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.

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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 !!!.

Did you build the motorhome yourself? - we are waiting for you

After the T6.1 California and Grand California, VW introduced a new version of the compact camper van to mass production - the Caddy California . The car is now available and will surely be a strong competitor in this segment. Prices start from less than PLN 120,000 gross, and customers can choose from several variants of drive units and 2 body lengths. The available 2.0 TDI units with 75 or 122 HP are equipped with a double SCR filter and double AdBlue injection . The 1.5 TSI version, in turn, provides 114 HP of power. The car has a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard, and the options include a 7-speed automatic transmission and a 4-MOTION drive .

Volkswagen Caddy California - a compact motorhome straight from Poland

A landscape-loving tourist may find it difficult to say unequivocally which season is more favorable to the alpine valleys . But winter sports fans have no such doubts. To find out, visit the Ötztal in Tyrol, for example. The Austrian valley is 65 km long and its main winter attractions include the Sölden ski area. Besieged by crowds of skiers, snowboarders and cross-country skiers , it is teeming with life as much, and sometimes more than the capital of Austria. Right next to the valley station of the mountain railway Bergahnen Sölden there is a campsite, which aims to provide guests with truly hotel conditions.

In winter in a camper at Camping Solden

Overnight in the wild or in a safe campground ? What if you could combine these two possibilities and sleep almost in the wild, but in a safe and proven place? It is possible and more and more such places are being created. Agro- tourism , farms and vineyards are more and more willing to join the centers that accept campers. In the article we will suggest where in Poland and abroad you can safely stay overnight. Our favorite place of this type in Poland is a small family vineyard in Dwikozy . It is located 10 km from Sandomierz. The vineyard is run by young, fantastic people who decided to rebuild the vineyard of their ancestors. Monika and Marceli organize tasting their wines combined with visiting the place. During such a trip you will learn not only how they care for their plants. You will also visit the vineyard's backyard, the place where wine is produced in the final stage. We have participated in such tastings several times and we learn something new each time. Marceli, depending on the current season, tells about other elements important during a given stage of wine production . He also talks about his family roots in a very interesting way. They produce there, among others the fantastic Rieslieng . You can also buy homemade cheeses and other preserves from them.

In a camper van to the vineyard

On January 16, 2021, the historic merger of Fiat-Chrysler ( FCA ) and Peugeot-Citroen ( PSA ) took place. As a result of this merger, the fourth largest automotive concern will be created, which is to be called Stellantis . The merger will have a clear impact on the camper van base vehicle market. Although FCA and PSA have a joint production, they have so far competed in terms of distribution. Stellantis will achieve a market share of 75% after the merger of Fiat with Citroen and Peugeot. As expected, this state of affairs, despite fluctuations, should not translate into data for 2020.

Stellantis - a combination of FCA and PSA

Anytime is good for vacation planning . We can focus on it even when it is raining in autumn or in the middle of winter and we can only see branches without leaves. It's good then to move your thoughts to some warm place - for example to Italy, to the Gulf of Venice. Time will pass very quickly and we will not look back, and we will have to pack for the next trip. So let's know in advance where to go and where to choose an accommodation for your vacation in Italy . If you would like to spend a holiday by the warm Italian sea, at a campsite with all amenities, we recommend the Cavallino-Treporti area. There you will find at least a few facilities that will meet the expectations of even the most demanding guests. One of them is Residence Village, a campsite located right next to the beach and not far from the city. What will it offer guests in the coming season? We invite you to read.

Vacation in Venice - Camping Residence Village

Presented during a press conference last week, the Chausson X550 follows a completely new path. It also becomes a symbol of the newly emerging segment. The combination of a semi-integrated frame and a sheet metal frame is intended to provide the greatest possible comfort and space typical of traditional campers with the agility and mobility of small delivery vehicles . From the outside, the vehicle is 599 cm long, 275 cm high and only 210 cm wide. In terms of the sense of space inside, it is not inferior to traditional campers - but more on that in a moment.

The new Chausson COMBO X550 - a perfect fusion?

From now on, in Lower Saxony, overnight stays in motorhomes and other vehicles in public spaces for tourism purposes are prohibited. Campsites and parking spaces subject to a long-term rental agreement are excluded from the ban. German internet users and caravanning enthusiasts, embraced in their everyday life by a wave of far-reaching restrictions, do not mince words before Christmas. Returning to "normality" is a spontaneously articulated desire, just like in our case. However, there will also be words of support for the legislator and criticism for those who disregard the restrictions. The prevailing comments try to emphasize the seriousness of the situation, the new strains of the virus and the important aspect of showing social solidarity. Giving up the luxury of using a motorhome would be one of the manifestations of such solidarity.

Lockdown in Germany - new information

When thinking about how to decorate their car, more and more people decide to change or refresh the paintwork or add decorative elements to the car's body (e.g. stickers). These are relatively inexpensive and aesthetic solutions that allow you to give your car a second life, thus increasing its attractiveness. It is no different in the case of motorhomes or caravans, which on the road are a natural extension of the driver's home and his friends or family. In such cases, it may be a good solution to replace the wheels, the core of which will be durable alloy wheels. Contrary to popular belief, motorhome alloy wheels are not that difficult to access, and their installation can also improve the performance of the car. Check what to consider when choosing aluminum rims for a motorhome and see how they can positively affect the vehicle's performance.

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