Camper or Nestbox?
The number of full-size motorhomes, campervans or buskampers on our roads is growing in direct proportion to the growing popularity of caravanning. This state of affairs is partly due to the pandemic situation. First, the accommodation base was unavailable, then overloaded to the limit.
The exorbitant prices of services and the need to book well in advance made many of us look for alternatives. A large group of people tasted the freedom offered by a house on wheels and joined the fans of this form of spending free time.
Balance of benefits and costs
The above-described boom in the industry and the accompanying turbulence in the market caused an avalanche of prices on the new vehicle market, but also a real earthquake on the secondary market (here, averaged increases of up to 40% were not unusual). And here we have a situation where a medium-sized motorhome for several years can cost over PLN 200,000. zlotys - regardless of whether we are talking about a campervan or a "classic" alcove / semi-integrated.
Another significant cost is insurance, as well as maintenance (service, inspections) of an additional car in the family. We are talking about a vehicle that is used at best for a few weeks a year. We have to park it somewhere, and also take into account the loss of value, which sooner or later will occur when the above-mentioned boom is over.
If you travel mainly in the summer, you have an off-road car, or maybe a Van or SUV, and the main purpose of your trips is camping, then it is worth considering a BOX plus modification or a roof tent if you need accommodation for the whole family.
NEST BOX - seamless integration with most cars
The Egoe brand provides solutions that will simply turn your car into a motorhome. By choosing the modular Egoe Nest body, you get a complete set tailored to your vehicle. A quick fishing weekend getaway? Or maybe wandering around Scandinavia? A family trip to Croatia ? No problem! You don't have to tow a trailer, worry about highway speeds or whether you'll find a parking space while exploring.
Egoe Nest is a compact solution that only takes up luggage space when folded. Boxes and their accessories do not require interference or modification and can be anchored in almost any car - only 4 hooks are needed in the trunk. The belts supplied in the set are certified and each of them withstands a load of 220 kg. This modular package includes a bed with a comfortable mattress, kitchen set, sink and cabinets/organizers (depending on the model).
The part of the box intended for cooking can be removed and used anywhere outside the vehicle. If necessary, you can also remove the burner itself and take it with you, e.g. on a long hiking trip.
Of course, the functionality and equipment of these camping boxes will depend on how big a car you have - Roamer, Hiker, Supertramp , Camper and Tramp are the model line from the largest to the smallest model. Regardless of whether the VW Caravelle, Jeep Cherokee or Dacia Duster is to be modified - in each of them, thanks to Egoe, you will be able to taste real vanlife on your own terms.
The current list of compatible cars can be found here:
https://www.egoe-nest.eu/en/compatible-cars/
We can install the Egoe box in the vehicle in a few minutes, unfolding the bed takes literally seconds. Since it is not permanently integrated with the body of the vehicle, we are not threatened with a loss when selling the car - we simply dismantle the gearbox and install it in another car or sell it on the open market.
If you need more space for luggage and things, it is worth paying attention to the Nestbag bags - inside the car on the sides and on the ceiling you can fit a lot of equipment. They are also easy to assemble and disassemble. A brilliant patent will also be the Nestblock furniture set - a compact combination of a table, chairs and a handy cabinet. This solution will successfully replace bulky camping tables and chairs/sunbeds - even folding ones.
Egoe brand solutions are well thought out, and the design and workmanship are at the highest level. The rational arguments behind the choice of these solutions have already convinced many novices, but also experienced veterans. Especially couples and families/groups of friends traveling mainly in the summer, using the benefits of the infrastructure available at campsites, as well as fans of 4x4 trips recognize the superiority of these solutions over "traditional" motorhomes. It is also a much cheaper solution than buying and maintaining a dedicated recreational vehicle. The manufacturer cooperates with many business partners in Poland and in the world, and at the same time has its own showrooms in Warsaw and Silesia.
Details on the above solutions can be found at www.egoe-nest.eu
I feel best in the form of trade fairs and meetings with enthusiasts. Technical freak. In my life I have dismantled many motorhomes for the first time. Fan of large vehicles, mountain biking and traveling without weight and financial restrictions. At CampRest, I am responsible for all publications on automotive topics.