The history of the Concorde brand dates back 40 years. Over the decades, it has made a significant contribution to the development of the industry and is perfectly recognizable due to its remarkable design. Concorde is one of the pioneers of the whole segment of "liners", to which our western neighbors more and more often refer to the term "land yacht". The target group are customers with very wealthy wallets - belonging to the ultra premium class is suggested by the shape of the vehicles, and then it is confirmed by the "WOW" effect we experience right after crossing the threshold.

Concorde - a pioneer in the PREMIUM class

In the last two years, we have devoted a lot of attention to the Frankia brand, whose popularity in Poland is constantly growing. Considering the price ceiling of most models, the next sales records are quite a surprise. As with our western neighbors, also in the country on the Vistula, customers are convinced by a large load capacity, excellent quality of furniture and fittings, as well as independence in travel. Today we will look at the TITAN NEXT version, the specification of which makes it suitable for long trips and redefines the concept of freedom.

Frankia TITAN Next - luxury and independence

For half a year in our editorial, test motorhome Pilote based on Fiat Ducato, we have been testing the ZENEC device with perfectly matched accessories. In this material, it's time to talk about the possibilities of the equipment and our impressions related to its use. The Z-E3766 model from the E> GO PRIME series is a device designed especially for Fiat Ducato III, Citroen Jumper II and Peugeot Boxer II vehicles. It fits perfectly into the dashboard of the car and is operated via a sensitive 9 "/ 22.9 cm real glass touchscreen . Considering that the above-mentioned models of delivery vans are old, rustic structures, the use of a combine with a large screen and wide communication, navigation and multimedia possibilities will certainly make the cockpit more attractive.

ZENEC Z-E3766 - media station and navigation for a motorhome (TEST)

Bürstner is a well-known brand in the caravanning world. In addition to a wide range of motorhomes and caravans, the company's portfolio also includes ultra-mobile campervans based on Citroen Jumper and Fiat Ducato. This range has been joined by an even smaller brother with a nice-sounding name "COPA". The base of the motorhome is a Ford Transit Custom powered by a 2-liter diesel engine with 130 horsepower. The segment referred to as "urban campers" is growing dynamically. These cars are a perfect combination of an everyday car and a recreational vehicle. The target group is usually couples and young families with children. The vehicles are agile and allow you to cover long distances quickly and comfortably, and do not cause problems in the traffic of crowded European metropolises. They are also relatively easy to park. That's what COPA is like - it's a multi-talented toddler with small dimensions and great possibilities. The length is less than 5 meters (497 cm), the width is 199 cm and the height is 209 cm. The curb weight is 2440 kg, and the gross vehicle weight is 3190 kg - the payload is therefore as much as 750 kg. So much for the introduction and general information. What does COPA offer travelers?.

Campervan Bürstner Copa - multi-talented

For a long time, the Frankia brand remained indifferent to the dynamic development of the market for vehicles up to 3.5 tons (especially the semi-integrated ones), and chose the segment of luxury, mid-size integrated cruisers in the 4.5-5.5 ton class as its element.

Frankia NEO MT 7 BD - luxury in the class up to 3.5 tons

We recently described what's new on board Dethleffs campers for 2022. Today it's time for camping trailers. What will be the new systems and what changes can we expect in existing models?. The Dethleffs AERO series turned out to be a success on European markets, constituting a bridge between the budget C'JOY/C'GO and the CAMPER line. The AERO's popularity is probably due to the anniversary edition introduced this year on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Dethleffs brand - the package included, among others, 17-inch aluminum rims, smooth aluminum upholstery and a hot water boiler.

Dethleffs trailers for 2022 - model dizziness

The Westfalia brand is certainly one of the world's most iconic recreational vehicle manufacturers. When the first VW T1 motorhome with the designation SO34 rolled off the assembly line 60 years ago, hardly anyone could have guessed that after such a long time these cars would become icons and objects of desire for many generations. The manufacturer from the German Wiedenbrück relies on the quality and flexibility of solutions from the very beginning of the production of recreational vehicles. The structures bearing the Westfalia logo that have survived to our times are a living proof that the above are not just empty advertising slogans.

Westfalia - a cult brand in a modern version

The Rapido brand is known primarily for popular semi-integrated and integrated motorhomes. An important and interesting segment in the company's model portfolio, however, are also campervans, which we will look at in this material. The Rapido Group, as we know, includes a total of 13 brands (including Rapido, Itineo, Dreamer and Giottiline), of which Rapido aspires to be a top brand - this is evidenced by the degree of technological advancement and high quality, which we have already seen while testing the integrateds and half integrals. Value for money is great and the standard equipment is plentiful.

Campervany Rapido - compact and convenient

In 2021, Dethleffs celebrates its 90th birthday. Its creator - Arist Dethleff made a significant contribution to the development of the caravanning industry, and many technical solutions of this brand over the years have been milestones in the history of vehicle and technology development. Every year Dethleffs surprises us with new products, always trying to be one step ahead of the competition. Currently, the brand operates under the umbrella of the powerful and dynamically developing Erwin Hymer Goup production group, remaining one of the key brands in its portfolio.

Dethleffs - the leader

Recently, I had the opportunity to directly compare 2 small campervans, which are practically no different in terms of functionality. However, something distinguishes them. We are talking about the already iconic Volkswagen California Coast and a new brand on the Polish and European market, i.e. the Panama P10 + model. Both campers are built on short chassis versions, which do not exceed 5m, while California is not available in the longer version. Panama can be ordered according to your needs - the P10 + model with a 497 cm long chassis or the P54 model with a length of 534 cm.

Volkswagen California vs Panama at Ford

We have already shown large campers from the Morelo and Frankia brands many times on our pages. Today it's time for Pilote. Fans know what makes the brand incredibly successful on European markets. Quality, reliability and... that's right... silence while driving. These cars are simply "neatly put together", regardless of the model line and equipment variant. The numbers of vehicles of this brand sold every year in our western neighbors clearly show that Pilote has nothing to be ashamed of, even in the segment of large, comfortable campers in demanding markets.

Pilote G781FGJ - French heavyweight aristocrat

The Slovenian manufacturer of caravans and motorhomes Adria in the 2020-21 season achieved another sales record at the level of almost 20,000 mobile homes, caravans and motorhomes under the Adria and Sun Living brands. Almost every tenth caravan sold in Europe comes from Adria (the overall market share is 9.5%), while motorhomes and tinsmiths from this manufacturer account for 6% of all new registrations. The total average market share of 7% is the best performance of the brand in its entire history. Adria continues to grow in strength and, as an independent entity within the Trigano Group, continues to boldly plan investments in design, innovation and quality optimization. The production capacity is used at 100%, and new production halls are planned to be opened in the first quarter of 2022 - all in order to be able to effectively respond to demand and the continued boom in the recreational vehicle market.

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