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.

SKI Bachledova Dolina

The purchase of virtually any vehicle, new or used, requires a lot of knowledge and free time needed to make the right decision. Especially the choice of usually expensive motorhome is associated with a lot of stress and financial burden for many years of its use. No wonder that before finalizing the purchase transaction, we should take a close look at a given copy - this way we will avoid serious, costly defects. At the very beginning of the motorhome inspection, it is worth taking a look at the documentation at the disposal of the current owner. The serial numbers recorded in the registration document must agree with the facts , otherwise let's look for another motorhome. In the absence of a service history, we should be more stringent, it is worth spending more time inspecting the entire vehicle. Nowadays, "creating" a new service book is not a problem. Any gaps or errors in official documents may turn out to be a big problem in the future.

Buying a used motorhome - what should you pay attention to?

There is a market in Turkey where we can choose seafood, fish and other sea specialties, and the restaurateur will prepare a dish according to his own recipe. This is a market in Fethiye, the resort where some of the filming for Skyfall was filmed. The James Bond impersonator fell in love with the city without memory. The Lycian Coast is a region of Turkey with countless attractions. One of its main centers, Fethiye, is very popular among tourists seeking, above all, peace and relaxation. The town is surrounded by mountains and the sea, and its Mediterranean atmosphere allows you to forget about the busy world that you will have to come back to after your holiday.

Fethiye&#39;s bird demons

Buying a new motorhome requires a thorough consideration of your options, not only in financial terms. An interesting proposition for 2015 comes from the German concern Hymer, which has a new offer of the Hymer T-Class CL motorhome. It is a suitable solution for those who would like to have a light, fast and well-equipped caravanning vehicle. Hymer T-Class CL 678 is a motorhome classified as a semi-integral motorhome. In its class, it is certainly a proposition that sets new standards. Despite its low weight (less than 3.5 tons ), the motorhome delights with its wealth of equipment and even internal capacity. Van motorhomes, which include the latest Hymera model, have a partially integrated living area with a cab and an alcove (a bed above the driver's cabin), but low enough that you can easily get through the bridge or tunnel to the desired place. In addition, this type of motorhome burns much less fuel and at the same time develops faster speed. An additional advantage of the model's dimensions is that it does not require a category C driving license, as the vehicle, thanks to its low weight, belongs to the standard category of cars.

Hymer T-Class CL - comfort in a small package

Adriatic coast, an amusement park located in the heart of the resort and very safe beaches - this is what Bibione, a town in Veneto has to offer. The Baseleghe yacht harbor and the square with fountains, i.e. Piazza Fontana, add to its charm. Less than a hundred kilometers from Venice, there is an Italian resort which is a great starting point for many attractions of the region. This is Bibione, a popular bathing town in Veneto. Tourists come to it, seduced by the purity of the water (beaches awarded with the Blue Flag), the thermal center of Bibione Thermae and the wide and long promenade.

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