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Wheelhome converts Tesla Model 3 camper into universal trailer

29.10.2025 14:38 1 min 1 source

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Wheelhome converts Tesla Model 3 camper into universal trailer — Original source: iXBT Live

British camper manufacturer Wheelhome has changed its Dashaway eRC project from a specialized capsule for a Tesla Model 3 into a universal trailer due to a lack of orders. The new Dashaway eCT model, weighing 340 kg, is designed to be towed by any car and will be presented in February 2026. It features a lithium battery, an 18-liter compressor fridge, and a water system.

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Wheelhome converts Tesla Model 3 camper into universal trailer

British camper manufacturer Wheelhome has changed its Dashaway eRC project from a specialized capsule for a Tesla Model 3 into a universal trailer due...

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