Not every fan of motorhomes and caravanning browsing the Carthago brand offer realizes that its roots go back to recreational vehicles built on standard "tin plates". The development of this prestigious manufacture towards a liner-class car manufacturer recognized throughout Europe was preceded by a long period of development of solutions, mainly for vehicles from the VW group. Currently, as part of the Carthago stable, in addition to semi-integrated and integrated vehicles under the Malibu brand, a very popular range of as many as 11 models based on Fiat Ducato plates, with a length of 541 to 636 cm and a height of 259 cm, is offered. The differentiating factor is the interior color / design of the finish - from the standard, low- key VAN version to the bright and modern CHARMING / CHARMING GT version. Regardless of the vehicle layout, we have 4 places to drive and 2-3 places to sleep.

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Winter sports enthusiasts have probably visited resorts in Austria at least once, and it is quite likely that the ski slopes of Kaprun are well known to them. However, if they have not been to this small town yet, they should make up for it as soon as possible. The resort is located in SalzburgerLand, at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier. Importantly, this is Austria's first glacier ski area. 7 km from the city there is a second resort, Zell am See, with which Kaprun forms the famous Europa Sportregion. Skiers shine their eyes when it is mentioned, which is not surprising - it is a place intended mainly for them. And what attracts so many tourists here every year that distinguishes the region from others, which are not lacking in the Alps?.

Kaprun - the winter capital of Poland

Austria, Italy, or maybe France? If you are considering a campsite with good infrastructure for skiers and snowboarders, you will find some interesting suggestions below. We have chosen places that have the most to offer to tourists traveling in campers, but also to those who do not have a camping vehicle but would still like to have a good rest in winter. lfahrtstraße 22, 6450 Sölden. www.camprest.com/pl/camping/camping-solden. Area. The campsite is located directly on the southern outskirts of the commune of Sölden, which is located in Tyrol , in the Ötztal valley at an altitude of 1,368 m above sea level. Although this famous tourist resort can theoretically accommodate only 15,000 tourists at a time, the reality is completely different - it is visited by almost 2 million annually. guests. This is the only region in Austria where glacier slopes are directly connected to the rest of the ski areas via lifts. The whole of this vast area, with as many as 148 km of routes, consists of three parts, differing in character.

Where to go skiing in a motorhome? Austria, France, Italy

Time to introduce another important brand to the caravanning world! Frankia, because this is the brand we are talking about, has been highly appreciated by campers for many years. Travelers appreciate the numerous innovations introduced each year in the vehicles of this manufacturer. Thanks to this, the campers of the German manufacturer's brand are distinguished by great comfort, prestige and excellent technological solutions. Do you want to know more? Be sure to check out our article!

Meet the brand: Frankia!

Basically, life at the campsite in winter is the same as in summer. It often has the same amenities as in summer, because in winter , campsites in Austria and campsites in Italy also have a high season - especially those in the mountains and ski resorts . In this article I will try to answer all your questions about what it is like to live in nature in winter. However, think about it - if you have to book a place at a campsite well in advance in winter because it is so popular, it means that there is no shortage of people willing to spend time there and you can be sure that you will like it too. Remember that camping nowadays is not the usual camping site we remember from years ago.

What does camping look like in winter?

Do you remember how, while traveling around Italy this year, we showed you a 5-star campsite in the Dolomites with treehouses, where there is no kitchen, but there is a sauna? Today I will show you this campsite from a slightly different side - the winter side. Because it is a year-round campsite that has two high seasons - one in summer and the other in winter. Caravan Park Sexten impresses from the moment you enter. It lies at the foot of the famous peaks of Tre Cime or Drei Zinnen in German. The campsite is located in Italy, in the province of Bolzano, but very close to the border with Austria - hence the two names for the same mountain. South Tyrol is a place where the German language is mainly spoken and you can also expect cleanliness and order like in Austria.

Camping and hotel for families with children in the Dolomites - Caravan Park Sexten

How do you view the almost 9-meter motorhome? Hymer decided not to stop at the Master Line models in the 780 and 790 systems and added a new proposal to them: Hymer B Master Line 880. The impressive length of 8.89 meters and a width of 2.35 meters rests on a tandem axle for the first time, using the SLC chassis developed by Hymer. This, in turn, results in excellent driving characteristics. Such a long motorhome might seem difficult to drive. The producer argues, however, that nothing could be more wrong. The tandem axle is connected to a 177 hp Mercedes engine. The complete set was equipped with a 6-speed manual or a 9-speed automatic gearbox, which ensures perfect adaptation of the driving speed to the prevailing conditions, as well as optimized fuel consumption.

New motorhome from Hymera - Masterline 880

Did you know that most of the areas where campsites in Croatia are now do not belong to them? In the 1990s, the Croatian government gave these areas a long-term free lease to boost tourism in the country. Even in 2015, the legal situation of these leases was quite unclear. Everyone asked themselves the following questions: Will the owners of the facilities be given further lease? If so, for how long? Or maybe they will be able to buy them for their own? Therefore, the owners of campgrounds for a long time did not make large investments in campsites, fearing their unprofitability. But it was in 2015 that something changed and the Croats began to modernize the campsites one by one, and in fact most of the campsites from the list below are camps with a long tradition, which have been renovated in the last 4 years. So they have new swimming pools , new bathrooms, new mobile homes , new beaches and new infrastructure at the campsite. We keep our fingers crossed for the further development of tourism in Croatia!.

14 of the best campsites in Istria - holidays in Croatia by the sea

Frankia NEO is a real camping car for two people, intended for amateur drivers, i.e. those with a category B driving license. Thanks to the use of ingenious solutions and light materials from Frankia, it was possible not to exceed the critical value of the gross vehicle weight (GVW) - 3.5 tons. Built on the chassis of a very comfortable Mercedes Sprinter, Frankia NEO has front-wheel drive. Assuming not to exceed 3.5 tons and maintaining a comfortable interior, the car had to lose excess kilograms, so the structure is slimmer than usual, without losing the highest quality known from other motorhomes of this manufacturer. The side walls and the floor are made of aluminum , only the ceiling is made of GRP. The dimensions of the car are 6980/2240/2900 mm. It is designed for two people .

Motorhome up to 3.5t, i.e. light Frankia NEO

With the Vision Venture concept model making its debut at this year's Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Hymer takes a completely new, fresh approach to motorhome design!. Hymer is looking to the future, more specifically to 2025. The Vision Venture on a Mercedes-Benz chassis was created in collaboration with BASF (yes, yes, those from the J videotapes). The original bodywork retains the grille, doors and headlights, while the windshield has been moved forward, the A-pillar, bonnet and roof have been redesigned.

Hymer Vision Venture - will these be the motorhomes of the future?

Vacation is a good time for longer journeys, those not limited to one destination. Then it is good to have a bigger car that will not only allow you to take the entire package, but also provide more space inside. The driving pleasure cannot be overestimated either. All this, at a reasonable price, is provided by the Spanish Ilusion XMK 730. It is suitable for both a family and a group of friends. The Ilusion on the Citroen chassis looks quite modern. It is 7.3 m long, 2.35 m wide and 2.75 m high. It is designed for 4 people (optionally 5), the same number will sleep in it.

Ilusion XMK 730 and off you go!

Adria is one of the most popular caravan manufacturers in Europe. However, you cannot rest on your laurels! To maintain high demand, Adria is refreshing its trailer offer for 2020. Astella, which we wrote about here: Astella - a luxurious novelty from Adria , is not the only new Adria among caravans. The Slovenian manufacturer modernized the Altea, Aviva, Alpina and Adora models. At the top of the models we will find the all-season Alpina - a premium trailer. The sales hit is Adora - a family caravan with a very large panoramic window.

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