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From sleeping in horse-drawn caravans to living inside a car with a bed and toilet: this was the first motorhome in history over a century ago

02.01.2026 19:34 1 min 1 source
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From sleeping in horse-drawn caravans to living inside a car with a bed and toilet: this was the first motorhome in history over a century ago
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The Pierce-Arrow Touring Landau, presented at the 1910 Madison Square Garden auto show, is considered the first motorized motorhome produced for customers. It was based on a luxury chassis and featured a fold-down bed, a sink with a pressurized water tank, and an integrated toilet. This vehicle introduced the concept of using a vehicle as a habitable space, offering autonomy for travel in remote areas where hotels were scarce.

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From sleeping in horse-drawn caravans to living inside a car with a bed and toilet: this was the first motorhome in history over a century ago

02.01.2026 motorpasion.com SPA
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