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Adria motorhomes 2010 preview

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Adria has introduced their motorhome offering for 2010 season. All the body types are available: vans, semi-integrated, integrated, and overcabs. The Slovenian company has been successful in building their product offering and their motorhomes are generally regarded as a good value for the money. The company has especially invested into their luxury equipped models for 2010.

Vans

There are two familiar and very popular models: Twin and 4Twin. They both are built on Fiat Ducato base and body length is 5.99 meters. All three Ducato engines are available 100 hp, 120 hp, and 160 hp. The difference is in the layout. 4Twin has 4 berths and Twin provides 3 berths. There are 8 different exterior colors available, so the van does not have to be the casual white. The furniture finish style is new in 2010

Semi-integrated

The semi-integrated range includes Compact (4 layouts), Coral (4 layouts), Coral Supreme (4 layouts), Polaris (2 layouts), and Matrix (1 layout). The Compacts have a narrow body (212 cm) and they provide up to 3 berths. They are ideal for couples. The base is Fiat Ducato and there are four exterior colors available: White, Silver, Grey, and Red.

The Coral range is also tailored for couples, but they are larger than Compacts. The body width is 2.29 cm and the lengths go up to 7.29 meters. All models are 3 berths. Coral has polyester body and Ducato base just like the Compact. The body should be very damage resistant.

Coral Supreme has 4 layouts, which are different from Coral. Supreme models have high accessory level.

Polaris is a new luxury model, which is targeted to survive in winter conditions. The base is Mercedes-Benz with AL-KO and layouts are 3 berth. Alde floor heating comes as a standard. Waste water tank is heated and refrigerator provides generous 150 litres of room. Panoramic window is operated with electricity.

Matrix is a semi-integrated model, but it has a double bed on top of the seating area. The bed is lowered from the roof for a night. The seating area cannot be used in night mode, but there are 4 berths to use. This is a new concept in Adria line-up. Previously this type of a cross model combining semi-integrated and integrated features has been introduced by Frankia.

Overcabs

Coral is the only range that provides overcab family models. There are 4 layouts and up to 7 berths. Waste water tank is heated and a large 150 litre refrigerator suits well to family layouts.

Integrated

Vision is the name of the integrated model and it uses a rare Renault Master base with 150 hp engine. The base has been equipped with AL-KO chassis. Air suspension should give a smooth ride. There are 3 layouts all providing 4 berths. Double floor and heated waste water tank gives good winter characteristics.

Arctic Battery Heater

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on October 23, 2009

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Arctic battery heater

Arctic Battery Heater is a device that heats up a motorhome or a car battery under cold conditions. This improves the battery’s capability to provide large start-up current. A warm battery also charges much better that a cold one. The Battery Heater operates automatically when a motorhome is connected to a mains voltage or while driving.

The Heater package includes a heating element and a trigger unit. They are installed on opposite walls of the battery. The trigger unit detects automatically if mains voltage is connected or if the engine is running by sensing the battery voltage. It is connected to the battery terminals and the installation is an easy operation. The wire tips are tin-coated, so the few connections can be made with a warm air blower.

You can read more experiences about the battery heater from our site during the winter. The list price is around 350 Euros.

Manufacturer: Arctic Heat Control Oy

Carado 2010 caravan preview

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on September 7, 2009

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Carado C 363

Carado has 9 caravan layouts in the new model range. The company sees the products as upper low end of the caravan market. The interior width is 2.18 meters and there’s 1.95 m of headroom. The wall thickness is 34 mm and the floor thickness 41 mm. Cold form mattresses are standard just like in Carado’s motorhomes. An indirect lighting is used in seating areas, but there are also spotlights. The refrigerator is 113 litres with 11 litres freezer. The washrooms have been upgraded from the previous versions. The Thetford WC connects to the 45-litre water tank. The standard heater is Truma S 3002 with automatic ignition.

The accessories emphasize on practicality and all in all the accessory level is really good for an entry level caravan. There are also some optional extras to choose from. Electric floor heating is now available as an option. Another option is Winterhoff safety coupling. The exterior can be ordered with an optional smooth plate.

The look and feel seems to match Carado motorhomes, which provide a good bang for the bucks. The furniture decor is Canadian walnut.

Caravan range

The range starts from C 100 with a body length of 4 meters. There’s curved seating area in the front, which can be converted into a double bed. The kitchen is located at the back of the caravan.

The C 419 is a completely new layout in the mid-size category. It’s length is 6.57 meters and width 2.32 meters. The layout has a king size “american style” bed in the rear and a curved seating area in the front. The pass-through area at the rear is also accessible from the outside. The storage space is shown in the photo below.

Carado C 419

The C 164 offers a double bed in the front and a dinette in the rear. The C 205 and C 255 provide curved seating area in the rear and a double bed in the front. The C 364 has a horizontal bed across the front, bunk beds in the rear and a dinette in the center of the caravan.

The C 415 offers a curved seating area in the front and a double bed in the rear. The C 417 has a curved seating area in the front and twin beds in the rear.

: Carado C 363

: Carado C 419

: Carado C 419

: Carado C 419

Carado 2010 motorhome preview

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on September 1, 2009

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Carado A 160

Carado has been successful in challenging economic climate. The company sold over 1500 motorhomes and caravans during the past financial year. Carado’s focus is reasonably priced motorhomes and caravans with “Made in Germany” quality guarantee.

There are big changes in Carado’s 2010 motorhome line-up. All the vehicles use Fiat Ducato base. Ford Transit is not available although it was the only available base last year. There are 4 alcove and 5 semi-integrated models in the line-up. Exterior uses smooth plate as standard.

Carado A 160

The washrooms have more storage space, which is a very welcome change. The aesthetic of the washrooms has been improved. Fixed beds have cold form mattress as a standard.

Truma C 6002 heater comes as a standard with integrated 12-litre boiler. Truma EH heater is available as an option if you want electric heating. A good news for winter campers if that the waste water tank heating available as an option. Wall and roof insulation is 34 mm thick and floor insulation 41 mm.

Carado T 344

The basic engine is 2.2-litre Multijet with 100 hp. A more powerful 130 hp model is available as an option. The optional chassis package includes manual air conditioning for the driver’s cab, passenger airbag, electric mirrors, cruise control, and radio kit.

Carado T 345

A-models

The A-models’ alcove is large with measures of 160 x 210 cm.

A 160

Length: 594 cm
Width: 232 cm
Height: 310 cm
Basic price: 35999 EUR (includes German VAT)
Description: A completely new compact motorhome. Dinette can be converted into a bed, so A 160 accommodates 4 people.

A 361
Length: 698 cm
Width: 232 cm
Height: 310 cm
Basic price: 38999 EUR (includes German VAT)
Description: Accommodates 6 people. 150-litre refrigerator available as an option.

A 366

Length: 698 cm
Width: 232 cm
Height: 310 cm
Basic price: 38999 EUR (includes German VAT)
Description: Accommodates 6 people. Three 230 V sockets.

A 464

Length: 728 cm
Width: 232 cm
Height: 310 cm
Basic price: 38999 EUR (includes German VAT)
Description: Accommodates 5 people. The largest motorhome in the line-up. 150-litre refrigerator available as an option.

T-models

Carado calls semi-integrated vehicles as T-models. Optional panoramic roof is one of the most visible improvement. A roof rack with aluminum ladder is also optional.

T 134

Length: 623 cm
Width: 232 cm
Height: 290 cm
Basic price: 36499 EUR (includes German VAT)
Description: Accommodates 4 people.

T 135

Length: 623 cm
Width: 232 cm
Height: 290 cm
Basic price: 35499 EUR (includes German VAT)
Description: Double bed model. Accommodates 4 people. Three 230 V sockets.

T 345

Length: 678 cm
Width: 232 cm
Height: 290 cm
Basic price: 37999 EUR (includes German VAT)
Description: Double bed model. Accommodates 4 people.

T 337

Length: 693 cm
Width: 232 cm
Height: 290 cm
Basic price: 37999 EUR (includes German VAT)
Description: Twin beds. Accommodates 4 people. 150-litre refrigerator available as an option.

T 344

Length: 693 cm
Width: 232 cm
Height: 290 cm
Basic price: 37999 EUR (includes German VAT)
Description: Horizontal rear bed. Accommodates 4 people. 150-litre refrigerator available as an option.

Bürstner 2009 preview

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on February 9, 2009

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Bürstner Argos

Bürstner has three new motorhome model ranges for the 2009: Viseo, Prismo, and City Car.

Viseo

Viseo is the most affordable integrated motorhome in the Bürstner line-up. It uses Fiat base and the basic engine is 2.2-litre 100 hp MultiJet. Also 2.3-liter and 3.0-litre engines are optionally available. The Maxi version of the Fiat base is an option. It will increase the gross weight from 3500 kg to 4000 kg.

There are 5 layouts to choose from:

i 595, length 5.98 m.
i 620 G (garagel), length 6.58 m.
i 694 G (garage), length 6.98 m.
i 696, length 6.98 m.
i 715, length 7.29 m.

The body width is 230 cm. The accessory level covers all the basic needs. Heating system is Truma 4 Combi. There’s a large list of optional accessories available, so Viseo can be tailored to custom needs. Viseo can be thought of as a slightly downgraded Aviano. They are very similar models.

Prismo

Prismo is a new low profile that uses Ford base with rear wheel drive. The engine options are 2.4-litre 115 hp and 2.4-litre 140 hp. The rear wheel drive means strong towing capacity of 2000 kg. The sporty outlook is combined with narrow 218 cm wide body. There’s only one floor plan t 626 G. The overall length is 6.26 meters and there’s a garage under the double bed.

Prismo is a 3 berth design. There are seatbelts for four. Diesel operated Truma takes care of the heating.

City Car

City Car is a compact travel van with Fiat base. Length is just under six meters (5.99 m). Webasto provides the heating and also hot water. There are three berths and seatbelts for four. Fresh and waste water tanks are both 100 litres, which is very good for a vehicle this small. Fridge is 97 litres.

Other motorhome models

Other models in the Bürstner 2009 range are:

Travel Van (3 layouts, Fiat)
Nexxo (3 layouts, Ford)
Marano (3 layouts, Fiat)
Ixeo (4 layouts, Fiat)
Ixeo fifty (1 layout, Fiat, 50th year special edition)
Solano (6 layouts, Fiat)
Aviano (5 layouts, Fiat)
Nexxo Family (6 layouts, Ford)
Argos (2 layouts, Fiat)

Bürstner caravans

There are 5 caravan ranges:

Premio
Averso
Averso fifty (50th year special edition)
Belcanto
Trecento

Premio is the entry level caravan with 5 floor plans. There are 2 to 4 berth models. Averso range is a mid priced and there are 11 floor plans with 2 to 5 berths. Belcanto adds more style and price. There are 10 layouts from 2 to 6 berths. Trecento is a luxury caravan with all 6 layouts designed for two persons.

Jumbo Hostel in Stockholm Sweden

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on February 2, 2009

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Jumbo hostel has been opened in Stockholm Sweden. The specialty of this hotel is that it is built inside a Boeing 747-200 Jumbo Jet. The plane retired from flight duties in November 2002. Now the hotel has been relocated to its permanent location at the entrance of Arlanda airport.

Dorm rooms have the lowest rates 350 SEK, which equals 35 euros. Twin bed room is 1200 SEK (120 euros) and private room for three 1350 SEK (135 euros). The most expensive room is the cockpit suite 3300 SEK (330 euros).

All the rooms have separate toilet and shower facilities. There are 26 rooms in total. Room size is around 6 square meters, so they are small. Ceiling height is 3 meters. There is also a cafe that provides breakfast and basic meals.

Jumbo Hostel web site

Wine cask hotel rooms

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on January 28, 2009

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De Vrouwe van Stavoren hotel in Netherlands offers very unique places to stay. There are four rooms that are originally Swiss wine casks. They are converted into two person hotel rooms with TV, radio, shower and a bathroom. The casks used to contain Beajolais wine from the French chateau area. The lowest rate for one night is around 120 euros.

The hotel is the only one in Stavroen and it is located at the old harbour. The address is Havenweg 1, Stavoren 8715 EM. There is also a restaurant that offers traditional dishes and a selection of fish specialties. Breakfast is Dutch style. The hotel has a website, which is quite messy, but it provides the basic information. There are also some room photos.

Adria motorhomes in 2009

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Adria has 6 motorhome line-ups for 2009: Van, Compact, Sport, Coral, Izola, and Vision.

Vision

Vision is the largest model and the only one with fully integrated chassis. There are 3 layouts to choose from and they all offer beds for four. The range is: 707 SG, 647 SG, and 707 SL. Overall lengths vary between 6.49 - 7.20 meters. Truma Combi 6 heater is a standard and there are pre-installed wirings for reversing camera, satellite, and solar panels. Vision uses front wheel drive Renault master base with 2.5 litre 146 hp dCi engine.

Izola

Izola provides two floor plans. 697 SL is a low-profile and 687 SP is an over-cab model. Izola uses Renault Master base. The basic engine is 2.5 litre 120 hp dCi and the 150 hp model is an option. The lengths are 7.17 m (697 SL) and 6.87 m (687 SP).

Coral

Coral provides 7 different layouts, which are built on top of Fiat Ducato. There are two over-cabs: A 660 SP and A 609 DK. Others are low-profile: S 650 SP, S 660 SL, S670 SL, S 680 ST, and S 690 SP. The overall lengths vary from 6.92 m to 7.36 m. The basic engine is 130 hp 2.3 litre MultiJet. 3.0 litre engine is an option. The heater is Truma Combi 6. There are pre-installed wirings for reversing camera, satellite, and solar panels. Waste water tank is insulated.

Sport

The Sport range is more affordable than Coral and it provides two over-cab layouts (A 660 DP, A 576 DK) and two low-profiles (S 573 DS, S 574 SP). The heater is Truma Combi 4. This range uses Fiat Ducato base and the basic engine is either 2.3 liter 130 hp or 2.2 litre 100 hp MultiJet depending on the model.

Compact

The Compact is a small city friendly motorhome that is built on top of Fiat Ducato. There are two low-profile layouts to choose from that are very typical in this motorhome category. The standard engine is 2.3 litre 130 hp MultiJet and there’s no other option available.

Van

Adria has three models in the Van category: Twin, 4Twin, and Maxivan. They all use Fiat Ducato base. The basic engine is 2.2 litre 100 hp MultiJet, but 120 hp and 157 hp engines are also available.

Brochures and Technical data

You can download brochures and technical data sheets.
Adria Motorhome Catalogue
Adria Motorhome Technical Data

Kabe motorhomes 2009

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on September 15, 2008

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Kabe will have two motorhome ranges for 2009. Travel Master 750 is a familiar line-up from last year. Travel Master 700 is a completely new range. They both use Fiat Ducato base.

All Travel Masters are designed for winter use. Heating uses Alde 3010 with 3 kW electric element. The floor heating is based on warm water pipes. Furnitures are designed so that air can circulate freely and warmth is distributed equally.

Travel Master 700

There are 4 layouts and they all have the same external measures: Length 707.5 cm, Width 235 cm, Height 280 cm. The maximum gross weight is 3500 kg or 4000 kg depending on customer requirement. The engine is 2.3-litre 130 hp MultiJet.

700L model has an L-shaped kitchen with double bed. 700B offers separate beds. The 700GL and 700GL models have large garage. 700 GL has separate beds and 700GT has double bed. 700 range is more affordable and has less accessories than the Travel Master 750.

Fresh and waste water tanks are located inside to prevent them to become frozen. Their capacity is 90 litres.

Travel Master 750

There are 10 different layouts to choose from. External measures are the same for each model: Length 752 cm, Width 235 cm, Height 280 cm. The maximum gross weight is either 3500 kg or 4250 kg. This range uses Al-Ko chassis. The engine is 3-litre 157 hp MultiJet.

T@B XL caravan for 2009

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on September 10, 2008

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The sweet T@B line continues with three different layouts for 2009: the original small T@B, L, and XL. The original model is available as a standard RS320 model or off-road version.

T@B-320 & Off-Road

This is the original model that started the T@B line few years ago. The body length without the gas bottle locker is 312 cm. The curb weight with basic equipment is 550 kg and the maximum gross weight is 800 kg. The maximum can be increased to 1000 kg (standard in Off-road). Starting price for the caravan is 7390 euros in Germany. Off-road model starts from 8990 euros.

There are several exterior color kits available and two options for interior fabrics. Off-road model has an Adventure kit styling as standard. Heating with Truma S 2002 is an option for 522 euros. Dometic 40 litre fridge costs additional 816 euros. Al-Ko Trailer Control is available also for this smallest T@B for 685 euros although it is not really necessary.

T@B-L

T@B L starts from 14 290 euros is Germany and offers layout designed for two persons. The internal body length is 394 cm. The curb weight with basic equipment is 1000 kg and the maximum gross weight is 1200 kg. The maximum figure can be raised to 1300 kg.

Heating is based on Truma S 3002. Fridge is 86 liter Dometic model. Fresh water tank holds 45 litres and wamr water capacity is 10 litres. Toilet unit is Thetford C-250 S. There are 9 lights operated from 12 V supply. There are 5 sockets for 230 V. The 12 V optional packet provides 16 A charger with integrated 10 A solar control module. The 80 Ah gel battery is suitable for solar charging.

Cool Blue and Red Hot color themes offer two choices for interior fabrics.

T@B-XL 510 DS

The largest XL model with twin axels is the luxury model. Tabbert says it represents an “American Way of Life” style and this really shows in the photo above. The room design is light and open. The interior combines materials like fine leather, teak or wenge and metal. Leather interior is 3900 euros extra. Starting price for XL is 37500 euros in Germany.

The kitchen has an aluminium front and the drawers are self-extracting. The bath interior is wood with metal accents. The lounge area has an optional electric fireplace. It provides a bit of warmth (max 1.5 kW), but it is not designed for heating. It mainly creates the atmosphere. Fireplace price is 2000 euros. The optional media package has 18 ich flat screen TV and DVD-player. Speaker system has also a sub-woofer. Standard price for the media package is 2600 euros.

The body length without the gas bottle locker is 507 cm. The curb weight with basic equipment is 1485 kg. The maximum gross weight is 1800 kg and it can be increased to 2000 kg. The chassis is Al-Ko AKS with Trailer Control stability system. Standard steadies have big foots, which is really handy on soft terrain. The Skyview window is electrically controlled.

Kitchen has 90 litres Dometic fridge. The cooker has 2 burners. Fresh water tank holds 45 litres. Truma Combi 4 kW takes care of the heating. There is 10 litre capacity for the hot water. Alde water pipe heating is available for 2550 euros.

Waste water tank holds 27 litres. There is integrated 10 A solar controller, so fitting a solar panel is easy. Battery is 80 Ah gel unit, which is suitable for solar charging. Toilet unit is Thetford C-250 S.

Electric system provides 16 A automatic charging system with the 12 V power supply package. There are 6 socket outlets for 230 V.