Rimor Horus 30 - the perfect motorhome for the beginning

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The European motorhome market has been invariably dominated by German and Italian companies for several decades, offering a wide selection of mobile homes - practically for every budget. The company Rimor, which has been operating for 30 years and specializes in building relatively light structures, stands out among Italian manufacturers. Up to 20% lighter than comparable competitor models.

Not every caravanning enthusiast expects from his camper a living space for four people, with a well-equipped interior with a separate dining room and numerous cabinets and lockers. The basic model of the producer from sunny Italy is the Horus 30, which meets the basic requirements of every tourist.

Mobility and functionality

More and more drivers over the large usable space and the highest quality finishing materials focus on mobility in all conditions. Driving through a crowded city with a camper with wide and long buildings is not an easy or pleasant task - not to mention parking. No wonder that many customers, not only for financial reasons, reach for campers built on the basis of delivery buses.

The Rimor company uses a Ford Transit as a technical base, powered by a 2.2 TDCI diesel engine generating 85-155 KM . From the outside, Horus 30 differs slightly from the standard bus. Patterned stickers passing through the whole body and white air vents reveal its recreational character.

Travel in 4, live in 3

Hours 30, like many other similar constructions, will take four passengers along with their equipment in comfortable conditions on a daily basis. When we reach the campsite, we will unfortunately only have three sleeping places (at the very end of the built-up interior), which obviously limits its functionality. Behind the front seats there is a practical, folding table for four people , as well as a double sofa with seat belts.

There is a kitchenette on the opposite side of the interior. A two-burner gas cooker , a varnished top with a single-chamber sink will allow you to prepare a meal in all conditions. In the further part of the cabin there are spacious built-in wardrobes, or optionally a substitute for a bathroom - equipped with a compact washbasin and a toilet. The small size of the vehicle (less than 6 meters in total length) forced the manufacturer to use every centimeter. For this reason, shelves or lockers have been installed under the ceiling on both sides of the interior.

Equipment and budget character

The relatively attractive price - 37,000 euros - had to reflect the quality of the finishing materials used. Instead of a pleasant carpet, a cheap (plastic) replacement was placed on the floor - facilitating the routine cleaning of the interior. Similar savings can be seen on the walls covered with white plywood.

Unfortunately, the Rimor Horus 30 is not a flawless design - the concern for low production costs can be felt especially while driving. Then the wooden buildings creak and make a lot of disturbing noises.

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Maciej Mokwiński
Maciej Mokwiński

I follow the latest trends in the automotive industry, not only in caravanning

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When we have a motorhome with a minor or larger accident, or we intend to buy a collision car, it is always worth contacting a proven service, specialized in repairing motorhomes. The Elcamp company from Krakow, known as a manufacturer and seller of motorhomes and a distributor of car parts and accessories, also runs a camping car repair service. Not only what's outside Most often, during a collision, elements of the outer skin of the car are damaged. The effects, however, can be much more serious. It is always worth checking if the equipment inside the vehicle and installations: water, gas, electricity, TV and others have not been damaged. The next stage of repair is the replacement of damaged parts . It is safest to get a specific, new part directly from the manufacturer. Elcamp gives a guarantee for all work performed, unless the repair at the customer's request was not carried out in accordance with the recommended technology. Then no one will take responsibility for any future faults. The biggest enemy of any building is its leakage . The vast majority of motorhomes have "sandwich" coverings. After a collision, check if there are any leaks through which water enters the interior, causing the frame to rot. In the event of damage or leakage of the roof, we will usually have nothing else to do but replace it with a brand new one. This usually takes a lot of time and money. Is the repair worth it? In the autumn and winter period, the workshop is working at full speed. A company with as much experience as Elcamp undertakes every repair of a damaged vehicle . Clients usually ask two questions: about the cost and duration of the work. Unfortunately, post-accident repair can take up to several months . This is due to the fact that not all parts are available "out of stock". The cost obviously depends on the degree of damage to the vehicle or its equipment. When the initial cost , which is usually estimated at the first inspection, exceeds the value of the car, it makes no sense to undertake repairs. Repair expenses are, of course, a river topic. They can be up to 100% of the market value of the vehicle. It is worth emphasizing, however, that it is not synonymous with the actual selling price - well-kept cars, repaired with the use of original parts, reach prices above average market prices. Please check before buying Sometimes it's a good idea to buy a used vehicle. However, be careful with new (or almost new) cars at bargain prices . Then we can almost be sure that they have had an accident. Of course, you can do something with them, but it is important to know about a possible collision. The purchase of an accident motorhome can even be profitable, provided that the vehicle is thoroughly inspected and, during the inspection, as much damage as possible related to the incident (or even earlier) is noticed. It even happens that the cost of post-accident work is lower than in the case of non-damage repair. Remember that previous defects are easy to hide in a damaged car, in which the seller will not allow us to connect, for example, electricity or gas during the inspection, explaining that the installations may be out of order. Sometimes it is of course true, but in this way we are deprived of the possibility of checking individual pieces of equipment. Haste is a bad advisor To find a used motorhome in good condition, you need to spend some time searching for it. It is rare that the first copy that catches our eye is actually worth buying. Here there is a small problem - buying a car abroad. Since we are going far and spending money to see the car, even if it does not correspond to the description, we often decide to buy it anyway. This is a serious mistake. When we are not specialists ourselves, it is best to opt for an advisor - it is an expense much lower than the unexpected repair later. Elcamp's experts often advise on the purchase of damaged or used cars, both at the company's headquarters and at the seller, at the request of customers. However, as they say themselves, nothing can replace a car inspection in a professional service prepared for the comprehensive service of camping vehicles, which has all the necessary equipment. Thanks to them, it is possible to detect defects that even an experienced specialist will not notice with the naked eye.