Since the 6. In June, the Swiss campsites are open again after the Corona-Lockdown. And this year it is expected to be tight. In the post-Corona period, the holiday abroad and many still feel uncomfortable about it. How are the Infection? Have opened all the sights already? And you like to do the flying with a mask? Especially since the climate-induced flight of shame is likely to play a role. And finally, will probably decide some for the holidays, Swiss francs rather in the domestic sector to spend.
But Corona is only an accelerator, not the trigger of the Trends. The TCS, as the largest Swiss campsite operator could most retract with almost 600’000 Logiernäch already in 2019, another record year. Of all the Nights in a tent, Caravan, trailer and travel are included and campers. The latter is booming for years: From 2014 to 2019, the number of the newly redeemed motorhomes by just under 77 percent. In the last year of 5727 redeemed vans – so the VW Bus and associated contractors – 83 per cent were supplied with equipment for Living on the road.
Camper driving almost like a PW
the so-called campers are usually supplied with cooking and sleeping facilities are not ideal for Camping beginners: The body is on, and mostly adjust the height relatively to the car Park. Driving dynamically, you feel heavy weight, but otherwise like a normal PW on. And you have enough value in use to function in everyday life is the first or only family car. Bigger and wider campers are maneuvering, however, more difficult to and the XXL luxury versions need to even the truck-driving license.
space is valuable, smells can spoil
So everything is easy on the Camper Tour? A few tips one should take heed of. For example, that one takes only as little Personal as necessary. Otherwise, you can play each time and removal of the Camper bags-Tetris. Third, at the latest, when traveling in it needs to be repacked and re-stowed. At marten protection think – little is as annoying as a juice and effete Camper after a half-eaten power cable.
morning coffee, a Breakfast of scrambled eggs, or a quick Pasta in the evening are from the built-in gas hob is a delight. But who does not fry the salmon in garlic, do not need to wonder about the same scented bedding. In addition, you should clarify before departure, whether the controlled camping is not only free, but also for campers are allowed. Some operators have oil Pans no joy in may on the Lawn of the leak.
Ford Transit Custom Nugget
In Europe, have long been on the road, in Switzerland a Newcomer: Ford Camper on the Basis of the minibus Transit there since last autumn, is now in the regular Swiss Ford program. The principle with pop-up roof and integrated kitchen is similar to that of the competition – only rotated by 180 degrees. The Nugget on the rear roof for maximum headroom in the kitchen instead of on the driver’s seat. With folding roof, he comes up to 2.06 meters in height, with a fixed high roof sinds 2.80 m. Turbodiesel with 130 to 185 HP, from 39’308 Swiss francs.
Mercedes Marco Polo
The Explorer mobile from Mercedes is based on the nine-seater V-class comes in three versions, all with folding roof, and Turbodiesel: The Marco Polo Activity (102-190 PS, from 46’419 Swiss francs) is on the robust side, has a car Park suitable for approximately 1.98 meters in height and five berths. The nobler Horizon (163-239 HP, 63’758 francs) is furnished for seven people, and extends to two metres. The full camp package, which includes a kitchen and four sleeping places comes with the normal Marco Polo (163-239 HP, from 75’to 390 francs).
Toyota Proace Verso
Toyota’s nine-seater Bus rolls slightly out-of-competition – he’s not coming as a fixfertiger Camper, but can be used flexibly as a family car, load carrier, or mobile camp use. On the fold-down Seats can also be used to sleep, and the kitchen is inserted in an optional box to the rear. On the duration of the night in a tent is likely to be more convenient, but the Proace works Verso easier as an everyday car. Turbodiesel with 150 or 177 HP, all-wheel drive optional. From 39’To 100 Swiss Francs.
VW Crafter Grand California
The VW Crafter is otherwise known by the Parcel Courier, but since last year, VW has a XXL Camper on the Basis of the program. The equipment comes close to the in larger motorhomes, including a shower and a toilet. We slept under the fixed High – instead of a folding roof. But: The Grand California is, therefore, 3,10 meters high and almost six metres long – too much for the average car Park. Turbodiesel with 177 HP, 65’790 Swiss francs.
VW T6 California
With the Volkswagen California began in 1951, the Camper Tradition. First, Fitters, Westfalia provided a removable Campingbox, from 1960 onwards, there are also permanently installed furniture for the VW Bulli. Today, VW makes long the business alone, and has four versions of the program: Only the “correct” California has the full of camping equipment; the other three need to be modest with a folding roof and a variable interior. Turbodiesel with 110 to 199 HP, 50′, 250 francs; base Beach Liberty from 43’880 CHF.
tag from the experts
The Fiat Ducato is considered to be the top-selling motorhome, because many tag vendors set up on the chassis your own Camper and mobile home housing. The main advantage is that Its front-wheel drive, and no drive shaft interferes to the rear. In principle, but there is a Base chassis of any brand with a nine-seater Bus in the program. Depending on Umbauer the build-up within the body or as a wider and higher structure is realized. In the close Ticino villages, you should have then reflect the views of the Outside.
