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Ypocamp Carabita Celebrates 50 Years in Saint-Etienne

02.09.2026 09:22 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Ypocamp Carabita Celebrates 50 Years in Saint-Etienne
Original source: Le Monde du Camping-Car

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Ypocamp Carabita dealer in Saint-Etienne near Bordeaux marks its 50th anniversary with events, contests and special offers during the 2026/2027 season.

The Ypocamp Carabita dealership in Saint-Etienne near Bordeaux is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The family business, founded in 1977 by Jeremy Gartrell and run by his daughter Joanna, specializes in the sale of new and used motorhomes, campers and vans, as well as buy-back, financing, rental and maintenance services.

Since 2011, Carabita has been part of the Ypocamp network, which brings together 20 independent dealers in France. To mark the anniversary, events and contests are planned for the 2026/2027 season. The first event will take place at the Bordexpo exhibition from September 17 to 20, with special offers. A contest will also be held during the year, and in the 2027 season the company will support the ODP association by donating 50 euros for each motorhome sold. According to one source, the dealer also supports a firefighter assistance fund.

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