Those who do not plan winter caravanning are definitely looking for a safe harbor for their "house on wheels". Of course, you can use the services of storage facilities, which are the domain of campsites and agritourism farms. It can also be different. The best solution is to winter the vehicle under a roofed carport or in a hangar, after all, a typical garage is definitely too small. Build? Rent? Garage tents are at the forefront when it comes to mobility, flexibility and cost. Contrary to stationary structures or the monthly costs of renting covered parking spaces, the cost of purchasing portable structures pays back relatively quickly.

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Sawiko offers nearly two decades of solutions dedicated to caravanning enthusiasts - from the design and production of support systems to fastening systems. Since January 2012, the German manufacturer has been a company of the AL-KO group. The combination of the competences of both companies resulted in new proposals in the field of transport systems. During Caravan Salon 2015, new products from both companies (Sawiko / AL-KO) were presented. All of them are a response to the needs of safe and comfortable transport of two-wheelers.

Novelties in the field of two-wheeler transport

The clear leader on the market of sanitary appliances, cooktops and absorption refrigerators for caravanning overseas announces a program tailored to the needs of autonomous travel across Europe. The compact equipment of the kitchenette is designed for the smallest tourist vehicles. Thetford Group today employs over 1,000 employees, and its first branch outside the US was established in the 1970s. Since 1973, the European headquarters of the company has been located in the Netherlands. And it is here that the latest collection of kitchen equipment was designed.

New in Thetford offer

Charging the battery with solar energy? Yes! The patented solution is designed to put an end to starting problems for your vehicle. All batteries are self-discharging. The pace depends both on the type of battery and the temperature at which they are stored. Automatic discharge of starter batteries in vehicles that have been left parked for a long period of time is a problem for many drivers. After two months, the battery may lose 40-60% of its original efficiency, and in the worst case the battery may be damaged. Even a fully functional battery loses one fifth of its capacity at 0 ° C. Owners of vehicles that are used seasonally (including tourist vehicles) are particularly at risk of this risk.

The sun protects the efficiency of the battery

The combination of high temperature, dosed as planned and dry steam effectively eliminate dirt, grease, bacteria, mold, fungi, viruses and germs - all without the use of additional chemicals. Steam cleaners revolutionize the maintenance of impeccable cleanliness of caravanning equipment. Ecological steam car washes are revolutionizing the car wash industry, gaining new customers at a rapid pace and becoming an attractive idea for a profitable business. Mobile steam car washes allow the service to be provided directly at the customer's site, thus saving his time and ensuring maximum comfort of services.

The phenomenon of dry steam

Inverters are devices that allow you to convert the current from the battery (12 V or 24 V) to that flowing from a household socket (230 V). It is obvious that this type of device will work in a motorhome or caravan. But it can be useful even in an "ordinary" passenger car. Since having an inverter makes sense, maybe it is enough to go to the store and simply buy such a device? Actually, yes, but it is worth taking into account that, for example, Waeco - the most popular brand in Poland offering equipment for tourist vehicles - has ... 16 models in its offer. So how do you make the right choice?.

We buy an inverter - what to pay attention to?

The holiday season is slowly coming to an end, but this does not mean that it is not worth considering buying accessories that will also be useful during short weekend trips - and above all, next year's holidays. More and more people, not only caravanning enthusiasts, decide to spend their free time as actively as possible. One of the forms of relaxation is the intensive sightseeing of the surrounding monuments. Sports is equally popular. Cycling is an interesting proposition for both the elderly and very active people. Riding on two wheels driven only by the strength of our muscles, unlike running, does not burden the joints and the spine. At the same time, taking care of physical fitness, we can admire little-known areas from a bicycle saddle.

How to transport bikes by car?

Thanks to modern technology, traveling in a motorhome or car with a caravan can be not only more pleasant, but also safer. A modern multimedia system combined with a special set of maps and cameras can become a convenient command center during each, small and large, expedition. Anyone who is interested in caravanning a little knows the Dometic / Waeco brands. However, not everyone knows that among accessories for motorhomes you can find not only individual elements supporting safety, but also entire systems for navigation, reversing and multimedia. The manufacturer has combined its cameras and other components with Blaupunkt devices and maps, and the result of this cooperation are ready-made and versatile sets.

One-screen command center

Continental presented new possibilities of using cameras in a prototype vehicle. Surround View technology enables remote parking, and in the future, drivers will not have to sit behind the wheel at all during this maneuver. No more problems with looking for a free parking space and squeezing between other cars - at least that's what Continental engineers are sure of. A solutions provider for the automotive industry has unveiled a prototype vehicle that is capable of parking automatically using only Surround View cameras.

Automatic parking thanks to Surround View cameras

It is extremely light and very durable, because it is made in a modern, three-layer technology. AmeriGas NANO is a gas cylinder designed with the customer's comfort in mind. Users, in addition to the attractive appearance, will surely appreciate the ergonomic size and low weight of the AmeriGas NANO. An empty 8 kg cylinder weighs only 6.5 kg - 40% less than steel cylinders. The Klik-On valve (the so-called quick coupler) guarantees safe connection or replacement of the cylinder without the need for any tools. The proposal is distinguished by its unique aesthetics, which was appreciated at international competitions for the design of consumer products (including the Red Dot Award), and in February this year the cylinder was awarded at the 22nd Interbud Construction Fair in Łódź.

Unique gas cylinder design

Today it is difficult to imagine a summer holiday without access to a refrigerator. As it is an important element of equipment, it is best to choose a permanently installed device in the case of a motorhome or caravan. You can be sure that - just like at home - it will be useful regardless of the season. The offer of Dometic / Waeco brands - the most popular on the Polish market in terms of equipment for tourist vehicles - includes two types of built-in refrigerators. We have absorption and compressor refrigerators to choose from. While the latter offer the greatest cooling capacity, the former are the most popular. This is due to their unique advantages.

Refrigerator for four seasons

The first extension of the free Truma App offers even more amenities. Thanks to simple messages, at any time and place, we can read not only the operating status of gas heating and parking air conditioning. Let us remind you. The existing functions of the mobile application ensured positioning the vehicle depending on the position of the sun, leveling the vehicle, searching for the nearest Truma dealers and service partners and quick access to the instruction manual of Truma devices, supported by video materials. From now on, almost all functions of the heating and air conditioning systems can be remotely controlled via automatically generated text messages, and if they are within range of the Truma iNet Box, feedback commands can be sent via Bluetooth. The Truma iNet System offers many different application options for motorhomes, including simultaneous control of up to four mobile devices. The application will ensure full control of devices - reading the status of their work, receiving alarm messages, setting the desired temperature, etc.

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