Sawiko offers nearly two decades of solutions dedicated to caravanning enthusiasts - from the design and production of support systems to fastening systems. Since January 2012, the German manufacturer has been a company of the AL-KO group. The combination of the competences of both companies resulted in new proposals in the field of transport systems. During Caravan Salon 2015, new products from both companies (Sawiko / AL-KO) were presented. All of them are a response to the needs of safe and comfortable transport of two-wheelers.

Novelties in the field of two-wheeler transport

A golden, slender, eye-catching saxophone that is associated with ambitious music (including jazz) was born in a small Belgian town near the French border - Dinant. The city of Dinant in southern Belgium has suffered many times due to its strategic location. For tourists, its location by the Meuse River is a huge advantage, especially when you look at the cathedral, beautifully distinguished by the gray of the rock block, and the row of joyfully colorful houses reflecting in the water. Unfortunately, in the past, the city was often used as a battlefield, it was also a victim of looting. Once it was even burnt down and its inhabitants drowned.

The rustle of gray stones in the Belgian Dinant

Tourist body in a passenger car? Yes, it is possible. There are at least a few companies in the world that offer modular solutions that allow you to turn a motorhome into a motorhome. Now, however, a Polish brand is also entering the market - SmartCamp. Krzysztof Skiba is passionate about caravanning. However, he believes that typical motorhomes are not mobile enough and uneconomical - especially if someone uses their motorhome only for a few weeks a year. In such a situation, a sensible alternative would be useful, such as the possibility of using a passenger car for tourism purposes . If it succeeds, you will be able to appreciate the charms of active recreation closer to nature without incurring high costs.

SmartCamp - smart solutions from Poland

Off-road vehicles are certainly the best choice for towing a heavy caravan. Strong drive units, durable mechanics and resistance to the hardships of operation - thanks to this, driving with a trailer and a full load is not a problem. There are not many real off-road vehicles on the market, mounted on a rigid frame. In addition to the very expensive Mercedes G, Nissan Patrol and Toyota Land Cruser, another model is available. Ssangyong Rextron. The Ssangyong brand has been trying to roll up the European market for many years, offering quite interesting constructions. The flagship model of the brand - Rextron has been in production since 2001 , of course, it underwent several symbolic modernizations over the years. Without a doubt, its greatest advantage is its technical relationship with Mercedes , it comes from the entire power transmission mechanism, including the automatic transmission.

Ssangyong Rextron - unknown roadster

Side is a Turkish village that used to be a fishing village, located between Alanya and Antalya. It is not only a popular Mediterranean bathing beach, but also an ancient resort with well-preserved ruins from Hellenistic and Roman times.

Side headless statues

Not so long ago, functional cars with a station wagon were the most popular among caravanners. Roomy interiors, powerful power units easily coped with towing even heavy trailers. However, times are changing, as can be seen exactly in the automotive world. Today, the formidable station wagons are replaced by universal SUVs . Particularly noteworthy are the compact propositions, equipped with an economical diesel engine and an uncomplicated four-wheel drive . Market novelty - Renault Kadjar is the second approach of the French manufacturer to the SUV topic. This time, the base for the construction of the compact Kadjar was the Nissan Qashqai - a class hit in sales. The entire body structure, chassis and drive are derived from the Japanese model. The drive unit is also the same - designed by Renault engineers.

Renault Kadjar 1.6 dCI - the SUV for everything

Is there anyone in the room who does not know that we also have a volcano in Poland? It is called the "Silesian Fujiama", and officially it is called Ostrzyca Proboszczowicka. It is the highest peak in the Kaczawskie Foothills located near Złotoryja, 499 m above sea level. Most likely, in the past, Ostrzyca Proboszczowicka measured several hundred meters more than today. The hard "core" of the mountain, consisting of volcanic neckties, has survived to this day, while the weaker layers (including tuffs or volcanic ash) have been defeated by erosion.

On the Polish volcano

The clear leader on the market of sanitary appliances, cooktops and absorption refrigerators for caravanning overseas announces a program tailored to the needs of autonomous travel across Europe. The compact equipment of the kitchenette is designed for the smallest tourist vehicles. Thetford Group today employs over 1,000 employees, and its first branch outside the US was established in the 1970s. Since 1973, the European headquarters of the company has been located in the Netherlands. And it is here that the latest collection of kitchen equipment was designed.

New in Thetford offer

The name Trakai comes from the word "trakas", which means "road cut in the forest". Although the city is surrounded by forests - and very lush - but the main accent of the Trakai landscape are lakes. One of them houses a castle which is a showpiece of Lithuania. Long after the capital of the Lithuanian state was moved to Vilnius, Trakai was the residence of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. Today, it is an important cultural and tourist center that enjoys great popularity. Every year they are visited by thousands of tourists who want to get to know the attractions of Lithuania, including the most famous architectural defense complex of the country.

The land of 32 lakes - Trakai

Visiting the world with your own car allows you to be completely independent from mass means of transport. It is even better if we are the happy owners of a camper that will also replace holiday apartments or hotel rooms. However, before we go on tour, we must properly prepare our vehicle for the road. What should a camper check before traveling?. Before leaving, the motorhome driver should check the technical condition of his vehicle. It is necessary to check the efficiency of the braking system, battery charge, gas tightness and tire condition. It is important that the entire water installation in the camper works flawlessly to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Caravan inspection before departure - what can you do on your own?

In most cases, the main point of interest for caravanning enthusiasts are SUVs, off-road vehicles or spacious station wagons that work well both on the daily way to work and during the holidays. Paradoxically, only a handful of enthusiasts pay attention to pickups that are becoming more and more popular in Poland. In Polish realities, working vehicles very often replace off-road vehicles - after all, extensive additional equipment is enough to achieve a similar result, while taking advantage of tax exemptions typical for delivery vehicles. Nissan Navara and Toyota Hilux are the leaders on the Polish market, but we cannot forget about another offer from Japan - Isuzu D-Max .

Isuzu D-Max - hardworking tourist

The most talented artist is Mother Nature. Nobody will beat her with genius, nobody will match her artistry. There is evidence around the globe of her creativity and love of mixing colors into fantastic compositions. We can find them, among others, in the heart of New Zealand's North Island. About 27 km from Rotorua, the lake town of the same name, is Wai-O-Tapu, an area full of thermal springs and geysers gushing into the air. In the Maori language the name of this geothermically active region means "Holy Waters" .

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