Among the Eriba caravans, the Nova Light model is in the middle of the pack. This caravan isn't the biggest, it's not the most luxurious, but it's not the cheapest either. Perhaps it is a good compromise in terms of price and comfort. Compact on the outside - comfortable inside, this is how the German manufacturer advertises this caravan. Despite the fact that Nova Light is approx. 6 meters long, each of the four versions has four beds. The internal height is 1.98 m , which means that most people will not have to bend down when cooking, for example. The width is 2.12 m. Due to the permissible total weight of 1,200 kg (it can be increased for an additional fee, up to 1,500 kg), even a small passenger car can pull the trailer.

Eriba Nova Light - common sense above all

If you want to see how much Europe differs from America, take a look at this car. What is quite average compared to other camping vehicles from the United States would be quite a shock, e.g. on a Polish camping field ... The manufacturer, Thor Motor Coach , claims that the ACE EVO is a compromise between an A-class motorhome (i.e. a motorhome the size of a small bus) and a C-class (an extended van). This compromise is 8-10 meters long (depending on the version) and somehow it does not suit us in any way to combine it with, for example, a camping Fiat Ducato. But this is America - there the words "standard" and "compromise" clearly have a different meaning than in our country.

ACE EVO - a motorhome for the (American) masses

Palace is the flagship work of the Morelo brand. The other models - Loft and Home, are smaller and truncated variants of the palace motorhome. It was there that the manufacturer decided to close the best. 12 interior layouts to choose from and 3 chassis variants - this is the choice of customers who choose the Palace version. But then there's the Palace Liner , available with 10 interior layouts and seven chassis versions!. The largest Palace - Liner 108 GSB (10,950 mm long) has a garage for a Mini or other car up to 3.75 m , and its interior is very spacious. The smallest - 80 H (8,230 mm) is a bit tighter, its garage will not fit a car, but the interior layout itself will be similar. In each variant of the Palace, the bedroom and living room are separated from each other by a walk-through bathroom, closed on both sides.

A journey in the palace - Morelo Palace motorhome

Alpina is the Adria brand's most luxurious family of caravans. In 2013, the series was refreshed, which, according to the manufacturer, made it even more innovative. What can we really expect from the new Alpina?. At the beginning, it is worth making a small caveat. Alpina Alpina uneven, because the caravan with that name can be both 760 and 937 cm long . However, the differences lie not only in the sizes and layouts of the interior. In different versions, different elements of equipment were used - so in one Alpina we can find a different washbasin or shower mixer than in the other.

ADRIA ALPINA trailer - one model, many possibilities

That's right - just stretch out your hand and press a button, and after 45 seconds, a car that looks like a regular Volkswagen T5 will extend and rise upwards. The Danbury Motorcaravans vehicle is a bold cross between a van and a motorhome. Although the British invented the Doubleback version, it is not the first construction of this type in the world. Previously, telescopically enlarged vehicles were used in the military. The difference, of course, is in the application. Doubleback was developed for completely peaceful purposes - thanks to it we can go on a picnic and relax almost as well, as in a motorhome.

Volkswagen T5 - Doubleback

We have described the most spectacular vehicles that have visited the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf in a separate article. However, the largest trade fairs in Europe are dominated by vehicles that are much less effective, but more practical. The Hobby brand has changed the Hobby Siesta motorhome series. 12 variants of this vehicle are already on sale. They are available at a price of approx. 40 thousand. euro. Customers can choose the Siesta Van models, in which the cargo space has been converted into a relaxation area, Siesta - higher and longer than standard models, and Siesta Alkoven - with an additional sleeping area above the driver and passenger area. None of these vehicles exceed the permissible total weight of 3.5 tons. The width of the narrowest models is 2.18 m, thanks to which the Siesta can also cope with narrow streets. The novelty is also more modern interiors in light shades of beige and gray.

Caravan Salon 2013 - continued

The camping vehicles of the German brand Morelo are usually integrated vehicles, resembling small buses. But the Palace Alkoven model is different. The fact that it was based on the MAN TGL truck is a very important difference. You may ask, what's the difference? After all, it is actually a car with an alcove above the driver's cabin, and there are many of them on the market. However, this angular vehicle has something that sets it apart. Despite the apparent integration, the driver's cabin is in this case completely separated from the camping area. This necessitates a slightly different use of the car, if only because the driver has no contact with the rest of the vehicle .

Morelo Palace Alkoven - a bit different than all of them

The organizers expect that the currently ongoing Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf will attract a total of 160,000 people. visitors. 570 exhibitors from 22 countries show their products in and around nine exhibition halls. Two trends can be noticed during the fair in Düsseldorf. On the one hand, manufacturers are trying to offer smaller and lighter versions of their motorhomes and caravans, on the other - luxury vehicles, even more expensive and even better equipped than in previous years, are sensational. Technical innovations are also popular, such as controlling the on-board equipment of a motorhome with a tablet.

The largest caravanning fair is taking place in Dusseldorf

Weinsberg produces caravans and motorhomes in van, semi-integrated and alcove versions over the driver's head. Let's look at the latter option. All Weinsberg motorhomes are based on Fiat Ducato. There are three drive units to choose from - 2.0 l., 2.3 l. And 3.0 l. Multijet. We have six body versions. The shortest 600 MG model is available with one interior layout. The 650 MG model comes in three variants, and the longest 700 MX - in two. This already shows which version the manufacturer pays the most attention to, probably expecting that the "medium" version will be the most popular. The permissible total weight of each model is 3.5 tonnes.

Weinsberg motorhome - lots of different interiors

Niesmann + Bischoff GmbH is a German company that currently offers only two vehicles. They are fully integrated Arto and Talent motorhomes . Let's take a look at the cheaper one. There is a reason to dedicate an article to the Arto model. In the plebiscite of The Motorhome Awards 2013, this motorhome won the title of Luxury Coachbuilt Of The Year 2013 . Although what you like is a very subjective issue, let's agree that beauty is not the greatest asset of this vehicle. It will be undisputed that the appearance is original. It is impossible to find any connections with the Fiat Ducato it is based on, and it is easy to distinguish it from other motorhomes.

ARTO motorhome - awarded to Germany

Thanks to the retractable roof, you can spend a romantic night under the stars - encourages the Polish distributor of the Dethleffs brand. Such a solution is available in the Tourist SD caravans. Dethleffs Tourist trailers are available in Poland in seven variants. Three of them are marked SD, the rest are HD. The SD model is available in lengths of 613 and 663 cm. The HD gives you more choice - in addition, a length of 543 cm is available. Each Tourist is 210 cm wide , so it is relatively narrow, which means less space in the middle on the one hand, and easy driving on the other.

Dethleffs with a view of the stars

Of course, you can go camping with a trailer from Niewiadów connected to an Opel Astra or a Skoda Octavia. You can also go on a trip in a motorhome, for example converted from Fiat Ducato. But some people prefer the Mini. Camping Mini versions? Oh how! There are quite a lot of them. And although they are usually concept models, they attract fans of this stylish brand around them. Perhaps the most successful concept for leisure in the Mini version is Cowley - a caravan named after the historic factory, now known as the Oxford Factory. This caravan is distinguished by its small size and quite pleasant teardrop shape. An attentive observer will notice many elements of the body refined down to the smallest detail - and yet it is precisely for such people, who value individual style and are ready to pay dearly for it, the Mini.

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