Now, this is glamping! Porsche reveals luxury camping trailer concept for EV ... trends now
Porsche is taking glamping to new levels with a luxury camping trailer to be towed by an electric vehicle.
The German carmaker and travel trailer manufacturer AirStream unveiled a concept that features sleeping and cooking quarters, storage and walking space.
The 16-foot-long Airstream Studio F. A. concept features seating that transforms from a dining space into a full-size bed, and in the back is a kitchenette complete with a sink, stove and storage space.
Pricing for the silver bullet-looking trailer has not yet been revealed.
An AirStream spokesperson told DailyMail.com: 'The collaboration was designed as an innovation exercise to help us think about how we can build on Airstream’s design DNA to create products for tomorrow.
'It is possible that some of the concept’s features and innovations will be included in future models of current Airstream products.'
Porsche and Airstream debut a luxurious take on camping - a 16-foot-trailer with all the amenities
While the cost is unknown, AirStream is a top name in the trailer industry and sells its designs from $46,000 to more than $188,000.
While both AirStream and Porsche have not commented on pricing, the most expensive camper on the market is $3 million - the Marchi Mobile's EleMMent Palazzo Superior.
The companies debuted the concept at SXSW in Austin, Texas, touting it as a 'vision of what an urban-inspired camper could look like,' Car and Driver reports.
Bob Wheeler, Airstream's CEO, said in a statement: 'Our customer base is about twice as likely to own an EV than the general population.
'Towing a travel trailer cuts down on the range. Weight and aerodynamics play a big part in that.'
The trailer features a suspension system, allowing it to be lowered to the ground for easier access and to store inside a garage.
'The concept is the first 'garageable' Airstream design in the company's 90-year history,' AirStream shared on its website.
There is also a hidden pop-top roof that adds more headroom and an awning for extra cover outside the entranceway.
The design team wanted a more aerodynamic look, which was accomplished with a flat
