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De Markies at nightIt’s no surprise that we here at <a href="http://inhabitat.com/" target="_blank">Inhabitat</a> really love <a href="http://inhabitat.com/this-tiny-home-looks-great-and-has-a-place-for-everything/" target="_blank">tiny houses</a>, convertible homes, and smart camper makeovers. The Dutch-designed “<a href="http://www.bohtlingk.nl/en/markies-2/" target="_blank">De Markies</a>” trailer is our latest obsession. On the outside, it’s a plain-looking, unassuming <a href="http://inhabitat.com/uev-440-off-road-camper-trailer-packs-everything-from-wine-glasses-to-flat-screen-tvs/" target="_blank">travel trailer</a>. When you get to your camping destination, something wonderful and amazing happens.1
De Markies trailer expandedEach side of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/sealander-aquatic-trailer-morphs-from-camper-to-boat-for-the-best-vacation-ever/" target="_blank">trailer</a> folds down to become a floor nearly triple the size of the original footprint. The trailer’s name translates to “The Awning” and this trailer is equipped with two of them. They aren’t your grandpa’s roll-out sun awnings, though.2
De Markies trailer half expandedThis design is so entrancing that one might not even realize Dutch designer <a href="http://www.bohtlingk.nl/en/markies-2/" target="_blank">Eduard Bohtlingk</a> created the De Markies trailer thirty years ago. Despite its age, the design stands up to other impressive modern interpretations of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tentsile-releases-a-clever-multi-story-suspended-tent/" target="_blank">camping</a> life.3
De Markies trailer interior kitchenThe de Markies trailer gets phenomenally more exciting when you sneak a peek inside. The vinyl awnings and collapsible furniture make this trailer a whole lot different from its traveling cousins. In the center (over the main floor’s platform), the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/camper-bike-pedal-powered-rv-for-one/" target="_blank">camper</a> features a full kitchenette with a four-person dinette table.4
De Markies trailer lounge areaA spacious lounge space inhabits the outer portion, which can be indoors or outdoors, depending on the adjustable awning.5
De Markies sleeping areaThe awning over the sleeping area can provide total cozy comfort from the elements, or be left up to allow for sleeping under the stars.6
De Markies expanded side viewCollapsible furniture completes the lounge area for a portable7
De Markies trailer awning downThe lounge area offers great views of, well, wherever you park it.8
De Markies trailer sleeping areaWhen the other wall of the trailer is lowered, it becomes a sleeping dorm with a double bed and two single beds stemming outward from the main room. An adjustable screen can be raised between the beds, to provide a small amount of privacy at night.9
De Markies trailer drawingThe Markies trailer was smartly designed to make use of every inch.10
