LMC - the German manufacturer of caravans and motorhomes claims that the fully integrated Grand Explorer model is its showpiece. This house on wheels is meant to reflect luxury, functionality and spaciousness. Let's see if it really is so. Grand Explorer is certainly not a small motorhome. The term "motorhome" fits it very well, as the vehicle is almost 8.5 meters long and has a maximum permissible total weight of 5 tonnes . German manufacturers have got us used to the fact that one model can even come in a dozen or so variants. But in the case of the largest LMC, we have only 3 versions to choose from - in addition, they differ only in details.

LMC Grand Explorer motorhome - a touch of German luxury

Used camper wanted. It would be best for it to be manufactured after 2000 and to offer something more than an ordinary "tin" car with added seats can provide. What can we expect for a price ranging from PLN 70,000 to PLN 100,000? zloty?. Volkswagen T5 Camper with a lifting fabric roof is available for PLN 75,900 . This is a 2007 model. But this is not the vehicle we are looking for. In the next episode of our series, we look at the rather high - as it may seem - price range. Priced up to PLN 100,000. PLN you can find several vehicles that are not too old (2007-2008), but are small vans with residential buildings. If we expect something more, there are campers with a longer history.

A motorhome for up to PLN 100,000

The Travel Style is the basic model from among the three available in the TEC offer. What distinguishes it from the outside is a round window, somewhat reminiscent of a ship's cabin, as well as a raised roof with walls made of fabric, mounted on request. The Travel Style caravan is made on the Al-Ko chassis. The front wall, rear wall and the roof are made of fiberglass , which should protect the vehicle against hail and other difficult weather conditions. Inside the vehicle, adequate air circulation is ensured by ventilated furniture - the air circulates through openings in sofas and cabinets. The manufacturer tried to use the surface of the trailer to the maximum, hence a large number of compartments (space for gas cylinders is located in the external compartment).

TEC Travel Style trailer - caravanning from scratch

If you are interested in buying a new motorhome, one of the cheaper options will be to choose a van, branded for tourist use. Such vehicles are offered by the German company Domo ReiseVan. Although there are many companies on the market that convert vans into campers, there are some features that distinguish the Domo brand. First of all, the manufacturer is not based on the currently most popular Fiat Ducato, but on the Mercedes Sprinter . Secondly, it uses many practical solutions that are not commonly used.

DOMO - VAN outside, motorhome inside

Converting a van into a motorhome seems to be a solution that may not be the easiest but cheaper than buying a ready-made motorhome. In addition, we get the opportunity to create such buildings as we dream of. However, making a camper from a "tin" is subject to regulations.

How to turn a van into a motorhome?

The Knaus brand has recently been trying to show itself as an innovative company. This is evidenced by the Caravisio concept caravan, which was a sensation at the Dusseldorf fair, or the modular Deseo caravan. But Knaus also offers almost classic models, such as the Van TI motorhome. How does Knaus imagine its customers? The users of the Van TI model are to be couples of young people (or friends) who live in the city on a daily basis, but want to set off on an adventurous journey during the weekend or on vacation. They need a car that is not too big to be agile on the highway, winding city streets and not too expensive. Functionality is more important to them than appearance, although furniture and equipment should of course be of good quality.

Van TI - the basic Knaus motorhome

Is this the end of rounded trailers? Knaus Deseo goes in the opposite direction. In this case, angular shapes look fresh and modern. But this is not the only innovation. Knaus Deseo is a trailer that is to set new design rules. It is supposed to be inexpensive (in Germany it costs from 7,888 euros), aimed rather at young people, and thanks to the modular structure, it will provide great possibilities for furnishing and arranging the interior. Knaus tries to convince with this model that convenient and modern solutions do not have to be expensive. The purchase of a new Deseo trailer is to be an alternative even to the purchase of a trailer that is several years old. In order for the new model to appeal to young people, an interesting design was taken care of. The interior is dominated by bright colors and rounded shapes of furniture . Elements that are supposed to give the impression of coziness, such as colorful upholstery, have been combined with modern, smooth surfaces of bathroom doors or openwork sides of a bunk bed.

Knaus Deseo - equipment requires an additional fee

The LMC Scandica caravan was specially designed for those who love to travel in winter conditions. The large and frost-resistant caravan even has a special ski storage!. Those who need a caravan mainly in winter should consider the Scandica model. The trailer costs 30 thousand. euro (in Germany). The longest model measures nearly 9 meters, so it is not a baby. It can easily accommodate four people in its interior, providing them with a lot of space and a comfortable night. But of course, this is not its main distinguishing feature.

SCANDICA caravan - for winter camping

A motorhome, if it is to be in good condition, often requires at least $ 50,000 to spend. zloty. Let's check what motorhome we can buy for up to 70 thousand. zloty. Let's imagine that we can spend up to 70,000 on a motorhome. PLN, although we will be happy to save a bit of this amount. So let's start browsing ads with the cheapest camping vehicles in this range. One of the most interesting offers concerns the MAN 8-163 car. It is absolutely a truck, equipped with a tachograph . The mileage given by the seller is 156 thousand. km . The vehicle was manufactured in 1995 .

Motorhome from 50 to 70 thousand PLN

The Compass brand is a reactivation of the old British brand, which was decided to revive by the Elddis company. From 2014, Compass will offer three caravans - Corona, Omega and the modern Rallye model, the appearance of which is still shrouded in mystery. The Elddis group currently includes four brands - Elddis, Compass, Buccaner and Xplore . Compass is neither the most expensive nor the cheapest in this company, but like the caravans of other brands, it is based on the SoLiD ( Strong Light Dry ) construction, for which the manufacturer provides a 10-year tightness guarantee .

British novelty - Compass Corona

For the client it was a dream come true, while for the Polish company Carlex Design - another great challenge. The expedition motorhome, which was created on the basis of the Mercedes Zetros, is a delightful piece of work, each fragment of which can make your heart beat faster. Clients - a Polish couple who love long journeys. This time the spouses decided that they would not agree to any compromises. That is why they decided to order a vehicle that no one else in the world has and that will meet their high requirements down to the smallest detail. They intend to go to Africa for their first journey in a new car.

UNICAT crossing motorhome - with a Polish touch

It looks original and is well equipped. The Integra model is the "top" motorhome of the German company Eura Mobil, so it should be an excellent showcase of the manufacturer's skills. are this is in reality?. I don't quite know what the problem is - but I get the impression that Eura Mobil has a problem and it concerns bathrooms. Many models of this brand use a solution that means that to use the toilet it is necessary to go through the shower tray. This can be explained in very small motorhomes, although some manufacturers of small motorhomes have been able to find better solutions. But in Eura Mobil cars, even medium-sized vehicles, e.g. some Integra Line versions, have a toilet connected to a shower tray.

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LMC Grand Explorer motorhome - a touch of German luxury