The jubilee, sixtieth caravanning fair organized in Düsseldorf has recently gone down in history. The event, which ended on Sunday, September 5, lasted a total of 10 days and, judging by the moods of exhibitors and visitors, it met the expectations of the groups. Despite the restrictions related to the pandemic, the number of visitors exceeded the organizer's wildest predictions - the fair was visited by a total of 185 thousand. people, which only confirms the primacy of the event among industry events in the world.

A positive result of the Caravan Salon fair in Dusseldorf

The ritual of walking with the cassette / tank to the waste discharge point is a duty for most of us, as well as an everyday sight to which we have already got used to. This does not mean, however, that manufacturers of restrooms and sanitary solutions for recreational vehicles are not trying to find alternatives for our convenience and the good of the environment.

INDUS - an innovative idea from Thetford brand

People with mobility limitations, and above all on wheelchairs, also want to be mobile, be close to nature and be able to spend their free time safely on their own terms. Visiting international caravanning fairs, we have met many times companies that rebuilt and rework serial motorhomes or created their solutions based on bodies of well-known manufacturers. When following the offer of companies with such a profile, it is easy to notice that they do not develop their own constructions - for many reasons.

Caravanning without barriers - a motorhome and caravan for the disabled

When looking for an ultra-mobile and agile camper, we often have to compromise on equipment and functionality. Unfortunately, if you want to be able to go everywhere, be able to move quickly or (which is more and more common) the camper also needs to be an everyday car - the choice becomes difficult, and the split between expectations and possibilities often turns out to be impossible. In such cases, it is worth relying on specialists for the seemingly impossible - the Dreamer brand, part of the Rapido group, offers very successful, compact campers with a wide range of possibilities.

Dreamer Cap Land - everything you expect from a motorhome

From the very beginning of the existence of the Wavecamper company, we have been supporting us and, as local patriots, we are proud of the development that has been achieved by this manufacture from Poznań in recent years. The growing interest and the dynamic development of production capacity forced by it prove the recognition of customers and experts. Recently, we have reported for you new Wavecamper projects, such as a 4x4 motorhome , or the fact of authorization by Renault Polska, and new recreational vehicle projects based on this brand.

Wavecamper - ready for Düsseldorf

For some time with bated breath we have been observing other pioneering projects of the Adventure Van Conversions brand, but their newest "child", codenamed Escapader, will cause excitement for both off-road experts and avid motorhomes. Why? About it in this material. Christopher Jaworski and his team are the enthusiasts we wrote about earlier:. Adventure Van Conversions - specs of (each) adventure. When creating the Escapader, they chose a car that they have sentiment and respect for for many reasons - a good Sprinter from 2006 with a real 4x4 drive devoid of unnecessary and problematic electronics, reducers and differential lock. The car has been dismantled to the last screw, renovated and reassembled - in terms of mechanics it is ... better than the factory car. There are many elements (such as components of the renowned Oberaigner brand) that affect durability and comfort in the field.

Escapader - a new definition of (off-road) freedom

In just two weeks, on August 27, 2021, the largest tourist and caravanning fair in Europe will open. Every year, Düsseldorf is a place for presenting new products, meetings of professionals and enthusiasts. Interestingly, the fair will be held for the sixtieth time. The first edition, organized in 1962, gathered 61 exhibitors from 8 countries on 15,000 square meters, and the number of visitors amounted to 34,500 people. The record confirming the boom in the industry was set in 2019, when as many as 645 exhibitors from 31 countries presented their products on 214,000 square meters in 13 halls. There were as many as 270,000 visitors back then!.

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It's time to present new solutions and stylistic fireworks that await us in 2022. The Hobby brand can boast of really noticeable changes in the range of its campers and presents a completely new design and colors, as well as two new interior layouts with large bathrooms.

Hobby campers - news for 2022

Itineo is a relatively young brand established in 2006 as part of the Rapido group. The creators' assumptions were quite unconventional - they assumed that integrals should not be reserved only for wealthy clients. The result of their development work was a range of integrated vehicles for every budget. Currently, the Itineo motorhome collection consists of a dozen or so layouts and configurations, including 3 half-integrateds. In this material, we will look at two diametrically different models - the shortest half-integrated and the largest integrated in the brand's collection.

Itineo Nomad - a compact motorhome for the masses

Generally, I try not to get attached to material things, but in the case of my camper built by Wavecamper, it was completely different. I fell in love with this car from the first kilometers and this love continues to this day, even though it is no longer in our family. I drove this camper for a total of 2 years and 2 months and covered a total of 50,000 km. For those who don't know what car I'm talking about - I described it in detail in this article: Wavecamper - CampRest Test . For those who don't like reading, I also prepared a video presenting this car:.

Is it worth buying a Wavecamper? - I answer on the basis of 2 years of use

What if ... drop everything and set off on a long journey in a motorhome ... Wait ... You don't have a motorhome? Does not matter! Meet the Egoé Nest brand, whose concept in a brilliant way allows you to build a motorhome from a passenger car in the blink of an eye. In this material, we would like to introduce you to the Nestbox Camper that fits many car models. It is the smallest camping box that includes a stove, water module and a thermal bag. The weight of the whole set is only 75 kg, and the dimensions after unfolding are 1010 × 1950 × 360 mm. We can choose 2 variants:.

Egoé Nest - a motorhome from a passenger car in a few minutes!

Do you dream of long journeys, but you do not accept any compromises in terms of mobility and speed of movement? For some reason you don't "see yourself" in a camper or in a hitch with a trailer? If you do not want to give up the comfort of a passenger car and do not want to part with it during your vacation, it is definitely worth considering the option of renting or purchasing a roof tent. PandaCamp is the first rental company of unique Renault campervans with Wavecamper structures and Austrian inflatable roof tents and equipment from Gentletent . At first glance, it is clear that the structures are not accidental, and customer opinions confirm that they are an excellent alternative to traditional tents and other forms of active recreation. The Polish distributor of GentleTent products will tell us more about the products and the brand.

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A positive result of the Caravan Salon fair in Dusseldorf