Designed as a “personal size” camping trailer aimed at traveling salesmen, the Bowlus Papoose had the potential to revolutionize the industry, boasting such features as a gas-welded steel frame and a riveted aluminum skin. Offering ample living space for one within its 11-foot, six-inch length, the Papoose’s lightweight construction delivered a curb weight of just 700 pounds, and its streamlined shape reportedly improved fuel economy for cars of the day at highway speeds.
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