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Beauer X8: Expandable trailer triples its space in 60 seconds

06.09.2026 16:00 1 min 1 source РУС
Motor.es SPA
Beauer X8: Expandable trailer triples its space in 60 seconds
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French company Beauer has unveiled the X8, a new expandable trailer. On the road it measures 6.64 m in length and 2.04 m in width; when parked, an electric system extends its width to 4.78 m, increasing the interior area to 30 square meters. The interior includes two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living area with two L-shaped sofas that convert into beds. The starting price is 109,990 euros.

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Beauer X8: Expandable trailer triples its space in 60 seconds

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