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New generation of caravans brings back the trend of traveling with a home on wheels

14.08.2026 14:00 1 min 1 source РУС
TF1 INFO FRA

Caravans are becoming less common on vacation roads, but a new wave of models could change that. Manufacturers are offering both luxury tiny houses that can be towed by a car or truck, and compact folding trailers that expand to double or triple their volume. Prices for such models start at around 14,000 euros. The folding design reduces fuel consumption compared to traditional caravans.

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New generation of caravans brings back the trend of traveling with a home on wheels

14.08.2026 TF1 INFO FRA Original source

FR France — fuel prices

Updated: 08.08.2026

SP95-E10

$2.34 /l

€2.03 · £1.73/l

130 of 140

pricier than 92% of countries

SP98

$2.40 /l

€2.08 · £1.78/l

82 of 93

pricier than 87% of countries

Gazole

$2.53 /l

€2.20 · £1.88/l

131 of 141

pricier than 92% of countries

Gazole premium

$2.58 /l

€2.24 · £1.91/l

33 of 40

pricier than 80% of countries

GPL

$1.21 /l

€1.05 · £0.90/l

46 of 53

pricier than 85% of countries

Superéthanol-E85

$0.98 /l

€0.85 · £0.72/l

4 of 6

cheaper than 50% of countries

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