Investment in E-Trailer, the first company to introduce smart technologies for recreational vehicles
480,000 recreational vehicles drive around in the Netherlands and 4,000,000 in Europe. Every year, 80,000 new caravans and 125,000 new motorhomes are purchased in Europe. It is about time that this traditional and still popular means of travel is adapted to the digital age. E-Trailer is the first company to make recreational vehicles smart with new technologies. With intelligent sensors and software, every caravan and motorhome owner can travel safely, comfortably and fully informed.
We live in a time when almost everything is measurable. From fuel consumption to battery status. In the case of new cars, it is even mandatory to have an insight into the tyre pressure. "But that doesn't apply to caravans and motorhomes," says Boy Trip, CEO of E-Trailer. "It's crazy when you consider that there are millions of caravans and motorhomes on the road in Europe. Manufacturers are good at building caravans and motorhomes but can really use our support in the area of sensors and apps. That market is in need of innovation.."
The E-Trailer consists of sensors and an app that are easy to use and install in any caravan or motorhome, both existing and new vehicles. Through a smartphone, the user is kept up to date with all kinds of important data about the vehicle and the journey. The app shows how full the battery is and informs the user about the load (ball pressure) and the tyre pressure.
Once arrived at the campsite, the app helps to easily level the caravan and/or motorhome and automatically gives a signal when the water tank and/or battery is empty.
E-Trailer has already sold a considerable number of packages and has been able to attract large companies. For example, the smart sensors are already available as a standard option in the caravans and motorhomes of the largest dealer in the Netherlands (De Klerk Caravans) and in 2020 also at Hymer, the market leader in Europe. The company is now active in 7 countries, including France, Germany, South Korea and even Australia.
Patrick Lems, Senior Investment Manager at KIKK Capital: “From the very first meeting, we were impressed by the products and performance of E-Trailer. This innovative company has already sold a considerable number of products and attracted many well-known companies. Partly because of our investment, their growth ambition can be realised. Given the unique products and the drive of the management team, we have every confidence that E-Trailer will continue to develop into a beautiful and valuable company."
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