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German camper van Bela Trendy 1 failed to gain traction, leading to bankruptcy

01.03.2026 09:27 1 min 1 source

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The German company Bela Wohnmobile launched the compact camper van Bela Trendy 1, based on a Fiat Doblo, in 2017, priced at 37,000 euros. The 5.16-meter motorhome accommodated up to three people and featured a kitchen, dining area, and bathroom. Only a few hundred units were sold over three years before the company went bankrupt in 2020.

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German camper van Bela Trendy 1 failed to gain traction, leading to bankruptcy

The German company Bela Wohnmobile launched the compact camper van Bela Trendy 1, based on a Fiat Doblo, in 2017, priced at 37,000 euros. The 5.16-met...

01.03.2026 Daily-Motor.Ru RUS

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