Caravans over 10 meters long: Adria and Kabe
Adria and Kabe produce production caravans with a total length exceeding 10 meters. The Kabe Hacienda and Imperial models start at €100,000. These dimensions limit maneuverability and campsite options.
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Two 'Abenteuer Leben' episodes: fire truck camper conversion and 11.6-meter caravan giant
The TV show 'Abenteuer Leben' featured two unusual projects: converting a 40-year-old fire truck into a camper for €10,000 and test-driving the 11.6-meter Kabe Imperial 1000 TDL caravan, one of the longest in Europe.
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Two-story caravan with roof terrace from KABE: mobile cottage instead of vacation
Swedish company KABE unveiled a prototype two-story caravan Imperial Tower 880 in 2017, featuring about 26 m² of living space and a roof terrace. Built as a one-off anniversary special for the brand's 60th birthday, series production is not expected. With a height of 4.48 m, it is close to oversize vehicle limits, making it suitable mainly for seasonal stationary use.
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Kabe unveils first semi-integrated 4x4 motorhome Novum Traq 750 LGB
Swedish manufacturer Kabe has launched the Novum Traq 750 LGB 2026, its first semi-integrated motorhome with all-wheel drive, based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4. Prices start at €150,000.
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Test of Hyundai Ioniq 5 with caravan in northern Sweden: range anxiety and high costs
A journalist drove 1700 km through northern Sweden with a Kabe Safir caravan (1500 kg) on a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Over a week, he faced range anxiety, high per-kilometer costs, and inconvenient charging stations, but noted stable towing and the usefulness of V2L.
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Double-decker caravan with a rooftop terrace
Swedish manufacturer Kabe has unveiled the Imperial Tower, a two-story caravan celebrating its 60th anniversary. The model features a kitchen, bathroom, upper-floor lounge, and a rooftop terrace. A heavy-duty tow vehicle is required; price is not yet disclosed.
Kabe Novum Traq 750 LGB: Winter-ready motorhome with rear and all-wheel drive
Swedish manufacturer Kabe has introduced the Novum Traq 750 LGB, a partially integrated motorhome based on the Mercedes Sprinter. For the first time in this class, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive is available, increasing towing capacity and off-road capability. Price starts at €126,000 (May 2026).
Two-story Kabe Tower 880 caravan with rooftop terrace unveiled as concept
Swedish manufacturer Kabe has unveiled the two-story Tower 880 caravan featuring a spiral staircase and an open rooftop terrace. The model was built as a showpiece and is not intended for mass production. With a height of approximately 4.5 meters, it exceeds Germany's legal limit of 4 meters, making road use nearly impossible without a special permit.
Swedish caravan with spiral staircase and rooftop terrace
KABE from Tenhult, Sweden, presented the Tower caravan featuring two full floors, a spiral staircase, and an open rooftop terrace with wooden flooring and steel railings. The model never entered series production but showcases the design capabilities of the manufacturer, which produces up to 400 motorhomes and caravans annually.
Caravan with Two Floors and a Rooftop Terrace
Swedish manufacturer Kabe built a unique caravan, the Imperial Tower, in 2018, featuring two floors and a rooftop terrace. The structure’s height of nearly 4.5 meters restricts its passage under many bridges.
Employees buy Kroken Kristiansand
Managing director Halvor Barikmo leads three employees and a fourth person in taking over the business and establishing Kristiansand Caravan og Fritid AS. The new dealer will represent Adria, Sun Living, Kabe and Kabe Affinity, while Bürstner, Hymer and Carado will no longer be sold as new from these premises. All 13 employees transfer to the new company, which will also serve as a service point for previously sold brands.
Kabe: Stock Analysis of Caravan and Motorhome Manufacturer
Swedish caravan and motorhome manufacturer Kabe reported its first loss-making quarter in over ten years in Q4 2025. The company remains the market leader for caravans in the Nordic region and has increased its market share despite challenging market conditions.
15 motorhome brands under the curved roof of Vikingskipet
The annual Fritid og Caravanmesse opened in Hamar at the Vikingskipet ice rink. Fifteen motorhome brands are on display, including Dethleffs, Adria, Hymer, Kabe, and Carthago. The show also features caravans, boats, bicycles, and camping equipment.
Dutch associations visit KABE and Volvo factories in Sweden
Dutch associations BOVAG and KCI conducted a study trip to Sweden from March 1 to 3. Participants toured the factory of caravan and motorhome manufacturer KABE and the Volvo plant, observing production processes that combine automation and manual craftsmanship.
Affinity motorhome brand fully integrated into Kabe
Motorhome manufacturer Kabe is discontinuing the standalone Affinity brand, integrating it into its main lineup. The One, Duo, and Three models will now be sold as the Kabe Affinity series. For the 2026 season, the models will receive new interior colors, improved functional solutions, and an upgraded electrical system.
Porsche Cayenne Electric tows Europe's longest caravan
The Porsche Cayenne Electric development vehicle was used to tow the Kabe Imperial 1.000 TDL caravan, claimed to be the longest in Europe. The trailer measures 11.6 meters in length, 2.5 meters in width, and has a permissible total weight of 3.5 tonnes. The caravan in the shown configuration costs around 160,000 euros.
Porsche E-Cayenne tows Europe's longest caravan
An electric Porsche Cayenne was used to tow the Kabe Imperial 1000 TDL caravan, considered the longest in Europe. The electric SUV has a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes, matching the caravan's weight. The total length of the combination reached 17 meters.
Swedish motorhome for winter use launched at 176,000 euros
Swedish manufacturer Kabe AB has unveiled the Novum Traq 750 LGB motorhome based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The model is adapted for cold climates, features an Alde Compact 3030 heating system, and can accommodate up to four people. The price starts at 176,000 euros.
Two Swedish motorhomes: winter Kabe and extreme Scania
A Scania motorhome by STX Motorhomes was presented at a trade show in Düsseldorf. The 26-ton vehicle features a 16-liter V8 engine with 590 hp, three slide-outs, solar panels, and a wine cooler for 15 bottles. It is priced at approximately 8.2 million Swedish kronor.
Kabe unveils first semi-integrated motorhome with rear-wheel drive
At the CMT show in Stuttgart, Swedish manufacturer Kabe premiered its first semi-integrated motorhome, the Novum TRAQ 750 LGB, featuring standard rear-wheel drive. The 7.45-meter motorhome is built on a Mercedes chassis and offers optional four-wheel drive. Concurrently, the company received three awards from German readers in polls for imported motorhome categories.