Volkswagen in the successive covers of its small vans over the years has been the basis for many manufacturers who have tried in the best way to create the perfect fusion between its compactness and comfort / usability of the body. In a way, traveling in the little buskampers will always be a great deal of a compromise. Several manufacturers went a step further, significantly increasing the residential shell attached to the base car from the VW stable, but so far there were rather niche designs / produced in small series. In 2023, the Knaus-Tabbert concern decided to once again lean over the concept of a compact motorhome on the popular Volkswagen, presenting several variants at once, including a very futuristic proposal, which will be discussed in a moment.

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In the latest installment of the title trailer, the Sterckeman brand belonging to the Trigano group proves that a caravan designed for a family can be a luxurious, all-year-round vehicle without compromise. The total length is 755 cm (the length of the building itself is 640 cm), and the empty weight is 1352 kg (with a GVM of 1600 kg, and optionally up to 1800 kg). The model is designed for up to 6 people. The Evolution series is by no means new, but for the 2023 model year both the equipment and the list of add-ons offered in 3 packages will be modified.

Luxury in French - Sterckeman Evolution 580 PE KID&#39;S

I can&#39;t believe how fast time flies. When writing about modern vehicles participating in the current equipment and design &quot;arms race&quot;, I often forget the long history and heritage of some manufacturers. Pilote is another important precursor that has had a significant impact on the development of the entire industry. Looking at the illustrations of the first caravan and motorhome constructions, it is hard to resist the impression that they were cars with a soul, and the emerging fashion for caravanning must have been a magical period. At the beginning, caravans were the core of production - until 1983. In the meantime, in 1978, the production of motorhomes was started, which to this day are the main subject of activity. In 1990, Pilote takes over Frankia, another precursor and brand that invented the concept of a double floor in recreational vehicles. In the following years, acquisitions of other brands increase the potential of the entire group and allow it to go out into the open, while confidently developing many segments of the caravanning market. Currently, the number of distributors reaches 300 points worldwide, and (interestingly) the group is still 100%

France elegance - 60 years of the Pilote brand

With the first lockdown in March 2020, vendors in the caravanning industry felt a little scared. Nervous movements, uncertainty of tomorrow, fear for the boom, financing and availability. Some assumed that the industry could emerge from this crisis with a black eye. However, it soon turned out that the pandemic regulations and restrictions created extremely favorable conditions and an Eldorado for companies related to this branch of our economy. New rentals began to appear like mushrooms after the rain, and the sale of all recreational vehicles (caravans, motorhomes, vans for self-build) soared. The boom in the caravanning industry that started two years ago at that time had to face problems in the supply of components and base cars, dynamically galloping prices ... The waiting time for the dream vehicle often reached several months, and the dealers&#39; exhibition areas were empty. Until now?

Caravanning bubble - are we close to the solstice?

What dear readers will see in a moment, does not fit into the traditional image of a motorhome. Science fiction fans will surely find here a lot of analogies to their favorite works and inventions, but in this case, as it turns out, fiction is only a step away from reality ... a company that builds a marketing envelope around this vehicle and its &quot;dedicated&quot; body. In a blink of an eye the photos went around the world, and the attention of many enthusiasts of modern gadgets and mobile lifestyle focused on &quot;Form Camper&quot;.

Cybercamper

The German brand Bürstner is the quintessence of quality and a synonym for a trailer for demanding customers. The number of models can make many a headache. The rich and varied offer of trailers is nothing unusual for a manufacturer with over 50 years of experience and extensive technical facilities. Today we will introduce you to the individual product lines and their main features.

Trailers Bürstner - model guide

The Hobby brand is mainly associated with caravans and indeed, taking into account the sales volume, it could seem that the production of motorhomes is a marginal business for the manufacturer. However, the motorhome department in Hobby is doing very well and consistently developing three product segments - semi-integrated, alcoves and campervans - all of this in the weight range up to 3.5 tons.

Hobby T65HFL motorhome - semi-integrated?

The vast majority of caravanning fans probably know the Polish brand of world-class motorhomes - GLOBE TRAVELER. The Polish manufacturer has been doing great on European markets for many years and is successfully expanding its distribution network. Sweden, Switzerland, Germany - these are just a few examples of countries where the discerning clientele fell in love with &quot;Globes&quot;. Not only customers appreciate the way the brand builds trust and recognition. The jury of the prestigious German Brand Award also confirmed the professionalism and the highest standards and awarded the prize in the Brand Strategy and Creation category - Brand Design, Product Design.

Prestigious German award for Globe Traveler!

Electric cars have become ubiquitous in our daily lives. We pass the until recently exotic &quot;green&quot; signs more and more often, at least in larger cities. In many European countries, in the perspective of less than 10 years, it will not be possible to allow combustion cars as we know them. As a country, Poland performs poorly (to put it mildly), and the network of &quot;fast charge&quot; chargers is almost as exotic as Tesla&#39;s showrooms.

Electromobility and caravanning - what awaits us?

In considering the DMC of motorhomes, the most frequently signaled problem is the so-called overweight. Among the ways to avoid the consequences are special / cargo trailers. In this article, we will look at the other possibilities of transporting smaller and larger luggage and means of transport using multi-functional, mostly light and compact trailers.

Overloading a motorhome - how to avoid it

The new Duncan is just apparently another multifunctional van that combines the functionality of an everyday car, a camper and a transporter, which are many on the market. It comes in two versions with a short and long wheelbase, and the lengths are 497 (Duncan 495) or 534 cm (Duncan 535).

Karmann Duncan - your everyday and holiday friend

During this year's Caravanning Exhibition, companies that deal with adapting vans to camping versions or creating motorhomes from scratch on the customer's request made their presence felt. For a long time, there have been companies in Poland that can convert a van or a bus into a properly equipped motorhome. Poznań has once again hosted, among others, EbaCamp brand, showing that the interior of the Fiat Ducato prepared by it can easily fit, for example, a large motorcycle. In addition to typical bodies, EbaCamp also offers containers for truck bodies.

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