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New BOUKEN Light Camper: Sleep Without Unloading Cargo

31.05.2026 00:03 6 min 13 sources
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New BOUKEN Light Camper: Sleep Without Unloading Cargo
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In Brief

HIRABO (Hirano Auto Body) has unveiled the BOUKEN light camper, based on the Suzuki Every kei car. It allows two adults to sleep without unloading luggage and uses a portable power station instead of a fixed battery.

HIRABO, a division of Hirano Auto Body, has officially launched the new BOUKEN light camper, now on sale. The model is built on the Suzuki Every kei car platform (also mentioned on the Subaru Sambar). Its main feature is a layout that lets two adults sleep without moving cargo, solving a common space issue in compact campers.

Design and Features

  • Bed: height-adjustable (three levels), optional length over 240 cm.
  • Power: a portable power station replaces a fixed battery system for easier maintenance and upgrades.
  • Drivetrain: available in 2WD and 4WD.

Debut

The camper premiered at the Kanagawa Camping Car Fair 2026 in Kawasaki on April 25–26, 2026, and was also shown at an expo in Mie Prefecture. The design philosophy is "simple is best."

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