SmartCamp - smart solutions from Poland

Tourist body in a passenger car? Yes, it is possible. There are at least a few companies in the world that offer modular solutions that allow you to turn a motorhome into a motorhome. Now, however, a Polish brand is also entering the market - SmartCamp.

Krzysztof Skiba is passionate about caravanning. However, he believes that typical motorhomes are not mobile enough and uneconomical - especially if someone uses their motorhome only for a few weeks a year. In such a situation, a sensible alternative would be useful, such as the possibility of using a passenger car for tourism purposes . If it succeeds, you will be able to appreciate the charms of active recreation closer to nature without incurring high costs.

It was this philosophy that led Krzysztof Skiba to create the SmartCamp brand. And although there are also other manufacturers in the world who offer modular bodies for passenger cars , the Polish manufacturer argues that its solutions will not only be more functional , but also cheaper compared to the proposals of Western competitors.

Bed for "passenger car"

The basic version of the SmartCamp body is a folding bed , intended mainly for vans or station wagons, but it can also be used in larger hatchbacks or liftback bodies (the trunk opens together with the rear window).

After folding, the set is so compact - and therefore small in size - that it can not be removed from the car at all . Attached to the backrests of the rear seats, it will not take up much space, even when transporting large purchases.

And when the need arises, turning this set into a practical bed is very easy. The arrangement of the board structure and the placement of mattresses on them is a task that can be performed in a few minutes. So it is enough to take a moment from making a decision to take a short nap or overnight stay to the moment when this idea is realized. It couldn't be easier.

Van with faucet and stove

The set consisting of a bed and a kitchen and sanitary unit installed in the luggage area is even more interesting. In this configuration, the bed frame conceals a set of cabinets, which can be accessed by opening the tailgate.

In retractable containers we can find a gas stove, a sink with soap and dishwashing liquid dispensers and a tap . The elements of this set also include a water installation with a clean water tank, hose and water pump, as well as a drainage system with a waste water tank, drain and drain hose, as well as electrical wiring. In the cabinets there will also be a place for dishes, cutlery or other items, and in such a configured car you can additionally install a refrigerator.

An interesting fact is that this set can be turned into ... a table and a sofa . Two of the four mattress parts can be folded on top of each other and placed on a set of cabinets, which will increase the height of a makeshift table. The two remaining parts at an angle to each other can be used to make a rearward-facing seat and backrest (supported by the front seats). The seat mattress should be placed on the fully folded seats of the second row of seats, so this solution can only be used in cars (usually vans) that have this option. There is free space for legs between the sofa prepared in this way and the table.

Optional vestibule

In addition, SmartCamp also offers sun visors that allow you to create a vestibule connected to the side or rear wall of the car. The cover can also be folded up separately, i.e. away from the vehicle. It can be used not only at the campsite, but also, for example, as a sun or wind protection on the beach.

Since SmartCamp is just starting to sell its sets, and in the case of beds and kitchen and sanitary modules, they are adapted to the dimensions of individual vehicle models, the price list is still unknown. However, via the SmartCamp.pl website, you can send an inquiry and get a quote for a specific car model . The manufacturer ensures that its prices will be competitive with the solutions already known on the market.

From 20 to 22 November, SmartCamp products will be on display during the Warsaw Moto Show 2015 in Nadarzyn (stand 51). Brand representatives will answer visitors' questions.

If any of you cannot come to the fair, please visit the producer's website www.smartcamp.pl for more information and watch the film where you can see Krzysztof's work.