Imagine a camper whose basic equipment allows you to simply get in, start the engine and set off on a multi-month journey. Without the need to equip it with any additional devices. Imagine a luxurious camper commonly called a "Liner", but still in a compact size, not resembling a huge cruise bus. This is the PLATIN model produced in the German FRANKIA factory. I had the opportunity to test this camper for 3 weeks with my family at the turn of 2019/2020. We drove this camper about 2,500 km on highways and very winding and steep mountain passes, we traveled around large cities and villages, and we spent wonderful Christmas and New Year's Eve in this camper.

Frankia Platin 7900GD - motorhome for PLN 800,000 - CampRest test

Northern Italy tempts tourists with the landscapes of the Alps, as well as Venice, known for its romantic canals with gondolas. In some areas, time seems to stand still, and this is how it attracts visitors from all over the world. But even the most attractive points on the "must see" list can tire (especially since they are on the list of thousands of other people who came there at the same time), so many people at the end of the day only dream about rest . They want to find accommodation and gain strength before their next trips. Waiting for them include Camping Sabbiadoro .

Camping Sabbiadoro - holidays in Italy

Is traveling with a child possible? Sure! Is it possible to go camping with a child? Of course, at least some things are definitely changing. Below are some points that we paid attention to during recent years of traveling with children. I would also like to draw attention to what has NOT changed. Traveling with small children does not mean that a camping trip will be more expensive. Many campsites will not charge a single penny for children under 2 years of age. They will charge much less for those up to 6 years of age. Travel costs remain unchanged, indeed! Even going to a restaurant doesn't cost much because children usually eat off our plate.

7 things that change when you start camping with your baby

The French brand of Pilote motorhomes has been operating on the European market since exactly 1978. This is enough time to be able to describe your products as extremely refined. Time, however, inexorably passes, customer expectations are changing, so Pilote follows these changes. Day salons in a "face-to-face" arrangement, new models or an upgrade of the current standard are only a part of all planned activities for the 2020 season. It is not a novelty (the solution was introduced in 2019), but it was so warmly received by customers that it is also continued in the 2020 season. It is a face-to-face living room, which can be found in vehicles with the "FC" series.

New products in the Pilote 2020 group - check what has changed!

What do we need at home first? Toilets. The same is true for a motorhome or caravan. It is a certain indicator of independence in travel. But how to operate the toilet in the motorhome?. Of course, when possible, it is best to use the sanitary facilities at campsites, parking lots and other places, and keep the "home" restroom for special occasions. However, there is nothing to cheat, even the rarely used toilet will have to be emptied one day. Chemical toilets are made of two parts, separated by a latch. In the lower part, impurities accumulate, and the upper part is a shell with a cover and (most often) a water tank for flushing the toilet.

How to operate the toilet in the motorhome?

The vast majority of new motorhomes are sold in Poland "by company", that is, to put it simply, such vehicles are bought by entrepreneurs, owners of small and large enterprises. What if the motorhome was used at every possible opportunity? Create a mobile office out of it? Do not look at the offer of hotels or apartments? Let's not forget about the safety of such work and travel, which is especially important today, during the coronavirus epidemic. Currently, in our country it is forbidden to conduct activities related to short-term (less than one month) rental of premises. We are talking about cabins at campsites, apartments, hotels. The ban affects not only tourists, but also all those who have to travel around the country for business reasons.

Safe remote work in a motorhome

We often underestimate what we have just "behind the fence". So maybe it's time to check out the offer of campsites in Poland? More and more cool resorts are being built here, and regardless of whether you choose to stay in a house or a tent, in a camper or caravan - camping is a great place to spend a family holiday! In this article, we share information about how much it costs to rent both a camping house and a plot of land on which you can put your tent, trailer or camper. There are few campsites in Poland where we can take out a mobile home - like in foreign campsites, but there are more and more of them. A heated holiday home can be rented at some campsites all year round (e.g. at the Camp4U campsite near Wrocław). Such a house usually has two bedrooms and one or two bathrooms, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Campsites often also offer additional equipment for small children, such as travel cots and bathtubs.

How much do camping holidays in Poland cost?

Although over 70% of the Karkonosze area belongs to our southern neighbors, on the Polish side there are several wonderful attractions that the Czechs can envy us. And it's not just about beautiful hiking trails. Karpacz offers many attractions, with particular emphasis on the rich offer for families with children. There is the City Toy Museum, water parks and an all-year-round ice rink. There is also a rope park, a toboggan run in summer, and ski runs and lifts in winter, so enthusiasts of active leisure will also be pleased to relax at the foot of the Giant Mountains . Apart from Śnieżka, the highest peak in the Karkonosze Mountains, you can climb Kopa or Smogornia and climb the surrounding rocks (including Raven Rocks, Pilgrims, Słonecznik). A moment of attention should also be given to the Wild Waterfall, located near the lower cableway station to Kopa. It is the dam that was built at the beginning of the 20th century to subdue the Łomnica river, a river that has repeatedly shown what it can do when its dammed waters gain speed.

A city of cowboys with a view of the Giant Mountains

It's time to say goodbye to winter and start preparations for the fast-moving spring and summer caravanning season. Especially for this occasion, the online store of the Elcamp Group discounted over 160 different products useful during every camping. What can we find in the offer?. The caravanning online store of the Elcamp Group offers practically everything that is needed when traveling in a motorhome or caravan. Currently, at sklep.elcamp.pl, over 160 products have been discounted and the price reductions have reached up to 30 percent. What is worth investing in before the new summer season? Certainly the Camos rear view camera that comes complete with a large 5 inch display can be useful. The camera itself works in two modes thanks to two lenses. The first one imitates a rear view mirror and the second one is activated when you shift into reverse gear.

More than 160 caravanning products with online discounts!

Are you a fan of sleeping outdoors? Do you like communing with nature? Do you love the feeling of freedom and independence when you spend time away from civilization, being on your own? Or maybe you are looking for a tent that will be perfect for camping for the whole family? By reading this article, you will learn what camping equipment you should consider when planning to buy your own portable holiday home. First of all, you should answer a basic question - how do you want to use this type of tourist equipment. If you are interested in lonely and long mountain hikes, choose a functional and practical trekking tent . Its low weight will not hinder your march, while its compact design and simplicity of construction will allow you to quickly set it up when, for example, you are surprised by a sudden change in weather . The small dimensions of the tent when unfolded are also its undoubted advantage - trekking equipment requires very little space, so you can put it practically anywhere!.

We advise you which camping tent will be the best

On the one hand, there is a beautiful, well-designed, quiet camping structure, and on the other - a cab taken straight from the delivery van. Do you know it? This is the problem of most new motorhomes on the market, which are built on the basis of popular "delivery vans". With the advent of the third generation of the Mercedes Sprinter, the market for new motorhomes changed within one season. Here is the Rapido M-Series, two models of fully integrated motorhomes, built on the new Sprinter. They not only look great, but also offer new, so far unused solutions to improve comfort and safety.

RAPIDO M-SERIES - Mercedes rules!

Sardinia ranks second on the list of the largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea. In terms of size, it is only surpassed by Sicily. The Sardinian beauty attracts tourists with the beauty of its beaches, including the picturesque Costa Smeralda, rock formations, weather (300 days of sunshine a year) and delicious food. On the island you will find delicious desserts, such as cheese and honey seadas, as well as a local delicacy for the brave, i.e. casu marzu - a sheep cheese "enriched" with live larvae that tastes like gorgonzola. But there is no doubt that Sardinia will be remembered by everyone, even without having to indulge in controversial delicacies, because it is simply wonderful. See with us that no matter which part of the island we spend our vacation in, each one can charm us.

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Frankia Platin 7900GD - motorhome for PLN 800,000 - CampRest test