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Two unusual caravans: Polydrops P21X and Bowlus Rivet

12.07.2026 15:32 1 min 2 sources
Car and Driver SPA + 1 more
Two unusual caravans: Polydrops P21X and Bowlus Rivet
Original source: Car and Driver

In Brief

US-based Polydrops launched the off-road P21X with solar panels and a spoiler, while Bowlus updated the aluminum Rivet. Prices: from $76,900 and around €130,000 respectively.

Two new caravans have hit the market. Polydrops introduced a limited edition P21X — an off-road model with 38 cm ground clearance, aerodynamic body and a rear spoiler. It features 1300 W solar panels from Aptera Motors and a 5 kWh battery (optional 10 kWh). Insulation thickness is 5 cm. Price in the US starts at $76,900 (about €67,000) before taxes.

Bowlus updated the Rivet model with a polished aluminum body and an inverted-boat shape. Length 7.7 m, width 2 m, interior height 1.95 m, curb weight 1315 kg. It sleeps 4–5 people and comes with a kitchen with hob, separate toilet, heated floor and an optional off-road package. Base price is around €130,000.

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Polydrops unveils off-road solar caravan P21X with rear spoiler

12.06.2026 Car and Driver SPA Original source

Unusual caravan with aluminum body and inverted boat shape

23.05.2026 La Vanguardia SPA Original source

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