Weighing 52 kilos, Alpencamper’s Eco Slide Out is a minicaravan for cyclists who want more than a tent on their journeys. The Swiss-made model is designed to attach to most bicycles and e-bikes, with a rigid cabin that expands at the end of a ride. Its layout combines sleeping space and storage with selected camping essentials, without the full facilities of a motorhome.
In travel mode, the caravan measures 2.14 meters long, 97 centimeters wide and 1.3 meters high. Once parked, a section of the side wall slides out by 50 centimeters, creating an interior measuring 2.08 by 1.4 meters, with room for a double bed. Four stabilizing supports steady the trailer when expanded.
Expandable Comfort
The structure combines aluminum and composite materials, with insulated walls reported to be three centimeters thick. Alpencamper describes the cabin as a more weather-protected alternative to a fabric tent for summer trips and mild conditions. Its insulated window measures 50 by 35 centimeters and comes with a mosquito net and blind. Battery-powered lighting, a bed frame and a table are also included.
Smart Storage and Toilet Compartment
A 270-liter compartment beneath the bed provides space for luggage and camping gear, including food. The design also includes a dedicated space for a portable separating toilet, but a full bathroom is not standard equipment. Other listed features include an insulated food box and a shelf for personal items. The entrance is designed to shield users from the elements.
The configuration favors compactness and practical storage over the amenities of a conventional caravan. A portable toilet can offer added independence on trips away from campsites or public facilities, but it does not provide the water or sanitation facilities of a built-in bathroom.
Compatibility and Pricing
The Eco Slide Out uses a Weber hitch and rides on 20-inch wheels. Alpencamper says it is compatible with most bicycles and e-bikes, although suitability for a particular setup depends on the bicycle and hitch, as well as the load. The reported maximum authorized weight in Switzerland is 80 kilos; that figure should not be treated as a universal road-use limit, since requirements vary by jurisdiction and cover trailer mass and width, along with lighting and braking.
The stated price is 8,350 Swiss francs. Production takes four to six weeks, with delivery to EU countries requiring an additional five to ten working days. The trailer’s 52-kilo weight and compact travel dimensions distinguish it from motor-vehicle caravans. Its expandable cabin is designed to provide a ready-made sleeping space without pitching a tent at each stop.
As cycling tourism attracts travelers seeking to cover distances by bicycle or e-bike, designs such as the Eco Slide Out offer a middle ground between tent camping and motorized travel. It does not replace a full camper van, but combines a towable shelter and sleeping space with large under-bed storage in a compact format.
