The Criminal Investigation Department of the federal state of Baden-Württemberg entered the HYMER headquarters in Bad Waldsee this week. In the background, there are irregularities regarding the inaccuracy in the declared weight of vehicles. The services are investigating proceedings against employees of the company suspected of fraud and misrepresentation in the information regarding the weight of vehicles in the context of motorhome sales, as we learn from the announcement of the spokeswoman for the state prosecutor's office in Stuttgart of 27/01/2022.

HYMER is allowed to falsify the weight of vehicles? Investigators explain

The rise in prices of recreational vehicles is a painful fact for all of us. Whereas 4-5 years ago, in a considerable budget of up to PLN 400,000. you could choose from the best brands, but now, due to availability problems and constant price increases from manufacturers, finding a reasonable car is becoming a challenge. When the Hymer /Dethleffs group launched the production of recreational vehicles at the Capron factory in Saxony 16 years ago, it had a clear, long-term goal. The Carado and Sunlight brands coming off the local production lines were seen as a way to gain a competitive advantage in the face of the advantageously priced vehicles branded by the Southern European brands from the Trigano group.

Sunlight I68 - German Integra for less than 400 thousand.

A headlamp is one of the absolutely essential items for almost everyone. If you love tourism, go hiking in the mountains, go camping, go to a music festival, run or ride a bike, the headlamp is simply essential for you! You can ignore the fact that it will also come in handy when you need to change a light bulb at home at night or bury it next to the car. Because it is so useful, it is worth choosing a model that will meet our requirements in 100%. In the article below, we present some headlamps that are really noteworthy!

Brightness ... brightness I can see! So the headlamps not only for camping

There are few Polish manufacturers of recreational vehicles who would achieve such spectacular successes in the demanding markets of Western Europe as Globe-Traveler. Perfect design, effective use of space and quality of workmanship are appreciated not only by experts in the industry, but also (and perhaps above all) by customers. Dumped prices are by no means a factor of success - our native company plays in the highest league and easily conquers the hearts of caravanning fans in Germany or Scandinavia.

Globe-Traveler Explorer 2XS - a motorhome for a demanding couple

The times when camping was associated with a camping site are past. Today, both small facilities and large camping towns await tourists. Both offer not only pitches for a tent or a motorhome. They invite holidaymakers without a house on wheels who want to rent a bungalow or an apartment. They also provide comfort to amateurs of glamping. In a word, they have interesting offers for everyone. This applies to literally everything from an overnight stay to private bathrooms. And we want to tell you about the latter today. Sit down comfortably, because we are going on a trip to Italy.

Private bathroom in the campground

It's nice to hear from a wise (and experienced) person, so... it's time for the second part of the interview with Witold Tłuchowski, a well-known and respected expert who manages CarGO on a daily basis! Pomerania . Today we talk about trailers, rental companies and disturbing phenomena in the industry. We invite you to read!. You are known nationally for your extraordinary knowledge of RVs, especially trailers. What is the origin of this knowledge? How does it translate into vehicle sales?. There are certainly many specialists in the field you mentioned on our market. My knowledge results primarily from practice and interest in this industry: for over 20 years I have been traveling in camping vehicles, mainly trailers, but also campers. This hobby of mine started with HOBBY - a brand that in Poland is practically synonymous with a caravan . At the factory, they laugh that I know perfectly well what year the furniture, carpets and glass colors were... and they really appreciate this knowledge. I could conduct training in this area.

CarGO! and market development - industry in the eyes of an expert (part 2)

In one of the most beautiful bays in Croatia , in the vicinity of the town known as "Croatian Venice", there is a large family tourist facility. This is theVeštar campsite , located by the coast that is washed by the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. Loved by families with children, enthusiasts of active leisure and all those who love to relax by the water. If you are planning to stay in Istria , go here!. The camping covers an area of 15 ha and offers 770 beds. There are 563 pitches waiting for caravanners - most of them have access to electricity, water and sewage. Depending on whether you come with your own camper or car with a trailer, or you prefer to sleep in a tent , you can choose from pitches of different sizes (from 80 to 140m²). They are located throughout the facility, including right on the seashore.

Camping Veštar - holidays in Croatia

When Bürstner launched the Delfin in 2003, it was a significant event in the company's history. The colorful and bold exterior design attracted the eye and with time it became something of an icon in the manufacturer's offer. 17 years later, the brand decided to reintroduce the Delfin to its portfolio - in a fresh version, with new equipment and modernized exterior and interior design. The offer includes 7 layouts with lengths from 695 to 742 cm with a total height of 295 cm (width is 232 cm). The GVM of each of them is 3.5 tons. Most variants offer 2 to 5 sleeping places.

Bürstner Delfin Harmony Line - a classic in a new version

We spent Christmas in a camper once again. In 2019 we were in Italy. In 2020, we went to Portugal because there was more sun and fewer restrictions. We spent 26 days in the camper. We set out on December 13 from the south of Poland. We traveled a total of 9,000 km with two small children on board. Was it worth it? Yes, yes and yes again. We fell in love with Portugal and will definitely come back here more than once. In the article, we discuss the detailed costs of traveling by camper to Portugal, share places where we stopped overnight and suggest what to eat and buy along the way.

Holidays in RV - Spain and Portugal [COSTS]

The Polish Automotive Industry Association and the Polish Caravanning Group present a registration report for new and used campers and caravans in 2021 based on data from the Central Vehicle Register. In the last quarter of 2021, the very dynamic development of the caravanning market in Poland continued. In the group of new motorhomes, growth was + 31.8% y / y, after three-digit increases in the first (+ 157.8% y / y) and second quarter (+ 136.5% y / y) and double-digit increases in the third (+ 59.4%). This allowed the end of last year in the motorhomes category with a total of 2,242 new registrations. It was a level almost twice as high as in 2020 (+ 92.3%, + 1,076 items). In individual quarters of I-IV last year. 415, 932, 518 and 377, respectively, were added.

Registration report for motorhomes and caravans in 2021

The Dethleffs brand in the world of caravans is famous for its proven quality and an offer tailored to all needs. The model range includes 6 series - from budget C'JOY and C'GO to exclusive, year-round Bedouins. NOMAD occupies an important place in the row - it is a collection of 13 systems with a total length from 691 to 942 cm and a gross vehicle weight from 1500 kg to 2200 kg. Regardless of the model, the height is 265 cm. We can find here both versions with a width of 235 on one axle, and luxury two-axle ones, measuring 250 cm.

Dethleffs Nomad - an all-rounder

The latest information from Hymer Group will especially please customers in Poland. It's official - the ERWIN HYMER group is establishing a strategic cooperation with the Ford brand. For many years, Fiat with the Ducato model has been the basis for half of all motorhomes on the European market (2020 data). The growing popularity of Ford models will contribute to some extent to changing the landscape of brands in the motorhome world. The framework agreement between the HYMER group and the Ford factory concerns cooperation in the supply of light commercial vehicles of the Transit and Transit Custom series.

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HYMER is allowed to falsify the weight of vehicles? Investigators explain