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Two folding caravans: Turkish Mini House and German c.fold for EVs

13.06.2026 21:12 1 min 2 sources
ElHuffPost SPA + 1 more
Two folding caravans: Turkish Mini House and German c.fold for EVs
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In Brief

Turkish company Ortsan Outdoor launches the folding Mini House caravan, while German Dethleffs presents the c.fold prototype optimized for electric vehicle towing. Both models save space and feature off-grid power systems.

Two new folding caravans have entered the market. Turkish company Ortsan Outdoor has started production of the Mini House model, first presented in 2023. When folded, it occupies 8.4 sq m, expanding to 20.4 sq m when deployed. Inside, there are two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The caravan is equipped with 470 W solar panels, a 200 Ah battery, and a tablet-based control system. Production is made to order, with no series production planned.

German company Dethleffs has developed the c.fold folding caravan prototype, designed specifically for towing by electric vehicles. When folded, its height is only 1.65 m, reducing aerodynamic drag. According to the manufacturer, this increases the EV's range by 100 km compared to a standard caravan. Inside, there is a kitchen, a fold-out bathroom, and storage. Power comes from solar panels and lithium batteries.

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Turkish company Ortsan Outdoor launches expandable Mini House caravan

13.06.2026 ElHuffPost SPA

Dethleffs unveils folding caravan prototype for electric cars

02.02.2026 motorpasion.com SPA

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