Each passion inevitably involves certain expenses that we have to incur in its implementation. It is no different in the case of caravanning - regardless of whether we rent or use our own equipment . The cost level is of course incomparably higher for campers. Their service, ongoing repairs and maintenance consume more funds. The lion's share is generated by professional service of the drive unit - the number of breakdowns and fuel consumption largely depend on its condition. At least for this reason, we should pay special attention to it - even the color of the exhaust gas will reveal a lot of valuable information about the condition of the engine.

What does the color of the exhaust fumes portend?

There are few places like Texel - allowing you to relax in nature, away from everything. Where wild rabbits live, and sheep and cows graze on green meadows. Where pheasants walk dignified. Texel is part of the West Frisian Islands and is separated from the Netherlands by the Wadden Sea. As it is the largest island in the archipelago and the closest to the mainland, tourists like it the most. The other main islands (Schiermonnikoog, Ameland, Terschelling and Vlieland) are less crowded and noisy due to the difficulty of access. Ferries arrive there, but the cost of such a trip can discourage many.

Texel - the island of rabbits

The awning is one of the most basic accessories for a motorhome or caravan. If the vehicle is used not only for traveling and overnight, but also during the day, e.g. on a campsite, it is difficult to imagine a hot day without a bit of shade. In fact, the awning is useful in many situations. First of all, it provides shade, but also works well as a roof in less favorable weather. As it is quite a delicate product, it should not be used during a storm, but it can protect us from light gusts of wind or light rain (especially in combination with the vestibule).

Dometic - even more awnings

Lovers of sun, beautiful beaches, clear water, good cuisine and wine visit Cyprus in large numbers every year - especially since holidays in Cyprus can be organized at a really reasonable price. What else does this country steeped in Turkish and Greek influences offer?. Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, located off the coast of Turkey, Syria and Lebanon. The north of the island is "Turkish" and the south is "Greek". It is the south of the country that is well connected by air with most European capitals. We can only reach Cyprus by plane, unless we plan to travel from Turkey. Ferries run from there to the northern part of the country.

Holidays in Cyprus - there is no question of boredom

For an avid enthusiast of caravanning, mid-range and compact class wagons often turn out to be too small. Relatively low ground clearance and too small luggage capacity do not make them our favorites. Passenger buses are definitely the best choice for towing a trailer or for the pursuit of travel passions. In addition to the very popular Volkswagen Transporter in various versions (Multivan, Caravele), we also have a choice of Renault Trafica. Last year, the third version of the French special-purpose car went on sale, of course, we are most interested in the passenger variants.

Renault Trafic - an almost perfect solution

In the evenings, integration blooms on the beach in Kokkino Nero. Some are looking forward to parties and dancing, others want to have a quiet dinner in one of the taverns. Greece tastes of watermelon and wine poured from a plastic barrel. Kokkino Nero may not be the most famous tourist destination of the Olympic Riviera, but it is undoubtedly a cult destination among young people, especially students. It is located in Greece, in the Thermaic Bay, about 80 km from Paralia Katerinis, the pearl of this part of the region.

Kokkino Nero, or liquid rust

When traveling around Wieluń , you can get the impression that this area is little known to caravanning enthusiasts, which is a pity, because they have a lot to offer and hide a lot of tourism potential, which is just about to develop. After studying a few guides, reading all available forum threads and calculating the route, we decided to choose these areas for the long weekend in June. At the beginning, positive: Wieluń has one of the best organized interactive maps I have ever seen - I strongly encourage you to explore it (the staff requires a bit of practice, but it's worth it!) And writing down the exact coordinates of all the attractions you want to see (they are detailed there). We did not do it and we regret it, because we did not manage to see half of the planned attractions, but more on that in a moment ...

The Wieluń Region

There are many specialized companies operating on the European caravanning market. Thanks to that, as customers, we have a huge choice: in terms of design, price, quality and many others. In addition to extremely popular brands such as Hobby and Knaus, we also find less known manufacturers. Their offer is also worth getting interested in. In the shadow of market leaders, Forster has been creating its vehicles for many years - the German company does not have a wide range of models. Nevertheless, the Teilintegriete model can easily appeal to the tastes of sensible customers who focus on functionality and mobility . Like other similar designs, it was based on the chassis of Fiat Ducato , the undisputed leader of camping bodies. In terms of appearance, the German camper does not differ from competitors of a similar size. The windows, slightly protruding beyond the outline of the building development, were additionally darkened , as well as the skylight. The individual stickers for the manufacturer should also be mentioned.

Forster Teilintegrierte - vacation midfielder

Many RV and caravan users face concerns about the safety of their mobile home while they are away. Is there a way, then, to leave the motorhome in peace, e.g. at the campsite and go on a bike trip? The solution may be the Polish Trineo Move system, which we decided to test. Since alarm systems are installed in houses and apartments, there are no obstacles to use the alarm also in motorhomes or caravans. Trineo Move is a system developed by a Polish company based in the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park in Gdynia. It is possible that the product will be patented soon, as a corresponding application has already been made. So how does the Polish "invention" work? We checked!.

Trineo Move - smartphone controlled alarm - TEST CampRest

The fact that someone did not manage to visit Ribe at the beginning of May does not mean that there is nothing to visit in the oldest city of the country famous for Lego bricks. On the contrary - apart from organizing the largest Viking rally in Denmark, the town has a lot to offer to tourists. The oldest city in Denmark, Ribe, is also one of the most beautiful. It is situated on the River Ribeå in the western part of South Jutland. It is approx. 5 km away from the North Sea. Most of the medieval buildings have been preserved in it, which is why architecture enthusiasts like to visit them. Hundreds of tourists come to Ribe every summer to feel the spirit of the old days ruled by the Vikings. It houses a faithful reconstruction of the settlement of sea warriors - an open-air museum called Ribe VikingeCenter.

Vikings and Starlings Dance - Ribe

It is getting closer to the Polish festival of colors. A few (or maybe a dozen?) Cities will be teeming with joy, and the huge cloud of Holi powders floating above them will turn each of them into a great dance stage. It will be loud and colorful. It all started on June 29, 2012 in Berlin, and quickly spread to other cities, then to other countries. In Poland, some people treated it as another frivolous idea of young people looking for entertainment. Just pelting yourself with colorful powder in the crowd. There were also those who saw it as a threat to tradition - because its source is in the celebration of spring native to India. Meanwhile, the Festival of Colors (Holi One) is simply great fun, which is becoming more and more popular, with more and more cities joining it every year.

Festival of Colors 2015

Clever Vans is a German company that offers nine camper-van models. In each case, the customer can choose whether he wants a body based on a Fiat Ducato or a Citroen Jumper. Fiat Ducato and Citroen Jumper are twin models that leave the same factory in Italy. So it may seem that choosing between these two cars does not make much sense. And yet! The differences are and apply primarily to engines - both Fiat and Citroen use their own power units. The result of this is, among others higher torque and lower fuel consumption in the Ducato . In addition, you can order more optional extras for Fiat, including the Comfort-Matic automatic transmission . The jumper, however, costs less and is equipped with a maintenance-free timing chain . That's why Clever gives you a choice.

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