On the roads of Europe and America, there are often cars with housing trailers or whole mobile homes. We have yet rare, but more and more people think about what it would be nice to have a house not wheels. Someone is needed for traveling through their native country, someone wants to wheel in Europe. On features and species, about the pros and cons of possessions and talk on.
Pros and cons
Like each phenomenon or things, at home does not wheels have pros and cons. In order not to be disappointed later, you first need to carefully weighed in and against, and then make a conscious choice. And choose from what. In addition to type - trailer to a car or self-propelled camper - you need to choose the size. After all, there are houses on wheels that can carry your car, have a pool on the roof. And there are made on the basis of a three-wheeled moped.
Dignity
Dreaming to acquire a house on wheels can be divided into several groups. The first is lovers of relaxation in nature, who are tired of the tent life and want a little more comfort. The second is lovers to travel in Europe, which is tired of paying solid amounts for the hotels, fuse with armor, etc. And the third category is the owners of country sites that do not want to bother with a construction site.
Especially reflecting does not make sense only by dacnis. Find a suitable model former in the use that will only need to take a couple of times a year / bring a problem. You can invest in a rather modest budget (from $ 2,000). All the rest of the amount will be needed much big, so you need to think well. In this regard, consider the advantages and disadvantages of the autodomas and travels to them. Let's start with the advantages:
In general, having a house on wheels, you yourself owner. It is a big degree of freedom and independence at a fairly high level of comfort and attracts.
disadvantages
Now about the shortcomings. About them some more details so that the unpleasant moments are not a surprise. So, here are the minuses of traveling in the house on the wheels. Immediately it is worth saying that in Russia and the near abroad parking for campers with the possibility of replenishing resources - a rarity. Yes, on some refills or parkings you can do it. But far from all. And for a fee. A separate trouble is the roads. Not everyone does not always travel along the tracks. Many go off-road. Few which of mobile homes are able to make our roads. Such models are, but prices for them ....
In the trip in Europe, everything is different and it is about this part we will talk on.
And one more common problem. If you live in the apartment, you do not have your own plot of land, the house on wheels must be stored somewhere. The cost of annual storage commensurate with the cost of two weeks for a couple of weeks to not the cheapest country. Like this.
Here are the shortest pluses and cons of possessing and traveling in a car-house. So there is something to think about. Reflections on the topic of the feasibility of such an acquisition are later below.
Types of wheels
Mobile house can be two types:
- trailer;
- on the basis of a minibus or bus.
The second option is called an autod or a camper (or auto-house). They are not very large - on the basis of minibuses. The same Mercedes Sprinter, Fiat, Gazelles, UAZ-Pickup and Cargo, are specially produced by various European and domestic firms. There are entire liners in which cars can be placed.
The trailer house can be stationary, maybe folded. There are still tent trailers. The first species is transported in the "residential" form, the second and third - in the folded. The folding house-trailer is distributed only in the parking lot. His advantages - less smallest in the way, less height, and therefore there are no restrictions on the passage. Cons - it takes time to decompose it / fold. The whole procedure takes five minutes, but immediately after the stop it will not work.
The tent trailer is a combination of a trailer with a "attached" tent. Since the dimensions of mobile trailers are usually small, there is a little place there and the big campaign will not be possible. The tent trailer has usually dining area in the center in the part that on wheels, two sleeping along the edges there is also a fairly spacious tent, the edges of which are attached to the van body. Often there is also a canopy before the tent - so that you can spend time outdoors.
The difference between the auto house (in the background) and the trailer-tent (ahead)
If you compare the comfort, autoomom on the basis of buses give greater comfort than any type of trailer. In Ceper, there may be a toilet with a shower, a small kitchenette. In the trailer there can be only sleeping places, in some models there is a gas stove, and it is usually attached from the outside. If necessary, the bed is transformed into the dining area - a small table and two sofas. That's all that can offer mobile homes in trailers.
Have or not having
At first, what type of house on wheels is better to choose - a trailer or van. For traveling around Russia and the countries of the post-Soviet space in the presence of a machine of sufficient power and passability, it is worth thinking about the purchase of a mobile home-tent. They have a smaller mass and dimensions, pull them easier than a full-fledged residential trailer. If the trailer does not want and need a greater level of comfort, you can take a trailer, and an auto order. But more models are suitable on the basis of freight and semi-Russian cars. Special attention should be paid to suspension and clearing, and also on the strength and reliability of the salon / trailer assembly. This is if you like to ride in the outback and primer you are not news. If you plan to ride only on the tracks, you can watch less passable models.
It is worth saying that it is not too convenient to travel in the auto house, since there is no infrastructure. There are, of course, organizations that organize similar tours and provide dots "refueling". But this is no longer a single journey and there is no speech about any autonomy and autonomy.
It concerns the use of the house on wheels in Russia. If you need it for traveling in Europe, then there are no restrictions on "Penthood", as the roads are excellent everywhere. But again the question arises about the feasibility of ownership. Before the border you need to get there, and "eats" the house on wheels is decent in any modification. So the cost of gasoline is more than ... many come to the decision - to reach a certain point, and there to take a house on the wheels for rent. This option is not expensive at all, but it is much more convenient.
This model was developed for Pampas - German Bimobil
In any case, if you have no travel experience in the autodomome, but I really want to have it, rent a car or trailer, spend a couple of weeks in the journey. Here your decision and will take shape. At the same time, accurately decide with the characteristics and options that you would like to have.
Campers - a set of possible amenities and maintenance on the road
Let's start with the fact that such a house on wheels has large sizes. Length - from 6 meters, width - 220-230 cm, height - at least three. If you didn't take such machines before, you will need time to get used to control such a large and heavy car. Difficulties may occur during parking - two parking spaces are required, as well as free space for maneuver. Campers are "summer" - without insulation and "winter" - with insulated walls. With equal parameters, the width of the second is greater than 5-10 cm - due to the greater wall thickness.
Travel van can have a different "filling" and a complete set
Inside the house on the wheels on the basis of the bus or minibus can have such support systems:
- battery for the cabin;
- external network for 230 V;
- water supply;
- gas cylinders (usually 2 pcs) to ensure the work of a small stove, water heating and some other systems.
Inside there may be a shower with a water heater, a toilet (with a beytalete), a kitchen with a gas stove and a fridge, an air heater and several beds - from two to six. With rational use of resources, the house on wheels can autonomously exist two-three days. Faster than water is consumed. In the basic configuration, the supply of fluid is designed for a day, when saving it can be enough for a day and a half. Therefore, when choosing a parking place, pay attention to the possibility of replenishing the reserve of water or take with you an additional container. The second resource that is quickly exhausted - battery charge. The problem of the presence of a generator (gasoline or diesel) is solved.
There are parking, intended for campers, in which the autode can be connected to the network using carrying. On such sites stick the columns with sockets. They are connected to the house on wheels (for a fee).
Service while traveling
While traveling in the auto far has to monitor the presence of water. The stock must be replenished, and drain used water (there is a special container that empties through the drain hole). The water level is usually controlled on the driver panel (indicators) and on the panel in the cabin.
Another service operation is cleansing and refueling. Capacity should be empty (in Europe there are specially designated sites on camping) and fill in means depending on the type. So you need on the road also tools for the dry lad and forget them can not be forgotten. How often do you need to do this operation? Once every two days with regular use and once a week when used only in case of extreme need.
In the kitchen compartment usually placed two gas cylinders. One worker, second - backup. Gas cylinders are connected not only to the stove. They still receive gas to heal water in the shower, on the air heater. Also gas provides the operation of the refrigerator. If the cylinders are fully filled, there are enough weeks for two moderate use.
The state of the mains of the salon at home on the wheels is displayed on a special panel, which is usually over the front door. Sometimes the water level indicators are immediately displayed. On this panel turns on / off the power of the cabin. There is a possibility to monitor the level of charge of the car and the cabin (two of them). With a low charge, light alarm (red light) turns on. The light is necessary to have a kitchen compartment, at the entrance to the bathroom, there are several lamps on the salon, each bedroom has separate lamps with switches.
General Device and Operation
Central place in the cabin - a table with benches. The number of seats depends on the "person intensity" of the model. Opposite the table usually places a gas stove and washing. And the stove, and the washing is closed with covers - the work surface is obtained. Next to the stove are placed two or three sockets at 230 V. They work only if the camper is connected to the network via carrying. There is also a refrigerator. It usually works from the battery or from the network, but in some models it can work from gas. To select a power source there is a switch. You can put some particular or choose the "Auto" mode, in which the unit itself decides, from which network it is to eat.
If there is an air heater. There are two options - gas and diesel. The heater can operate in two modes: summer and winter. On the summer mode, only heated water is included (from 40 ° to 60 °), air is still heated in the winter. The air temperature in the cabin is regulated by a separate handle. The number of modes depends on the model, but usually their at least five. The air is heated using a convector, which warms up a small volume in minutes. Disconnection and turning on the convector occurs automatically - according to the testimony of the thermal sensors that are located in the cabin.
If the house on the wheels has a toilet and a shower, this compartment is fenced off. In normal condition, a toilet and washbasin are available, a locker for any little things. For the adoption of the shower it is necessary to "remove" the shower of the shower. At the same time, they will cover the door, the washbasin is drowned into the wall, the place will be slightly larger, but still not too spacious. Since the supply of water is very limited, the shower, as a rule, is rarely used.
Sleeps, windows and cabinets
Cumper is the most comfortable house on wheels. It is enough space for a full-fledged rest. The number of beds depends on the model. There is an autode for two people, there are six, respectively, the number of beds is different. But, in any case, you can relax with a sufficient level of comfort. Sleeping places can be located:
The house on the wheels has several windows that closes the blinds. Can open to ventilating. When moving, they must be closed, but in the parking lot in the daytime they give enough light, and opening all the windows, you can quickly ventilate the interior.
In the upper part there are lockers with shelves for things and dishes. All doors have locks - so that things do not fly away when moving. In order for the dishes in maneuvers, it is desirable to lay something soft and elastic (terry towels, for example) in such lockers before starting motion (terry towels, for example).
Brief overview of houses-trailers
Houses-trailers are also called the cottage on the wheels. Because there are models with all amenities. Such a house on wheels can be put in those areas where construction is not allowed. It will be registered as a residential trailer, so it does not fall under the scope of observing organizations. There are models of mobile homes in the trailer only with a minimum - sleeping places and dining area. Here everyone chooses under their requirements. There are trailers at home of several types.
This is also a house on wheels in a trailer ... Futuria with swimming pool, garage for a sports car, living room and bedroom
Stationary trailer hard walls
Such trailers are on a different number of beds - from 2 to 6. Length - from 3.6 meters, height - from 2.5 meters, width - from 2.2 m. Can be with insulation and without. For a set of amenities, it may not be removed by an auto house: a kitchen with a washing and a refrigerator, a bathroom with a shower and a dry-light, heated room. But such a set can only be in a rather big trailer.
House on wheels in the trailer - incision and one of the possible planning
The simplest models can only take place to eat and sleep. And note that during transportation is in the trailer it is impossible. When choosing, except for a set of amenities, pay attention to the mass (with water loaded, gas, etc.). You need to appreciate whether your car can move such a mass.
Tent trailer
This type of folding house on wheels. Almost all of them are for summer exploitation, since there is no insulation. In the folded state, the height of the trailer is slightly more than a meter. By the number of "rooms" and sleeping places they are different. Sleeping places are usually organized in the trailer itself, and the rest of the premises under the awning, which is located on the ground. This house on wheels is usually a small gas stove and washing. The stove is connected to a gas cylinder, the water in the sink is supplied using a small submersible pump, which is lowered into water tank. There are three varieties:
In this category, its price hierarchy. Not only are they different in size and number of sleeping places, there is still a significant difference in material consumption, which is consistently reflected in price. The most expensive - tent trailers with rigid walls and roofs. The remaining two categories are approximately equal in price.
Trailer for half a year
This house on wheels is called "non-stop". All because it is placed in the semi-trailer of certain models of machines - with an open trunk. Part it hangs over the cab, part is in the body, and a small "tail" hangs from behind.
We still have such models, and they are not so much abroad. For owners of semi-trucks, a very good output.
And what to choose?
Mobile home on wheels in a trailer is a good choice if you have a car with a powerful engine, which is able to pull a considerable mass. Such an aggregate costs two or three less than a cherry (travel van) But when selecting, pay attention to the total mass and the length of the caravan. Upon exceeding the rules, another category of driver's license is necessary. And keep in mind that most of the trailers are not designed for driving off-road. There are models for bad roads, but they have much higher price tag.
The tent trailer is less comfortable rest, but more models that can be pulled by off-road. They are an excellent replacement of a regular tent. Sleep something better in the trailer, and not on earth. And to rest, it is possible to rest, you can also be treated.
An independent travel by car allows you to build a route to interesting attractions. To organize a tour, you need to choose a car and prepare it. The minimum of money and time investments require car vans, which are designed for long trips.
Requirements for machines-van
First you need to choose the type of car - the house on the wheels, van, trailer or camper. This affects the availability of free space on the car park, the budget and the number of travelers. Maximum comfort from houses on wheels, but for them you need separate parking, service is more expensive than the standard travel machine. Factory models are popular or converted by their own hands.
Requirements for the car:
- accommodation for 5-6 people minimum 3 beds;
- full bathroom - toilet, washbasin, shower;
- place for cooking;
- heating and air conditioning;
- the smell of drinking and technical water.
Separate requirements for trip-road vans. To do this, take the middle class trucks and set on them to the loungeed kung, converted to passengers and long trips. Alternative - Installation on the frame of the house on the wheels. But the depreciation will be worse, when traveling off the road is reduced comfort.
Specifications
For outdoor activities in Russia, you need to choose reliable cars vans for travel. Buying used models is done after a detailed inspection - suspension, engine, heating systems, air conditioners. Technical and running parameters depend on the type of independent travel - on the roads of Russia or off-road.
Characteristics of the van for long trips:
- engine power - not less than 120 hp;
- clearance, important for patency - from 160 mm;
- zone climate control;
- fuel type - diesel or gasoline, installation of gas equipment is undesirable;
- electric generator - from 6 kW;
- pumps to create pressure in the water supply system;
- coupling for storing sewage waste.
By default, the car should have a refrigerator, a gas furnace for cooking. The use of electrical models is irrational, they consume a lot of electricity. Separate compartment is used to store the balloon with gas.
Luggage sites - in the cabin, external trunk of large volume. Machine-vans for traveling off-road should be a winch. For saving place, an expedition trunk is installed.
Factory models
The mass production of finished cars of vans for traveling automakers are not engaged. This makes small companies that adapt cars for specific conditions. The approach allows you to get a vehicle with good running characteristics, level of comfort for independent travel.
This machine is suitable for alteration into a van for long journeys. The model has a spacious interior, without partition for the driver. Power supply power - 131 hp, gearbox mechanical. Disadvantage - low clearance, about 140 mm. This can be changed by making the suspension modification.
A car was prepared for a comfortable trip of four passengers and a driver. In the back there is a large unclear double bed. On the side there is a dining table and four seats for passengers. The bathroom is at the entrance, there is a shower. Place for cooking in a separate area, there is a gas stove, a surface for products, a refrigerator.
All over the perimeter contains boxes and wardrobes for storing things, products. Capacity for water and generator in separate outdoor compartments with a locking system. Installed compartment for storing sewage drains. There is an additional sleeping place above the driver's cabin.
This model can be used for independent travel or as an office on wheels. The car is made on the third generation Fiat Ducato base. The volume of diesel engine 2 l, power - 150 hp Transmission automatic or five-speed manual. Body sizes - 5.59 * 2.02 * 2.58 mm. Road clearance - 140 mm.
Inside the car van for travel is equipped with everything necessary:
- four bedrooms and six seating;
- climate control into three zones;
- place for cooking - gas stove, table for cooking, refrigerator;
- bathroom with shower;
- two tables.
The van has good thermal insulation, convenient for winter travels. You can install an electrical heater by connecting it to a regular generator. The advantage of the model is the cost. The price of used cars in good condition - from 1.4 million rubles.
Matrix van
ADRIA MATRIX 670SP van - a comfortable and comfortable car for long journeys. It was recently designed, in 2018 the production of the wheelbase is engaged in the company from Italy, alteration - Slovenian firm. The power of the diesel power plant is 140 hp, the gearbox is automatic or mechanical. Dimensions - 7.38 * 2.2 * 2.9 m. The internal height is 1.95 m.
Travel van is designed for 6 passengers. There are sleeping places, tables and lockers. The control climate system works in several zones, the manufacturer has installed a convenient multisystem. Additional options - safe, Webasto. The cost of the vehicle is from 7 million rubles. Over time, it is possible to reduce the price of used model.
It is clear that for the yenches and farmers, the question of a rural-field car is not worthwhile - and most often it turns out to be a classic "Niva", even in Germany. By the way, in the latter, where "Niva" are very respectful, there is a lot of modifications with holders for rifles and other export charms. Pickups are perfectly in the case, which are cheaper and ascetic for SUVs and more often much less capricious with their springs, strokes of suspension and lifting capacity. Depending on the finance, you can and dear to buy to knead the dirt, and at least a six-wheeled Mercedes G-Class, but the latter are more often found in the Arab sands under the sheikhs, rather than in
However, urban residents are forced to limit their appetites: universal cars still do not happen, and good passings are unlikely to be appropriate in traffic jams. However, the solution is simple, as with a convertible for three short months: to buy a used SUV, concentrating at its affordable price, reliability and convenience of service. In general, in order not to be sorry to shine a motor from an inflatable boat into the trunk and not worry if the duck, flying away from the shots, stains the hood in horror.
We limit the amount of 300,000 rubles.
Lada 4x4 - Classical "Niva"
Like the coolest option for rural cars. In the off-road advantages "" there is no need to assure even genetic haters of the domestic auto industry and other opposition. A permanent four-wheel drive with a short base and small skes with a short base allows the car to drive almost everywhere, and somewhat happily slipping, seoaking from the trees and splashing dirt from the swamps. The reliability of the armored car does not boast, but there is nothing to break there, and spare parts and consumables are a penny. In the ads for the sale of the most adequate status description sounds like this: does not require repair.
The minimum price is 50,000-90,000 rubles, and the average reaches 250,000 rubles. And for 700,000 you can buy a "pumped" car with antigrave treatment, enhancing protection and other finishes. The new car, however, is worth a minimum of 400,000 "wooden".
The only lack of LADA 4x4, which is a continuation of its advantages, may be critical for someone: this is a close salon and a small trunk.
Chevrolet Niva.
General Motors and AvtoVAZ borrowed an ancient respected name, and under the Western Brand Chevrolet began to go out. The car looks more modern and its relaxed cross-design design fits easier to the city. For Chevrolet, even used BERTONE widers. The car used to obtain the options of comfort of the type of electric drive and heating mirrors. For the passability of the old "Niva" is not inferior.
Among the advantages of "Shniiva" is a greater space of the cabin, where it is no longer scary to plant a couple of friends. Ads for the sale of used machines are much larger than the price range: from 100,000 to 600,000 rubles.
UAZ
Another condense passing is UAZ, and the Mark has a pick-up and a Hunter model. The last, by the way, is a classic UAZ without fashionable bells, the price tag for which only slightly exceeds 300,000 rubles even for the new one. Especially since now, when buying a Hunter, you can score a souvenir bag with a minimum tourist set: a bowler, a tent cloak, ax and cutlery. Used "Hunter" can be examined for 150,000 rubles.
The usual is better to immediately watch b / u-shny, but it has even LED daytime running lights, power windows, navigation, air conditioning, parking sensors ... UAZ is also good because they provide a choice between gasoline and diesel engines. Drive - permanent rear with rigidly connected front. In the secondary market, the price of an SUV begins with 160,000-200,000 rubles. Pickups on the market today and more expensive - at least 300,000 rubles. But nobody canceled the bargain.
And do not forget about completely old UAZ 90s - they can be bought for 50,000-100,000 rubles. There are tuning options with new boxes and distributors, the price of which can reach up to 600,000 rubles.
And of course the legendary "" UAZ-452: all-wheel drive car increased passability. There will fit quite a few lovers of nature (and loaf). A relatively fresh car can be bought even with an abs, power steering and safety belts.
LUAZ
With doppoplated UAZI on prices and you can compare Luhaza. Prices for model 969 begin with 50,000 rubles (the age of the car can reach 30 years). You do not have to talk about the comfort of such options and will most likely face the rotten body and other horrors.
Suzuki Jimny.
Jimny has only one problem - he is very close and the trunk is small. And for all other tasks, it is fits perfectly: it breaks through Ugabam no worse "Niva", but will offer more, there is even a variant with two pedals. New highways are quite expensive - under a million rubles, but used can be bought for 240,000-300,000 rubles. - as an additional bonus.
After domestic options (or instead), the most relevant are Japanese. And in the field and the right steering wheel not a hindrance, if a decent option comes.
Toyota 4Runner.
The good old 4runner is good because it has a good choice of power units, so that even from 300,000 rubles in his pocket can be released and choose. Diesel, gasoline, "mechanics", "Avtomat" - no matter: Drive, frame and movements of suspensions are ready for adventure. And in the spacious salon you can start a picnic, without waiting for the arrival in the destination.
An article about 10 best cars for travel, their features and characteristics. At the end of the article - an interesting video about possible problems in the autocession.
Rightly high demands are presented to travel cars:
- roomy comfortable salon;
- spacious trunk;
- good technical characteristics;
- soft and comfortable suspension;
- economy;
- safety and reliability;
- good speed.
Rating the best cars for travel
In this top there will be no specialized transport (like American houses on wheels). Of course, in the autocreps there is everything for normal life on the road, you can eat and sleep, but they are too expensive and are not suitable for movement in the city. We will consider mainly universal cars in which on weekdays you can ride a job, and at the weekend (or on vacation) - weave with your family or friends on a long journey.
The body of this car is located on a spar frame, which is able to withstand a larger load when driving off road and country roads, and when transporting goods. That is what you need for travel. After all, it is often necessary to move along rural roads and carry a lot of things with you.
In the open truck, you can accommodate a lot of different luggage (up to one ton). It can be a hiking equipment, a quad bike or snowmobile. Only before that it will be necessary to equip the cargo compartment with a lid, tarpaulter or kung, so that the cargo does not wet.
Salon spacious, looks beautiful, wear wear-resistant, high-quality plastic. In the rear seats, even very high passengers will feel comfortable. And when moving around Ughab, no one will fight his head about the ceiling. Foot places are also enough. What else is needed for a comfortable trip?
Behind the folding backs there is a mini trunk for various small things.
The L200 is equipped with a 2.5-liter turbodiesel (136 "horses") and "automatic". The engine is characterized by special reliability. The fuel system is well digested by the domestic diesel fuel, which is very important. The flow of diesel fuel is 7-8 l / 100km. Maneuverability of the car is also at the height.
The car is designed for people who value practicality, efficiency and active rest.
This car has a convenient spacious lounge and a large trunk (492 liters) with additional seats for two passengers, mobile and adjustable seats and a plurality of pockets.
The Kia Carens chassis is great for traveling distance distances, only calm, not a sports pace. Although with sharp turns at high speed, the car can cope without problems.
A turbodiesel motor with a volume of 1.7 liters and a capacity of 136 "horses" is enough for normal movement. With a calm ride outside the city, the car spends only 6 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km. In the city, consumption increases to 8 liters, but we consider traveling machines, and therefore we will have to move mostly on the highway.
Kia has "secret pockets" that will definitely be useful in campaigns if you do not want to take a lot of things with you. These pockets are located behind the backs of the front seats in the floor under the mats.
Carens salon is very comfortable, and passengers will not be closely. Therefore, many family people who love to travel acquire this car.
If someone does not know, the room in English means "room", and the design of the Skoda Roomster car strictly corresponds to its name. This is a small house on wheels, which will be convenient to passengers and you can arrange a lot of things for travel.
Roomster is divided into three peculiar "rooms" - front seats for the driver and his companion, the average purely passenger "room" and the rear compartment for things.
Rear passenger seats are a bit above the front, which will allow passengers to admire local landscapes. The tall body allows you to comfortably accommodate not only to people with different growth, but also to immerse the overall things that will come in travel (bike, baby carriage and so on). If you need to take a lot of overall things in the campaign, then for the owner of the roomster it will not be a problem. A special system of transformation of passenger seats will allow component of the internal space for any needs. Thus, the luggage compartment with 530 liters can easily increase to 1780 liters. In this case, the car carrying capacity will be 525 kg.
On this car you can travel with all your big family, as well as to carry a lot of things.
Only the French could create an art object from the family minibus. According to manufacturers, this car is designed for young families who love to travel.
With the advent of a child, young people have to give up sports cars. But why change them to something boring? C4 Picasso combines beautiful design with convenience and comfort. On this machine you can carry children in kindergarten or go with family on a journey.
The machine has a durable body and is considered the safest in its class. The convenience of the cabin is also at a high level. All passengers will be comfortable, and panoramic glass in the shelter will enjoy a trip. It will mostly be the "second pilot", as the front passenger chair is equipped with a footrest and a pneumatic massager. This is a great long-distance travel solution. You can lean like in a deck chair, and enjoy the surrounding species!
But the second row passengers will not be deprived. Separate adjustable chairs without any problems will be scented with three adults of different complexes. They will be able to take advantage of the folding tables with stands for books, adjustable ventilation deflectors, sockets and sunscreen curtains.
In short, a trip to this car can be compared with the business class flight.
True, only children will fit on the last row. If you go on a journey without children, you can fold the third row and increase the luggage compartment (up to 2181 liters).
Grand C4 Picasso is equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine capacity of 150 hp Consumption - up to 7 liters.
This seven-country car is perfect for traveling with family or company.
The original salon allows you to fold the central seat of the second row, with the result that the passage to the rear row of the seats will open. If the side seats are occupied by children's car seats, it is very convenient. Sliding rear doors expressively complement the Grand C-Max silhouette and allow you to easily get to the back of the car.
The trunk door can be opened with the button on the key - it is convenient when the hands are very busy.
If the passengers have forgotten with straps, the sound signal will remind this, taking care of their safety.
The turbochargen engine is characterized by economy and environmental friendliness, so travel will not be very burdensome for your wallet.
This is the compactment of the French automaker, which is perfect for travel.
Scenic looks elegant and dynamically. The owner of this car is secured comfortable and active ride. When moving on off-road passengers will not shake. Due to the successful combination of comfort and stiffness of the suspension, the car on the track behaves quite predictably, almost without swinging even at high speed.
Renault Scenic II - at the same time the perfect family and corporate car. In such a car it will be convenient to go on a journey, meet business partners or transport some cargo. In short, this is a wonderful option for friendly companies and large families.
This wagon of high passability looks courageously and brutally. Road clearance is 213 mm, so it is not afraid of a snow, nor dirt or sand.
The car is equipped with an innovative horizontal opposite motor (2.5 liters and 175 "horses"), working together with a stepless variator.
On such a car, you can safely go hiking, not afraid of off-road. Outback is not afraid of the most severe tests.
Convenient roof rails make it easy to place a boat or other overall cargo.
In Outback, you can change the angle of inclination of the rear seats, which allows you to travel with comfort. Places for feet and above the head. All seats are heated. If you fold the back of the rear sofa, it turns out a smooth two-meter site, which will allow you to safely spend the night.
The trunk is huge (560 l), but if you decompose the seats, it will turn out even more (1801 l), which will allow you to take everything you need.
Fuel consumption - approximately 7 liters.
The top three of our rating was made up models of the Volkswagen concern. And not in vain! These cars are perfect for travel.
Touran is a spacious and practical five-door compact, equipped with side opening doors. The interior of the car is decorated restrained, German rationality is felt. Finishing high-quality and wear-resistant. Many different pockets, niches and gloves. The backs of the front seats have comfortable folding tables.
The functional system of the transformation of the cabin allows you to solve any tasks. The luminous trunk (695 l), and if folded the backs, it will be 1990 liters. This is enough for the transportation of overall things.
You can purchase a Touran with a diesel or gasoline engine. The diesel version is distinguished by a special efficiency (up to 6 l / 100 km), so travel will not be very expensive.
This is a very popular tourist van in Europe. If you attach the additional DoubleBack compartment to it, you will receive an autode on the wheels.
From the back of the car, a special design is advanced using electricity. The whole process of "unpacking" takes 45 seconds. This device increases the internal space of the van almost twice. Thus, a small kitchen, a bed and a wardrobe will fit inside your car. The roof of the car rises up, which allows passengers to stand inside. In this case, the front seats can be deployed 180 degrees. in the side of the car.
This machine is the perfect option for travel lovers. There is a T5 DoubleBack $ 87,000, which is more expensive than a regular minibus, but the cheaper of a small new home on the wheels.
This is a wonderful car for family travel. It is equipped with bedrooms, cabinets, with a table, kitchen stove. There is a socket (220 V) and water tank. Near the plate there is a refrigerator and a handicraft.
Front seats can be deployed to the table to eat comfortably with the whole family. The back seat is unfolded by turning into a semi-gun bed. Under the rear seats is a pull-out compartment. In the side door there is a small table, and in the back - two chairs.
To hide from precipitation, you can pull the awning. The roof can rise up, which will allow you to freely walk on the salon standing. There is air conditioning, built-in phone, multimedia system, built-in curtains, you can listen to the radio, watch the video. In fact, it is a house on wheels, which allows you to travel without any particular concerns in different cities and countries.
At the same time, the car is fairly economical. Consumption - 8 l / 100 km. There is a on-board computer with a large display, a navigation system that informs about traffic jams.
Multivan California costs about 70 thousand euros. The price is large, but in the car everything is provided for comfortable travel. That is why this car became the leader of our Top.
Let's summarize
All the above cars are suitable for travel. When choosing, it is worth considering its financial capabilities and wishes. Whatever the car you choose, a comfortable long-round trip is guaranteed.
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What car to choose for long journeys? This question is worried about many expeditions who make the first timid steps in the world off-Round. What is he, your SUV? Let's try to answer.
Choose an SUV for travel.
Answers to questions that are worried about many.
The choice of the car is a complex and responsible business, so it is necessary to approach him as much as possible. I won't be able to tell you which SUV is the best, but I will try to identify the merits that the car needs to be necessary for you.
Size matters
The farther from the house you are climbing, the more equipment is required for safety and comfort, so the expeditionary car must have sufficient lifting capacity so that fuel and food reserve are fitted, the tourist skarb, the bin with spare parts and, of course, we ourselves. It does not hurt, if there will be free space in the cabin for the organization of a bed. Consequently, the car must have a carrying capacity of 500-600 kg.
It is desirable that the salon is single-bill and five-door - it will facilitate access to equipment, and will also allow the maximum use of its internal space.
Pickup can also be considered as a travel machine, but it has a number of shortcomings: the impossibility of organizing a full-fledged bedroom in the salon and difficult access to equipment. In addition, during winter travels on such a car, you must be prepared for the fact that all the contents of the cargo compartment will be cooled to the ambient temperature, and in the absence of Kung or the lid over the trunk, it is also greatly polluted.
By the way, I would not consider fundamentally a pickup option with an open cargo compartment, because, just you walked for a minute, your equipment instantly stole.
In addition, it will not be superfluous to think about the maintainability of your future car. In the city, this question is not worthwhile - there are cars expensive in service and not very. We can choose the spare parts original or cheap, order them abroad, sometimes let yourself leave the car from the dealer for a month waiting for a queue for repairs. A few thousand kilometers from home everything else. It is likely that the tow truck will not come to the taiga on the GPS point and will not take you home. And most likely it will be on the basis of mechanisters, where the Welding apparatus, Bulgarian and a set of heads are at the disposal of the Nikola's Guy. But absolutely not exactly the block of control of the pneumatic suspension and electronic pump-nozzles. Therefore, if you plan to travel away from civilization, you should choose the most simple and not overloaded with electronics machine. Unfortunately, the policy of world car industry leaders is such that at the moment only a few serial cars have no electronic control of the engine and transmission. But still there are such models, and I would recommend to stop the choice on them.
Gasoline or diesel?
I will not "swing the flag", but I'll just give the pros and cons of those or other engines. The choice is yours.
The engines with spark ignition are more dynamic, possess the best heat transfer (which is important for winter expeditions) and more simple in repair, rather than diesel. At the same time, the torque is below them, and, as a result, the dynamics dropped under the prominationality card will decrease, and the fuel consumption will increase. Moreover, the farther from civilization, the worse the quality of gasoline, and the fuel for engines with a high octane number is simply absent. The lack of torque is especially noticeable when moving on off-road - you have to load the adhesion of the car, which leads to its premature failure. And often it happens in the forest.
Diesel motors are usually more reliable and unpretentious, and also have a big engine weight. High torque erases differences in the dynamics between the empty and loaded car, but on the whole, the dynamics of overclocking is lower than that of a gasoline motor. Another advantage of the diesel engine: it can work without a break an unlimited amount of time, while it has a very modest fuel consumption, which allows, for example, not to join the car throughout the route during the winter expeditions. There are usually no problems with the presence of fuel - they can be dealt with any database of mechanizers, the oncoming truck driver or tractor driver. But at the same time, in the winter it is necessary to be very careful when the car is refueling, because if the fuel is summer, it will fly the fuel filter, and the car will be immobilized. Therefore, in winter on unfamiliar refills, you should always pour into the tank to the fuel that impede it thickening. In addition, it is worth noting that modern high-tech aggregates with compression ignition, sandwiched by ecology and equipped with the COMMON Rail power system are very demanding on fuel quality and maintenance level. Other disadvantages of diesel - increased vibrations and noise.
New or used?
Take a new car simpler or used inoperative? Discussions on this topic prevail in Internet conferences. If there was one-sole correct opinion, then there would be no disputes. On the one hand, a new car is good: warranty repair, perfect condition, in it all new, with needles. But, on the other, you are going on it to off-road travel - it means that she quickly scratches, therefore, the money spent on the brilliant new paint will be thrown into the wind, and that all cars break on the off-road - and old and new.
On my purely personal view, the most correct option for expeditions will be a two-year or three-year-old car with a mileage of up to 50 Cape. km: he and in good condition, and overpays for its freshness will not have to. But, as I said, everyone should choose himself.
You are not the first going to travel on an SUV, these are already engaged in thousands of people, and, as you know, "millions of flies cannot be wrong." Look at what they go to, - mostly these utilitarian copies of classic brands. Parketniki and crossovers can also be used for off-road travels, most likely they will even return back, but the subsequent repair will cost an unpleasant amount. The difference between the SUV and the all-wheel drive car is that the first after driving down road go home, and the second is on the service.
The expeditionary must have a potential for off-road training. Even if by buying a car, you are sure that it will never be easy to cook it, after several trips, you will certainly come to the conclusion that the wheels are needed more and posebaste, bumpers - robustly, and the winch is just necessary. Therefore, before you finally stop your choice on a particular car, shift the Internet for useful experience in building this SUV. If it turns out that it is he who remakes it is not amenable to it or it is required to be unimproving with its price amount, it is better to continue the search.
Luxury or need?
Equipment of the car first should depend on personal preferences, but I still allow myself to give you some tips.
The leather interior is beautiful, but for off-road expeditions is not suitable. In the heat, it heats up strongly and burns the skin, during wetting hees extremely long and very quickly comes to an uneteble view, damaging from dirty clothes. Under that, I mean not dusty scuffing on the pants, and the stains of the marsh clad, well-fried by sand and the earth, - exactly in this form you will sit in the car after going at night in the rain on the forest road.
Satellite navigation, regularly installed in new models of SUVs, the thing is beautiful, but in life it is useless, since, for example, a detailed map of Moscow with Latin streets of the streets will be replaced by a monophonic screen as soon as you cross the Moscow Ring Road.
Satellite security system In a deaf taiga, it can easily inform you that communication with satellites is lost and it (alarm) suspects that the car is trying to satellite, after which the engine blocks. Too fine anti-rone can also "Talk" at the most inapproprible moment, because its creators did not quite definitely satisfied tests on the topic: Will their security system work at a plus temperature (minus) forty, in a snowy blizzard or sandy storm?
Summing up with your confused and disparate guidelines, I will say: a SUV for traveling is largely similar to a military truck. His task - in spite of everything, deliver you from point A to point B, and he does not have the right to break through the road. The main difference of such a car from military equipment is a higher level of comfort that it is able to provide. True, as practice shows, do not deceive nature: comfort and passability are located at the opposite ends of the scales of the characteristics of the SUV, and on how you depart priorities, will depend on the choice. Because there are no bad and good cars, and there are cars that correspond to or not appropriate to them tasks.
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