Throw in a few premieres that ordinary mortals are waiting for, and then flood them with a fat and dense mass of concept vehicles - this could be the recipe for the Geneva International Motor Show. Camprest.com extracted some dried fruit from the risen dough of Geneva 2014. Among the brands presenting "ordinary" cars that we will definitely see on European streets, Audi is worth paying attention to. The German manufacturer refreshes its entire range of models. The new body line is more aggressive, and its sporty character is given by a powerful grill.

The most important premieres of Geneva 2014

Most motorhomes are equipped with diesel engines. And there is a lot of "folk wisdom" about using diesel cars in winter. Not all of them need to be believed. The less fuel in the tank, the greater the chance of condensation in it. In winter, this can mean serious problems. Also, when we refuel the car frequently, adding little fuel each time, we increase the risk of air getting into the tank. The air condenses to water, the water turns to ice, and the fuel filter or fuel line is blocked. More water is also a risk to the fuel pump and injection system.

Diesel in winter - facts and myths

Coffee from an espresso machine while traveling in a motorhome or a regular car? Manufacturers compete in interesting solutions - the Handpresso brand offer has recently stood out among them. As you can guess from the name, she proposes handy espresso machines. If you want to drink strong coffee from your own coffee machine on the go, there are several options to choose from. The cheapest is a coffee maker , i.e. a teapot in which we can brew coffee. The taste effects can be nice, but brewing coffee requires access to a gas or electric stove. Even when traveling in a motorhome or caravan, using such a solution while driving or a short stop will be inconvenient.

Coffee machine in the car

Light, full of colors and relatively inexpensive - this is what the new C'Go caravans are supposed to be like. Currently, they are offered under the Dethleffs brand, but in the future they will also appear in the offer of the Bürstner and LMC brands. I don't know why it took so long! So far, the interiors of caravans have been almost identical, no matter what brand we choose. Sometimes there were slightly changed fronts of furniture, sometimes you could find flavors in the form of aluminum handles or glass washbasins, but most often the producers did not have the courage to introduce even colors other than brown, black and white into the interior.

C&#39;Go trailer or Dethleffs for young people

Independence is the basis of freedom. The Multivan Alltrack is the best example of this, as it is perfectly prepared for all roads and all tasks. A trailer with a boat will take you to the port, in the city it is a spacious, reliable partner, with an elegant appearance it will look great in front of the opera house, and its large interior will accommodate all your shopping. Thanks to the 4MOTION all-wheel drive and off-road equipment, it will be as safe as possible on winding roads and off-road.

VW Multivan Alltrack - world premiere

Carado is a manufacturer of caravans and motorhomes, the main distinguishing feature of which is the price. Low price. Recently, a new, small model has appeared among low-budget camping cars - the Carado T 132. It should be inexpensive, but decently in terms of quality - these are the basic assumptions of the German Carado brand. Indeed, the price is less than 35.5 thousand. Euro for a new and equipped motorhome places the new Carado vehicle in the group of the cheapest touring cars. The question - what can we get for the price?.

Carado T 132 motorhome - small, compact and functional

Fendt is a German manufacturer that wants to be seen as a manufacturer of solid caravans at a price that is not controversial. In addition, it constantly modernizes its models - in 2014, the changes included, among others, one of the cheaper models - Bianco. Fendt rarely makes spectacular changes to its trailers. Rather, he tries to listen to customer suggestions on an ongoing basis and improve the offer in small steps. This is also the case with Bianco. In the range of seven models, the Bianco is the second proposition, right after the basic Saphir model.

Caravan FENDT Bianco 2014 - advantages dominate

The German company Roka-Werk has become the exclusive distributor of the iconic Airstream caravans in Europe. Roka intends to increase brand awareness on the continent and expand the dealer network. Airstream is an American caravan manufacturer, but Roka is a company that hasn't focused on camping so far. Her main area of interest is ... gastronomy, or more precisely, building catering stands and converting caravans to make them suitable for mobile fast food restaurants. If not for gastronomy, the two companies would not meet at all. Airstream, however, is a manufacturer that does not focus only on the recreational use of its products. Characteristic aluminum caravans with oval shapes look so impressive that they are perfect as rolling advertisements. They are eye-catching, which makes them eagerly used during various promotional campaigns and in gastronomy.

Airstream wants to conquer Europe

Two projects - seemingly similar, because in both cases the starting point was the idea to replace permanent walls with fabric. But the effects are extremely different. Opera and Markies are two design concepts that allow you to look at caravanning differently. A caravan, however large it is, will always turn out to be too small during a longer stay at the campsite . In terms of size and comfort, it would probably be better to rent a tourist cottage, already equipped with all amenities. What if you imagined a house on wheels? Small, two-room ... It could also have a glazed terrace.

Markies and Opera - the awning in focus

We have described modular camping structures on Camprest.com several times. But the Swiss RoomBox beats most of the available solutions. Thanks to this system, we can turn almost any car into a camper - in 10 minutes!. What is the uniqueness of the Swiss RoomBox? Contrary to appearances, there are many distinguishing features. At first, it may seem like a system like any other. Each box contains camping accessories , such as a sink, faucet, water tank, heater, etc. But usually a given system is designed for a specific car model. So modules that fit, for example, the Renault Kangoo, will not be useful in the Volkswagen Golf.

RoomBox - camping buildings like LEGO bricks

Below we present an interesting movie straight from Australia. Can I go into difficult terrain with a trailer? It turns out that it is. The reinforced structure, aluminum walls, double glazing, specially tuned suspension on powerful springs and large wheels allow you to move without fear also off asphalt roads. We write about the caravans used by Harry in the article about ELITE caravans .

A real OFF-ROAD caravanning

What will the caravans look like in the future? Do they even have a chance of becoming popular in a few or a dozen years? Young designers say yes! In an era where mobility is one of the most appreciated values, caravans are still needed, although the vision of what they should look like is changing. Designers from the Austrian studio Nonstandard created the concept of the Mehrzeller trailer. In their opinion, it corresponds to the spirit of the times and reflects contemporary trends in both lifestyle and architecture.

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The most important premieres of Geneva 2014