A camping trailer that can also be your utility trailer? That's why we developed BOBO, our off-road camping trailer.
In the many years that we have been transforming panel vans into dream campers with our individual camper conversions, our customers have repeatedly presented us with a particular challenge. What do you do if there is no longer enough space in a customized campervan, for example due to the arrival of children? Selling your beloved campervan, buying a new vehicle and commissioning a customized interior fit-out again? Or would you rather switch to boring alternatives such as an off-the-peg motorhome or caravan and give up the special freedom of a campervan?
The options mentioned have often been implemented in one way or another. During and after work, however, the question of a better solution left us no peace. Until we designed the first BOBO prototype in our factory in Hamburg in early 2023 and finally built BOBO No. 1 in mid-2023.
We knew the “sticking points” from our experience in construction and also from our trips with our own campervans. When on vacation in a campervan, the living space is located in the vehicle, just like in a motorhome. Day trips mean either leaving the deckchairs and barbecue open (with deliberate risks) or dismantling the whole base and putting it away. And we, like you probably do too, love our barbecue on our camping adventures.
To be honest, you can never have enough space. A day trip with all the camping equipment in the interior is possible, but probably requires constant rearranging, which makes it difficult to simply enjoy the trip.
These were just some of the arguments that gave us the idea: “How cool would it be if there was a rucksack for our campervan?”.
BOBO is of course not a backpack in the literal sense. BOBO is our self-sufficient camping trailer specially designed for camping adventures. It is your camper base. Your “Honey, take the van to the shops, I’ll have a barbecue and a cool beer from the cool box” camping trailer.
You don’t have a campervan? Crazy, we have packed a roof tent on BOBO. Then simply attach BOBO to your SUV or station wagon and off you go. BOBO has a modular design. All modules can be removed from the trailer with little effort. So nothing stands in the way of your next bulk purchase from the Swedes. A real all-rounder.
Our BOBO camping trailer is optionally built on a KT-EB2 or KT-EB2 Plus from TPV Prikolice d.o.o., as these provide an excellent basis for our extension. The main differences between the two basic models are their total weight (1000 kg for the KT-EB2 / 1300 kg for the KT-EB2 Plus), the size (internal box dimensions / overall dimensions) and the supports (push supports in the KT-EB2 and swivel crank supports in the KT-EB2 Plus). Both trailers are braked, have a 100 km/h approval, power connection via 13-pin plug, a walk-on mudguard and off-road tires on aluminium rims.
We build our Bobo L+ or BOBO XL+ on this basis, which you can configure with its modules (all included) and optional add-ons on our product page.
The BOBO modules have been designed to give you maximum camping fun. Access to all modules is concealed behind lockable service flaps, so you don’t have to worry about your equipment if you leave BOBO unattended at the campsite.
Our Module 1, the Cooking Station, takes care of your physical well-being. Here you have a storage compartment for spices and cooking utensils, a pull-out drawer for crockery and kitchen utensils (all based on sturdy heavy-duty pull-outs) and a through-loading compartment close to the floor.
Module 2, our E module, supplies power and light. The integrated Eco Flow DELTA MAX 1600 power station with 1612 Wh (expandable to Eco Flow DELTA MAX 2000) is charged via the vehicle while driving. Solar modules with a maximum of 800 watts can be connected to the camping spot for charging (optionally available as an add-on). The E-module offers 4 AC outputs with priority switching, USB outputs and an LED gooseneck light.
We affectionately call BOBO’s Module 3 the “underground garage”. It is a storage space miracle, can be loaded with up to 220 kg on two lockable heavy-duty pull-outs and can be fully extended. Your load securing is simplified by the CNC-milled grid floor.
Module 4 accommodates fresh water canisters (2x 20 liters in the BOBO L+ and 3x 12 liters in the BOBO XL+) and additional storage space.
Module 5, or the right arm of the Cooking Station, is long enough for the cool box and grill.
All the components included in our BOBO camping trailer once again at a glance:
Our BOBO camping trailer can be extended. Depending on the base model, popular add-ons are available.
The following add-ons are available for both BOBO base models:
The following add-ons are only available for the BOBO XL+:
After completing the prototype, we tested BOBO extensively on almost 16,000 km of adventures in the same year of its invention. The focus was on noticeably increasing the flexibility and passability of the trailer.
The first trip was to Slovenia to the beautiful Soca Valley and then on through the mountains to the island of Krk in Croatia. We tested our BOBO extensively in both “off the road” and “on the road” areas during the entire trip. It doesn’t matter whether you set up your base camp with him at the campsite or whether you spend the night with him in the wilderness. Our BOBO is ready to serve you with everything you need for a good vacation.
The second tour started through the beautiful Elsas. Then on through the south of France to the Atlantic in picturesque San Sebastian. From San Sebastian we drove directly to Portugal via the Basque Country. In Portugal we let BOBO look cool on cliffs and he was allowed to howl at the moon from there. The extremely stable yet modular design is impressive in the field. The maneuverability of the lightweight trailer is a pleasure in cities like Portugal. If a turn with a normal caravan is unthinkable and the first locals make eye contact, you look in the rear-view mirror and are happy that it is only a rucksack. You get out, turn it by hand and pick up speed again.
On the way back to Hamburg, we visited the Pyrenees again with our BOBO. What really convinced us was the trailer’s suitability for driving on serpentines. On sharp bends with a steeper gradient, BOBO stays directly in your lane. It even follows you through the Mc Drive.
As my partner put it so well: “You don’t even feel that you have a trailer on the back!”.
We were on the road with BOBO and our VW T6 Multivan. In this combination, it not only looks good, but also rides well. At first we were a bit suspicious because of the 100 km/h limit. Looking back, we were able to appreciate the full beauty of the trip for the first time. At 100 kilometers per hour, you can make good progress, take in your surroundings and meet almost everyone again.
But the convincing argument was definitely the increased mobility on vacation. We left BOBO at the location of our choice and explored the surrounding area much more frequently. The radius of action has grown enormously. The clearing will be considerably less and everything will be ready when you get back to camp.
We had wonderful vacations with BOBO in 2023. He was an absolute asset to our camping vacation.
We came to the conclusion that everyone should have a BOBO.
A trailer coupling on the vehicle and the appropriate driving license are basic requirements for a camping trailer like BOBO. Which driving license category is required depends on your base vehicle. We don’t want to offer legal advice here, but we have provided you with a driving license calculator as a rough guide. Try it yourself:
Do you only need a B96 driver’s license? This should not be a problem. Many driving schools offer the B96 supplement for around €400 as a one-day weekend course. A practical training session of around 4 hours is then held with a trailer on the agreed date. The B96 driving license is then issued immediately.
The B96 extension is valid throughout Europe. This means that you can drive to any campsite in Europe. The German driver’s license is also valid in the following non-EU countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey.
Whether you are looking for a backpack for your campervan or a camping trailer for your car, BOBO is the perfect choice for many scenarios. Are there any unanswered questions? Then please use our contact form or simply use the BOBO configurator to submit a non-binding quote request for your personal BOBO. We will then discuss everything else with you in detail.
