Is This the World's Smallest Caravan with Toilet & Shower?

At the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf, we saw it for the first time: the Tosbiq TK 240. A cute retro caravan with rounded corners, just 388 centimeters long including the drawbar.

The living area measures 240 centimeters in length and 190 centimeters in width on the inside. Packed into that space: a wet room with toilet, a kitchen with a 90-liter fridge, a seating area for four, and a double bed. On top of that, there's a solar system, a diesel parking heater, and an awning.

So is this the world's smallest caravan with toilet and shower? Short answer: we don't know. There's no official ranking for mini caravans with a bathroom, and plenty of small companies around the world build trailers like this. There's even a competitor from Turkey that's (almost) just as short. More on that in a moment.

Still, what Tosbiq has crammed into this space strikes us as record-worthy. And the shower? It's really there. Where it's tucked away, we'll explain below.

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World's smallest? The competition isn't sleeping!

Ankaravan from Akyurt near Ankara, whose Mini 270 we've already introduced you to, also has a caravan with a 240-centimeter body length plus toilet and shower in its lineup: the Micro 240. In Germany, it's sold by the Berlin dealer Anker Caravan. The specs are remarkably close:

Figures according to manufacturers and dealers

On paper, the TK 240 is two centimeters shorter. That's practically a tie, since measurement methods vary between manufacturers and two centimeters can easily be down to that. When it comes to weight, the Ankaravan comes out ahead: in its base version, it weighs 200 kilos less.

Who's behind Tosbiq?

Tosbiq Karavan is a Turkish manufacturer based in Erenler in the province of Sakarya, east of Istanbul. The company is a member of the Turkish Association of Caravan Manufacturers and Suppliers (KAİTED).

In Germany, the Tosbiq models are sold by Wohnwagenpark Pinneberg near Hamburg. In its trade show brochure, the dealer calls itself the "Europe distributor." Behind it stands Seta GmbH, which also runs the German website tosbiq.de. According to the commercial register, the company was founded at the end of 2023. Its stated business purpose includes freight forwarding and transport as well as the purchase, sale, and rental of vehicles, caravans, and motorhomes. The dealer itself advertises more than ten years of experience and over 2,000 satisfied customers. So far, we haven't found a second official Tosbiq dealer in Germany.

And how long have Tosbiq caravans actually been available here? The importer doesn't give an exact start date. But the brand isn't brand new either: on the rental platform PaulCamper, a landlord from Mönchengladbach offers two Tosbiq caravans first registered in 2022. Those are the oldest Tosbiqs we've been able to track down in Germany. The company behind today's distribution has existed since the end of 2023. So Tosbiq has been around here for a few years, but it's still (for now) a small player.

At the Caravan Salon 2026, Tosbiq showed its 2027 lineup in Hall 11. Alongside the TK 240, the range includes the TK 260, TK 280, TK 350, and TK 360. Prices range from €16,999 to €22,999.

The dimensions

The website and the trade show brochure differ slightly on a few figures. The website, for example, lists a height of 235 centimeters, a bed length of 195 centimeters, and up to three sleeping spaces. We've used the figures from the brochure.

Is the Tosbiq TK 240 suitable for towing with an EV?

Yes, as long as your car is allowed to tow enough. With a gross vehicle weight of 1,000 kilos and a braked axle, your tow vehicle needs a braked towing capacity of at least 1,000 kilos – ideally more, since having some reserve is always a good idea. You'll find the towing capacity (also called trailer load) listed under item O.1 in your vehicle registration document.

Many electric SUVs and mid-range EVs can handle this figure. Smaller electric cars, however, are often rated for less.

For these cases, you can have the weight reduced to 750 kg – according to the dealer, at no extra cost. The catch: with a curb weight of 640 kg, that only leaves 110 kg of payload. That's pretty tight for two or even three travelers.

Also take a look at your driving license. With a Class B license, you're only allowed to tow a trailer over 750 kg if the combined weight of car and trailer doesn't exceed 3,500 kg. With the TK 240 at 1,000 kg, that leaves your car a maximum permissible weight of 2,500 kg. Many electric SUVs are heavier than that. In that case, you'll need a B96 or BE license – or you have the caravan's weight reduced to 750 kg. So the promise of "no trailer license needed" doesn't apply to every combo.

The bathroom: toilet inside, shower better outside

Now for the most important question. Yes, the TK 240 has its own bathroom. The wet room sits in one corner and comes with a portable toilet, a mini washbasin with a pull-out faucet for showering, a base cabinet, a curtain, and a small window (20 × 40 cm).

For a quick rinse in between, that's absolutely enough – at least if you're not too broad-shouldered. For a proper shower, you head outside or to the campsite's sanitary building.

For a caravan this length, that kind of equipment is a real achievement, as I already noted with the Ankaravan. Many mini caravans this size are pure sleeping-and-cuddling cabins.

Living and sleeping: the seating area turns into a double bed

At the back, two bench seats face each other with a table in between. According to the manufacturer, up to four people can sit here. In the evening, you convert the seating area into a double bed. The bed measures 130 × 191 cm. That works for two adults, but it's not exactly generous. Coming from home or from bigger caravans, most people are used to at least 140 to 160 cm of width.

Three windows with blinds and insect screens let light into the seating area. The windows are double-glazed, and there's also a roof hatch with insect protection and blackout. The furniture is made of coated marine plywood in a light oak tone, the walls are wallpapered, and the ceiling is fabric-covered. According to the dealer, you can choose your upholstery color and exterior paint in any RAL color at no extra cost. So the retro look isn't mandatory.

Standing height is 183 cm. If you're taller, you'll have to duck permanently. A 2 kW diesel parking heater keeps cold nights at bay, and there's also an electric heater for when you're hooked up to shore power.

Kitchen and technology: no gas on board

The kitchen is built in at the front, with a countertop featuring a sink and faucet, a 12-volt fridge with 90 liters of capacity, and an induction hob. Alternatively, you can get a portable gas canister stove. There's no fixed gas installation, which means you skip the gas inspection.

One thing to know about the induction hob: it needs 230 volts. The equipment list doesn't mention an inverter, so cooking with induction only works when you're hooked up to shore power. If you often camp off-grid, you're better off with the canister stove.

Power comes from a 205-watt solar panel with an MPPT controller and a 100 Ah gel battery. At the campsite, a 20-amp charger tops it up via the 230-volt outdoor connection. Inside, you'll find 230-volt sockets, USB ports, and a 12-volt socket, plus LED lighting inside and out. You shouldn't discharge a gel battery much below half its capacity, so you've got roughly 50 Ah usable.

Water comes from a 40-liter tank with a lockable filler neck, and a 12-volt pump builds up the pressure. The equipment list doesn't mention a wastewater tank, so I'd guess a wastewater canister is included instead.

The price: what does the Tosbiq TK 240 cost?

The list price is 16,999 euros. The show brochure listed a promotional price of 16,499 euros. Whether and how long that still applies after the Caravan Salon is best checked directly with the dealer.

We didn't find equipment packages like the ones Ankaravan offers for the Tosbiq. Solar system, parking heater, fridge, awning, braked AL-KO axle, and outdoor shower are all already included in the base price. According to the dealer, the 750 kg weight reduction, your choice of RAL color, and your upholstery color come at no extra cost. An anti-snake coupling is available as an option. The dealer offers financing (even without a down payment), trade-ins, and delivery throughout Germany and the EU.

That makes the TK 240 pricier than the base Ankaravan Micro 240, which starts at 10,000 euros. The higher Micro packages (Full, Premium, Ultra) cost between 14,000 and 16,000 euros, putting them in a similar price range.

What to watch out for when buying

• Double-check the weight: At 750 kg, you're left with 110 kg of payload. Luggage, dishes, and supplies for 2 to 3 people add up fast. → Ask for the actual weighed curb weight of your specific unit.

• Check the paperwork:We didn't find any mention of the COC certificate (proof of EU type approval) on the website. → Ask to see it before you buy. Without a COC, the vehicle needs an individual inspection at TÜV or DEKRA. Also ask about the registration for 100 km/h.

• Plan for service:The official dealer is based in Pinneberg near Hamburg. It offers a workshop, spare parts, and two years of manufacturer warranty. → If you live in southern Germany, find out where warranty work and repairs can actually be done.

• Wood in the body:The frame is made of poplar marine plywood and heat-treated wood, insulated with styrofoam. If water gets in, the wood suffers. → Ask whether there's a watertightness warranty.

• Plan off-grid use realistically:Induction hob only works on shore power, roughly 50 Ah of usable battery, no wastewater tank listed. → Find out before buying where the wastewater actually goes.

Conclusion: Who is the Tosbiq TK 240 worth it for?

The TK 240 is a caravan for couples, families with a baby or toddler, and solo travelers who take short trips, like small pitches, and don't want to walk across the site to the toilet at night. For three weeks in southern France as a couple, it gets tight: 130 centimeters of bed width, 40 liters of water, and depending on the payload rating, not much cargo capacity. At around 240 centimeters tall, it won't fit into a standard garage either.

If you drive an electric car with at least 1,000 kg of towing capacity and pay close attention to your driving license category, this is one of the shortest caravans with a bathroom you can currently buy in Germany.

We can't say for sure whether the TK 240 is the smallest caravan in the world with a toilet and shower. Still, it's impressive: fitting this much equipment into 240 centimeters is quite an achievement.