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First e-bike caravan with slide-out and toilet

06.05.2026 21:27 1 min 1 source

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Swiss company Alpencamper has introduced the ECO e-bike caravan, a lightweight trailer for cyclists. It features a slide-out side wall that expands interior space to 140×208 cm and a compost toilet. Curb weight is just over 50 kg, payload is 32 kg. The base version costs €6,500, the slide-out model €9,110.

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