1.04 · £0.89/l
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€0.87 · £0.74/l
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