First Camper Micro (2027): Mini Caravan Weighing Just 299 kg with Rear Kitchen & 4 Sleeping Spots

Light, affordable, and cleverly designed: the Micro from First Camper almost slipped past me among all the other caravans at the Caravan Salon. But luckily, only almost.

This little mini caravan weighs just 299 kilograms empty – less than some touring motorcycles. That leaves plenty of room for payload. The base price is also pretty wallet-friendly at 4,899 euros.

But does it stay at that so-called "bargain price"? What can the Micro actually do, where does it hit its limits, and what do I really like about the company's business model? You'll find all that in this article.

Who's behind First Camper?

The company is based in Hasede near Hildesheim, right on the A7 between Hanover and Hildesheim. The owner, Mona Brand, is a camper herself. Their lineup includes six mini or micro caravans, ranging from the Nano starting at 2,999 euros to the Medi starting at 7,199 euros, plus roof tents and a bike camper.

All models have a maximum permissible total weight of 750 kilograms. That means a standard Class B driving license is all you need, as long as your tow vehicle stays under 3.5 tonnes.

The dimensions of the First Camper Micro

The Micro measures 370 x 157 x 193 centimeters on the outside, with 253 x 110 x 125 centimeters of interior space. So standing upright isn't an option. On the plus side, it fits into a standard garage, and you'll barely notice it in your rearview mirror. At 157 centimeters wide, it's narrower than most compact cars.

The outdoor kitchen under the sofa

This is the part that surprised me the most. Inside, there's a bench sofa running lengthwise. Open the rear door, pull out the kitchen stored underneath, and cook outside with the dry interior right behind you.

For a camper this size, that's exactly the right solution. You don't want to cook in a space just 110 centimeters wide, especially not with gas. This way, the interior stays clean, dry, and free of cooking smells, and the kitchen disappears again once you hit the road.

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Sleeping: sofa down below, roof tent up top

The bench sofa folds out into a continuous sleeping surface, complete with a mattress measuring roughly 190 x 110 centimeters. It's cozy for two, and comfortable for one.

If you need more space, you can optionally "build up": First Camper offers an inner frame for mounting a roof tent, or you can skip the roof rail entirely and get a roof tent frame instead. With a roof tent, you can sleep four people, and you can sit downstairs while the kids are already tucked into bed up top.

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What's included as standard, and what's not

This is where you need to look closely. The base price includes:

• Sandwich construction with 30 mm insulation in the walls and roof

• Floor made of 15 mm plywood panel

• PVC flooring

• Jockey wheel

• Four side steps

• Two pivot windows with insect screens and blackout blinds

• Lockable rear door

• Two scissor stabilizer jacks with crank handle

That's it. No mattress, no sofa, no kitchen, no electrics, no braking system. For 4,899 euros, the Micro is basically a well-insulated, empty box with paperwork – not ready for a trip just yet.

Everything else comes from the options list: bed box with flap, mattress, roof window, side door lockable from inside and outside, extra side window, shelves with LED lighting, 230-volt wiring, basic electrics with RCD, fuse, three sockets and a 20-meter cable, off-grid prep kit, awning rail, bike rack on the drawbar, braked version with wheel shock absorber, and two extra support legs.

What does the Micro Camper really cost?

We ran the numbers on two "extreme" equipment packages to get a sense of a realistic price.

Option 1: Minimalist (sleeping & power only, cooking with your own stove)

Option 2: Comfortable (full equipment, as of September 2026)

If you want to calculate your own dream configuration, you'll find the current price list here (as of September 2026).

Is the First Camper Micro suitable for electric cars?

This is where it gets interesting, because when towing with an EV, weight isn't the main enemy — air resistance is. The ADAC has measured around 80% higher energy consumption in towing tests, and with a large caravan, highway range can drop by roughly half.

The Micro is 157 centimeters wide and 193 centimeters tall. That means it'll stay mostly in the slipstream behind nearly any SUV, wagon, or crossover. Still, there are three things you should check:

The towing capacity. This varies a lot between EVs. The Suzuki e-Vitara and base Mercedes EQE can tow 750 kilograms, the Tesla Model 3 and the weaker VW ID.4 and ID.5 variants manage 1,000 kilograms, while the stronger ID models and the Kia EV6 go up to 1,800 kilograms. The VW ID.3 can't tow a trailer at all — only a bike rack.

Braked or unbraked. The Micro comes unbraked in its base version. For many cars, the unbraked towing limit is much lower than the braked one. If your vehicle is close to that limit, the braked version isn't optional — it's a must. It also gets you the 100 km/h highway approval. Without brakes, you're capped at 80 km/h on the highway.

The roof tent effect. Once a roof tent sits on top, part of that aerodynamic advantage disappears. The tent sticks up above your car's roofline and catches wind. If you often drive long distances with your EV, factor that in.

Technical specs at a glance

Prices include 19% VAT, as of September 2026.

My verdict: who is the Micro Camper right for?

The Micro isn't for you if you want to stand upright inside, take a shower, or spend a whole rainy day cooped up indoors. It's too small for that — and it's not trying to be anything else.

It's a great fit for

• people who live outside and basically just sleep indoors,

• couples with an EV or a small tow vehicle,

• festival-goers,

• surfers and climbers,

• and anyone who needs a dry, insulated base camp rather than an apartment on wheels.

• And of course for anyone who wants to build it out themselves: a solid, insulated shell with papers for under €5,000 is a great starting point.

You'll find all the details on buying and renting on the First Camper website.