Every spring, many caravanning enthusiasts face the dilemma regarding the choice of equipment, and for many a key element of equipment is… a grill! What would a holiday trip be without him ... In this article, from the perspective of a practitioner with many years of experience, I will try to present you with practical tips on how to choose the equipment that will meet your expectations. Note at the beginning: due to the restrictions on the use of open fire in most camping sites and many campsites, we focus mainly on gas and electricity powered models. Safety first and foremost.

Camping grills - you can&#39;t go without it!

A camping trip with family or friends has long been a popular form of spending free time, which, however, gained new supporters during the pandemic. Relaxing in the fresh air and staying in your own tent, far from crowded tourist centers , is not only a pleasant, but also a safe idea for a summer weekend or a longer vacation! It is worth taking advantage of the fact that campsites and campsites have been opened to prepare a safe trip. How to do it?. The safest form of accommodation during a pandemic will, of course, be under a cloud, or more precisely in your own tent. Although hotel operations finally started after months of closure, it is still worth taking advantage of the advantages of campsites. When staying in a tent , we avoid larger groups of people, and most importantly - we spend most of our time outdoors, surrounded by greenery. When getting ready for such a trip, let's remember that the comfort we take will be determined by the equipment we take, i.e. a tent adapted to a given number of people, easy to transport and set up, waterproof and durable.

How to prepare a safe camping trip during a pandemic?

The pandemic reality has got us used to a completely new situation on the recreational vehicle market. The prices of even old caravans and motorhomes make you dizzy, the global shortage of raw materials and components also negatively affects the prices of new vehicles and gigantic deficits in terms of their availability. Some observers openly describe what is happening as speculation. Some potential customers "take" what is available on the market agreeing to everything, while others wait for the situation to "normalize". Can we expect such "normalization" in the near term? It is difficult to judge whether the subsequent easing of restrictions will result in the full opening of the hotel infrastructure and some new caravanning adepts will put up vehicles for sale, considering that this is a hobby not for them.

Prices of motorhomes and caravans in Poland higher than in Germany?

Following the trends in the field of electromobility, also Fiat - one of the kings of the motorhome market - introduces an electric vehicle based entirely on alternative power supply. Available in 2 versions, the vehicle has a range of 235 km (3-module, 47 kWh) to 370 km (5-module, 79 kWh). One of the innovative technologies is the electronic cooling and braking system. E-Coasting is an energy-saving driving mode that is activated when the vehicle slows down. This way, the electric motor does not draw current from the battery and supplies negative torque to recharge the battery.

Electric Ducato - a preview of the future?

We monitor the situation outside Poland on an ongoing basis. Below you can read the first-hand information we received from Zoran - Manager from the Sava Hotels & Resorts chain . "The situation in Slovenia is improving. Schools, shops, bars and a restaurant are now open. In bars and restaurants you can sit outside (maximum 4 people at the table), for indoor rooms you need a negative Covid test. Hotels and campsites are also open, but with some restrictions. Only 30% of the rooms or 30% of the plots can be opened.

The current tourist situation in Slovenia

The latest series of Mercedes Benz Sprinter six-cylinder engines is a great opportunity for Frankia to present a limited, luxurious motorhome model from the Platin series.

Frankia Final Six - six-cylinder cruiser

Italy - the country of emperors and centurions, pizza and spaghetti, sun and warm sea. Loved by holidaymakers who visit it in large numbers not only during the holidays. It has practically everything that a tourist destination can attract vacationers. You will find here crystal- clear beaches , azure water, eternally snow-capped mountains and dozens of secular and religious monuments. In addition to the impressive number of tourist attractions, the country's advantage is an extensive accommodation base. Small, intimate campsites , medium-sized recreation centers and extensive camping towns await guests. If you are especially interested in the latter, we encourage you to pay attention to Cavallino-Treporti. There are, among others Sant'Angelo Village, which will appeal to lovers of relaxation in comfortable conditions.

Sant&#39;Angelo Village - comfortable holidays in Italy

On April 29, the General Assembly of the members of the Polish Caravaning Group Association took place. SPGC members selected a new president and agreed on a new action plan for the organization for the next two years. Other topics discussed include excise duty for built-up vehicles in Poland and a plan to promote caravanning through rallies and other events. The first issue at the General Meeting of the Polish Caravaning Group Association was the election of a new President of the Management Board of the organization. The position after the outgoing Joanna Woźnica was taken by Dariusz Wawrzyniak, previously a member of the SPGC audit committee, associated with the industry for 10 years by organizing the Caravanning Salon at the Poznań Motor Show, the Caravans Salon Poland fair and the 13th edition of the National Caravanning Rally.

Polish Caravanning Group Association with a new president of the board and an action plan for 2021-2022

When planning a vacation in Croatia, we can almost be sure of many sunny days. However, not everyone prefers the high tourist season, due to higher prices and the number of tourists. Croatian campsites tempt with their attractions and it is worth taking them into account when leaving in June. Undoubtedly, an important argument in favor of a spring trip to Croatia are heated swimming pools at campsites .

Campsites with heated swimming pools in Croatia

When choosing a trailer, we often focus on the permissible total weight. On the one hand, we have safety in mind, on the other hand, financial penalties during inspections are a deterrent. The GVM of a caravan , even within the same model, may vary - the larger the reserves, the more luggage and additional equipment it will fit. Let's remember that additional air conditioning, an awning, a vestibule, a grill, personal luggage or even a water supply are additional costs. 200 kg. In addition to the GVWR, there are several parameters that we should keep in mind if we want to load our vehicles safely. In this material, we will focus on the basics that you, as a beginner caravanning adept, may not have been aware of until now.

What to tow and how to properly load the caravan?

We monitor the opening dates of campsites in Poland and Europe on an ongoing basis. We get a lot of inquiries about Italian campsites. Below we present a list of campsites from the Baia Holiday group:. April 30, 2021. Camping Village Cavallino. May 1, 2021. Camping Village Piccola Gardiola. May 8, 2021. Camping Village Roma Capitol. Camping Village Mare Pineta Baia Sistiana. Centro Vacanze Isuledda. Camping Village Laguna Blu. May 15, 2021. Camping Village La Tortuga. Camping Village Capo d'Orso.

Campsites of the Baia Holiday group - opening dates 2021

After the experience of a long lockdown and many limitations associated with it, we want nothing more than a holiday rest . This season, however, promises to be quite specific due to the ongoing restrictions. In mid-March, the European Commission announced work on the so-called a vaccine passport . In practice, it is to contain information about:. getting vaccinated against COVID-19. convalescent status. negative coronavirus test result. According to the information provided by the spokesman of the European Commission - Member States have already agreed guidelines on the technical specification of this e-document.

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