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7even50 One Camper Trailer Is What Living in a Box Looks Like, but Comfortably

If you’re considering vanlife or becoming a digital nomad yourself, you don’t have to break the bank. You don’t have to go very big, either.
This boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent camping 14 photos
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This boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent campingThis boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent camping
At least, that’s the proposition from German maker 7even50, named so after its base model, the One camper trailer, which comes with a gross vehicle weight of 750 kg (1,653 pounds). 7even50 knows that we’re all tired of spending time indoors, not being able to travel internationally or even nationally by plane, and more importantly, not in a position to make big acquisitions right now. Let’s face it, a comfortable trailer or RV can be very expensive.

The One was designed and built during the first round of lockdowns of 2020, the New Atlas notes. It comes to meet a real and immediate need of the consumer: that of getting away ASAP, of being able to do so without having to buy a more powerful car to tow a trailer, and of being able to store it in the regular garage. The word “affordable” is also thrown in there, but more on that later.

This boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent camping
Photo: 7even50
The One is based on a single-axle box trailer from Humbaur. It is essentially a cargo trailer shaped like a box, reinvented for short-term living. It offers a living surface of 3.3 square-meters (36 square-feet), with a standing height of 1.5 meters (5 feet), which theoretically places it above teardrop campers. However, what it wins in terms of personal comfort, it loses in aerodynamics: you can’t tow the One at speeds higher than 100 kph (62 mph).

In that cramped space, you get everything you need to give vanlife a try. It won’t be the most comfortable on-the-road existence, that much is certain, but it should suffice for week-long getaways if you don’t put too high a price on personal comfort.

The interior of the One is bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and dining room all together, though not simultaneously. There’s a full-size double bed that opens up at night from the L-shaped sofa, and a portable toilet included in the deal. The removable tabletop allows you to enjoy a quick brunch by the window, and there’s also a mini-kitchenette integrated: a one-burner stove, a tiny Dometic sink linked to two 12-liter (3-gallon) fresh and wastewater canisters, a small 18-liter (4.7-gallon) fridge, and some storage space.

This boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent camping
Photo: 7even50
You also get additional storage on the wall at the rear, power outlets, a 120-W solar panel and 230-V external hookup, integrated AC, a window and roof vent. For a little bit extra, further options are available, like one more window, a small freezer, a small TV, even more fabric storage pockets, that kind of stuff. Despite being of diminutive size and capacity, the company promises that all these are enough to make you camp independently. That was the goal of 7even50 from the get-go, and they believe they have achieved it.

Despite the fact that this is a box on wheels, the interior seems cozy enough. Both the walls and ceiling are covered in a mix of quilted artificial leather and felt, offered in various colors, which add that extra homey feeling to an otherwise incredibly tiny space.

The One starts at a base price of €12,599 ($14,794 at the current rate exchange). A cheaper option is available as well, called the Two, which doesn’t include the portable toilet and the kitchen and starts at €8,699 ($10,214).

This boxy camper trailer, One, is a cargo trailer improved to offer independent camping
Photo: 7even50
For a camper trailer, the One sure can pack quite a punch in terms of creature comforts crammed into such a tiny space. It would definitely be a solid alternative for younger couples since it’s light and small. So 7even50 was able to check those boxes when it created it. As for being an affordable option, well, that’s an entirely different story.
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About the author: Elena Gorgan
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Elena has been writing for a living since 2006 and, as a journalist, she has put her double major in English and Spanish to good use. She covers automotive and mobility topics like cars and bicycles, and she always knows the shows worth watching on Netflix and friends.
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