Most campers force a choice: small enough to tow easily, or roomy enough to live in. French designer and manufacturer Beauer aims its X6 at that trade-off as an expandable travel trailer that grows sideways once it reaches the campsite.
Floor Space in the X6
The X6 measures about 23.6 feet long. A single telescoping section extends electrically, bringing the expanded width to roughly 11.8 feet. Beauer has also squared off the body and softened its corners, moving away from the rounder trailers in its earlier range.
Straight ends make sense here. They free up floor space for the layout inside without needing a second expanding section.
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The porch gives this trailer its character. A large hatch drops down into a small outdoor platform, shaded by a tinted canopy. Opening that wall turns the living area toward whatever is parked outside.
I would rather see a moving panel used this way than as one more screen. It gives the living room a reason to face the campsite.
The kitchen countertop is sharply angled. That shape places the sink and the two-burner gas cooktop on different faces and leaves room for a bathroom in the corner. A 157-liter refrigerator, about 5.5 cubic feet, completes the galley.
The bathroom holds a shower, a sink, and a cassette toilet. Dinner and a shower both fit inside a trailer of this length.
“Sleeps six” needs some unpacking. One bedroom has a double bed measuring roughly 63 by 79 inches. The rear sleeping area can be ordered with another double, two bunks, or a desk, and the living-room sofa converts into an extra double.
Ordering the desk in this travel trailer means giving up two sleeping spots for workspace. A curtain divides the rear sleeping areas, so they work as separate zones rather than two private rooms.
Beauer offers white, wood-tone, gray, and black furniture finishes, with gray or beige cushions in fabric or faux leather. I would choose fabric and the lighter flooring. With this much furniture in a compact footprint, quieter finishes let the changing layout do the work.
One figure gives me more pause than any upholstery choice. Beauer lists an equipped weight of approximately 3,748 pounds and a maximum loaded weight of about 3,968 pounds. That leaves just 220 pounds of payload, depending on options.
That is a tight allowance for a trailer built to accommodate six people. Before committing to the porch, buyers should get a clear breakdown of what the quoted weight includes and how much capacity remains for the actual trip. Floor space and carrying capacity are different kinds of room.
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The X6 is listed from €74,990. Air conditioning and solar panels are extra-cost options. Beauer’s FAQ says shipping to the United States is possible and directs interested buyers to contact the company directly, so delivery and specifications belong in that conversation.
The porch makes breakfast beside an open wall appealing, and the expanding body makes that arrangement possible. The bed stays a bed, and the kitchen stays usable. Still, the payload figure deserves attention before the color chart does. A clever floor plan in any expandable camper only works if the weight budget leaves room for the gear you actually bring.
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Frequently asked questions
How wide does the Beauer X6 camper get when expanded?
The Beauer X6 measures about 23.6 feet long when closed. A single telescoping section extends electrically to bring the expanded width to roughly 11.8 feet.
How much payload capacity does the Beauer X6 have?
Beauer lists an equipped weight of approximately 3,748 pounds and a maximum loaded weight of about 3,968 pounds. That leaves just 220 pounds of payload, depending on options.
How much does the Beauer X6 camper cost?
The X6 is listed from €74,990. Air conditioning and solar panels are extra-cost options.
Can the Beauer X6 be shipped to the United States?
Beauer’s FAQ says shipping to the United States is possible. Interested buyers are directed to contact the company directly for delivery and specifications.
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