Motorhome & Caravan news

Can a motorhome give a substitute for the convenience that a caravan can give us with its layouts and at the same time offer space for luggage? For several years, a trend has been noticeable in many manufacturers to integrate comfortable living rooms with U-shaped sofas. Especially in the premium segment and in large "cruisers" such systems are becoming more and more popular among customers. The French manufacturer Rapido also has an interesting proposition here - the 854F model is by all means unconventional, but also extremely comfortable and well thought out.

Zefiro, Kronos, Granduca - these names are certainly the ears (and eyes) of most of the brothers' motorhomes. The Roller Team brand, belonging to the Trigano concern, is well known throughout Europe and continues to raise the standards in terms of quality and functionality of its vehicles. In Poland, it has been the undisputed leader in terms of registering new motorhomes for several years (despite declines in competition, the winning streak remains unchanged here). It is eagerly chosen by rental companies and individual clients. A wide selection of models and base cars is certainly an important argument - everyone will find something for themselves here. Today we will look at the collections and models offered by the company and pay attention to the fundamental differences between them.

In the segment of medium-sized caravans, models with a GVM not exceeding 1500 kg are usually the most popular. They are large enough to provide comfortable living conditions for a family of 4, and also compact enough to be able to work in a harness with most tugs. Today we will present you another bestseller from Sterckeman from the Evolution series - the 520 CP model.

Dreamer is a brand that has been present on the market since 2006. The motorhomes produced in French Mayenne are popular all over Europe and perfectly meet the needs and tastes of demanding customers (this is confirmed by the sales results and the assessment of industry experts). The company belonging to the Rapido group specializes in campervans - both the smaller ones (based on the Ford Nugget) and the larger ones (currently based on the Peugeot Boxer).

There are many companies on the caravanning map of Poland that have chosen a narrow and specialized area as their scope of activity. Qualifications and experience allow us - often laymen - to ask difficult questions and receive a precise answer. In the multitude of online professionals and self-proclaimed gurus, it is good to have people who know their stuff and will always provide professional help. One of the companies with considerable know-how in topics related to the mobile lifestyle is the Skylark company, with its representative, Kamil Kowieski, we were able to talk about the business profile and a niche, extraordinary offer.

In the coming model year, in addition to a slight refreshment of the entire motorhome collection, the brand has made a step that many competitors in this market segment did not make. The result of the work is a really refined, new, compact integrated for four people based on the Fiat Ducato - the C55i model is not a motorhome like any other. We invite you to familiarize yourself with this novelty and its advantages!

The Benimar brand is well known to motorhome fans - it is 40 years of tradition and domination - at the beginning on the Spanish market, and then, with joining the Trigano group in 2002, also in many demanding European markets. Currently, the Benimar brand operates in 28 countries, which for travelers is of fundamental importance, for example in the context of possible service support. In Poland, for several seasons, the Spanish manufacturer has been at the forefront in terms of new vehicle registration, mainly due to the proven Tessoro model, which is popular with customers. And it is this model line that we will devote more attention to today. We invite you to read!

In 2023, the Dreamer brand introduces several changes to the collection of popular tin plates. The range remains substantial - the FUN series will include 4 proposals, while the SELECT series consists of 8 models. The problem with the availability of Fiat Ducato base cars has affected many manufacturers, and the Rapido group is no exception. Thus, vehicles built on the basis of Peugeot Boxer will compete for the favor of fans of larger cars in the coming season. Fiat Ducato remains an option for automatic transmission fans (except for the CAMPER FIVE model). Cap Coast and Cap Land babies are still Transit Custom with a lifting roof. There is also a hot novelty based on the Ford Transit, but more on that in a moment.

In the Chausson program for 2023, small campers, as it were, created for couples with a child, hold a strong position. However, their compact appearance does not mean that we will not find all mobile comforts in the place. The fashion for compacts has been going on for several seasons and will continue. They offer significantly more space than typical tinsmiths, and at the same time in many cases are better insulated and offer greater travel comfort thanks to a slightly wider body. Chausson with the Sport Line version introduces 2 generously equipped models that will surely stand out from the crowd and convince with their excellent value for money.

Today we will look at a model that is a real home on wheels - it will be an extremely comfortable option for a couple, but also for a family with children. 560CP is a wonder with a total length of 780 cm and a width of 230 cm (inside 215 cm). The total height is 258 cm outside and 195 cm inside. The sheathing entirely made of a laminate of resins perfectly protects against adverse weather conditions, and the XPS polystyrene insulation and the ribbing of the walls made of composite materials translate into durability and strength in all circumstances. When you add attractive design and colors to it, as well as a beautiful rear with a LED lighting beam, we get a package of benefits that is really worthy of attention. Let's take a moment to the chassis - the standard AKS3004 stabilizing hitch takes care of safety, and an optional ATC system can be ordered to prevent the set from snaking. In addition, we have 4 solid supports in the corners, a spare wheel attachment underneath and an electric step (rare in trailers). The floor is 41 mm thick and well insulated (also XPS).

If you thought that the motorhome market was resting on its laurels and that you saw everything, fasten your seat belts. The German Bürstner presents something new for the upcoming season that has not yet been seen in large-series semi-integrated vehicles - a pneumatic sleeper roof and an extremely original interior layout. It will take over many elements from the concept vehicle that the brand presented a year ago. The cars are to roll off the assembly line already this autumn, and the Gallery model will be available in 2 variants measuring less than 7 meters. The "upper floor", as the manufacturer himself defines the superstructure, is unfolded at the push of a button - the inflatable alcove structure is ready in less than 90 seconds. Likewise, when we want to continue our journey - the roof disappears in the blink of an eye.

The Pilote brand celebrates its 60th birthday. This event is a great opportunity to present a model that is the essence of "off-road mobility" - the Atlas model based on the Ford Trail chassis (as Pilote christened its newest child) is to be a symbol of freedom and unlimited possibilities. When the co-founder of the Pilote brand, after traveling to the USA, started producing motorhomes, he was already completely convinced about the future of this form of recreation. Two years later, the famous alcove grill marked R360 was decorated with the logo of the legendary American brand: FORD.