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!

Rapido C55i - agile premium class integrated

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!

Benimar Tessoro 2023 - a sure thing with Spanish pedigree

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.

Dreamer - news from the smaller Rapido brothers

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.

Compact Chausson S half-integrateds in the Sport Line version - the perfect package

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&#39;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).

Take your home on vacation - the Alize Connect 560CP trailer

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 &quot;upper floor&quot;, 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.

Bürstner Lyseo Gallery TD invites you to the first floor

The Pilote brand celebrates its 60th birthday. This event is a great opportunity to present a model that is the essence of &quot;off-road mobility&quot; - 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.

Pilote Atlas - a unique concept for the 60th anniversary of the brand

Rapido, as a brand aspiring to become a premium manufacturer, has been delighting with its modern design, top-notch constructions and... refined furniture style for many years. The latter aspect is "cut" like a diamond in each subsequent collection. Minimalist, elegant and, despite the vehicles' South European origin, truly "Scandinavian" design and modernity are impressive. In the Luceo color combination, bright, matte fronts with a wood texture and contrasting elements in black (e.g. table edges, panels behind the cookers) combined with a well-thought-out play of lights clearly show that quality is not spared here. Of course, instead of the Luceo composition, customers (except the Distinction series) can choose the classic and unflaggingly popular Nacarat composition at no extra charge.

What's new at Rapido in 2023?

Manufacturers from the premium segment specializing in really large vehicles for demanding customers for several years are increasingly reaching for more pieces of the caravanning &quot;cake&quot; (read the market), also trying to hit the tastes (and wallets) of fans of motorhomes in the weight category up to 3.5 tons. 3 years ago Frankia presented her first half-integrated design, which was to fight bravely in this weight class - Neo (because it was the name that was given to this model series) turned out to be a bull&#39;s eye.

Frankia Neo now also as an integrated up to 3.5 tons!

On September 10, the Bonham auction house will exhibit the oldest known motorhome in the world. The base car for this wonder is the Ford Model T - the specimen has been widened and reinforced by Baico, and Dunton of Reading (known for the production of high-quality caravans) is responsible for the body and interior. The vehicle was commissioned by the Bentall family - founders and owners of the British chain of department stores of the same name. It is believed that the vehicle was sold in the 1920s, and then the fate of it is lost. It was eventually found in Shepperton and restored in the 1970s by Leo Smith with the help of his friend Robin Tanner - an extremely talented carpenter.

The oldest camper in the world goes under the hammer

When the Hymer Vision Venture concept car was unveiled at the Caravan Salon 2019, the traditional motorhome manufacturer from Bad Waldsee boldly responded to current and future industry trends and revealed what motorhomes could look like in 2025. This vision is now becoming a reality as Hymer celebrates the launch of the new Venture S.

Hymer presents the exclusive Venture S off-road vehicle.

Among the motorhome accessories, one of the most spectacular (both in terms of cost and functionality) are hydraulic supports. Many premium class manufacturers have been offering them in the accessories / optional equipment catalog for years. One thing is certain - whoever tries to travel with supports will definitely not want to part with them. The genesis of the problem is known and includes several aspects. Even seemingly even parking spaces often require correction - then we go back and forth, we reach for the alignment wedges. The end result is perhaps satisfactory in terms of the &quot;level&quot;, but still moving around the vehicle we can feel every deflection of the suspension. What if ... stand steadily, without &quot;rocking&quot;, be able to tilt the vehicle to empty the gray water tank, and even weigh the vehicle without driving on the truck scale? Such &quot;miracles&quot; are made possible by the modern supports of the German brand Sawiko / AL-KO, which we would like to introduce to you in this article.

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