The IKEA of the outdoor world

Travelers who enjoy DIY and customization will find Woodenwidget an intriguing company. Instead of a retail presence, they offer detailed plans and instructions for building your own campers and caravans.

They're akin to the IKEA of the outdoor world, providing plans for a variety of items from cabins and bikes to canoes and campers.

The Slidavan is a notable design from their collection. It's a lightweight telescopic caravan, weighing just 660 pounds and measuring 10 1/2 feet long, making it towable by nearly any car available.

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A Unique Telescopic Design

The first thing that catches your eye is the unique telescopic design. Woodenwidget has opted for a pop-up body shell over a pop-up roof, effectively doubling the interior space quickly and effortlessly.

The distinctively curved roof provides six feet of headroom when extended.

Internally, it features two settee bunks that serve as either two single berths or can be converted into a double bed. Additionally, there are modules for a kitchenette, a sink, and ample storage.

Woodenwidget claims that even novices can construct the Slidavan in approximately 200 hours, with material costs totaling around US $4,246 / 3,500 Euros.

The most exciting aspect of the Slidavan is its potential for customization. Woodenwidget provides the basic plans, leaving the rest to your innovative and creative flair.

Enthusiasts have further customized their Slidavans with additions like hydraulic lifts, solar panels, outdoor showers, and climate control systems.

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Slidavan Specifications & Price

Slidavan (Single and Double Bunk)

Designer: Wooden Widget

Location: Friesland, Netherlands

Plan Price: $73 / €60

Construction Price: $4,246 / €3,500

Capacity: 1 - 2 people

Overall Length: 10.66 feet / 3.25 meters

Overall Height: 5.57 feet / 1.7 meters

Interior Length: 8.36 feet / 2.55 meters

Interior Height: 6.06 feet / 1.85 meters

Empty Weight: 660 pounds / 300 kilograms

Maximum Weight: 880 pounds / 400 kilograms

Wheel Diameter: 13 inches / 0.33 meters

Features

- Single Bunk Width: 1.96 feet / 0.60 meters

- Double Bunk Width: 5.25 feet / 1.60 meters

- Complete Insulation

- Roof elevation time: under one minute