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Rooftop cabin and expanding caravan: latest camping innovations

26.04.2026 07:36 1 min 3 sources
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Rooftop cabin and expanding caravan: latest camping innovations
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Two new camping solutions: Mohab ALTUS, a hardwall rooftop cabin that deploys in 60 seconds, and the Wingcube caravan concept that expands into a two-bedroom tent. Both aim to maximize interior space.

Mohab ALTUS

Mohab has introduced the ALTUS, a hardwall rooftop cabin for pickups and SUVs. Unlike wedge-shaped tents, it uses a scissor lift to raise the roof vertically, creating a rectangular space with uniform headroom. It is powered by an electric motor and deploys in 60 seconds. The standard model weighs 120 kg (265 lb), the XL version 125 kg (276 lb). Compatibility is limited to vehicles with Fortis roof rails: Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, and Toyota Land Cruiser. Prices range from $4,869 to $6,049 depending on configuration. According to one source, sales in the USA were scheduled for spring 2025.

Wingcube

At the CMT 2026 trade fair, the Wingcube caravan concept was presented. It folds into a compact cube for towing, then on site expands to more than triple its size, forming two sleeping areas. A prototype is planned by end of 2026, with market launch anticipated in 2027 at an estimated price of €20,000.

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