One of the best things about the Slidabox is the fact that it is a trailer, not a caravan. It needs no special insurance, registration or licence to tow one. So long as you stay below the towing weight limit of your car and fit the right lights, reflectors and a number plate you're good to go. This applies in Europe, laws may be different in your country so check first! 

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Boxes are great. They are the easiest shape to build and offer the most internal volume. The Slidabox can also be adapted to suit your needs and personalised in many different ways. Unlike many expanding campers the Slidabox is fully insulated so you will be guaranteed a good nights sleep whatever the weather is doing outside.

If you build yourself a Slidabox be prepared to deal with astonished campers who will not have seen anything like it before.

The bright and spacious interior is lit by an overhead skylight hatch and two windows although you can fit more if you wish. There is sitting headroom only but there is plenty of headroom under the rear hatch. The galley area is huge and there is a lot of storage. Unlike many small campers, once the drawer is open there is access to the galley so even if it's raining, you won't have to go outside to make a cup of tea.

The Slidabox is a lightweight 2 berth expanding caravan designed to fit on a small unbraked trailer with a gross capacity of 500 kilos. The Slidabox weighs less than 300 kilos unladen and although it is not aerodynamic it doesn't need to be as it's so compact it tucks in behind the tow car hardly affecting fuel consumption. When you arrive at your campsite simply slide the drawer out to create a very comfy insulated two metre long bed. Under the hatch at the rear is a large kitchen area with lots of storage space. Add a curtain and there's a private area to shower or change in.

The step by step illustrated instructions walk you through the entire build process. They include a lot of further information on all aspects of the build, from the materials you need and how to find and modify them. Unlike a traditional caravan, the Slidabox is constructed using the insulating layer as a structural element. This creates an extremely light but very strong structure. The rear hatch is held open by an automatic gravity system and the plans explain in detail how to make it. Or you can just prop the hatch open with a stick!