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TRAVEL.
READY.
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The Carado Magazine
P.36 P.24 P.06
CARADO NEWS
What’s in store for the world of camper vans
IN LOVE WITH EUROPE
Travelling across the most diverse continent
SUDOKU AND COMPETITION
Try your luck
Editorial EDITORIAL
OUR
NEW
MAGAZINE
H
owever we choose to get away from our everyday routines, whether
it’s by heading out into nature or taking a tour through an exciting
city, it’s these little (or big!) escapes that make life that bit sweeter.
More and more people are wanting to feel independent on their travels
as they look towards a greater sense of spontaneity and the feeling of freedom
that comes from knowing not everything in life has to be planned out. With the
help of motorhomes and campers, there’s nothing stopping you from making this
dream a reality as “vanlife” becomes the buzzword for this new-found lifestyle of
freedom. There’s no denying that the number of motorhomes seen on the road has
risen dramatically, but if further evidence were needed, then the statistics speak
for themselves: according to the Federal Association of the Camping Economy in
Germany (BVCD), the number of overnight stays at camp sites has risen by 50 per
cent over the past ten years.
The aim of our new magazine is to offer you a special behind-the-scenes insight
into the world of campers. We will be catching up with people who have turned
their lives upside down to embark on their dream adventure of discovering Eu-
rope by road. There will also be some top tips on everything to see and do on a
minibreak around Lake Constance. And if you’re interested in hearing from people
who have already road-tested our models, then you’re in the right place. Read on
for our tongue-in-cheek take on the stereotypical owners of each camper type,
and discover all the latest Carado news, innovations, accessories, and various
other exciting bits and pieces.
Stay spontaneous, discover the world, and enjoy life on the road.
All the best, youarrado
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Lake Constance ‘Wir woanders’
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Travel report SUDOKU AND COMPETITION Travel report
FEELING 36 GOOD FUN ON THE ROAD BREAKING FREE
Inc.
FREE There at last! Time to pull out the puzzle and relax. WITH THE FAMILY
HOLIDAY-
CHECKLISTS ‘WIR WOANDERS’ TRAVEL REPORT
on pages
38 A MINIMALIST LIFE
58-61 Sometimes, less is more. For a whole year, one family of four
from the Cologne region said: “Let’s go – everything we need
is in the camper.”
IN THIS
CAMPER PERSONALITIES
44 5 TYPES OF CAMPER THAT EVERYONE KNOWS
The perma-camper, the adventurer, the animal lover and more:
ISSUE
We take a not-too-serious look at the campers who match the
funniest stereotypes. Enjoy!
CAREFREE ADVENTURES A PORTRAIT OF WANGERLAND
46 THE EHG EXTENDED WARRANTY 52 RIGHT BY THE SHORE
CARADO NEWS ORIGINAL PARTS AND ACCESSORIES It’s a bit of a mouthful, but it’s a smart idea. This warranty can Wangerland is calling! The North Sea holiday region makes an
reliably protect you from unpleasant financial surprises in an impression with dreamy beaches, a wide variety of sports, and trial
06 CAMPER VAN 22 AUTHENTICITY IS EVERYTHING emergency. overnight stays in a Carado motorhome.
Thanks to clever new ideas, the compact, flexible and simple Top-quality standards: Original Carado accessories ensure reliable
series is now even better. And from 2020, it too will be produced security and a high degree of comfort. They are functional,
in Neustadt, Saxony. tailor-made and long-lasting. EXPERIENCE THE BALKANS SERVICES
48 TO CROATIA AND BACK 54 WORLDWIDE SERVICE
08 VAN
FOLKS OF EUROPE TRAVEL REPORT The unforgettable is often found on roads less travelled – as Europe, Asia or New Zealand: you can find our dealers wherever you
Not too big and not too small – the newest addition to our family
Andrew Ditton found on the thrilling journey described in his need them. How about renting a vehicle at your holiday destination?
is a pioneer of lightweight design. It’s compact and narrow and
24 IN LOVE WITH EUROPE eagerly-anticipated Carado roadtrip.
represents the new V-series.
They quit their jobs, gave up their flat and fuelled up their
motorhome: For 365 days, Sören and Anne travelled FACTORY & FACTORY TOUR
10 SEMI-INTEGRATED / INTEGRATED 18,641 miles through 18 European countries.
Kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms on four wheels: the I338 56 NEUSTADT MOTORHOME FACTORY
and roomy T338 are two new models with an identical Folks of europe
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Welcome to Saxony! Our motorhomes are built here in the Capron
internal floor plan. PARTNER MOVERA Travel report factory. And everyone is welcome to come see them be made!
Booking required.
12 ALCOVES 30 THE BEST IN CAMPING ACCESSORIES IN LOVE WITH
The inner workings of our A-series have taken on a new dimension. The mobile-leisure specialist offers both an enormous range EUROPE ADVICE
All models now offer room for the whole family as well as even of products and comprehensive expertise on outdoor accessories
greater comfort. and technology.
58 DON’T FORGET!
Don’t try to keep it all in your head! Our holiday checklists will
LAKE CONSTANCE TRAVEL REPORT ON-ROAD TEST FOR CARADO help you remember everything you need. After all, you’re going
away to relax.
14 A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY AT THE LAKE CONSTANCE 32 GOODBYE TO THE EVERYDAY!
From Constance to Lindau in a motorhome: a tale of Everyone on board and buckled in? Alone, as a duo, or as
culinary highlights, sun-soaked mountain vineyards a family of three, four, five or six: plan to travel the world
CLEVER-PACKAGE
and a well-known poet. and you’ll be able to fill a blog with your very own stories!
62 DREAM VEHICLE: CHECK!
A comprehensively equipped chassis and body at an unbeatablep
price? It sounds too good to be true! We reveal how to make your
dreams a reality with ease.
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CAMPER VAN
COMPACT, FLEXIBLE, SIMPLE
A
key new development is in the pipeline for vehicles The beds in the camper vans now all feature premium GOODSIDE
manufactured from 2020 onwards, as we have relo- slats 1, which offer a whole host of benefits: despite being
cated our camper van production facility to Neustadt robust and capable of withstanding extremely heavy loads, their A clever solution and plenty of space
to start the day with a great breakfast:
in Saxony. This will see all Carado model series man- lightweight design is really rather remarkable. What’s more, their
the swivelling table in our camper vans
ufactured at the Capron site going forward, ensuring all of our easy-clean finish makes them incredibly low-maintenance.
production expertise is combined under one roof.
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The wooden decor in the camper van model series now runs Arc na
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We’ve also introduced another change to make the model series throughout the entire vehicle for a more spacious and sophisti-
better than ever – all models in the camper van series now come cated feel. The CV540 model also includes more space for chilled
complete with two Isofix attachment points as standard, which drinks and fresh food, since it now contains a 90-litre refrigerator
is sure to be a hit with families everywhere. Even the double just like the other models in the series.
USB connection has been added to the standard specification Just the way you like it: ISOFIX: get the little ones
2 different fabric covers to suit your seated comfortably in a jiffy
for all designs.
own unique style
1 Excluding the CV601. GOODSIDE slats are not suitable in this model due to the design of the bunk beds.
Gr
afi
t (series)
Two seats with
ISOFIX attachment
points as standard
Roomy wardrobe
CV640
90-litre refrigerator with 180-degree
High-quality mattresses with door opening allows easy access to
built-in GOODSIDE slats for Storage with the contents from inside and outside
improved comfort double USB port
View from front to rear in the CV600
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CARADO NEWS CARADO NEWS
View from front to rear:
looks bigger on the inside – the V132
VAN
NOT TOO BIG, NOT TOO SMALL
T
he van is the very latest addition to the Carado family, as the new
V-series launched in January 2019 for the very first time. But what’s
so special about the van? Well it’s something of a cross between a
motorhome and a camper van. Measuring just 2.14 metres across, it’s
narrow and compact like the semi-integrated models, which makes it perfect for
manoeuvring down even the tightest of streets. Yet in spite of its dimensions,
there’s no compromising on its sense of space, as the new design of the wall
units in these models creates that all-important roomy feel.
Our vans really are ahead of the curve in many respects, particularly when
it comes to their lightweight engineering and use of new materials. But that t i ca (o ptio
doesn’t make them more expensive, as the new V series offers excellent value Arc na
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for money as a priority.
Just the way you like it:
2 different fabric covers to suit
your own unique style
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r (series)
Spacious garage with lashing Thanks to clever interior design,
eyelets, Anti-slip area, storage the van feels spacious, even with a
compartments and lighting width of only 2.14 metres
V337
Room for a group or just the two of you:
the seating area in the V132
Bears high loads of up Ergonomically designed kitchen
to 890 kilograms (V337) with generous work surface The kitchen in the V337
with the half-height wardrobe
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CARADO NEWS CARADO NEWS
The half-height
wardrobe gives a
new sense of space
Both models also feature kitchen window panelling in a layered
design along with a roller-shutter system and a closed frame.
Framed windows are also available on request or included as
standard if you decide to go for our Emotion package.
What else can you expect from the two new models? The T338 is
also available with an overcab bed option. This space above the
driver’s cab offers space for two people and can easily be pulled
SEMI-INTEGRATED /
down as required. A mini ladder is provided for access.
The new rear bed
Under seven metres long, both 338 models feature two single beds coverings boost the
measuring 1.90 m and 2 m respectively. Comfortable and compact look; shown here:
at the same time – this design makes no compromises. Even the the T338
INTEGRATED
rear storage space is large and spacious.
The standard specification of the roomy I338 includes features
such as an overcab bed as well as wide-angle mirrors for added
safety on the road. The matte-black driver’s door in the I338 model
KITCHEN, BEDROOMS, BATHROOM ON FOUR WHEELS creates a sophisticated look. Another advantage of this model
comes in the form of the awning, it has a width of five metres.
W
What’s more, all of these innovations can now be found in every
e now have two new models with an identical make the vehicle feel exceptionally homely, and the two mounted model in the I-series.
internal floor plan in the semi-integrated and spotlights in the bedroom area also feature USB ports for yet an-
integrated vehicle series – introducing the T338 other welcome addition to our vehicles. The half-height wardrobe
and the I338. Both models come complete with in both models ensures a clear line of vision throughout the interior
the new, slightly modified exterior decals. As for the interior, the to maximise the overall sense of space and openness.
new rear bed coverings in perfectly coordinated colour schemes
Just the way you like it:
2 different fabric covers to suit
your own unique style
Pull-down bed with
Arctica (serie Clima-Plux elements
s ) as standard
Spacious garage
I338
Te
r ra (
series)
Functional Vario bathroom Cosy seating with
including toilet with swivel individual seat at the side
seat and electric pump
The floorplan offers
a full overview
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ALCOVES
Cosy nook:
the pull-down overcab bed
in the A464
SPACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
M
ore space for sleeping and living in our vehicles A further innovation can be found in the extra storage compart-
thanks to the fold-up alcove bed above the driver’s ment hidden away in the bench. The door on the side of the bench
cab. These models are the ideal choice for families allows you to store extra luggage or accessories beneath the
in particular. We have also made a number of fur- seating area. The kitchen window coverings in the alcoves now
ther improvements to our A-series: so models with the bunk- bed feature a layered design as standard, with the roller shutter sys-
floor plan are equipped with premium GOODSIDE slats. These im- tem built in with a closed frame.
pressive slats are particularly robust and capable of withstanding
heavy loads while also being lightweight and easy to clean. The The rear bed coverings feature perfectly coordinated colour
folding function with an angle of around 30 degrees in the alcove schemes to make the interior space feel even more homely, and
offers greater convenience than ever. As soon as the alcove bed the two mounted spotlights above the beds now feature USB
is folded up out of the way, the driver’s cab feels wonderfully ports. The option is also available to select framed windows. The
spacious and comfortable. models in the A-series will also feature the new, slightly modified
exterior decals. The kitchen window coverings create a beautiful
yet practical kitchen splashback and are colour-
coordinated wit the decor of your Carado A464
Just the way you like it:
2 different fabric covers to
suit your own unique style
Large, Easy access to the storage area
2.10-metre-long transverse bed through hatch in the seating area Arctica (serie
s)
A464
Te
r ra (
series)
120-centimetre-high garage
door with lashing eyelets
and Anti-slip area
Floor plan for up to six people with The bunk-bed version in the A461
large transverse bed in the rear
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LAKE CONSTANCE TRAVEL REPORT
FEELING
FREE
VEHICLE: Carado V132
ROUTE: From Constance to Lindau
DISTANCE: approx. 56 miles
HIGHLIGHTS:
Pfahlbau archeological museum in
Unteruhldingen, Meersburg old town,
A MOTORHOME GIVES YOU THE FREEDOM TO JUST HIT lakeside snacks at Litzelstetten campsite
THE ROAD WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN TOW, STAYING
WHEREVER TAKES YOUR FANCY. IT’S THE PERFECT WAY TO
EXPLORE THE REGION BETWEEN CONSTANCE AND LINDAU
WHERE ENCHANTING LANDSCAPES AWAIT. >> 47°33´2.711‘‘N 9°41´33.584‘‘E
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Our first stop is just around the corner – a store named Fuchshof
near Dingelsdorf, a charming combination of a farm shop and
a Besenwirtschaft – a seasonal tavern selling locally produced
wines. All around it we can see an expanse of fields where the
family business grows fruit. We stock up on fresh locally grown
apples and pears, while preserves, cheese, sausage, cider, and
home-made mirabelle plum spirit also start to fill our shopping
basket. On top of that, we buy a large bag of Seele, delicious spelt
breads made with caraway seeds and salt that used to be baked
in the region on All Souls’ Day, or Allerseelen, which is where
it get its German name. Another excellent benefit of travelling
in a motorhome is that you can stop and have a picnic whenever
you like since the fridge is right there with you. But for now, it’s
time to get going again. “Let’s take a trip across the lake,” my
Text: Alexander Jürgs wife suggests.
S
till half asleep, we trek across the field, passing the The car ferry connecting Constance and Meersburg runs non-stop
campfire and an old pedalo as we make our way down throughout the year, so we don’t have long to wait until the next
towards the shore. The sun has only just risen, casting departure. Once we’re on board, we have the wind in our faces
a glimmer of gold onto the water. Fog hangs over the while the bow cuts through the water, throwing frothy spray into
lake while the church bells ring out, joined by some birds in cho- the air. The view clears up, revealing deep blue shimmering water,
rus. Just across the lake is Mainau, the flower island, where all and then we catch a glimpse of the sun-drenched vineyards on
is still peaceful and quiet – there’s still time before the tide of the northern shore. While the conditions around Lake Constance
visitors return. I tentatively dip the tips of my toes in the water, make it convenient for growing crops, the region’s winemakers
finding the lake to still be pretty cold, but, of course, the day has do also have an outstanding reputation.
only just begun.
The Litzelstetten camp site, situated around five kilometres from
the centre of Constance as the crow flies, appears as though it
has been frozen in time. There’s a field, a small facilities block
CARADO V132
and a pebble beach, but nothing else. No bouncy castle and no
entertainment, although there is lots of charming-looking patina.
COMPACT MOTORHOME
My wife and I have a long weekend in which to discover Lake
Constance with a motorhome. The last time I embarked on such a
2.14 METRES WIDTH
journey was almost four decades ago while I was still at primary
The new lighthouse at Lindau’s school. The country that we travelled through, sticking to the
port entrance is the most
UNDER SIX METRES IN LENGTH
shorelines there as well, was the former Yugoslavia.
southern in all of Germany
WORLD-CLASS WINEGROWERS I remember the trip being a great big adventure – we never knew
AND A CHARMING POET AWAIT in the mornings where we’d end up at night. We didn’t just stay at
camp sites, we parked up and slept in town squares and farmer’s
YOU AS YOU LEISURELY MAKE fields. We just stopped for a few days anywhere that took our
fancy. Rarely do I get this same feeling of being totally free, but I
YOUR WAY ALONG THE SHORES can feel it again and it’s only been one night in the motorhome. It’s
OF LAKE CONSTANCE. the joy of not having to plan anything, just living in the moment.
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The most well-known fan of the small town of Meersburg was His vineyard grows an enormous range grapes, from Pinot Blanc
writer Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, who wrote poems, composed and Pinot Noir to Grüner Veltliner and rare varieties such as
ballads and was the author of the novella “The Jew’s Beech,” Auxerrois and Pinot Noir Précoce. He even has port wine in stock.
which is regarded as an important part of literary history. Her Manfred Aufricht pours out one of his red wines, a full-bodied
sister Jenny and brother-in-law Baron Joseph von Laßberg lived Pinot Noir produced from the Mocken vineyard and possessing
in Meersburg Castle. She first visited the town at the end of a strong flavour, reminiscent of the coveted French varieties. In
September 1841, falling in love with the place as soon as she 2016, Aufricht winery won first place at the Deutschen Rotwein-
arrived. The poet described this hillside paradise, with its narrow preis (German red wine awards). We take our glasses up to the
streets and the picturesque timber-framed houses, as being her first-floor terrace. Aufricht’s vineyards extend down the hillside
second home where she felt a sense of freedom. to the lake shore, covering almost 500 metres of elevation. “In
summer, our customers like to jump into the water from the vine- Table out, awning down and enjoy an evening
Meersburg doesn’t hide their pride in her legacy. There are Droste- yard,” says Aufricht, adding a little piece of advice: there is a meal right on the waterfront just like here
Meersburg is a real lakeside gem where the boats sway in the “Park Camping” site in Lindau
Hülshoff walks around the town, once a year there is a Droste- motorhome parking spot just a short distance above the vineyard
in the small harbour and the local winery and the Droste
Hülshoff Gymnasium tower over the sloping vineyards Hülshoff literature festival, and visitors to Meersburg Castle can that “still only insiders know about.” In Stetten, you can spend
see the rooms where the poet lived and worked during her stay the night at the Alte Brennerei (old distillery), a restaurant set in a
there. Not forgetting the Meersburg Prince’s Little House (Fürsten- former barn, and enjoy delectable Dünnele, a Swabian version of
häusle) located in the upper part of the town. Commissioned to Flammkuchen. The parking spot for camper van is just few steps
be built by a canon of Constance Minister, Jakob Fugger, this from the front door of the cosy inn. Later on, we’ll peer at the night
doll’s-house-like summer house was bought at auction by Droste- sky through the side window from the comfort our transverse bed
“OUR CARADO
Hülshoff in 1843. Using the proceeds from her second book, she in the back of the vehicle.
paid 400 Reichstaler for this little gem, naming it the “swallow’s
nest.” Today it is a museum, giving visitors the chance to experi- We have another two destinations planned for the next day: the
CAMPER VAN IS
ence the Biedermeier era in the flesh. Fine drawings, silhouette lake dwelling museum in Unteruhldingen, which is around five
portraits and paintings adorn the walls next to an old bureau and kilometres west of Meersburg, and Friedrichshafen to the east,
a square piano. Vines continue to grow in the garden, making it halfway to Lindau. The museum’s reconstructed settlement of
SLIMMER AND look the same as it did the day the writer acquired the cottage.
We sit down on a bench in front of the house, taking in the town’s
pile dwellings shows visitors the building and hunting techniques
of Stone Age people and how they lived over 6,000 years ago.
lattice work of streets, the lake and the snow-capped mountains of In Friedrichshafen, you can immerse yourself in the history of
MORE AGILE the Alps. Describing the area to her friend Elise Rüdiger, Droste-
Hülshoff wrote that “The view is almost too beautiful.”
German technology. The Zeppelin Museum grew out of the former
harbour railway station, an elegant building in the Bauhaus style.
THAN MOST
The museum commemorates Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August von
Just behind Meersburg, a small sign guides us towards the Zeppelin, arguably the most famous pioneer of airship travel. The
Aufricht vineyards, leading us down towards the lake shore via collection’s prized exhibit is a faithful partial replica the LZ 129
MOTORHOMES,
narrow dirt tracks. The calm lake comes back into view through Hindenburg. The renowned airship’s furnishings have been lovingly
the van’s large front windscreen. As soon as we arrive at the recreated in great detail. After entering the airship via a narrow
vineyard, complete with gorgeous wooden buildings, winegrower gangway, you then marvel at the minimalist and modern décor of
MAKING THIS Manfred Aufricht takes us to his tasting room. “Wine from around
Lake Constance is quite unique,” he explains. “That’s down to
the cabins, as well as the study and reading rooms, where the
transatlantic passengers would have passed the time.
the unusual climate that we have here: it’s warm all day with
RURAL ROUTE lots of sun, and the lake ensures it doesn’t get too cold at night.”
This allows the grapes to slowly develop their flavour over a long
IS A BREEZE TO
period of time. “Our wines are more unique, more distinct,” he
continues. “Everything here has its own special flavour.”
NAVIGATE.” It isn’t far at all from the
Litzelstetten campsite to
Mainau, the flower island
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We roll into the Lindau camp site late in the afternoon and find
we’ve hit the jackpot – there’s still an empty spot right on the
shore. We park up, assemble the awning and take out the small
table from the storage space in the back of the van. We had
mounted a bicycle carrier to the back so we could always have our We went on the road from
bikes with us, but right now we just want to stay put. We uncork Constance to Lindau with the V132
a bottle of Aufricht Pinot Gris and cut into one of the cheeses we
bought. The trees stand tall and thick with clusters of mistletoe,
V132
swaying to and fro in the wind while stand-up paddle boarders
complete a few laps on the lake. We sharpen our gaze on Lindau
island in the background. A short while later the sun sets, painting
the sky in purple. As we sit there looking out across the lake, we
know one thing is for certain: we’ll be back here very soon – and
not without the motorhome.
>> 47°39´33.178‘‘N 9°10´30.258‘‘E
The Litzelstetten campsite is
just a stone’s throw from the
island of Mainau
TOP PLACES TO VISIT FOOD AND DRINK ACTIVITIES CAMP SITES
LAKE DWELLINGS ERWIN HYMER LITZELSTETTEN ALPENBLICK
CONSTANCE FRIEDRICHSHAFEN SEEHALDE FUCHSHOF MUSEUM MUSEUM CAMP SITE CAMP SITE
The lifeblood of Lake Constance flows Friedrichshafen is the region’s econom- Serves stylishly presented delicious This farm shop sells fruit, vegetables, Take a journey into the past: visitors to This museum is a must for all motor- Idyllic no-frills location on the outskirts Located between Meersburg and
through the picturesque streets of Con- ic powerhouse. The Zeppelin Museum fish and meat dishes made from the preserves, juices, wines and spirits. the renowned Unteruhldingen museum home enthusiasts. Situated around half of Constance that is only a stone’s Friedrichshafen, right on the shores
stance. This university city’s cafés, tells the story of Count Zeppelin, the finest ingredients, with a terrace right And that’s not all, any produce from are given the opportunity to experience an hour from Lake Constance in Bad throw from Mainau, the flower island. of Lake Constance, this site offers
wine bars and restaurants are almost driving force behind airship travel. on the lake. the shop’s bakery is simply mouth- what life was like on Lake Constance Waldsee, the Erwin Hymer Museum Großherzog-Friedrich-Straße 43, plenty of amenities.
always filled to the brim, and its thea- Anyone with an appetite for more can Birnau Maurach 1, Uhldingen wateringly delicious. 6,000 years ago. The site, where items is a tribute to the German fascination Constance Strandbadstraße 13, Hangau
tre puts on an outstanding programme visit the Dornier Museum on the out- www.seehalde.de from the Stone Age were uncovered, with motorhomes. The interesting tour www.camping-litzelstetten.de www.campingplatz-alpenblick.de
Im Langenberg 1, Dingelsdorf
of events. skirts of the city. You should also make www.fuchshof.de is now a part of the UNESCO World around the exhibition showcases early
time to take a stroll along the stunning DER LÖWEN Heritage initiative. motorhome prototypes, hippy camping
ALTE BRENNEREI PARK-CAMPING
www.konstanz.de
www.theaterkonstanz.de waterfront. WEINGUT AUFRICHT Strandpromenade 6, vans and a plethora of self-built homes LINDAU
With organically grown vegetables, This site is located in Stetten, near
www.friedrichshafen.de Uhldingen-Mühlhofen on wheels. Meersburg, amidst fields and or-
MEERSBURG freshly caught fish from the lake and This multi-award-winning vineyard is www.pfahlbauten.de Located directly on the lake shore, fea-
www.zeppelin-museum.de Robert-Bosch-Straße 7, Bad Waldsee
local goat’s cheese on the menu, located in a place like no other, nestled chards. The rustic restaurant serves turing its own bathing bay and offering
www.erwin-hymer-museum.de
Countless tourists continue to be in the countryside with direct access BODENSEE hearty food with exquisite home-made
LINDAU dishes at the charming Hangau ho- camping pitches amongst tall shady
spellbound by the town that captured tel-restaurant are a tribute to regional to the lake. schnapps.
THERME KONSTANZ trees. The site’s little shop sells some
Annette von Droste-Hülshoff’s heart, A lighthouse and a lion statue make cuisine. Höhenweg 8, Stetten Riedetsweilerstraße 5, Stetten local wines and spirits from Allgäu.
with its steep streets, postcard-per- Lindau’s port entrance a real head-turn- Hansjakobstraße 2, Hagnau www.aufricht.de You can take a dip at this spa in any www.zuraltenbrennerei.de
Fraunhoferstr. 20, Lindau
fect timber-framed houses and palatial er, having been the subject of count- www.loewen-hagnau.de weather. The stylish thermal bath sits www.park-camping.de
homes, such as the Meersburg Castle less photographs. Charming shops, on the shores of Lake Constance offer-
where Droste-Hülshoff’s sister Jenny friendly cafés and good restaurants are WINZERSTUBE ing panoramic views of the lake from
welcomed the poet as a guest. Visitors waiting to be discovered, nestled away ZUM BECHER the sauna. There is another great ther-
to Vineum, the wine museum, are in for in the narrow streets of Lindau’s old mal bath in Überlingen that features
a fascinating exploration of viticulture. town on the island. The municipal the- Traditional Baden cuisine at the heart a beach-side sauna and lake access.
With a fabulous view of the sea and atre offers a unique experience with of Meersburg. Zur Therme 2, Constance
harbour, the terrace at the Meersburg its productions of marionette operas Höllgasse 4, Meersburg www.therme-konstanz.de
www.winzerstube-zum-becher.de
state winery is the perfect spot to enjoy that you can go and watch.
a glass of rosé or Pinot Gris. www.lindau.de
www.meersburg.de www.marionettenoper.de
www.vineum-bodensee.de
www.staatsweingut-meersburg.de
20 21ORIGINAL PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
AN ORIGINAL
DESERVES AN
ORIGINAL CARADO KITCHEN PULL-OUT SYSTEM
F
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22 23FOLKS OF EUROPE TRAVEL REPORT
IN LOVE VEHICLE: Carado T132
ROUTE: From Poland to Portugal via
WITH
Scandinavia and England
DISTANCE: 18,641 miles in 365 days
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Baltic coast, overnight stays in the
middle of nowhere, joining the camping
EUROPE
community at the Lindau campsite
>> 52°31´1.331‘‘N 13°23´19.895‘‘E
24 25FOLKS OF EUROPE TRAVEL REPORT FOLKS OF EUROPE TRAVEL REPORT
When the weather outside is bleak and
it feels like a cold is coming on, a home-
made hot lemon drink is just the ticket
and uploading photos that Sören had taken of the landscapes,
countryside, villages, towns and cities. They baptised their blog
“Folks of Europe.” “We want to show just how beautiful our conti-
nent is,” said Sören. They also set up an Instagram account where
they amassed 11,000 followers during their journey.
LIKE CALIFORNIAN BEACHES
The two adventurers set forth in May 2018, heading East first to
the Masuria region of Poland, towards the Baltic states. “The Bal-
Text: Alexander Jürgs tic coast is gorgeous, there are beaches there that look like they
could be in California,” the pair say, reminiscing. Next, they ex-
plored Scandinavia, starting in Norway and moving on to Sweden
EUROPE IN A YEAR – and then Denmark. The following part of their journey took them
LIFE’S TOO SHORT through Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium before continuing
to the British Isles, including England and Scotland. They travelled
FOR “SOMEDAY” along the Atlantic coast of France, where they were particularly
taken with Normandy and Brittany, and headed southwards. They
No, they never encountered anything a bit risky or dangerous stayed in Portugal and Spain for the winter before heading back
along the way. Only once did they have a stroke of bad luck while across France to Germany. That was Europe in 365 days, 30,000
Anne and Sören were waiting in the port of Tallinn for their ferry kilometres and 18 countries.
to Helsinki. The Estonian city is only a stone’s thrown over the
Baltic Sea to the Finnish capital, around 80 kilometres straight
across the water. The couple were right at the front of the queue
in their camper van when the traffic lights suddenly turned green.
However, there were no ferry staff to be seen anywhere. They FOLKS OF EUROPE
set off anyway, manoeuvring the motorhome into the ship’s hold,
while 40 vehicles followed behind in a long queue. It then turned BLOG FILLED WITH EUROPEAN
out that the ferry they had just boarded was not destined to set TRAVEL TIPS
sail for Helsinki at all, but Sweden instead. One after one, the 40
vehicles had to turn around and make their way back onto land. OVERVIEW OF UNIQUE PLACES
Beachy Head, England: a head-
land on the English south coast “It was a pretty funny moment, there was such a commotion,”
close to the town of Eastbourne Anne recalls. TO CAMP
ANNE AND SÖREN LEFT EVERYTHING BEHIND in East Sussex
PHOTOGRAPHS OF LANDSCAPES,
TO SPEND A YEAR TRAVELLING ACROSS EUROPE SPECIAL MEMORIES TOWNS AND CITIES
IN A CAMPER VAN. THEY DISCOVERED UNSPOILT The two travellers have collected thousands of stories, special INSTAGRAM: FOLKS_OF_EUROPE
COUNTRYSIDE, BREATH-TAKING CAMPING SPOTS memories, and amazing, sometimes even funny, experiences
from their journey right across Europe. They were on the road WWW.FOLKSOFEUROPE.COM
AND A CAMPING COMMUNITY WITH for a whole year, meaning that they quit their hotel industry jobs,
cleared out of their apartment in Berlin, sold all of their belongings
CAMARADERIE AT ITS HEART. and waved goodbye to everything. They kept a digital travel diary
along the way, writing about the places they fell in love with,
documenting and rating where they stayed in the camper van,
26 27FOLKS OF EUROPE TRAVEL REPORT FOLKS OF EUROPE TRAVEL REPORT
“We actually prefer to call this a chapter of our lives rather than MORE ENLIGHTENED
just a road trip,” says 30-year-old Anne. They were never worried
that the journey would become overwhelming. “The ‘wanderlust Have your lives changed as a result of your one-year adventure?
gene’ has always been written in our DNA,” explains 35-year-old Are you different people now? “That would be an exaggeration,”
Sören. The pair already had experience living abroad before their replies Sören, laughing. “But our road trip has made us more en-
European adventure, spending a year in Tucson, Arizona. They lightened, we now look at the world differently. When it comes to
also embarked on long road trips while living there and came to protecting the environment, for example, we saw beaches in Spain
love being out on the road in open country. and Portugal that had amassed a great deal of plastic waste. The
campers there set about tackling the problem, arriving with large
bags to gather up the rubbish. It really left an impression on us.”
DARKNESS, TRANQUILITY
AND CAMPFIRE Anne adds: “We also learned how to keep a cool head, how not to
let stress get to us and become calmer people. We want to keep
“We found the simplicity of life out in the open country totally that up now that we’re returning to working life.”
charming,” says Anne. She enthusiastically describes the times
they slept in the camper van in the middle of nowhere. She talks And that’s not all, the couple have become real advocates for
about the darkness, the remarkable tranquillity that is completely Europe. They want to get more involved for the good of their
alien to city life, campfires, fishing in a fjord, and sunsets. They continent. “A positive, open-minded Europe is extremely impor-
often spent nights in the heart of the countryside. “You still feel tant,” says Sören. “We have to fight for it so that generations
a bit unsafe when you’re out in open country on your own for that come after us can continue to freely travel through Europe
the first time,” says Anne. “But soon we found that we couldn’t without borders.”
imagine living any other way. We actually only drove to camp sites
to charge batteries or fill up on water.” Anne and Sören listed the
camping spots they had discovered on their blog so that others
have the opportunity to stay at the same beautiful places, giving
Reine, Lofoten, Norway the exact coordinates so that they are much easier to locate.
Fabulous beaches with fine, light
CARADO T132
sand reminiscent of the Carribbean;
the road is full of sheep THE PERFECT CAMPER VAN COMPACT MOTORHOME
FROM THE CARADO T SERIES
“We looked around for ages before we found our perfect camper
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T132. “The T132 is the perfect motorhome for young people. The
fixtures and fittings are top quality, and we had loads of storage COMFY TRANSVERSE BED
room thanks to the rear garage.” That’s where they stored their
fishing gear, barbecue, axe, spade and much more. Anne and Sören
also mounted their bicycles on the rear of the van, primarily using
AND SHOWER
EQUIPPED WITH THREE-BURNER
“CAMPING
“WE’VE REALLY them in cities for sightseeing. Their motorhome measures just
short of six metres in length, which is a big plus, even for their HOB AND SINK MEANS
wallets: most of the time they only needed to pay the cheaper
COME TO CHERISH fares on ferries compared to travellers with larger motorhomes.
“We’ve really come to cherish the camper van,” says Sören.
SPACIOUS REAR STORAGE
FREEDOM”
THE CAMPER VAN” GENERATION CHANGE
Keel, Achill Island, Ireland
A fabulous beach, large white stones and steep
cliffs with sheep grazing on lush green grass
The couple say they had been welcomed with open arms wherever
they went as camper van travellers, adding that the camaraderie
amongst the camping community was something quite special.
“We got to know so many great people on our travels,” they The Quiraing, Isle of Skye, Scotland We hit the road in Europe
say, summing up their experience. Campers exchange hints and The Quiraing, a natural highlight on with the T132
tips with one another and help each other out. “The sense of the Isle of Skye is perfect for
community is really strong.” Anne says she is sure that camping beautiful hikes
T132
holidays are becoming increasingly fashionable. Sören agrees:
“There’s actually a kind of generation change happening at the
moment. More and more young people are discovering camping
as they realise that camping means freedom.”
>> 51°2´57.583‘‘N 13°44´17.317‘‘E
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We opted for the Carado T337 on account of its robust design
with no extra frills and minimal electronics. What’s more, the base
TRAVELLING
vehicle of the T337 is a Fiat, and our main priority was to find a
model with a base vehicle driven around the world to ensure that
there would be no issues with buying spare parts or booking in
maintenance work. It was also important to us for the vehicle to
have plenty of headroom, since we are both pretty tall, and a low
IS THE BEST
empty weight so that we could really load it up. Fortunately, this
model can handle almost 800 kilos. What’s more, the rear garage
and the cupboard spaces offer plenty of storage, which is ideal
for long journeys when you need to pack clothing for all seasons.
FIELD TEST THE MOST RIGOROUS
We went to look at the vehicle at the Neustadt/Sachsen site and
were blown away by its quality. It was also a bonus to find that the
special customisations we requested – like the roof rail – could be
accommodated no problem. As Saxony residents ourselves, it was
obviously a pleasure to buy a product from within our own state,
JUST FOLLOW YOUR NOSE. EITHER THAT OR PLAN EVERY PRODUCT TEST EVER and we have been travelling through Europe with it since 2010.
LAST DETAIL THROUGH TO THE DESTINATION. CARADO We have always loved to travel – even during the GDR era when The first leg of our world trip began in February 2017 and took
FANS HAVE EVERYTHING THEY COULD POSSIBLY NEED us through Asia and the Arabian Peninsula. Phase two started in
life wasn’t as straightforward as it is today. The thought of buying
a motorhome was simply out of the question, so we would rent May 2018 and saw us make our way through North, Central and
FOR THEIR ENTIRE TRIP RIGHT ON BOARD. THEY CELE- a caravan and head through Mecklenburg out to the Baltic Sea. South America. We finally headed back in March of this year.
Sometimes we would even take our tents to go camping in Poland, The trip had really put the vehicle through its paces, particularly
BRATE LIFE AND ARE OPEN TO EVERYTHING THAT COULD Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and the ČSSR – the “socialist coun- as we regularly found ourselves driving along poor-quality roads.
MAKE THEIR TRIP INTO SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL. tries” as we used to call them back then. We Saxons are generally
pretty fond of travelling, plus we both also agree that the best
The total journey was around 105,000 kilometres long, but we are
far from calling it a day. In fact, we’re already dreaming about
THEIR TRAVEL REPORTS OFFER AN INSIGHT INTO way to shape your view of the world is by getting out there and our next adventure. We would love to take the grandchildren on
seeing it for yourself – not by relying on education or the media. a trip around Germany and then head up through Scandinavia –
UNLIMITED FREEDOM AND PRICELESS MOMENTS. Iceland included. And of course we would also love to discover
After The Wall fell, we started taking the car out through the old North Africa.
West German states and across Europe. Our first major road trip
came in 2007 when we managed to get as far as southern Africa. Without a shadow of a doubt, we would definitely buy the Carado
Our rented SUV complete with roof tent took as on a tour all the T337 again. It’s basically become our second home on wheels
way through South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. It and it’s the perfect size for two. We’ve had to make a few minor
was on this trip that we decided to buy a motorhome of our own repairs over the years, but this vehicle has never let us down on
LIFE WITH SANDY and head out on a trip around the world as soon as the opportunity our mammoth journeys. So all things considered, the Carado T337
presented itself. has most definitely passed the endurance test with flying colours!
AND BENNI
You can read all about Kerstin and Thomas Meyer’s adventures at www.meyer-weltreise.de
“We spent a month on the road in our Carado motor-
home as a family of four. It really was love at first
sight! It’s such a good feeling to be able to just set
off and know you have everything you need right
there with you. The Carado became our home over
the course of those few weeks and we would do it
all again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Carado, for this
super cosy motorhome!” SIX PAIRS OF SHOES AT THE DOOR
Read the full story by Sandy, Benni, Liam and Our six-person family hit the road for two weeks in an inner-city cinema, our home was with us wher-
Mael at www.lifewithsandyandbenni.com the Carado A461. We travelled to a new town or ever we went thanks to the motorhome. “Just like
city every day to appear at film events and show snails!” proclaimed our oldest child one time when
our travel documentary. The kids have always loved we were tucked up cosy in our beds. The family
being able to rest their heads wherever we have absolutely loved travelling in a Carado motorhome,
parked up. It didn’t matter whether it was in the and it definitely gave us an appetite for more.
countryside by a lake, or parked in the street behind
Learn more about Thor, Maria and their four children at www.sechspaarschuhe.de
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BED, FRIDGE AND BATHROOM PACKED INTO SIX METRES LITTLE EDOARDO BEGAN TO CRAWL
IN MARSEILLE ...
A bed, fridge and bathroom packed into six metres. It was a good way of seeing the town at your own Driver and passenger seats turn around towards the
What more do you need for travelling? I set out to leisure, and you can retreat back to your own private compact dining table, which has another two seats ... and tasted his first grilled sardines sardines facing transformed our tour in an amazing food experience,
answer this question with seven days on the road sanctuary at any time. opposite. There is an adequately sized kitchen unit in Portuguese ocean. creating new recipes based on local and bio ingre-
in the Carado CV600. The trip took me from Allgäu addition to a very handy and neatly fitted bathroom dients. You can try them all, just have a look at our
to Belgium and then on to the Netherlands.There The second parking spot was in Amsterdam, which unit with toilet and shower. The rear houses a spa- You know when you feel you need to take a break blog www.vagabondandkitchen.com
were some initial concerns about the drive – Will it wasn’t the original plan, but the city camp site was cious and comfy double bed. What more could you from all duties and routines and dedicate yourself to
actually work with such a big van? What happens if fully booked. Instead, I drove straight across the city need? The answer: nothing. I felt right at home on what really matters? Well, that was the idea when If we had to choose some magical moments, well,
I end up at a dead end or get lost? to Amsterdam City Camp. If you use a combination of the seven-day road trip and had everything I needed. we decided to take a long parental leave and take no doubt we would mention the beautiful souls we
ferry and bicycle, you can be right in the city centre I found the storage space impressive, with a shelf our newborn Edoardo on a road trip to the ocean. We met, flying a kite at sunset on an ocean beach ...
But once I set off, I found the Camper Van drove from the site within 10 minutes. Despite the space or hatch wherever you looked. There was so much would need a van, a blog to record our memories ... and that burning red moon in Cap de Creus Nation-
like a compact passenger car. The vehicle is versa- being nothing more than a gravelled surface, the storage space, in fact, that I didn’t once fill it all and that’s it. We took few clothes, some toys, lots al Park. Pure wilderness and beauty. We felt like
tile, compact and perfectly suitable for such small Carado made it feel very homely and comfortable. up. Just in the kitchen alone, there is lots of space of books and, yes, pans! “melting” with the landscape thanks to our CV540
streets. I quickly realised that the Camper Van is a It was amazing that you could be in the heart of the for dishes, pots, pans and other kitchen utensils. many windows. Indeed, we loved the van brightness
handy companion for any adventure. It was great city but still cook, eat and sleep completely undis- This compact van has been intricately constructed, Haven’t we told you we’re a librarian, Sabrina, and compactness; we could drive and park it literally
fun driving around with the Carado and discovering turbed in the motorhome. You suddenly start ignoring leaving no space unused. Every nook can be utilised and a chef, Richard?! As soon as we left, Richard everywhere!
an unfamiliar country. That’s why I drove more of- the hustle and bustle outside, it’s like you’re in your in some way.
ten on minor roads, through small villages and the own world. Stay up to date and experience the adventures of Richard, Sabrina and Edoardo at
countryside – places that I wouldn’t have looked at Last but not least on my list of favourite features is www.vagabondandkitchen.com
or come across so readily. The van’s smooth and easy MY FAVOURITE FEATURES the van’s visual impact. The vehicle came in metallic
handling gives you the power to travel anywhere OF THE CV600 iron grey, which is available as an optional extra.
“just to see” what’s there. The paintwork transforms the vehicle into something
The most important feature is the vehicle’s size. more than just another plain camper van or small
I stayed on urban motorhome parking sites twice, Totalling just six metres in length, the van is small mobile home. It makes it much more like a quaint
the first time being in Gouda where the eponymous enough to park in the supermarket car park so it’s English cottage on wheels – elegant and charming.
cheese originated. I parked the motorhome just a easy to take a spontaneous shopping trip or detour And so cosy that you’ll want to spend your holiday
five-minute walk from the town centre and settled in. into the city. And then there’s the interior fittings. in it too.
Share in the experiences of Sebastian Kobel at www.ilovecamping.ch
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Entrants must be 18 or over. Employees of Carado GmbH and their families are not eligible to participate. Prizes have no cash value. The winner will
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36 37‘WIR WOANDERS’ TRAVEL REPORT
BREAKING FREE
WITH THE FAMILY
JUGGLING TIME CONSTRAINTS, STRESS AND A
HEAVY WORKLOAD, STEVE AND RIKE BROOKLAND
WERE FED UP WITH THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. THEY
DECIDED A DRASTIC CHANGE WAS NEEDED ...
VEHICLE: Carado A464
ROUTE: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania,
Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Austria, Germany,
Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal
DISTANCE: 16,156 miles in 365 days
HIGHLIGHTS:
Acrocorinth fortress, sleeping under the stars,
deserted tracks, warm encounters
>> 47°29´32.869‘‘N 10°1´3.792‘‘E
38 39‘WIR WOANDERS’ TRAVEL REPORT ‘WIR WOANDERS’ TRAVEL REPORT
Text: Alexander Jürgs
T
he level of stress was incredible. The never-ending PICTURES OF A
workload, the perpetual time constraints, the constant
feeling that the kids are getting a raw deal… “Our CAREFREE LIFE
day-to-day lives just gobbled us up,” explains Steve
Brookland. “What we were missing was time. Time for the simple Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece… The family started
and beautiful things in life.” He and his wife Rike found them- out by heading east. Soon enough, they launched a blog about
selves asking each other time and time again whether this was their travels, which is entitled “Wir woanders” [Us… elsewhere],
really how they wanted to move forward as a family. and began posting the beautiful pictures they took along the way
both on their website and on Instagram. Brother and sister arm
The pair of photographers ultimately came to the conclusion that in arm in the evening sunlight. The Greek fortress, Acrocorinth.
a life-changing decision had to be made. In fact, you could say Daughter sitting on the beach and drawing the sea with her cray-
they decided to activate the ejector seat. They terminated their ons. A shepherd with his flock in the secluded Romanian coun-
contract on the beautiful detached home they rented near Cologne tryside. Rike and her son in a rock pool. Now these are pictures
and had spent so long working on, and set about getting rid of that tell the tale of a carefree lifestyle.
most of their belongings. Soon enough, they were ready to embark
on a year-long camper trip through Europe with the children and
not a care in the world. That was back in May 2018. “Breaking THE CAMPER BECOMES
free” is the phrase Steve uses when he talks about how it all
started back in Cologne.
A HOME
The family were on the road in their Carado A464. One of the
“There was no doubt in our minds that we wanted to switch to
special features of the A-series is the alcove bed above the driv-
a more free-spirited and mindful lifestyle,” explains Rike. “We
er’s cab, which maximises space for both sleeping and living. It
wanted to be able to do things like sleep under the stars with
was the perfect solution for the family of four. “The motorhome
the children, toast marshmallows on the campfire, and search for
really has become a second home to us,” enthuses Steve. They
fireflies in the bushes together.”
have never been short on space in the seven-metre-long camper,
so it never felt cramped. But the best thing about life on the road
MINIMALISTIC LIVING is the amount of time you spend outside, whether that’s playing,
eating, or simply just living. “Nature effectively becomes your
Many of their friends found this decision quite radical – gutsy, living room.”
even. But not one of them tried to talk them out of their idea or
put obstacles in their way. The new, simple lifestyle has done
them good, they both say. Four plates, four cups, four forks…
Even people who don’t have much can learn to get along just
fine, and what a liberating feeling it is! “For us, discovering the
minimalistic lifestyle was a real turning point,” recalls Rike.
‘WIR WOANDERS’
A FAMILY TRAVELS THROUGH
EUROPE
... AND SO THEY SET OFF WITH THEIR TWO
MINIMALISTIC LIFESTYLE
CHILDREN ON A TRIP AROUND CONTINENTAL
EUROPE TO DISCOVER FARAWAY PLACES, MEET TRAVEL REPORTS AND
PHOTOGRAPHS ON THE BLOG
NEW PEOPLE, AND ULTIMATELY EVEN FIND A
NEW HOME. INSTAGRAM: WIRWOANDERS
WWW.WIRWOANDERS.COM
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