Maciej Kinal

For many years, the system of penalty points and tickets in Poland has remained unchanged. The year 2022 is a breakthrough in this respect. The first amendment took place in January, and the new regulations brought about a significant revolution - especially the amount of financial penalties increased exorbitantly. New and even stricter penalties appeared in the regulations that entered into force on September 17th. In addition to draining the wallets of unruly drivers, the legislator defined offenses with the highest severity and assigned new point values to them. One thing is certain - the specter of losing a driving license has never been so real before ... The main reason behind the modification of the legislation was the low preventive effectiveness of the old system and the tragic statistics of fatal accidents on our roads. Unfortunately, as a country, we have been at the forefront of Europe for a long time - the number of victims still exceeds 1,200 people a year.

New fines - what is the threat to us?

Today we will look at a model that is a real home on wheels - it will be an extremely comfortable option for a couple, but also for a family with children. 560CP is a wonder with a total length of 780 cm and a width of 230 cm (inside 215 cm). The total height is 258 cm outside and 195 cm inside. The sheathing entirely made of a laminate of resins perfectly protects against adverse weather conditions, and the XPS polystyrene insulation and the ribbing of the walls made of composite materials translate into durability and strength in all circumstances. When you add attractive design and colors to it, as well as a beautiful rear with a LED lighting beam, we get a package of benefits that is really worthy of attention. Let&#39;s take a moment to the chassis - the standard AKS3004 stabilizing hitch takes care of safety, and an optional ATC system can be ordered to prevent the set from snaking. In addition, we have 4 solid supports in the corners, a spare wheel attachment underneath and an electric step (rare in trailers). The floor is 41 mm thick and well insulated (also XPS).

Take your home on vacation - the Alize Connect 560CP trailer

The list of every basic equipment for a camper and caravan must include a refrigerator - after all, it is difficult to imagine even short journeys without it (especially in summer). Since the design of a "mobile" refrigerator may differ significantly from the solutions we find in our homes, it is worth knowing how to deal with it.

Operation of the refrigerator in the motorhome

If you thought that the motorhome market was resting on its laurels and that you saw everything, fasten your seat belts. The German Bürstner presents something new for the upcoming season that has not yet been seen in large-series semi-integrated vehicles - a pneumatic sleeper roof and an extremely original interior layout. It will take over many elements from the concept vehicle that the brand presented a year ago. The cars are to roll off the assembly line already this autumn, and the Gallery model will be available in 2 variants measuring less than 7 meters. The &quot;upper floor&quot;, as the manufacturer himself defines the superstructure, is unfolded at the push of a button - the inflatable alcove structure is ready in less than 90 seconds. Likewise, when we want to continue our journey - the roof disappears in the blink of an eye.

Bürstner Lyseo Gallery TD invites you to the first floor

The Pilote brand celebrates its 60th birthday. This event is a great opportunity to present a model that is the essence of &quot;off-road mobility&quot; - the Atlas model based on the Ford Trail chassis (as Pilote christened its newest child) is to be a symbol of freedom and unlimited possibilities. When the co-founder of the Pilote brand, after traveling to the USA, started producing motorhomes, he was already completely convinced about the future of this form of recreation. Two years later, the famous alcove grill marked R360 was decorated with the logo of the legendary American brand: FORD.

Pilote Atlas - a unique concept for the 60th anniversary of the brand

Rapido, as a brand aspiring to become a premium manufacturer, has been delighting with its modern design, top-notch constructions and... refined furniture style for many years. The latter aspect is "cut" like a diamond in each subsequent collection. Minimalist, elegant and, despite the vehicles' South European origin, truly "Scandinavian" design and modernity are impressive. In the Luceo color combination, bright, matte fronts with a wood texture and contrasting elements in black (e.g. table edges, panels behind the cookers) combined with a well-thought-out play of lights clearly show that quality is not spared here. Of course, instead of the Luceo composition, customers (except the Distinction series) can choose the classic and unflaggingly popular Nacarat composition at no extra charge.

What's new at Rapido in 2023?

Caravanning is more popular in Poland than you might think. Proof? Just look around, browse through forums about tourism, camping and caravanning, and get interested in these more formal sections of auto clubs and stand-alone clubs. How many active caravanning enthusiasts are there in Poland? It is difficult to define it precisely, but a few pieces of information may help in visualizing the scale of the phenomenon.

Caravanning clubs - what for and for whom?

Manufacturers from the premium segment specializing in really large vehicles for demanding customers for several years are increasingly reaching for more pieces of the caravanning &quot;cake&quot; (read the market), also trying to hit the tastes (and wallets) of fans of motorhomes in the weight category up to 3.5 tons. 3 years ago Frankia presented her first half-integrated design, which was to fight bravely in this weight class - Neo (because it was the name that was given to this model series) turned out to be a bull&#39;s eye.

Frankia Neo now also as an integrated up to 3.5 tons!

On September 10, the Bonham auction house will exhibit the oldest known motorhome in the world. The base car for this wonder is the Ford Model T - the specimen has been widened and reinforced by Baico, and Dunton of Reading (known for the production of high-quality caravans) is responsible for the body and interior. The vehicle was commissioned by the Bentall family - founders and owners of the British chain of department stores of the same name. It is believed that the vehicle was sold in the 1920s, and then the fate of it is lost. It was eventually found in Shepperton and restored in the 1970s by Leo Smith with the help of his friend Robin Tanner - an extremely talented carpenter.

The oldest camper in the world goes under the hammer

The organizers of the Caravans Salon Poland fair in Poznań confirm that it is at the event, which will take place on October 21-23, that the new generation Hymer Venture S campervan will have its Polish premiere. This is another proof of the growing importance of our market on the caravanning map of Europe.

Hot premiere at Caravans Salon in Poznań - Hymer Venture S

&quot;My house is my fortress&quot; - even if we are talking about our second house (the one on wheels), we always try to feel safe and not have to worry about random events. For this purpose, we choose safe parking spaces, we purchase additional AC insurance for unexpected circumstances. Often we do not even want to imagine that our gems could become the object of interest ... to amateurs of someone else&#39;s property. While preparing for this article, I tried to find out about the theft data from caravans in Europe. It is difficult to find precise statistics, but the lead is the United Kingdom, where a total of hundreds of them are lost each year (distributor of tracking devices for vehicles - Moving Intelligence maintains that it is up to 4,000 items a year, but does not support this data with officially confirmed reports, e.g. police). Last year, our western neighbors had several dozen motorhomes and caravans. However, comparing the year-on-year phenomenon, taking into account the increased demand for recreational vehicles, accessibility problems and horrendous prices, it is not difficult to predict that this scourge could grow stronger. Information from motorhome / caravan owners about the loss of a beloved vehicle appears on social media forums at least once a week. The mere awareness of the disappearance of our second home is a traumatic experience, and the chances of recovery as everyone knows ...

Security for a caravan

Often, in the articles we publish, we talk about the resale value of specific brands and models. We also analyze the purchase prices and compare them with other models. Seemingly very similar structures can be divided by the price gap, and often 10-year-old structures reach prices of new ones - similar at first glance. Today we will deal with the price differences. Why? If you are just entering the world of motorhomes and caravans and planning to buy your first vehicle, it is worth knowing the most important differences as well as facts and myths about the most important &quot;price-generating&quot; factors. This knowledge will also help you understand the market and prepare for the purchase properly.