German engineers have just unveiled an incredible sliding bathroom that vanishes when it’s not needed. This new RV technology is a complete game-changer for van life. German RV maker Bürstner is the custodian of this innovation with their latest “Habiton” model, which incorporates a sliding bathroom module in a short Mercedes Sprinter van.
Mercedes Sprinter Meets German Innovation
The Habiton is built on a 5.93-meter Mercedes Sprinter chassis. Despite its compact size, Bürstner designed it to offer a practical living space that is comfortable for up to four people.
One of its standout features is an incredible sliding bathroom that moves along internal rails. When it’s retracted towards the rear, it gives more legroom in the front living or dining area. When pushed forward, the layout changes to accommodate full-length longitudinal beds in the back.
How the Sliding Bathroom Works Exactly
The bathroom module features a sink, toilet, and shower. All these components can appear and disappear. The sink can fold up, while the toilet can retract behind a wall or under a bed space when not in use. When the sink and the toilet retract, they give room for a bathroom area.
Besides the sliding bathroom, Bürstner also installed a collapsible dinette that works together with a furniture layout. This setup is ideal during the day. At night, one can change the setup via the sliding and folding mechanism to reconfigure beds.
Noteworthy Features & Specs
The rear part of the Habilton has two full-length single longitudinal beds. Some models also feature a pop-up roof that has room for an extra bed. The kitchen is located on the passenger side, installed with a dual-burner stove, sink, and 69-liter compressor fridge. The furniture in the dinette area is modular and movable.
How Bürstner is Changing Van Life Design
The Habiton sliding bathroom allows users to change setups depending on their needs at a particular time. For instance, when relaxing or eating, one can retract the beds and bathroom since they are not in use.
Considering that more than two people often use campervans and usually travel for long distances, having flexible setups is a game-changer. The flexibility also adds more practical comfort.
Conclusion
The sliding bathroom in the Habiton is already in production. It showcases how clever engineering, such as the use of folding panels, modular furniture, and rails, can transform a compact van into a more versatile and comfortable space.
Despite the compact size of the Habiton, the clever engineering allows it to be a practical and comfortable space for more than two people taking long trips. This German innovation offers a state-of-the-art campervan that anyone dreaming of a van life should consider.