Top camper innovations and debuts of the 2017 Dusseldorf Caravan Salon
By C.C. Weiss
September 09, 2017
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Top camper innovations and deb...

The 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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Gentletent shows its inflatable roof-top tent
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Concorde is another name in car-hauling motorhomes
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Bike course at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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VanEssa's Volkswagen Amarok slide-out kitchen
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AutoHome makes well-known hard-shell roof-top tents
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Gentletent started with ground tents and used this year's Caravan Salon to expand into roof-top tents and bike campers
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Holtkamper offers a different style of inflatable camping trailer. Its WindForce system uses the power of air to effortlessly blow its tents into shape and vacuum-compact them down, but the tents have hard poles, not inflatable tubes
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Adria campers at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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Camper vans at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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If you fancy decorating your life with classic Volkswagen Bulli accessories, Glam Bulli can help you out
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Volkswagen lets attendees test some driver-assistance systems
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VanEssa VW Amarok kitchen
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VanEssa at the 2017 Caravan Salon
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VanEssa estimates that the set-up with dual slides, full kitchen and wood cover will retail somewhere around €6,000 when it goes on sale next year
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Beyond the Amarok, VanEssa offers a full line of cooking and sleeping solutions for many European vans
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While world premieres and new innovations attract the most attention, the Oldtimer Show of vintage caravans is a very cool attraction in itself
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According to the Caravan Salon website, the Oldtimer Show had 20 vintage caravans on display, the oldest dating back to the 50s.
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Caravans of the Oldtimers Show
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The newly redesigned Knaus Deseo 400 TR is billed as a comfy caravan that can double as a motorcycle trailer
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Two built-in ramps and a full-width tailgate make it easy to load the Knaus Deseo 400 TR
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The Knaus Deseo 400 TR includes a kitchen, living/dining/sleeping area and bathroom
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Hobby Vantana K60 FT
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We looked at the Hobby Vantana and its cabinet-style SlimLine refrigerator and swivel toilet last year
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Inside the Etrusco 7300 SB
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Inside the Etrusco 7300 SB
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Etrusco 7300 SB
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Motorhomes and caravans were the main draw, but Danny MacAskill's "Drop and Roll" tour on the first weekend was also a highlight
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Oldtimers Show at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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Oldtimers Show at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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The caravans of the Oldtimer Show are quite interesting but so is the interior decor, often conveying the look and feel of grandma's living room
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Oldtimers Show at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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Oldtimers Show at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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Ququq camping system on show
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The Opus camper has been racking up air miles. We recently covered the latest American version and saw it in Australia, and here it is in Germany
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Volkner vehicles are part Type A motorhome, part car carrier
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According to a Caravan Salon press release, the Volkner Performance S was the most expensive motorhome of the 2017 show
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The new Volkner Performance S makes its debut in Düsseldorf
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Volkner motorhomes slide-outs carry cars and increase interior space
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Morelo is another name in large, luxurious motorhomes
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The Morelo Empire Liner
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On board a luxurious Morelo motorhome
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On board a luxurious Morelo motorhome
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On board a luxurious Morelo motorhome
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On board a luxurious Morelo motorhome
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The new Variomobil Signature 1200 isn't the only option for carrying a Porsche 911 Cabriolet; here Morelo shows it can do the same
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Smaller Morelo Empire Liners have only scooter or Smart garages, but the Empire Liner 118 GSO can carry a Porsche
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Variomobil at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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Variomobil debuted its Signature 1200 motorhome at this year's show
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Not everyone needs to take a whole car along; here's another option
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A Concorde motorhome with Smart car
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Bimobil's EX 420 is based on the Iveco Daily 4x4 with extended wheelbase
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Westfalia camper vans with various badges
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In addition to revealing the new Ducato 4x4, Fiat showed a smaller Talento camper van
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A classic two-toned Volkswagen California Ocean
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Exploring the rear annex
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Inside the Dethleffs Coco design study
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Dethleffs explores lightweight caravan design with the Coco concept
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Some sleek cooking modules on show at 3 Dog Camping, a pop-up trailer specialist
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Bimobil at the 2017 Caravan Salon
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Bimobil at the 2017 Caravan Salon
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Dethleffs reveals the e.home electric motorhome concept with solar panel exterior
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Hymercar shows its DuoCar camper van
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Hymercar shows its DuoCar camper van
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Inside the Hymercar DuoCar
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Action Mobil was a strong contender for "most rugged off-road monster motorhome"
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The Atacama 5800 is Action Mobil's latest off-road motorhome
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Its burly on the outside, but inside the Action Mobil Atacama 5800 has comforts like a solar-backed electrical system, sound system and full kitchen
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Scottish pro trials biker Danny MacAskill put on a show for attendees
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Gentletent roof-top tent
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Holtkamper demonstrates its WindForce air-based tent set-up
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Holtkamper's WindForce system sets the trailer tent up in about three minutes
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CampWerk trailer
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Danny MacAskill's Drop and Roll tour makes a stop in Düsseldorf
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Danny MacAskill's Drop and Roll tour makes a stop in Düsseldorf
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Pop-up roofs everywhere!
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The Volkswagen California XXL is a clear crowd builder
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Knaus shows its Saint & Sinner VW Crafter concept
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Volkner Performance S
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Bliss Mobil shows an impressive off-road expedition vehicle
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Bliss Mobil at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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The caravans of the Oldtimer Show
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Susi Cruz is touring the world in a VW T3 camper van
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As nice as the manufacturer interiors around the show were, there's something about the individual touch that really makes a camper look inviting and livable
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Dethleffs Coco design study
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The folding, sustainable sCarabane concept might have been the most impressive piece of hardware at the show
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In addition to its innovative solar and wind power systems, the sCarabane looks like a very comfortable place to stay, offering a full deck and outdoor bar with kitchen access
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Variomobil Signature 1200
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Inside the Variomobil Signature 1200
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Inside the Variomobil Signature 1200
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Inside the Variomobil Signature 1200
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Variomobil's Signature 1200 with Porsche-hauling XXL garage
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Having a Porsche along for the trip is sure to open up many new possibilities
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Volkswagen at the 2017 Caravan Salon
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E-bikes are a natural motorhome partner, offering a maneuverable solution for shorter trips around camp and town
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Mercedes highlights its Marco Polo camper vans
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Mercedes highlights its Marco Polo camper vans
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Inside VW's innovative California XXL camper van concept
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A peek through the rear window of the VW California XXL
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Volkswagen California Ocean
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Fiat Fullback pickup truck
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Hymer at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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Opus camping trailers on show in Düsseldorf
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We've covered many European-market camper box systems, and here's one we haven't seen before: the Nest by Czech company Egoe
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Roof-top tents at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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The Hobby Vantana gets the rock 'n' roll treatment
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The heavy metal-inspired Hobby Wacken-Vantana
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The heavy metal-inspired Hobby Wacken-Vantana
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The heavy metal-inspired Hobby Wacken-Vantana
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The heavy metal-inspired Hobby Wacken-Vantana
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Knaus Fiat Ducato-based Saint & Sinner
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You don't need a massive Type A motorhome to bring a second vehicle along
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TerraCamper builds rugged modular camper van systems that are on their way to the American market
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SpaceCamper at the 2017 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon
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Tischer pickup campers
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Some of the motorhomes and campers in the Caravan Center parking area are as impressive as those inside
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Some of the motorhomes and campers in the Caravan Center parking area are as impressive as those inside
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The Skydancer 7.5 is a convertible motorhome project we looked at a few years ago
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Some of the motorhomes and campers in the Caravan Center parking area are as impressive as those inside
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Morelo Empire Liner
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Gentletent's new B Turtle bike camper with inflatable tent
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Gentletent's GT Roof tent
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The B Turtle bike camper sleeps two
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Gentletent also previewed a pickup truck inflatable camper
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Gentletent's pickup roof-top tent is interesting because it works as a sort of an inflatable bed camper
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Action Mobil's Atacama 5800 includes a rear motorcycle lift
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Inside the Action Mobil Atacama 5800
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No need to go hungry in the backcountry, the Atacama 5800 includes a fridge, induction cooktop and oven
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Action Mobil's extendable bed provides room to sleep and shortens up when you need to use the dinette set
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Action Mobil Atacama 5800 bathroom
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Inside the Action Mobil Atacama 5800
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Volkner Performance S
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Volkner shows off its roof-mounted solar
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A retractable TV in the Knaus Deseo 400 TR
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The Deseo lifting bed provides a second sleeping level
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Inside the Knaus Deseo 400 TR
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Convertible sofa bed in the Knaus Deseo 400 TR
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The Deseo table can be used indoors or out
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Knaus Deseo 400 TR bathroom
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Lifting bed up and out of the way
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The Action Mobil Atacama 7900 has a built-in garage of its own
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