Karmann Mobil is a German brand belonging to the Eura Mobil group. However, while the parent company focuses on large motorhomes, Karmann offers small and large motorhomes , enriching their interiors with very practical values. In line with the brand's new strategy, Karmann is moving towards modular equipment . Generally, each model is to have very similar, rich equipment and be based on similar interior layouts, and the differences between them may mainly concern such details as, for example, furniture styling .

Karmann - comfort in a small space

This year's novelty from the Burstner brand is ... a compact, semi-integrated camper with an alcove. Its appearance in the offer of the German manufacturer is the best proof that the twilight of motorhomes with a fixed bedroom over the heads of the driver and passenger has not yet come. On the one hand, there is a growing interest in motorhomes, and on the other - motorhomes with fold-down beds. From year to year, however, there are less and less traditional tourist cars with an alcove. Now, however, lovers of such vehicles are given a new reason to be pleased.

Burstner Lyseo 2017 - with and without alcove

For the 2016/2017 season, Laika has prepared two new versions of its motorhomes. Although the Italian brand also offers fully integrated vehicles, the new products concern semi-integrated vehicles without alcoves, i.e. those that may be of interest to the largest group of customers. The Kreos model with a lowered roof (i.e. without an alcove) is available in seven variants. The latest one is called 3009 and is probably the most important novelty in Laika's 2017 offer . Although it is difficult to talk about a revolution in this case, this model can count on the interest of buyers.

Laika - Dolce Vita in new variants

Carthago - a motorhome manufacturer that defines itself as number one in the premium class, has not proposed any completely new model for the new season. However, he introduced many modifications and enriched the current range of motorhomes with new, interesting floor plans. Some changes may surprise you!. A thorough evolution instead of a revolution - this is the Carthago brand's motto, and the effects of such an approach were recently presented at the Caravan Salon fair in Düsseldorf. Among the most important novelties, the manufacturer mentions a double floor , which includes, among others, lockers with convenient access to installation devices , including water drain. It is also worth noting that many models have double doors between the bedroom and bathroom , which will provide more intimacy for users.

Carthago 2017 - evolution with elements of a revolution

Integrated Pilote motorhomes have gained a new "face". This is a good opportunity to take a look at the refreshed range of Galaxy models. This is not the first time that a French manufacturer is trying to convince us by proposing an incredibly large selection of variants - in this case, there are as many as 18 of them!. Pilote did something surprising. Usually, the manufacturers of motorhomes, the so-called A-classes try to distinguish their cars as much as possible from the base cars, i.e. - most often - from Fiat Ducato . The point is that when looking at, for example, a fully integrated Hymer or Hobby, we do not have the impression that we are watching a Ducato with attached camping accessories.

Pilote Galaxy - the choice is dizzying!

It's surprising that the hardest thing is to come up with something that turns out to be trivial! The American company Sylvan Sport produces light trailers that are used for ... Well, the list of possible applications is so long that it is difficult to mention them in one sentence, although the trailer itself seems to embody the idea of minimalism and simplicity. Europeans like things that are small, practical and versatile. And the Americans? According to stereotypes, they prefer large dimensions. Perhaps that is why the company's founder and trailer designer initially planned that his "invention" would be intended for the European market. But what was his surprise when it turned out that his product immediately became an instant hit in America! This unexpected interest made Sylvan Sport set off to conquer the European market with a long delay (so far the trailer is available in the UK), but it certainly has a bestseller to offer.

Go - trailer like a pocket knife

Why has the Bürstner brand, which has been producing caravans since 1958, released a special edition of motorhomes to celebrate ... the 30th anniversary? This is not the result of some fatal mistake, but the fact that the first motorhomes of this brand hit the market in 1986 . That is why the jubilee offer applies only to cars. The German manufacturer, wanting to emphasize its extensive experience in the design and production of motorhomes, decided to prepare a special edition of selected motorhomes. The jubilee offer included the Travel Van T 620 G, Nexxo Time T 569, T 660 and T 690 G, Ixeo Time IT 586, IT 590, IT 710 G and IT 726 G models and the integrated Viseo I 690 G.

Edition 30 - anniversary Bürstner motorhomes

There has been talk of the prototype of a light trailer from the Knaus brand for several years. Now, however, the Travelino model really goes into production. Some say that this livestock can be a milestone in the caravanning industry because it weighs just 650 kg. Is it possible for a caravan to weigh so little? Of course, yes, but with such weight, we can imagine an extremely small and cramped vehicle. Meanwhile, it is not so bad with Travelino - 519 cm in length , 210 cm in width and 258 cm in height are obviously not the dimensions of a giant, but for many customers these values will be sufficient. The permissible total weight is 750 kg , so we can allocate 100 kg for luggage and additional equipment.

Knaus Travelino - a revolution in weight loss

On the occasion of the trip to the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, we had the opportunity to check for ourselves how the semi-integrated motorhome of the French brand Pilote, model P716, works. Below we present the first, but certainly not the last motorhome test that we will conduct for you. We received the vehicle from the exclusive distributor of the Pilote brand in Poland - CarGO! Rent a Camp from Poznań . Our copy was built and registered in 2015, and at the beginning of the test its odometer showed 30,000. mileage.

Motorhome test: Pilote P716 Essentiel

The new offer of Adria campers is likely to meet with great interest from customers in Poland. The vehicles with Citroen and Renault engines introduced to the offer have a capacity of up to two liters, which means lower excise duty, and therefore a lower price by approximately 15% compared to engines larger than 2 liters. Adria is having a good run. In 2015, sales of its vehicles increased by 22% compared to the previous year, and the company achieved its best financial results since 2007. Currently, Adria's share in the European market is estimated at 6.3% , and the trend is growing.

Adria - new motorhomes with small engines

The 55th Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf confirms that the interest in motorhomes, caravans and tourist equipment continues to grow. From year to year, exhibitors are attracting more and more visitors, and tickets are being sold more and more. Where does such interest in caravanning come from? How is it that the fair in Germany is visited not only by tourists from Europe, but also from the United States, Australia and many Asian countries ? Apparently, more and more people dream of being free from hotels and fixed places to stay. They want to spend their time as they like, outdoors, with their friends. And there are many indications that more and more people around the world can afford to make their dreams come true.

Düsseldorf 2016 - the salon of flourishing caravanning

The fact that the oncoming motorhome is Malibu is hard to miss, because the large inscription between the headlights is rather impossible not to notice. However, if someone is not particularly observant, the logo placed on the roof window, on the sides and at the rear of the vehicle will remind him of the brand. Why does the manufacturer care so much that the name of his motorhome is well remembered? Perhaps because among those interested in caravanning, Cathargo's parent company is still better known than its "baby" called Malibu .

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