Part 1 - A-D - Innovative and price-sensitive CARAVAN SALON

As already announced, in the coming days and publications we want to point out important, technical and innovative innovations from the various exhibitors and suppliers during the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, which will soon open its doors!

For better clarity, we start with the companies starting with letters A to D, then we continue with the subsequent letters. For all companies mentioned, the hall and stand numbers are also included.

Data and facts about the CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF

The CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF 2024 is open from Saturday, August 31st to Sunday, September 8th, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Preview Day, Friday, August 30th, the exhibition is open to trade visitors, media representatives and invited guests. The day ticket costs 19 euros for adults on weekends and 17 euros on weekdays; reduced (schoolchildren, students, Club CARAVAN SALON & boot, ADAC) at the weekend 17 euros, on weekdays 15 euros), for children (6 to 12 years) the day ticket is 8 euros at the weekend and 6 euros on weekdays. In addition, an afternoon ticket is available from Monday to Friday for 10 euros (from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.). The prices for the Preview Day are 35 euros for adults (reduced 32 euros), children from 6 to 12 years pay 8 euros. All tickets are available in the trade fair's ticket shop shop.messe-duesseldorf.de.

Adria, Hall 10/A29 01-06

"Minimalist" would be the appropriate name for the new Aviva Light 300 LH caravan from the Slovenian manufacturer Adria. With a permissible total weight of 750 to 1,000 kilograms, it can also be towed by a small car. Nevertheless, it has everything on board, including a kitchen block, sanitary room and a seating area that can be converted into a bed. Even an additional child's bed can be attached to the ceiling.

In terms of motorhomes, Adria is showing two partially integrated models from the new Compact Max series on the latest Volkswagen Crafter. Both almost seven-meter-long variants have longitudinal single beds in the rear above a rear garage. The arrangement of the seating area is different. While the DL has two opposing benches facing the direction of travel, a so-called face-to-face seating area, the SL has the classic bench facing the direction of travel. Both seating areas are complemented by the rotated driver's cab seats.

Twin Fresh is the name of the new campervan series from Adria, which is being launched with three floor plans on the Fiat Ducato. The kitchen block with a fold-out worktop and the compact sanitary room, which becomes a shower thanks to a pivoting wall, have been redesigned for this purpose.

Affinity RV, Hall 12/C81

The Polish manufacturer of converted vans is showing its new Freedom series for the 2025 season. The two floor plans on the Fiat Ducato with lengths of 5.41 and 6.36 meters are particularly striking due to the separation of the driver's cab and living space, which is unusual in this vehicle class. Three seats in the original Ducato driver's cab can be found in front of the factory partition wall. Only behind this is the living space converted into the transport space of the Ducato.

Alphatronics, Hall 14/A28

The Nuremberg specialist for television in recreational vehicles is adding a device with 4K (Ultra HD) quality to its range for the first time with the 32-inch SLA32W4K television. The device can be operated with either 12 volts or 24 volts. A triple tuner for digital terrestrial television reception in DVB-S, DVB-T and DVB-C standards is integrated. The device also has a Bluetooth 5.0 interface, two USB and two HDMI ports.

Alpine, Hall 14/A28

The new series of Adventure Audio in-cabin speakers is designed to deliver excellent sound reproduction in a new design. The compact design and the option of horizontal or vertical mounting enable installations that were previously not possible with conventional car audio speakers.

Benimar, Hall 10/A21

The Spanish brand Benimar, which belongs to the Trigano Group, is bringing three new van conversions to the CARAVAN SALON: the six-meter-long Benivan B161 ES, B170 PS and B191 PS. The three differ primarily in the way they are arranged in beds: lengthwise single beds, bunk beds and a transverse double bed. The Spaniards are also showing the new semi-integrated Tessoro T444 motorhome with a length of 7.43 metres.

Bürstner, Hall 6/D03

With the Campeo TD series, Bürstner is presenting six new semi-integrated motorhomes based on the new Fiat Ducato. In the almost six to 7.38 metre long models, two people can choose between fold-down beds, French double beds, queen-size beds or single beds, depending on the model. All models have a heated double floor and diesel heating. The technical systems can also be controlled via the My Bürstner app.

The Baden manufacturer is also presenting its new Averso caravan series in Düsseldorf. Eight floor plans for couples or families are available in the mid-range series. The permissible total weights range from 1,500 to 2,000 kilograms with total lengths of 7 to 7.9 metres.

Campernet, Hall 14/D03

With the CAMPERNET 2.0 EVO PRO 5G router, motorhome owners get a powerful CAT19 router with WiFi6 and WPA3. The router is specially developed for motorhomes, is easy to install according to the manufacturer and can be operated easily via a smartphone. Suitable antenna solutions for the roof are also offered.

Carado, Hall 6/D07

With the CV 602, Carado is expanding its van conversions to include another model with a length of around six meters on the Fiat Ducato. Two longitudinal single beds in the rear, a combined bathroom and kitchen block in the middle section and a seating group in the front characterize the floor plan. The combined bathroom becomes a shower by using a pivoting wall.

Carthago, Hall 16/A42

With the C2 Tourer, Carthago is introducing a completely new series of narrow, fully integrated motorhomes. Based on the Mercedes Benz Sprinter, Carthago builds five different floor plans with lengths between 7.20 and 7.40 meters with a width of just 2.17 meters. The three shortest models of the C2 tours are available both as a "lightweight" variant with a permissible total weight of less than 3.5 tons and as a comfort variant with a permissible total weight of 4.2 tons.

Challenger, Hall 10/C20

With the 6.59 meter long S 215, Challenger is presenting a partially integrated motorhome on a Ford Transit that is particularly compact due to its small width of 2.10 meters. A French bed arranged on the side in the rear serves as a place to sleep. In the combined bathroom, the toilet room becomes a shower thanks to a pivoting wall.

The brand, which belongs to the Trigano Group, is also showing the new Campervan Family & Sport Van on the new Fiat Ducato. Five people can travel in the six-meter long van and also sleep thanks to the pop-up roof, bunk beds in the rear and a seating area that can be converted into a bed.

Chausson, Hall 11/A45

Chausson, the sister brand of Challenger from the Trigano Group, is also bringing the Family & Sport Van on a Fiat Ducato to Düsseldorf. The two sister models only differ in terms of interior and exterior decor, equipment and price.

Clever Mobile, Hall 12/B03

The Clever brand is adding a van on a Mercedes Benz Sprinter to its portfolio. The Aventuro 600 model, which is almost six meters long, has all-wheel drive. The highlight is a slide-out in the rear, which extends the transverse bed to an impressive 2.08 meters when extended.

Comworks, Hall 3/H55

The retrofittable sensor series from Comworks Core GmbH promises precise level displays for fresh, gray and black water tanks and even for diesel tanks. In two versions as a pressure-based Super Sense variant or in the laser-based Solid Sense version, the sensors send their measurement data to the industry-standard control panels in the vehicle or to an app on the smartphone.

Concorde motorhomes, Hall 5/C07

With the new Concorde Cruiser Daily series, the manufacturer of elegant liner mobiles from Franconia is offering three alcove motorhomes based on the new Iveco Daily. The luxury motorhomes, which are between eight and nine meters long, leave nothing to be desired in three floor plan variants. A large rear seating group, alcove with lengthwise single beds, two or four sleeping places are available. The driver's cab can be closed off in all three. The equipment list includes every conceivable comfort.

Dethleffs, Hall 7a

With the Globetrail 640 HR, Dethleffs is showing a new panel van conversion based on a Fiat Ducato. Thanks to the height-adjustable lifting bed in the rear, it offers plenty of space for transporting bulky luggage.

The Dethleffs Performance 4x4 is the Allgäu manufacturer's first all-wheel drive motorhome. Dethleffs uses a Volkswagen Crafter with factory all-wheel drive as the basis for the partially integrated living area. At 2.20 meters wide, it is relatively narrow, which contributes to the maneuverability of the 6.85 meter long motorhome.

With the Dethleffs XL Family A7872-2, the Allgäu manufacturer is producing an alcove motorhome for up to six people on six wheels. The dimensions are just as impressive at 8.6 meters long and 3.37 meters high, as is the permissible total weight of 5.4 tons. In return, the space and equipment offer plenty of living and sleeping comfort.

Dreamer, Hall 16/C46

The Dreamer brand of the French Rapido Group is expanding its van conversions for the 2025 season to include the Dreamer Camper Sport model on the new Fiat Ducato. The campervan has a very large storage space in the rear, which can also accommodate bulky sports equipment such as a motorcycle. Sleeping is done in a fold-down bed above the rear storage space. This can be continuously adjusted electrically to always create the required storage space underneath.

DWT tents. Hall 3/F70

DWT tents are bringing a new air awning with inflatable air tubes instead of steel poles to the CARAVAN SALON 2024. The Prime Air HQ model is also characterized by a particularly robust and tear-resistant tent fabric.

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