Maciej Kinal

The latest information from Hymer Group will especially please customers in Poland. It's official - the ERWIN HYMER group is establishing a strategic cooperation with the Ford brand. For many years, Fiat with the Ducato model has been the basis for half of all motorhomes on the European market (2020 data). The growing popularity of Ford models will contribute to some extent to changing the landscape of brands in the motorhome world. The framework agreement between the HYMER group and the Ford factory concerns cooperation in the supply of light commercial vehicles of the Transit and Transit Custom series.

Hymer announces collaboration with Ford!

When choosing a caravan, we are often accompanied by considerations and dilemmas related to high curb weight, tug requirements, resistance while driving, or concerns about the possibility of overcoming more difficult terrain. Sometimes it is extremely difficult to find a middle ground. If we want to use the caravan mainly during summer holidays, we are fans of off-road or we plan trips related to our hobby (fishing, hunting, hiking), we recommend "Tear Drop" caravans to your attention. Many myths have arisen around trailers with the characteristic shape of a "tear drop". This concept, however, probably has more supporters than opponents. For people who value freedom and mobility, such light and cozy trailers with above-average off-road properties will be the best possible choice. Dot. Brands from the Nordic countries operating in the caravanning industry are known not only for their remarkable design, but also for the technological advancement of their construction. It is no different in the case of the Danish brand Hero Campers . The small-size trailers are excellent quality, functional houses on wheels with branded accessories and additions (eg Thule, Isabella, ePever) on Knott braked chassis.

Hero Camper - Small trailers with great possibilities

Many new caravanning apprentices have had their first summer and autumn trips behind them. Many of us have purchased our houses on wheels to become independent from the accommodation infrastructure and be able to travel on our own terms in spring, summer and autumn. At the back of their heads, however, many people have stereotypes about the limitations of winter escapades. Could something be wrong? Nothing could be more wrong!. In winter, contrary to appearances, we have wide opportunities to park directly on the slope or visit charming places without worrying about a parking space or accommodation. With a little planning and preparation, most newer vehicles can handle it easily. The below-mentioned guide and checklists enter the blood of every winter caravanning enthusiast and become an automatic ritual rather than an unpleasant duty.

Campervan and caravan in winter? Sure!

In the Polish camper landscape, the Spanish brand Benimar has gained special visibility and has become its inseparable element. Especially semi-integrated cars based on the Ford Transit turned out to be the customer's favorite choice. Approximately 4,000 recreational vehicles leave the factory every year. What influences the popularity of Benimar and makes the vehicles worth considering? We invite you to read!. . Nearly 50 years of experience in building recreational vehicles comes with a lot of baggage. During this time, the manufacturer has mastered every detail to perfection. The structures do not contain wooden structural elements, which in turn translates into their durability and stiffness. Despite its "southern" origins, the insulation is at a very decent level. The outer covering is a laminate of polyester resins, inside there is a core of waterproof XPS foam . PVC shapes are used at the corner joints, and the seal is provided by a hydrophobic sealant, butyl tape and aluminum closing profiles. Such a "sandwich" makes the structure insensitive to meteorological phenomena (e.g. hail) or impacts of branches, etc. The thickness of the walls is 29 mm, the roof - 56 mm, and the floor as much as 62 mm. And all this as standard. The attractive design of the rear of the vehicle as well as the quality of the flat windows used in the production are noteworthy.

Benimar - the first choice for rental companies and more

Flair is a top model in Niesmann's assortment, the biggest "flagship" of the brand. Many people considering buying a motorhome over 3.5 tons, but not necessarily interested in typical giants with the dimensions of a bus, finally find the offer of NiBi (as the brand is called Germany for short) and this article may be useful to those who are interesting and potentially interested. In addition to the compact iSmove , the manufacturer's model range includes two lines of heavy integrated vehicles - Arto and Flair .

Niesmann &amp; Bischoff Flair - an impressive flagship

The arsenal of technological novelties instilled in motorhomes and caravans is substantial. Many of them concern comfort, some are technological fireworks - solutions that allow remote control of systems, monitoring of functions or complete systems ensuring a multimedia experience at the level of at least a decent home cinema. Of course, a lot has also been done in recent years with safety assistance systems. In the latest vehicles, driver assistance systems, at least 2 airbags , and suspension systems that deal with the increased weight and optimize both the braking distance and the vehicle's behavior on uneven surfaces, are becoming more and more common. Depending on the base vehicle, we have many possibilities of "tuning" our vehicles in many aspects.

RV lights - it can be better!

The end of the year is the perfect time to sum up. We had the opportunity to talk to the manager of CarGO! Pomerania , Witold Tłuchowski. Witek is not only a passionate traveler, but also an undisputed authority in the caravanning world. In an extensive conversation, he told us about the development of the company, plans for the future and the current problems and challenges facing the industry. We invite you to read!. The end of the year is usually a time for summaries and evaluations. How do you evaluate these last seasons on the caravanning market for your company?.

CarGO! and market development - industry in the eyes of an expert (part 1)

Looking at the premieres and improvements in the Chausson offer over the last two years, we can confidently say that the manufacturer is constantly confirming its affiliation to the top of the motorhome world. The new Chausson COMBO X550 , the new S series, changes in integrated and semi-integrated components - all this makes the "spirit of innovation" , as the name "Chausson" is translated by the brand's creators, eternally alive. We have written extensively about most segments in the model portfolio over the past few months. In Poland, the core of Chausson's sales, for obvious (fiscal) reasons, has been semi-integrated based on Ford Transit for a long time and they collect great user reviews. Many models (e.g. integrated, campervans) are offered by the manufacturer only on the basis of Fiat Ducato.

Chausson for families - modern Fiat and Ford alcoves

Eriba is a cult brand with a long tradition for 40 years belonging to the Hymer group. We specialize in the production of caravans that are impossible to miss in the crowd. The model range includes various variants of the famous Touring variant with distinctive rounded shapes and pop-up roofs, as well as the more "standard" tailored Feeling, Nova Light and Nova series. A special place in the offer is occupied by the Touring 820 - an uncompromising house on wheels in a timeless, iconic style, and this is what we will take a closer look at in this material.

Hymer Eriba Touring 820 - timeless luxury

In recent years, our editorial office has had the opportunity to try out many motorhomes from various price segments, with different dimensions, bodies on different base cars and with different equipment in action. Whenever we test a vehicle, we take a closer look at safety, driving comfort and utility values. Our experience shows that one of the key elements is the selection of the suspension and its parameters. There are many modifications to serial solutions available on the market, which only seemingly may seem universal and the same.

Air suspension - a gadget or a necessity?

The Campeo range, as the successor to the City Car series, entered Bürstner's offer in 2020. At CMT in Stuttgart in January 2021, the raisin of this model line was shown, namely the new 4x4 off-road motorhome. Curious? We invite you to read!. Contrary to other Campeo cars based on Fiat Ducato, the 4x4 model features a Citroen Jumper measuring only 541 cm in length. Off-road bravery requires a short wheelbase, so this choice seems to be the most justified from a pragmatic point of view. The car is 265 cm high and 208 cm wide. The French company Dangel, specializing in dedicated modifications to Citroen cars, is responsible for the 4x4 drive.

Bürstner Campeo 4x4 - off-road toddler

With a lot of slippage, but a revolution has taken place in the field of road toll settlements in Poland. The National Revenue Administration implemented a solution called e-Toll and it came into force instead of the Viatoll system at the beginning of October this year. So we already have the first two months of experience with the new system behind us. Professional drivers traversing the Polish road network every day can choose dedicated devices, and their readings are combined with the fleet manager's base and in theory the system should work like its predecessor.