Report a problem

What is the problem?

Could not attach a screenshot — send without it

Test drive of Carthago chic c-line I 4.9 LE in Valtellina

17.07.2026 03:06 1 min 1 source
Pleinair ITA
Test drive of Carthago chic c-line I 4.9 LE in Valtellina
Original source: Pleinair

PleinAir magazine tested the Carthago chic c-line I 4.9 LE motorhome on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis with AL-KO frame, driving from Lake Como to Valtellina. The vehicle, just over 7.5 m long and under 230 cm wide, handled curves and climbs well but due to its size (requires C1 license) cannot access all narrow roads. Highlights include a heated double floor, a rear garage with 350 kg capacity, and a bicycle mounting system.

Aggregated by OpenVan.camp from the public sources listed below, with AI-assisted translation and summary. We always link to the original source. Machine translation may differ from the original -- check the source for important details. Images and content remain the property of their respective owners. Copyright information

Story sources

Test drive of Carthago chic c-line I 4.9 LE in Valtellina

17.07.2026 Pleinair ITA Original source

🇮🇹 Italy — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Benzina senza piombo 95

$2.16 /l

€1.88 · £1.60/l

120 of 133

pricier than 89% of countries

Benzina 98

$2.40 /l

€2.10 · £1.78/l

84 of 92

pricier than 90% of countries

Benzina 100

$2.43 /l

€2.12 · £1.80/l

22 of 23

pricier than 91% of countries

Gasolio

$2.26 /l

€1.97 · £1.67/l

125 of 134

pricier than 93% of countries

Gasolio premium

$2.47 /l

€2.16 · £1.83/l

36 of 41

pricier than 85% of countries

GPL

$0.87 /l

€0.76 · £0.64/l

23 of 51

cheaper than 57% of countries

Metano

$1.75 /l

€1.53 · £1.29/l

10 of 15

pricier than 60% of countries

Cheapest on the map

Popular route

Distance

Fuel cost

~

Est. time

~

Quiz: test yourself
Guess the vanlife lingo — 3 quick questions
1 / 3
Q1 In Italy, a sign says "carico/scarico". What is it for?

Best regions in the coming days

Aosta Valley +22°·41 km/h
100
Trentino-South Tyrol +23°·21 km/h
92
Piedmont +23°·32 km/h
84
Lombardy +22°·35 km/h
81
Veneto +24°·30 km/h
73
Avoid now
Sardinia +33°·37 km/h
43
Apulia +28°·27 km/h
44

You May Be Interested

All News
IT Italy

Motorhome and bike: the Valtellina Trail in 3 stages

A route along the Sentiero Valtellina (114 km) from Bormio to Colico on Lake Como is described, which can be cycled using a motorhome as a base. The route is divided into three stages: Bormio–Tirano (37 km), Poggiridenti–Morbegno (32 km), and Morbegno–Colico (20 km). Campsites and equipped areas for motorhomes are available along the trail. The surface is mostly asphalted; the section between San Giacomo di Teglio and Grosio is closed from November 30 to March 1.

News from Italy

All News

UCA: 20 years of unfulfilled promises for a motorhome area in Taranto

Stefano Censini, national president of the Unione Club Amici (UCA), denounced that Taranto has lacked a modern, equipped motorhome parking area for 20 years. He stated that authorities complain about improper parking but fail to provide a regulated space. Censini noted that similar facilities are built quickly in other cities, while in Taranto the designated site is used for events. UCA proposes a year-round parking area that could also serve as a support point for civil protection.

Atlantis Carbon 4x4: motorhome with carbon body and club-like interior

Italian manufacturer Atlantis has unveiled the Carbon 4x4, based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with all-wheel drive. The motorhome features a carbon-fibre monocoque body and an interior finished in dark wood and leather, reminiscent of a classic club. Unlike many off-road models, the focus is on materials and customisation rather than extreme capability. The vehicle is set to debut at the Caravan Salon.

From the Camper Show to the 38 Castles of the Duchy: the journey continues

Visitors to the Salone del Camper in Parma (12–20 September 2026) can extend their trip by following the route of 38 castles of the Duchy, covering Parma, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia and other areas. September events include evening walks, festivals, tastings and guided tours, accessible to motorhome travellers. A map of camper areas is available for planning.

IT Italy

Temporary post office in Picerno placed in a camper, residents complain about waiting in the sun

Unions Slc Cgil Basilicata and Uil Fpc Basilicata expressed concern over the situation in Picerno, where the post office was temporarily moved to a camper due to building maintenance. According to them, there are no shaded waiting areas or seating, forcing elderly and other residents to wait long periods under the sun in high temperatures. The unions requested an urgent meeting with Poste Italiane and the mayor to address the issue.

Install OpenVan.camp

Get quick access and offline reading.

Install on iOS

  1. 1 Tap Share in Safari.
  2. 2 Choose "Add to Home Screen".
  3. 3 Confirm by tapping Add.

Already installed

The app is already installed on this device.

Install from browser menu

Use your browser menu to install or add to home screen.

→ Glossary