&quot;My house is my fortress&quot; - even if we are talking about our second house (the one on wheels), we always try to feel safe and not have to worry about random events. For this purpose, we choose safe parking spaces, we purchase additional AC insurance for unexpected circumstances. Often we do not even want to imagine that our gems could become the object of interest ... to amateurs of someone else&#39;s property. While preparing for this article, I tried to find out about the theft data from caravans in Europe. It is difficult to find precise statistics, but the lead is the United Kingdom, where a total of hundreds of them are lost each year (distributor of tracking devices for vehicles - Moving Intelligence maintains that it is up to 4,000 items a year, but does not support this data with officially confirmed reports, e.g. police). Last year, our western neighbors had several dozen motorhomes and caravans. However, comparing the year-on-year phenomenon, taking into account the increased demand for recreational vehicles, accessibility problems and horrendous prices, it is not difficult to predict that this scourge could grow stronger. Information from motorhome / caravan owners about the loss of a beloved vehicle appears on social media forums at least once a week. The mere awareness of the disappearance of our second home is a traumatic experience, and the chances of recovery as everyone knows ...

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Often, in the articles we publish, we talk about the resale value of specific brands and models. We also analyze the purchase prices and compare them with other models. Seemingly very similar structures can be divided by the price gap, and often 10-year-old structures reach prices of new ones - similar at first glance. Today we will deal with the price differences. Why? If you are just entering the world of motorhomes and caravans and planning to buy your first vehicle, it is worth knowing the most important differences as well as facts and myths about the most important &quot;price-generating&quot; factors. This knowledge will also help you understand the market and prepare for the purchase properly.

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Italy is beautiful not only in summer, when the sun is gilding your skin and the water is deliciously warm. It is also worth visiting them in winter, when they invite tourists to their slopes. One of the exceptionally attractive places perfect for snow fun is the Alta Badia ski resort, located in the province of Bolzano in northern Italy. It offers some of the most beautiful ski runs in the Dolomites.

Skiing in Alta Badia

Ecological, modern, luxurious - not every campsite can be said that. But not every campsite is Caravan Park Sexten. If you would like to spend your winter vacation in a 5-star facility, come here. There is no shortage of places in South Tyrol that will delight you at any time of the year. They are beautiful in summer and winter, so it&#39;s no surprise that you will encounter crowds of tourists regardless of the month. You will surely like it at Caravan Park Sexten, because it is a well-organized center. And its accommodation offer looks simply fabulous! Are you dreaming of relaxing with a view of the Dolomites? Would you like to relax in the bosom of nature, but you are not going to give up the comforts? Or maybe more - do you want to experience luxury? If you answered yes to even one question, we invite you to the north of Italy, to the Trentino-South Tyrol region. There is a facility waiting there that will meet even the strictest expectations.

Winter stay in a wooden cottage - Caravan Park Sexten

Do you dream of relaxing by the sea, in the shade of a pine forest, with a note of pine needles in the air? It sounds like a description of a specific place - a campsite on the Adriatic to be exact. Consider vacation in Croatia on the Istrian coast. Come to the Bi Village Holiday Center. If you are considering a holiday in the north of Istria, you will be satisfied with the choice of accommodation options. Undoubtedly, the Bi Village Holiday Center is one of the most popular campsites in this part of the peninsula (and maybe the whole region). It is a large holiday resort that awaits its guests from April to October. Its excellent location attracts tourists like a magnet. It is not surprising for them.

Green for me, a vacation at the Bi Village Holiday Center

Those who travel to the north of Denmark may encounter animals that arouse amazement with their appearance. They will see sunfish floating in a huge aquarium, they will also see happy seals and all the flora of the North Sea. Lovers of marine fauna and flora look for new places on the map where they can see exotic creatures from the ends of the world. One of them is located in Hirtshals, Denmark, at the very tip of Jutland.

Sunfish from Hirtshals

Vacation cyclists choose picturesque regions that can be explored by bike. There is no shortage of such places in Italy. No matter where you go, there will surely be at least one nice bike route there. If you love this type of activity, go to the largest lake in Italy. Garda is famous not only for its exceptional purity of waters. It is eagerly visited by enthusiasts of active leisure, who want to spend their holidays on the shores of the lake. Swimming, water sports or sunbathing - the choice is really big. There is also a lot to do on land if you like to move a lot. Today we will take a closer look at the cycling routes around the reservoir. Remember about reflective vests and bicycle lighting!

Cycling holiday - Camping Village San Francesco

Mountains in Italy are very popular with tourists every year. This is a perfect place for avid skiers and lovers of alpine landscapes. The destination is as popular as island resorts or historic Rome. What places are worth visiting here? What are the mountains in Italy like?

Mountains in Italy - which ones are worth visiting?

When the Hymer Vision Venture concept car was unveiled at the Caravan Salon 2019, the traditional motorhome manufacturer from Bad Waldsee boldly responded to current and future industry trends and revealed what motorhomes could look like in 2025. This vision is now becoming a reality as Hymer celebrates the launch of the new Venture S.

Hymer presents the exclusive Venture S off-road vehicle.

The largest caravanning fair in Europe, the one in Dusseldorf, starts in just a few days. Meanwhile, the organizers of the October Caravans Salon Poland are working intensively to make Poznań the largest Caravanning and Tourism Festival in our country. The organizers inform about the growing number of confirmed exhibitors and large format visitors to the Vanlife / Retro zone. The Rally Przystanek_targi is also very popular and is already record-breaking in terms of attendance. Moreover, on the first day of the fair, on October 21, an important industry conference, Polish Campers &amp; Caravans Conference, will take place. We also have information about the launch of a gadget shop and two additional events that will be part of the Caravans Salon and Tour Salon block of fairs. In a word, things are still happening in Poznań!

Caravans Salon is working intensively on the Caravanning Festival in Poznań

Among the motorhome accessories, one of the most spectacular (both in terms of cost and functionality) are hydraulic supports. Many premium class manufacturers have been offering them in the accessories / optional equipment catalog for years. One thing is certain - whoever tries to travel with supports will definitely not want to part with them. The genesis of the problem is known and includes several aspects. Even seemingly even parking spaces often require correction - then we go back and forth, we reach for the alignment wedges. The end result is perhaps satisfactory in terms of the &quot;level&quot;, but still moving around the vehicle we can feel every deflection of the suspension. What if ... stand steadily, without &quot;rocking&quot;, be able to tilt the vehicle to empty the gray water tank, and even weigh the vehicle without driving on the truck scale? Such &quot;miracles&quot; are made possible by the modern supports of the German brand Sawiko / AL-KO, which we would like to introduce to you in this article.

AL-KO HY4 hydraulic supports - the perfect system

With the slogan "Brussels", many will probably immediately think about the seat of the institutions of the European Union, NATO and Euratom, the city of officials and businessmen. Overall boredom. Meanwhile, the capital of Belgium has many tourist attractions to offer, a perfectly organized metro and numerous discounts on admission to museums and other places of interest. All this will be provided by the Brussel Card, a card valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours. Thanks to it, we can visit the most interesting places of the city for free, we will receive favorable discounts on paid admissions, and it also serves as a ticket for public transport.

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