The vast majority of motorhomes are used only for a few spring and summer months of the year. They spend the remaining time in garages, under shelters or in guarded parking lots - waiting for the next holiday season. Unfortunately - their owners very rarely decide on pre-winter service procedures aimed at keeping mechanical components in good technical condition. The vast majority of campers spend the winter unattended. It would seem that a few winter months of a motorhome's downtime are the best times to make all the necessary repairs and a number of other service activities. With a lot of free time at our disposal, we can confidently commission specialists to prepare our own camper for further use. Of course, we can carry out a large part of the maintenance work ourselves by devoting a Saturday afternoon.

How to take care of the mechanics of a motorhome during the winter

A one-day, post-holiday (Easter) trip to the castle in Janowiec and to Kazimierz Dolny on the Vistula River . The weather is excellent, the spring sun is shining and the temperature exceeds 20'C. How can you not go to the area? This time the choice fell on Janowiec and Kazimierz Dolny. Departure after lunch from Kielce via Radom ... and it was a mistake. In Radom, some detour, traffic jams and half an hour's loss, but somehow happily reached the gate of the castle park in Janowiec. The gate to the parking lot was locked. Admiring the old buildings, the manor house and the beauty of nature, we slowly reached the castle gate, which was ... closed.

Janowiec / Kazimierz Dolny

What kind of reaction does the phrase "extreme fishing" give - apart from the astonished face? In Portuguese Sagres no one is surprised, after all, it is the order of the day there. Well, at the end of the world these things don't happen. The ancients believed that this is where the world ends. Standing at the end of the continent, atop high rocks, and feeling the strong wind blowing from the vastness of the ocean, you can understand why they thought so. Sagres, because we are talking about it, is one of the most interesting tourist destinations in this part of the Portuguese coast. It is situated on the western tip of the Algarve, a province with a cliff coastline, with numerous grottos and caves carved out of limestone by the water.

End of the world in Sagres

If you fondly remember old campers, and at the same time value modern amenities - Winnebago Brave may be the perfect solution. The American manufacturer tries to recreate the unique style of the late 60s and 70s - the period of the greatest popularity of caravanning, combining it with modern technology and original ideas. Winnebago offers 3 versions of the Brave motorhome - 26A , 27 B and 31C for prices from $ 96,599 to $ 121,379. They differ mainly in the floor plan, which allows you to choose a model tailored to your specific needs. Users also have an influence on the exterior of the vehicle. There are several color versions to choose from: Woodstock (white-gray), Aquarius (white-green), Bell Bottom Blue (white-blue), Mello Yellow (white-yellow) and Crimson'n Clover (white-red). In any configuration, the motorhome looks really impressive and charming at the same time. However, it is not only aesthetics that makes Winnebago Brave attractive. The Super Structure system was used in the construction of the vehicle. To create a strong and durable cab structure, it was built from steel and then laser technology connected to the chassis. Solid basics are only an introduction to the next advantages of a motorhome.

A motorhome in the style of the 60s and 70s - Winnebago Brave

Many drivers starting their adventure with caravanning decide to use the offer of the secondary market. The reason why motorists choose motorhomes that are several years old is, of course, the price . An alternative to used equipment, and at the same time a proposal for less demanding users, are models based on popular delivery vans. Among the greatest advantages of such structures, as mentioned by all manufacturers, is primarily mobility , unattainable for larger models. The relatively small size makes it very easy not only to maneuver on the campsite , but also to drive around a crowded city. One of the newest offers among budget motorhomes is Caravans International Kyros - planned for 2015 . The smallest and cheapest at the same time ( PLN 125,000 net , including VAT and transport to Poland) model in the Italian manufacturer's offer, like most similar constructions, is based on Fiat Ducato .

A motorhome based on a tinplate - Caravans International Kyros

Volendam is located on the former Dutch seaside, a town where you can eat delicious freshly smoked mackerel, herring and eel. From the promenade you can see a unique village on stilts, and there is a cheese market in the neighboring town. Volendam is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Lake Ĳsselmeer. It is often visited by people who, after visiting Amsterdam, want to see the region's attractions. It is situated in the province of North Holland, in the commune of Edam-Volendam. After arriving in the town, tourists will be struck by its picturesqueness and idyllic atmosphere. There are peat fields in the area, and countless birds live in the rushes. It is a paradise for anglers. From the waterfront you can see an architectural unique in the country - a village on stilts. Volendam is also distinguished by the fact that it is an enclave of Catholicism in a Protestant province.

Eel village - Volendam

Every year, active leisure is becoming more popular not only in the rich countries of Western Europe. Poles are also convinced of the undeniable charms and advantages of caravanning, buying more and more motorhomes and caravans. A very wide market offer helps in the implementation of holiday plans, practically everyone will find a mobile home on two or four wheels for their pocket. The very selection of a new or used trailer is quite a challenge for the buyer, and this is only half of the dilemmas. When looking for a trailer, few people care about its curb weight, the number of axles - the most important thing is its technical condition and interior equipment. In this way, we omit a very important issue - what will we tow it with.

What criteria should I use when looking for a car to tow a trailer?

For decades, the car has been used by enthusiasts of active recreation to implement their vacation plans. Especially delivery cars - buses - that fell into the hands of the aforementioned people, quickly turned into mobile bedrooms. Most of the major manufacturers of motorhomes, apart from a wide range of "extended" motorhomes, also offer budget - models based on "tin" buses. Among them, in my opinion, Knaus Boxstar deserves the interest of those actively resting. This basic model of the German brand, like other similar constructions, is built with the use of Fiat Ducato . Its main advantage - apart from the relatively attractive price of EUR 40,700 - is its small size . Contrary to the higher Knaus models, the Boxstar does not cause difficulties during typical city driving. What's more - it provides much better handling and lower fuel consumption .

Knaus Boxstar - functionality in a small space

Our first trip to Lithuania. Report written "on my knee" so I apologize in advance for typos and twisted tasks. I haven't fixed anything, it's just like I saw it in 2005. June 24, 2005 - the weather is beautiful, it has been hot for a few days, the next weather forecasts do not announce any changes, so just go on a trip ... Around 8 am we set off in a 10-year-old Fiat Cienquecento towards the Polish-Lithuanian border. Around 11.00 we were already at the border crossing in Ogrodniki. We were surprised to enter the border crossing where there were no queues or many armed border guards ... as it is seen on the Polish-Belarusian border. We covered the crossing without getting out of the car, everything took about 1 minute and we are already on the Lithuanian side.

First trip to Lithuania

The popular tourist destination of Zuberec is located in the Western Tatras. Located at the foot of the rocky Rohacze and Skoruszyńskie Wierchy, it is an excellent starting point for the difficult routes of the nearby ridge. Zuberec lies at an altitude of 734 meters above sea level, and the beauty of its surroundings attracts tourists all year round. In summer, lovers of contact with nature contemplate the transparency of the Roháče Ponds, and in winter, they ski on the slopes of three resorts: Milotin, Spálená-Zverovka and Janovka. Each of them offers guests artificially snowed routes, where you can enjoy all the attractions that winter in the mountains brings.

Zuberec - skiing in the Western Tatras

Neismann-Bischoff became the first motorhome manufacturer to win the prestigious Automotive Brand competition. In October 2014 , for the first time in history, a motorhome manufacturer received such an important award for its work. The Managing Director of the company - Hubert Brandl - attended the award ceremony in Paris, alongside premium brands such as BMW and Audi . It is worth adding that the competition organized by the German Design Council appreciates communication products each year. The international jury of the competition appreciated the achievements of Niesmann + Bischoff, which is also proven by the statements of the evaluators themselves. Prof. Andrea Lipp (dean of the Faculty of Interior Transport Architecture at Reutlingen University) - praising the attention to detail and high quality of workmanship that creates new trends among motorhomes.

The new Arto sets trends

About 15 kilometers from Łysa Polana, in a picturesque mountain scenery, is the Slovak ski resort Bachledova Dolina. It is a great place for a family holiday in the mountains and learning to ski. Near the Polish-Slovak border, you will find resorts ideal for families with children and people who take their first steps on skis. In the picturesque region between Magura Spiska and the Belianske Tatras, there is SKI Bachledova Dolina , a ski resort very popular among winter sports enthusiasts. The popularity of the resort is influenced by several factors, including the high capacity of the lifts, easy accessibility and excellent skiing conditions. When we add the beauty of the area, rich tourist infrastructure and delicious local cuisine, we get a ready recipe for a dream vacation in the mountains.

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How to take care of the mechanics of a motorhome during the winter