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Alpencamper Eco Slide Out: 52 kg bike caravan with double bed — Original source: MotorBox

Swiss startup Alpencamper has unveiled the Eco Slide Out, a bicycle caravan weighing 52 kg. When folded, it measures just over two meters in length and less than one meter in width; at the campsite, it extends to accommodate two people. It features three-season insulation, LED lights, a mosquito net, a foldable table, and 270 liters of storage. Price in Switzerland starts at 8,350 francs (about €9,100), delivery in 4–6 weeks.

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