Motorhomes are mobile "houses on wheels" but in a "mini" version. This statement applies to most of them, but not to the Challenger brand. It is she who offers semi-integrated motorhomes with an extraordinary living room in the XXL version. This is where you will spend time with your family, rest after skiing on the slopes or just take a short nap. Challenger motorhomes are available from CarGO! Why is it worth being interested in them? Because of a few reasons. First of all, we have a Ford Transit chassis at our disposal. The two-liter unit with 170 horsepower is very efficient and economical at the same time. It is also a lower excise tax, which translates directly into a lower purchase price of the entire vehicle. The Challenger is therefore an interesting proposition also from an economic point of view.

A spacious living room in a motorhome? Challenger!

See our video with the presentation of a motorhome, which we had the opportunity to test during a winter ski trip to Italy in Sexten. The camper worked very well, it was properly insulated and we did not feel any discomfort. Winter caravanning is something beautiful, and foreign mountain campsites are perfectly prepared to welcome guests and offer ski storage rooms, shoe dryers, and very warm sanitary facilities. We received the camper from a Rapido dealer, mCamp from Dzierżoniów, which carries out continuous sale of these vehicles, rental and service of motorhomes.

Winter test of Rapido i96 Distinction motorhome

Many people expect a motorhome to be air-conditioned. What about efficient heating? It will depend on the heating system whether we will be able to travel at any time of the year. Spring or early autumn is a dream time for many people to travel, but remember that mornings and evenings can be very cold then. The modern heating system means that you just need to turn the knob on the control panel to enjoy the warmth of the "home hearth";). The most famous type of heating is the parking heater . The parking heater consists of a heater that works independently of the engine. Fuel is taken directly from the vehicle's tank. The main advantage of such a heating system is low fuel consumption.

Operation of the heating panel in the motorhome

The coast of the Gulf of Trieste is one of the most beautiful in the northern Adriatic. Numerous beaches, incredibly clear water and fabulous views attract hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Many of them choose the family site surrounded by olive groves - Camping Village Mare Pineta as their holiday destination. Large and well-prepared pitches await vacationers, as well as a campsite , mobile homes and luxury apartments. The pitches are equipped with all amenities (including access to electricity and water), besides, caravanning enthusiasts have full sanitary facilities at their disposal. There are showers and toilets in the camping area, and a laundry room for guests. The center is adapted to the needs of the disabled - it has places without architectural barriers.

Camping Village Mare Pineta - holidays on the Gulf of Trieste

When getting ready for a holiday camping trip, we prepare a list of things we need to take with us. There will be clothes, cosmetics, small household appliances and documents. Hardly anyone remembers camping accessories such as a table, chair, headlamp, lamp, organizer/cabinet, or thermos. When we get there, we decide that it's good to have breakfast outdoors, but suddenly it turns out that there is nowhere to sit... During the next trip, we usually remember about such "little things" as e.g. chairs and a table to be placed in the vestibule or directly on the grass. But how can we choose the ones that best suit our needs and at the same time not clutter up the car and not overload it unnecessarily?.

6 gadgets that you cannot do without at the campsite

The Croatian coast is an annual travel destination for millions of people from all over the world. It is not surprising for them when we look at the beauty of the local beaches, the infrastructure of holiday resorts, clear azure water or numerous monuments. If you are planning a trip to Croatia, and more specifically to the vicinity of the town of Vrsar, we recommend you to consider a huge tourist resort - Camping Valkanela . The visitors can expect, among others, spacious parking spaces for vehicles and comfortable mobile homes for rent.

Camping Valkanela - holidays in Croatia

I recently had the opportunity to live for a while in a Hobby caravan, which I received for testing from a dealer of this brand, i.e. CarGO Pomorze. I may surprise you, but it was my first trip with a "larger" trailer for many years, because I usually travel with campers or my private set, i.e. VW Transporter T6 with a light trailer (750 kg GVW) TearDrop type. Maybe first I will try to answer the question that is asked, probably by everyone who starts their adventure with caravanning: "Camper or trailer?" A camper gives us a lot of independence and allows us to move faster than when we pull a trailer.

Travel trailer Hobby 545 KMF De Luxe - Test CampRest

Rome doesn't need advertising - everyone knows the Eternal City, even if they haven't been to it yet. And it must be admitted that millions of tourists visit them every year. If you are planning a Roman vacation, it is best to spend at least a few days. Otherwise you will be frustrated that you are in such a beautiful place and you will not be able to get to know even a fraction of its attractions. Also, take care of the accommodation. Camping Village Roma Capitol is located 25 km from Rome and 3 km from a nice beach. It invites you to relax in the heart of the nature reserve.

Camping Village Roma Capitol - holidays on the Tyrrhenian Sea

If we have already mastered the maneuvers of the motorhome, the operation of individual devices and the rules of behavior at the campsite, we feel quite confident before traveling to another place. And then it turns out that, for example, we move with an unsecured gas cylinder ... In order to avoid such surprises, it is worth having a checklist at hand, thanks to which we will not forget about anything important. Checklist - or, speaking Polish, a checklist - is a list prepared for the purpose of completing tasks or subsequent stages. The point is not to omit any important stage of the procedure. Such a list helps to determine the correct sequence of work and to establish a list of activities that should be performed in order to check whether everything has been done correctly. Such lists are used by pilots, flight attendants, astronauts, doctors, nurses and manufacturing plants. Why? Because they work!.

Checklist before traveling by motorhome

There are many types of V-belts, such as belts with chamfered sides, classic and cogged belts, and banded belts. Each type of this element is adapted to the specifics of the device, its load during operation and rotational speed. Below, we briefly characterize each of the popular types of this important component of belt transmissions. What is a V-belt transmission? It is a type of mechanical transmission, which consists of two or more wheels belted with an elastic band (e.g. a V-belt). Belt transmissions are commonly installed in machines where they are responsible for transmitting power to receiving devices. They can be found in both simple and complex structures, and their role is certainly crucial to the operation of the entire machine.

Types of V-belts

Portugal is preparing for the upcoming season. The camping and hotel base will be launched in June. Museums, art galleries, restaurants, cafes, pastry shops are already open. From May 18, the country introduced a second phase of lifting restrictions on economic and social life. From the beginning of May, small shops, hairdressing and beauty salons, sports facilities and golf courses are open. Taxi traffic was also restored and car rentals were opened. According to the Portuguese Tourism Office (Turismo de Portugal), air borders with European Union countries (except Spain and Italy) remain open. You can also get to the country from the United States, Canada, Brazil and other post-Portuguese-speaking areas.

The beach season opens in Portugal on June 6

Croatia is a dream destination for summer (and not only) holidays, a travel destination for many people. It attracts with its unspoiled nature, the guarantee of the weather and the wealth of tourist attractions. If you are going to the island of Lošinj, we recommend accommodation at a campsite located right by the sea, with a view of Krk . This is Camping Village Poljana , perfect for a family vacation in Croatia . Camper owners can stay on one of the large lots. Each of them has access to a power connection, and some also to water (Paradise type). The stands differ in terms of standard and location. The guests can also use mobile homes with bedrooms, a kitchenette and a bathroom with a shower. You can use air conditioning for an additional fee, and in addition, small animals are allowed in the cottage area.

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