The sCarabane rotates 360 degrees to follow the sun New campers and RVs are constantly popping onto the scene, some with game-changing modular systems and others with innovative ways to maximize space. But one of the most unique concepts we?ve seen came out of the recent Düsseldorf Caravan Salon in Germany, a trade event with an exhibit hall of futuristic campers.
France?s Green Cat Technologies unveiled the sCarabane, a giant self-sufficient camper trailer that ups the ante when it comes to green technology. When it?s traveling, the sCarabane looks like a 26-foot boxy silver mobile garage, but once you?re at camp, the trailer unfolds to reveal a spacious, 420-square-foot tiny house.
The sCarabane rests on a circular stand that allows it to rotate and move. It takes about 30 minutes to unfold a front deck and two rear bedrooms. The larger master bedroom boasts almost 80 square feet of space and a fold-out desk, while the smaller 59-square-foot bedroom can fit two twin beds. The well-equipped kitchen opens to the deck outside, and a dining table can seat six before converting into an extra sleeping area. An adjustable bubble window features a reflective shade to control natural light and heat, and rose windows on the bedroom ceilings let you change how much sunlight streams in from above. A bathroom area comes with a toilet, sink, shower, and small washing machine.
While the amenities on the sCarabane make it competitive with other high-end campers, where the cam...