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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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.
UKATEX, a family-run company from Weiden (Upper Palatinate), produces custom-fit seat covers for cars, trucks, and motorhomes. The range includes over 100 designs in materials such as leatherette, Alcantara, and others, compatible with side airbags, seat heating, and Isofix anchors. Covers are available for base vehicles like Fiat Ducato, Mercedes Sprinter, VW Crafter, and for motorhomes from brands including Adria, Hymer, Knaus, and Bürstner.
Manufacturers of electric vehicles and caravans are adapting to each other. Modern EVs like the VW ID Polo (towing up to 1200 kg) and BMW iX (up to 2.5 t) come with tow bars. Caravans are becoming lighter and more aerodynamic: for example, the Knaus Yaseo (from 913 kg) or Adria Avia Lite (660 kg). However, towing reduces range by about half, and charging requires uncoupling the trailer at many stations.
A selection of nine real caravan models whose names raise eyebrows. Among them: Compass Rallye 636, reminiscent of a Peugeot hot hatch but actually a six-berth giant; Swift Elegance Grande 860, whose 'elegance' contrasts with the need to empty the toilet; Freedom Jetstream Twin Sport, a name more fitting for an American hot rod than a Polish trailer; Adria Alpina Mississippi, whose stripes suggest a BMW Alpina copyright infringement; Coachman VIP 675, where VIP status poorly matches camping; Elddis Crusader Hurricane, named after a storm you wouldn't want to be in; Buccaneer Bermuda, named after a destination you wouldn't take such a caravan to; Swift Basecamp 6, marketed for adventurers but unsuited for off-road; and Campmaster King, whose 'royal' name belies its tiny size.
Auto Zeitung has compiled a list of ten camper vans with pop-up roofs that combine maneuverability with sleeping capacity for up to four people. The ranking includes models such as Adria Twin Sports, Clever Vans Aventuro 600, Corigon CV 60 D, Eriba Car, Hobby Ontour Van, Karmann Davis 595 Trendstyle, Knaus Boxtime, Kompanja Zwei, Rocket Base, and Van Tourer 540 D. Prices range from €55,499 to €98,999, with the pop-up roof option costing between €5,990 and €7,199.
Six motorhomes with overcab beds suitable for families have been presented. The list includes Adria Coral XL Plus 660 SL, Elnagh Baron 22, Etrusco A 7300 DB, Eura Mobil Activa One 690 HB, plus specialized models BluCamp Sky Free for reduced mobility and Bürstner Lyseo Gallery TD with an inflatable overcab. Overcab motorhomes maintain an advantage in space division: separate sleeping areas and a permanently usable living area.
Sales of the integrated motorhome Adria Sonic Plus 700 SL, manufactured in Slovenia, have started in Russia. The model is based on the Fiat Ducato with a 2.2-liter diesel engine (180 hp) and a 9-speed automatic transmission. It features five berths, an AL-DE heating system, and a bathroom with a separate shower. The price starts at 10.8 million rubles, and a curb weight of 3.9 tons allows driving with a standard B-category license.
CARAVANING magazine surveyed the market for production caravans and found that seven manufacturers (Adria, Caravelair, Dethleffs, LMC, Next, Sterckeman, Weinsberg) offer 44 models priced under €20,000. The cheapest options start at €13,000–€15,000, but typically come in very small sizes with reduced equipment.
Three motorhomes were stolen in Linköping, Bankeryd and Ulricehamn in late April–early May. Police warn of further thefts and ask witnesses to report suspicious activity at parking lots.
An owner of a 2026 Adria Action Sports 391 LH caravan found that the Dometic Mobil Air Pro 361/391 awning, designed for the Action 391 PD (height 258 cm), does not fit properly due to the caravan's height of 265 cm, leaving a gap at the bottom. Suggestions include measuring the caravan's perimeter and ordering a custom awning, or checking if the awning can be extended via a zipper.
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.
Adria has introduced the Altea 472 PK caravan, designed for families. The model, under 7 meters in length and with a limited weight, features four permanently ready sleeping berths, including transverse bunk beds and a French double bed. Built on an AL-KO chassis, it comes standard with an AKS stabilizer, 50-liter fresh water tank, 25-liter grey water tank, and a body made of fiberglass and ABS.
A Fiat Adria motorhome was stolen from GH Husvagnar dealership in Ulricehamn, Sweden, between April 25 and 27, 2026. Police are searching for suspects. The vehicle is valued at over 700,000 SEK.
Adria has introduced the new Supreme 640 SPB Family model to its Twin range. The 6.36-meter motorhome features a panoramic SunRoof® roof, a "Cabin-loft" layout, two double beds, and accommodates four people.
In March 2026, sales of new caravans increased by 21% and motorhomes by 20% compared to March 2025. 946 new caravans and 325 new motorhomes were sold. Fendt and Hobby led caravan registrations, while Adria led motorhome registrations.
Sales of the Slovenian motorhome Adria Sonic Plus 700 SL have started in Russia. The 7.5 m long model has five sleeping berths, a curb weight of 3.9 t, and is equipped with a 2.2 L diesel engine producing 180 hp with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The price starts from 10.8 million rubles.
Auto Zeitung magazine presented a ranking of eight all-wheel drive campervans based on van chassis. The list includes models on Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, and VW Crafter bases from manufacturers such as Adria, Pössl, Hymer, Karmann, La Strada, Terracamper, Weinsberg, and Yucon, with lengths from six to seven meters and base prices starting from around €66,000.
In Sweden, caravans are often used not only for holidays but also as home offices, chicken coops, pop-up shops, or makeup rooms. For instance, one family renovated a 1977 Adria 380 caravan, which now serves as an extra room in the garden, and the renovation story on Instagram gained over 21,000 followers. Other uses include mobile saunas, studios, and spaces for teenagers.
Several motorhome and caravan brands are available in Taiwan, including Adria, Bailey, and Carado. According to the Camping Association of the Republic of China, there are over 2 million active campers in the country. Using caravans can reduce tent setup time but poses a parking challenge.
The Adria Unica 542 TK caravan model is presented. The trailer sleeps up to six people and is equipped with a bathroom with shower and cassette toilet, a kitchen, and winter insulation. The listing states the vehicle is registered in Poland until August 2026 and is being sold with additional equipment, including a motor mover.
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