Experienced motorhomes more and more often abandon their "mansions" on wheels in favor of small and agile motorhomes from the "van" category. After the next edition of the Caravan Salon, more and more caravanning fans know that a Polish company - Elcamp from Krakow is playing an increasingly important role among European manufacturers of this type of vehicle. Despite the much smaller cubature, these vehicles offer their customers a full functional program. We find there a kitchen, toilet, shower, sleeping places for two or four people. The sizes of these cars are much more "driver-friendly", but the travel options are still unlimited.

Krakowski Elcamp - out of passion for traveling

70,000 motorhomes produced and nearly 10,000 trailers - the Slovenian manufacturer is the only major manufacturer in the caravanning industry today outside the old EU countries. The premiere of the longest model from the Sonic Supreme family of integrated motorhomes may be a confirmation of the growing ambitions of the company's managers. Adria Mobil motorhomes are sold today to 32 countries, and the latest authorized points of sale are also found in Australia, Japan, South Korea, Israel and Russia. In Poland, you can buy Slovenian campers and caravans in Szczecin ( UAB Camp & Trailer ) and in Kraków ( Elcamp Hsk Auto Sp. Z oo Sp. K. ).

The flagship model for the 50th anniversary of the Adria brand

For the widest circle of caravanning fans, the limit remains the vehicle weight within the limits of the driving license category B. In the category of vehicles with a GVM of 3.5 tons, the family of Hymer compact models is complemented by ultra-light novelties. Hymer boasted a few weeks ago selling 150,000 motorhomes. There would be nothing extraordinary about it, if not for the fact that this result applies only to models whose weight in running order (full fuel tank and also a clean water tank) is less than 3,000 kg. A load capacity of 500 kg is a fairly decent result in the 3.5-tonne GVM class, but you know - the appetites are much greater. And it is precisely with the much greater needs of customers in mind that very light motorhomes were advertised.

Hymer flies in light weight at Caravan Salon 2015

The last Caravan Salon 2015 fair was held at the Hymer stand under the slogan of strengthening cooperation with the Mercedes-Benz factory. So the one for whom a motorhome is to be synonymous with comfort and safety was not disappointed. The history of cooperation between the two companies is long, because the first Hymermobil made its debut in 1971. It was then based on the legendary Mercedes-Benz L 508 D chassis and was the first example of a luxury house on wheels with a length of almost 8 meters in the caravanning industry (in Europe). The luxury S-Class models have been based on the Sprinter since the mid-1990s. Over the years, there have been more and more varieties of motorhomes of different lengths, but for off-road fans a typical integrated with the Hymer logo did not guarantee the desired bravery in the field.

Hymer and other stars during Caravan Salon 2015

The German manufacturer of caravans and motorhomes is celebrating a round jubilee in the caravanning industry. During Caravan Salon 2015, the company's representatives emphasized the advantages of the latest models under the banner of unlimited travel comfort and efforts to reduce the weight of the vehicles. Since the debut of the legendary caravan "Knospe", each subsequent year has been a project aimed at developing the production of luxury caravans and motorhomes. In the 1970s, the caravans were decorated with the logo: Lord-Caravans - Münsterland-Caravans, to evolve from the middle of the previous decade to an elliptical form, in which the LMC symbols were given the note: Meine Welt. Today, the company has commercial partners not only throughout Europe, but also in Japan and South Korea, and the engineers' priority is to adapt the technologically advanced solutions known as Long Life Technology, which guarantee lower vehicle weight and a 12-year warranty for housing covers.

60th anniversary of LMC during Caravan Salon 2015

During this year's fair, the German manufacturer emphasized the symbiosis of functionality and design. The latest models of caravans are the result of work on conceptual models that we had the opportunity to admire during previous editions of the Caravan Salon. Will the production program ultimately be enriched with proposals distinguished by technologically advanced construction materials? Customers will decide about it, because so far the market debut of this extremely light - we are talking about Travelino, is carefully hidden.

Knaus trailers during the Caravan Salon

The City-Car, a compact 599 cm long model, makes its debut in the Bürstner production program for the 2016 season. The engineers also suggested several solutions that we will appreciate during the standstill. Since Caravan Salon 2015, the German manufacturer's offer includes 12 motorhome models. In addition to the compact 599 cm and 653 cm Brevio model, the ultra-compact City-Car makes its debut. The smallest model is based on the Fiat Ducato van with a GVM of 3300 kg or 3500 kg (depending on the drive and interior layout).

Bürstner news during Caravan Salon 2015

This year's event is an exceptionally large number of premieres and concept shows of motorhomes and caravans. Most major companies in the industry make efforts to construct recreational vehicles using renewable materials, and carefree journeys to be carried out in harmony with the environment. Caravan Salon, the largest caravanning industry fair, ended on Sunday (September 6, 2015). More than 2,000 of the latest caravans and motorhomes were waiting for those arriving in Düsseldorf, as well as countless tourist and camping equipment, accessories and ideas to increase the comfort of traveling and resting at a stop. Most caravans and motorhomes are well-known market offers that have either been subjected to a subtle facelift or major changes to the interior design. The rule this year are electric lowered beds that are flush with the headlining and extremely compact Super Slim Tower coolers, as well as LCD panels that are designed with the convenience of using the receivers in mind.

Concept showroom

The Webasto panoramic infrared-absorbing roof was awarded the Plus X 2015 award. The product was appreciated by the jury in the categories of Innovation and High Quality. The award-winning Webasto panoramic roofs are made of lightweight polycarbonate plastic (Makrolon® manufactured by Bayer MaterialScience). One of the main advantages of the roof system is its ability to absorb solar energy, which prevents the car interior from heating up too much. The ability to absorb infrared is also ecologically beneficial. Less heating of the car interior reduces the need for air conditioning, which in turn reduces fuel consumption. The innovative roof system is another milestone in the development of solutions that ensure comfort for all passengers.

Webasto with the prestigious Plus X 2015 award

The huge popularity of caravanning in Western Europe is also becoming more and more popular in Poland. Unfortunately, the only obstacle for many people is the high cost of buying their own equipment . Of course, the easiest way to pursue your caravanning passion is to rent a camper during your vacation. Paying a few hundred - several thousand zlotys, we get a fully operational and ready-to-go vehicle. However, for the masses of caravanning enthusiasts, this option is not an option. The prices of new motorhomes are not low, secondary market vehicles are much more affordable. In the case of campers, it is not worth relying only on the Polish market, a much larger selection - sometimes also better prices - can be found in other countries of the community. Undoubtedly, the most popular destination for camper trips are Germany, France, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands . Few people consider Great Britain , where the realities are completely different due to the left-hand price movement .

We import a camper from the UK - does it make economic sense?

The appearance of the new Seat Leon ST reveals that new times are coming for C-segment cars. The clear striving for compact solutions and combining the functionality of various body types and fashionable sports design clearly indicates fresh trends in the automotive industry. Estate cars have so far been classified as practical cars, comfortable primarily for families, but not distinguished by aesthetic reasons. The Seat Leon ST changes that view. The body structure and overall design are reminiscent of sports cars. The contoured steering wheel and low-set seats refer to them in the cockpit. The Spanish manufacturer focused on a modern look, which is due to the clean, geometric lines of the body and LED lighting, available in the Style and FR versions. The standard of the Volkswagen concern, to which the Seat brand belongs, is to equip all available power units with direct fuel injection and turbocharging. Customers can choose from gasoline drives with capacities: 1.2 l, 1.4 l and 1.8 l and two variants of diesel engines - 1.6 l and 2.0 l.

New Seat Estate - LEON ST

Carado is, in a sense, Hymer for the people, i.e. a motorhome for customers looking for the best value for money. But the lower price doesn't come out of nowhere. In this case, the manufacturer did not want to save on equipment, so he had to keep the traditional, cheaper design. Carado T 339 is one of the many variants of the semi-integrated motorhome based - of course - on the Fiat Ducato. The distinguishing feature of this version is the length of 699 cm and the double bed in the "king size" size . At a price that in Germany is less than 40 thousand. euro , we can buy quite a large motorhome with a comfortable bed.

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