Germany’s Wingcube startup is reimagining the camping trailer with a design that expands like a mushroom into a two‑bedroom tent platform. Shown at this year’s CMT camping show in Stuttgart, the Wingcube prototype consists of a tall, narrow wooden box that rides atop a standard utility trailer.

At camp, the side panels fold down and pull a tent frame and canvas into place, creating a raised living space with panoramic windows and skylights. When deployed, the platform offers standing height up to 6.2 ft and room for two double beds; when packed up, it fits into a box measuring roughly 8 ft × 4 ft × 7 ft.

Inside the central spine, inventor Paul Schultz has built in a pantry, small refrigerator and a fold‑out dining table with seating for four under an optional awning. The interior is clad in light wood panels with built‑in shelves, lending a Scandinavian feel. Because the Wingcube is not integrated into its own trailer, users can remove it when not camping and use the trailer for hauling.

Schultz filed a patent and aims to deliver a working prototype by late 2026, with production targeted for 2027 at around €20,000 (about $23,750). There are no pre‑orders yet, but the concept’s ingenuity has already generated buzz among overlanding enthusiasts.

While similar ideas have appeared in museum concepts and design competitions, none have reached market. By combining teardrop‑trailer dimensions with a panoramic tent and built‑in kitchen, Wingcube offers a novel alternative to rooftop tents or large van conversions. If the company can realise its ambitious timeline, the Wingcube could provide adventure travellers with a compact, comfortable home on wheels that doubles as a backyard guest room when not in use.