Sterckeman Easy 380CE Comfort caravan - a companion for family escapades

The French Sterckeman, belonging to the Trigano group, has been producing really good trailers for many years and surprises us every year with new solutions and systems. The trailer collection includes a wide range of models, from small and economical to luxurious and large systems.

In the era of increasingly lighter passenger cars, often powered by powerful three-cylinder units or even equipped with alternative drives (electric/hybrid), the permissible weight of caravans is becoming more and more important for caravanning enthusiasts.

Today we will show you a family model for 4 people with a GVM of only 950 kg. Our hero will be the Sterckeman Easy 380 CP Comfort.

Space used masterfully

The total length of the caravan is 550 cm with the drawbar and 440 cm without the drawbar. The total height is 258 cm and the width is 230 cm. The dimensions are therefore very compact, the curb weight in the ready-to-ride condition is 817 kg. So many dry numbers.

Can such a compact caravan be a holiday home for a family of 4? Of course! What will we find on board?

The door at the back leads into the interior, and immediately on the left we are greeted by a transversely placed bunk bed. The dimensions of the sleeping area on both levels are 210 x 75 cm. The second sleeping place was located in the front. A comfortable living room with a centrally placed table provides a comfortable place to sit and eat. At night, we leave the table and gain a bed with an area of 150x210 cm.

The trailer's structure is surrounded by 5 opening windows. The roof has space for a large skylight and space has been prepared for connecting an air conditioner. Straight from the entrance, right next to the bunk bed, there is a bathroom with a toilet, washbasin, and a shower.

The kitchenette looks quite good. Despite the small volume of the trailer, we can easily fit food or dishes here and prepare a meal. A sink and a 3-burner stove and an 85-liter refrigerator give us many possibilities.

Opposite the kitchen there is a large wardrobe for luggage and clothes. Around the living room there are shelves and 2 spacious ceiling cabinets. Combined with the boxes under the sofas, we have a lot of space to use.

The technology in which the structure was designed and constructed is noteworthy. The floor is 41 mm thick and has an outer layer of laminate. The thermally insulating core made of extruded polystyrene (XPS) and the composite load-bearing elements of the frame translate into above-average durability of the whole.

The manufacturer offers a 7-year warranty on the tightness of the structure (this requires regular inspections by an authorized service partner of the manufacturer).

Comfort package – everything you need

The nickname "Comfort" in the name obliges. What does it mean? This version has a number of improvements over the standard Easy model. The equipment includes:

• laminate wall covering (instead of aluminum),
• AKS 3004 track stabilizing hitch,
• shock absorbers,
• electric boiler with a capacity of 5 liters,
• the above-mentioned roof skylight,
• shower package,
• several other useful additions (e.g. a 50-liter clean water tank or thicker, 15-centimeter-thick mattresses).

From a practical point of view, a perfect complement to the package is a service hatch with a size of 100x40 cm, which allows external access to the storage compartment under the sofa. LED interior lighting and atmospheric lighting of the ceiling kitchen cabinet are also important design elements.

Sterckeman trailers are worth recommending if you are looking for a new trailer with an above-average price-quality ratio. The model described here is not only agile and compact, but can also accommodate the whole family.

It's the perfect partner for your holiday adventure. Importantly, we can optionally order the 380CE with an increased GVM (up to 1,300 kg). Therefore, we can potentially significantly increase the load capacity without exceeding the magic limit of 3.5 tons of the set's GVW.

The representative of the Sterckeman brand in Poland is the ACK company from Kędzierzyn .