The fashion for mobile homes has been growing continuously for several decades both in Western Europe and in Poland. Caravanning enthusiasts have at their disposal a huge market offer that suits practically everyone. Many people reach for integrated or semi-integrated campers, providing more than enough space for four or six people. Nevertheless - during the vacation trip, we will successfully "fit" into a much smaller - more mobile - vehicle built on a small delivery vehicle. One of the most interesting products of modest size is the Westfalia Club Joker . The history of the model dates back to the 1970s , when the Volkswagen Transporter , adapted to small tourism, with just such a name, appeared. The current version is based on the latest incarnation of the popular Transporter.

Westfalia Club Joker - the heir to a legend

April 9-12 promises to be extremely impressive. In addition to numerous premieres of car brands that will be presented by industry leaders, the Motor Show is a great opportunity to reach a wide audience, exchange valuable experiences and establish business contacts. Automotive enthusiasts can be sure that this year's edition will go down in history as one of a kind, both in terms of shows and accompanying events.

One more month until the biggest automotive holiday in Poland

In Zakopane you can buy a commemorative ciupaga, in Krakow a figurine of the Wawel dragon, amber jewelery by the sea, and in Swiss Mürren - gadgets from the James Bond movie. Mürren is a popular town in Switzerland and is the highest permanently inhabited settlement in the canton of Bern. It is situated at an altitude of 1,650 m above sea level, above the Lauterbrunnen valley. Both in the resort and in its vicinity, you can spend time practicing various types of sports, ranging from traditional winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding, ice hockey or skating, to squash in a sports hall, curling or swimming in the pool.

Murren - Switzerland

It has been known for a long time that the implementation of caravanning passion is also associated with other issues than charming trips around the country or Europe. Before we set out to achieve our goal, many decisions await us, which will have a significant impact on the entire life of the equipment. Regardless of whether we are going to buy a brand new motorhome or a second-hand motorhome, we must seriously consider at least one issue. Choosing a drive unit should be one of the most important things for us before making a purchase. An improperly selected engine can be a source of many unforeseen difficulties , discomfort, as well as unnecessary operating expenses . To avoid the aforementioned unpleasantness, we should be aware of our needs and expectations regarding new equipment. Our travel plans for the coming seasons are of great importance. When planning only trips to lowland regions with four or five people on board, we can successfully stop at the basic engine versions. 1.9-2.3 l diesel constructions generate about 120 KM , which turns out to be quite enough value for a small camper . Crossing the lowlands will not cause any problems. What's more - we will be able to enjoy the low consumption of diesel fuel .

What should you consider when choosing a motorhome drive unit?

Winter is not over at all, and it is certainly not going to happen in the Bernese Alps. On March 6-8, 2015, Mürren will host a great event for freeskiing and snowboarding enthusiasts - the Whitestyle Open. In just a few days, enthusiasts of high-performance snow skiing will set off on the routes of the Swiss Schilthorn, the highest peak of the Bernese Alps. The second weekend of March will be a time of madness, accelerating the heart rate of anyone who knows words such as big air, slopestyle or twin tip very well. The Whitestyle Open will take place in Mürren on March 6-8. Every year it attracts freeskiers and snowboarders to the slopes, and it takes place as part of the Big Air Contest "Night Air".

Whitestyle Open 2015

The upcoming holidays, the holiday travel season, is a time that requires budget planning and vacation destinations. For caravanning enthusiasts, it is the cost criterion that usually turns out to be decisive, especially if we want to rent equipment. From the very beginning, you can see huge differences in the price of renting caravans and motorhomes , the applicable deposits . Nevertheless - in order to reliably assess the profitability of each option of organizing a vacation - let's make some assumptions. In the season, the price of renting a decent caravan is about PLN 150 per night (the deposit is 1000 PLN ), while the motorhome is 500 PLN - the deposit is 4000 PLN. Let's also assume that the rental time will be ten days and the total mileage will be 1500 km. A motorhome uses 10 liters of diesel fuel for each 100 km traveled, while the car with which we tow the trailer uses 11 liters.

Rent a motorhome or a caravan of similar size?

Just a few years ago, almost all drivers going on vacation with a dog or cat had virtually no accessories to choose from. In the Polish reality, there was absolutely no topic of safe and responsible transport of a pet in a car, let alone in a motorhome. Nobody paid any attention to the conditions in which domestic animals travel, except of course drivers who care about the cleanliness of the interior of their vehicle - they were satisfied with used blankets and similar "protective" materials. Before going on a holiday trip, we should learn the rules governing the transport of these dogs and cats, otherwise we will face a costly meeting with the local police - remember that the amount of fines depends to a large extent on the uniformed, and what is worse - we have to pay them abroad for place.

How to transport a dog or cat in the car? - useful accessories

Veneto is a region created for relaxation, especially for those who love water, sunbathing and blissful relaxation on a sun lounger. Both families with children and couples in love love it. The municipality of Cavallino-Treporti is located in the Italian province of Venice. The town of the same name lying there, is a resort that enjoys great interest among tourists from all over Europe. According to statistics, about 6 million holidaymakers come here every year, a large percentage of which are guests from the northern part of the continent - Germans, Austrians and Danes.

Campsites overlooking Venice

In the case of caravans, most buyers follow some of the same rules as when choosing a car. When deciding on a brand new product, we can be sure of the clean history of the equipment as well as a guarantee. Unfortunately - not all of us can afford an expense exceeding even PLN 100,000 . The aftermarket comes to the rescue, offering trailers for practically every budget. By using second-hand offers, we can not only save a significant amount, but - against our will - find an extremely worn-out copy with numerous defects typical for caravans.

Typical faults of caravans - check before you buy

Peter Jackson chose a beautiful country for the setting of his films, in which there are less than 13 sheep per man, and the spring water is clean like in no other corner of the world. The end of 2014 was the time of halflings, long-bearded dwarves and slender elves. It was then that the last part of "The Hobbit" ("The Battle of the Five Armies") entered Polish cinemas. Fans of the saga about the world created by Tolkien could once again admire the landscapes well known to the inhabitants of New Zealand.

Elves and Skis - New Zealand

It has been known for a long time that the preferences and needs of customers are radically different on each side of the Atlantic. No wonder then that the wishes of demanding customers are followed by producers who try to adapt their offer to the requirements of potential buyers. Motorhomes built on the basis of popular vans like Fiat Ducato are very popular on the European market. Larger structures - apart from their price - do not exist in our road conditions for a simple reason - they are built on the basis of buses. What's different from overseas.

Volkner Mobil - holiday glamor

Hardly anyone goes on a journey today without taking a camera with them. Even the simplest equipment is enough to take interesting photos. The good old saying is that it's not the camera that takes the pictures, it's the human. You can have better or worse equipment, but if the eye sees "something" in the environment that is worth capturing, it can do it even with the simplest camera. You will ask: so how to take good photos? Learn some tips. "Photography" translates as "drawing with light". There is a reason - the quality of photos depends on the light. Light can play in favor of the photographer, but it can also spoil photos. The worst photos come out in strong, very contrasting light, e.g. at noon, when the sun is at its zenith. Then the sunlit places appear overexposed in the picture, and those in the shade - underexposed. To avoid contrast, take photos in the early morning or afternoon. Soft diffused light is perfect for both portrait and landscape photography.

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Westfalia Club Joker - the heir to a legend