Probably everyone who drives a camper or caravan has experienced a power deficit on board. On the other hand, we are now accustomed to using many electrically powered devices on a daily basis. Therefore, it is hard for us to imagine their absence during shorter or longer camper trips. To receive electricity in our mobile home with a voltage of 230V, i.e. the same as in a home socket, we must connect the camper to the electricity network, e.g. at a campsite. Another way is to equip the camper with a voltage converter . One of the tasks of the converter is to change the 12V voltage (which we obtain directly from the battery) to 230V, which allows us to power devices such as laptops, mixers, drones, cameras, hair dryers, waffle irons, toasters, coffee machines, various types of chargers, etc.

Electricity and electricity in a motorhome - EcoFlow stations

In the era of more and more stringent exhaust emission standards and more and more common hybrid and purely electric drives, caravanning enthusiasts will face more and more challenges. Family cars and even popular SUVs receive standard-imposed units with cylinder capacities not exceeding 1.5 liters, often with insufficient power to tow caravans. Connecting additional ballast to a strictly electric vehicle in the form of a traditional trailer will dramatically reduce their range and may require multiple charging, even on short distances. This dilemma was taken to heart by the creators of the innovative trailer - Polydrops P17A , which (at least for now) is intended to relieve the electric tug and provide users with electric autonomy at a standstill.

A trailer for an electric car - a preview of the future

Semi-integrated campers occupy an important place in our guide to choosing the right motorhome . They account for a large part of the sale of new cars in Poland. As it turns out, they can meet different needs, despite the very similar external appearance. We decided to use the example of two cars of the French manufacturer Pilote to compare motorhomes of this brand, almost identical from the outside - one for couples and small families ( P690GJ for 2-4 people) and one for a typical family (6-seater model P696S ).

Pilote half-integrated games - a comparison

The Fiat Ducato has been the leader in the motorhome market for many years. Why is it like that? How does the competition look like against it? Today we will take a closer look at the vehicles on the market. We will also describe the most important differences between them. It is hard to imagine that over a dozen or so years any vehicle undergoes only minor "lifting" changes. And yet the Fiat Ducato is a perfect example of this. The king of the motorhome market (as I think we can talk about it) has, on average, seized over 70% of this cake in recent years. However, apart from changing the shape of the headlamps and subtle modifications to the layout of the dashboard , engine replacement required by the EURO6d standard and a new gearbox, not much has happened here. The entire range of propulsion engines are units with a capacity of 2.3 liters, additionally subject to high excise duty.

Motorhome chassis - a comparison

Caravanning in Poland is experiencing a real boom, and a camping or motorhome-friendly place may turn out to be a profitable business. In many places, the lack of infrastructure is huge, and a large crowd of fans of this form of recreation is ready to pay for the necessary amenities. Is the investment in Camper Park or camping profitable and is it an easy idea to implement? What should you remember about? What challenges should you be prepared for? Of course, it is difficult to present a ready-made recipe and consider the success of each place as repeatable. However, it is worth getting acquainted with the guide, co-created with an expert, who will help us highlight the topic.

How to build a Camper Park?

Our latest printed guide "Campsites of Europe 2021" is now available, in which we present 240 of the most noteworthy campsites and camper parks. It does not include all the campsites that are available in a given country, but only some of those that we consider the most noteworthy - you could say that we have already selected the right gems for you. You will find there basic information about the campsite and the range of applicable prices, which will allow you to determine whether a given campsite is more expensive or cheaper. We also present contact details and a website where you will find more information about a given facility.

Camping Europe Guide 2021 - how to get it?

If you are interested in motorhome tourism , and you cannot find yourself in the maze of different types of vehicles - this article is just for you!. We will try to present briefly and substantively the basic parameters and our subjective view of the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. In this new, tutorial series of articles, we will also try to present each type of motorhome construction in detail and suggest what to pay attention to at the very beginning of this adventure. We will start our journey with agile compact discs , we will discuss popular tin boxes and alcoves , spacious half- integrateds , luxurious integrateds and expedition capsule structures .

Types of motorhomes - a practical guide

The company ZIAD informed that in December last year it signed a new lease agreement for the area where the now defunct " Camping 99 near Dębowiec " was located. This place was especially popular with foreign tourists visiting Bielsko-Biała. The new tenant of the area turned out to be the owner of the restaurant operating on the campsite for several years. The land was leased after presenting the offer, which was more favorable for the company than the offer presented by the current tenant - said Grzegorz Jania, commercial director at ZIAD.

With a camper to Bielsko-Biała - a promise to revitalize the Camping near Dębowiec

The camper market is experiencing a real explosion. Prices on the secondary market have skyrocketed, and factories can't keep up with orders for new vehicles. The product is therefore very scarce. In addition, when something interesting appears on the horizon, potential buyers literally "fight" to get the car they want. However, when looking for opportunities, it often happens that our vigilance is reduced. Since we are talking about camping vehicles related to our hobby and associated with pleasure, family and travel, we may not keep a sober mind in the purchasing process. Act impulsively, in a frenzy, often looking through rose-colored glasses. However, we must realize that this purchasing process is no different from purchasing a family car for everyday driving. In addition, we are talking about considerable amounts in these transactions.

Check VIN before you buy a motorhome!

During the past Christmas, we had the opportunity to test a very luxurious Niesmann + Bischoff motorhome, the Arto 77e model in the face2face layout. For almost 4 weeks, we traveled 9,000 km in this motorhome from Poland to Portugal. We traveled it as a family of four with two children aged 2 and 5. It was a great holiday in an amazing motorhome, which I wanted to ride for a long time ... When you enter the stand of this brand during the fair in Dusseldorf, you immediately know that the team of designers are real experts because the stand itself stands out from the rest.

Niesmann-Bischoff Arto 77e - a beautiful motorhome [TEST CampRest]

Recently, traveling by motorhome has become an increasingly popular way to spend a vacation. Full independence, the ability to freely choose the place and time of parking, as well as optimal comfort even for the whole family are the main elements that attract people to start their adventure with a motorhome. However, in order to fully enjoy the trip with a motorhome, it is necessary to take care of it properly - both during and after the season. What is worth remembering?. Unexpected breakdowns during a motorhome trip can effectively ruin the entire trip. In order to avoid them, it is worth knowing the most common faults of such vehicles in advance, taking appropriate steps to eliminate them.

In a motorhome like at home - how to take care of it?

If you have built a motorhome yourself and want to show it off, we are waiting for you on the CampRest website. Send a short description and a few photos of your work to the e-mail address: ludmila@camprest.com. We will choose the most interesting motorhomes and contact their owners to interview them and show the world these wonders. But that's not the end of the attractions !!!. The owners of the vehicles described by us, which will enjoy the greatest popularity among our fans on Facebook, will be able to present them at the Caravans Salon fair in Poznań !!!.

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