Carado

A resident of Oosthuizen, Menno, has won two Carado T338 Pro camper vans through two Premium lottery tickets. One camper van was presented to him in the presence of Winston. The second prize came as a surprise. Menno said he would call his brother, who lives nearby.

German manufacturer Carado has introduced the CV595 4x4 X-Edition camper van based on the Volkswagen Crafter. The model has a 2.0 TDI diesel engine producing 163 hp, an eight-speed automatic gearbox and a 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system. It measures 5.99 metres long, 2.04 metres wide and 2.72 metres high, with an interior height of 1.98 metres. Inside there is a two-burner hob, a compact bathroom with a folding door and a fold-away washbasin, a 200 by 136 centimetre transverse double bed, an 84-litre compressor fridge, a 90-litre fresh water tank and a 70-litre waste water tank. An optional off-road package adds 18-inch off-road tyres, a differential lock and hill-start and hill-descent assistants. Prices start at 93,890 euros.

From 28 to 31 October, Auto Camping-Car Service in Bretteville-sur-Odon is hosting an event featuring a selection of LMC, Hymer, Eura Mobil and Carado motorhomes offered at their cost price. Visitors can inspect the interiors and choose a model. The event also includes 2027 models and conditions from the VDL Paris-Le Bourget show. A food truck serves savoury and sweet crêpes daily.

Oortgiese Campers in Baak is holding its annual autumn show from 30 October to 1 November on an 8000 m² site. The line-up includes new Etrusco and LMC models and one-year-old ex-rental motorhomes from Dethleffs, Etrusco, Carado, Adria and Bürstner. Buyers at the show receive a free storage space at the company for one year, and discounts on some models reach €8,000. The show runs from 10:00 to 16:00 at Dambroek 16A in Baak.

Dealer Gelderland-Mobile in Geldern has received an anniversary motorhome, the Carado T338 Edition 27. The vehicle is the 150,000th unit to leave the Capron plant in Neustadt, Saxony. The handover took place during the dealer's in-house exhibition. The motorhome had been allocated to Gelderland-Mobile under the production plan rather than as a promotional stunt. The company, founded in 2008, employs 25 people.

Carado has introduced the CV595 4×4 based on the Volkswagen Crafter, the brand's first all-wheel-drive camper van, priced at nearly €100,000. In the T series, the 335 profile debuts with a layout without a floor-level bed at just under €71,000, offered exclusively in the Edition 27 trim. The T457, T459 and T338 use a Ford Transit chassis (165 hp, automatic as standard), while the T135, T328, T447 and T448 are available on Citroën Jumper (140 hp). In the narrow V profiles, all models with the Pro+ pack now come with a factory lithium battery; the V339 with a central bed is discontinued, leaving the V132, V337 and V347.

A motorhome route links Prague, Bratislava and Budapest with stops at Lake Balaton and the island of Krk. The route crosses seven countries, including Germany, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria. Drives between cities take three to five hours. The shoulder season offers fewer crowds, while Lake Balaton and the Adriatic retain warm water. The trip used a Carado T328 Pro+ motorhome with 140 hp and an 8-speed automatic, accommodating two to five people.

The Carado CV595 X-Edition camper van made its public debut at the Caravan Salon 2026. Based on a Volkswagen Crafter with a 163 hp engine, automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, it measures 5.98 metres long and offers 1.98 metres of standing height, with a rear bed measuring 200 by 136 centimetres. An optional off-road package adds 18-inch Loder off-road wheels and a locking differential, costing 6,100 euros extra in the Netherlands and adding 33.5 kilograms. The base price is 112,790 euros, rising to 122,533 euros with the off-road package and other options.

The Carado CV595 4x4 X-Edition has been unveiled at the Lahden Caravan 2026 show as Carado's first camper van built on the Volkswagen Crafter. The special edition, limited to 400 units, comes with 4Motion all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic; its 2.0-litre diesel produces 163 hp, and dimensions are 5.99 × 2.04 × 2.72 m with 1.98 m of standing height inside. The show vehicle, a 2027 model year, is priced at 119,900 euros with a gross weight of 3,500 kg.

A review of new 2027 model year motorhomes and campervans has identified five key trends. These include the three-storey Westfalia Columbus Liner with an optional roof terrace, central-bed campervans from Rapido and Campérêve, the La Strada Avanti R with a rear lounge and electric bed, and the Bürstner Habiton 6.1 with a full-length body extension. Other trends noted are coloured and special editions (Laika, Hymer, Eura Mobil), off-road versions (Carado, Sunlight, Pössl), redesigned interiors (Mobilvetta, Autostar) and new compact models (McLouis, Chausson, Dethleffs, Roller Team).

Carado, part of Erwin Hymer Group, has announced the production of its 150,000th motorhome. The milestone model rolled off the line at the Neustadt plant in Saxony.

On Sunday, 27 September, from 9:30 to 19:00, Bonometti Centrocaravan in Altavilla Vicentina holds an open day. The event follows the Salone del Camper in Parma and launches the dealership's seasonal calendar. Visitors can view 2027 caravan and camper novelties, as well as new and used vehicles from Bürstner, Carado, Etrusco, Hymer, Laika and Crosscamp. PLEINAIRCLUB members receive a 10% discount on camping and leisure accessories, excluding promotions.

The Feldkirch Regional Court has opened insolvency proceedings against Anaya Reisemobile GmbH from Röthis. Liabilities are around €1.2 million, affecting five employees and 22 creditors.

Carado has introduced the CV595 4x4 X-Edition, a compact camper based on the Volkswagen Crafter. All-wheel drive and an automatic transmission are standard, but some off-road equipment, including off-road tires and a bullbar, is optional. The camper measures 5.99 m in length, 2.04 m in width, and 2.72 m in height, with two to three sleeping berths. In the Netherlands, the starting price is €114,090.

From February 8 to 12, 2024, Bader Loisirs will hold a leisure vehicle event at its new showroom in Sausheim, Haut-Rhin. The event will feature the Hymer, Carado, Eriba, Laika and LMC brands, with the French premiere of the Hymer ML-T 570 Xperience 2x2 and Eriba Car 600. A 10% discount will apply to all accessories in the store. Admission is free.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, 10 new camper models are presented with prices from €48,900 to over €100,000. Highlights include Adria Twin, Carado CV595 X-Edition and Challenger Sport Edition S114.

Journalists tested the 7.5-meter Carado T457 Edition 27 motorhome. It is 2.32 meters wide and 2.93 meters high. The model features a shower, a double bed, and a large trunk. Due to its size, the vehicle is difficult to park in residential areas.

From August 28 to September 6, 2026, the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf will showcase 2027 model year vehicles. Announced models include Adria Compact DL, Bürstner Signature SMT, Carado T335, Chausson X640, Hobby Prestige T 740, and Phoenix Top Liner 9000 BMLX. Prices: Fendt NEXT 381 starts under €20,000, Crosscamp Elmnt under €54,000, Bürstner B66 640 C from €62,666. Niesmann+Bischoff iSmove will feature standard Fiat Safety Kit, and Truma will launch a gas regulator with crash sensor.

Carado has unveiled the CV595 X-Edition, based on the Volkswagen Crafter with 4Motion all-wheel drive. The camper is powered by a 2.0 TDI engine producing 163 hp, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a rear differential lock. At 599 cm in length, it offers good maneuverability. Standard equipment includes LED headlights, digital instrumentation, a rear camera, and a multimedia system. The price in Spain is set at €93,890, excluding registration tax.

Carado has unveiled the I447, a fully integrated motorhome measuring 7.43 metres and based on the Fiat Ducato. It accommodates up to five travellers with four to five berths, including longitudinal single beds at the rear and a drop-down bed at the front. Pricing starts at 78,999 euros.