Economical caravanning. How to save money on a pickup camper trip?

First of all: AZAR4® is an addition to the car, not another vehicle

A motorhome is a vehicle that stays in a garage or outdoors for a large part of the year, and is mainly used during holiday travel.

In addition to it, you need to have a standard passenger car (or even two, which is very popular in many households). And after all, each vehicle has fixed costs, such as insurance or maintenance.

The AZAR4® capsule is an addition to the pickup (fits all the most popular models), which you can easily mount or disassemble. You can use your car on the daily basis, and only during trips you change it into a house on wheels! So you do not pay for another vehicle, which gives you huge savings right from the start.

Second: a pickup camper is treated like a passenger car

Most of the traditional motorhomes qualify as a “special camper vehicle”. Some of them also weigh over 3.5 tons. All this means that traveling by motorhome or car with a caravan may require additional fees …

This applies in particular to payments for motorways, car parks or ferry crossings. At the same time, each country has different regulations. Sometimes it’s really hard to find yourself in it all. And yet, you want to travel without restrictions and unnecessary stress.

We also hear about plans of implementing so-called motorhome tax – i.e. excise tax on vans or buses imported from abroad, which are converted into motorhomes in Poland [1].

The pickup camper, i.e. a standard pickup with an AZAR4® capsule mounted, weighs less than 3.5 tons and can be traveled just like an ordinary passenger car. This not only provides you with driving comfort, but also lower tolls and parking fees. Savings of up to several hundred PLN along the entire route!

Perhaps you will also be interested in a certain curiosity … The Polish Caravaning portal quotes statistics from Germany, according to which the risk of motorhome theft is 5 times higher than that of a passenger car [2].

Thirdly: a pickup camper gives you the opportunity to optimize your route as much as possible

The pickup with the AZAR4® capsule mounted will go almost anywhere. It copes well not only on motorways or expressways, but also on local routes or even gravel and unpaved roads. This is possible thansk to standard pickup truck characteristics and often 4WD. The capsule itself slightly weighs down the vehicle, which makes it easier to move even on difficult terrain.

It is primarily a way to provide yourself with an even better experience and choice not available for other locations. Thanks to such versatility, you can also easily optimize your route to significantly reduce costs (e.g. fuel and tolls).

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about traditional motorhomes or caravans. They are heavier, larger and less maneuverable. In addition, they often require the selection of specific roads – because some routes are simply closed to them, especially in the summer season.

If you like really extreme emotions, AZAR4® also has a special off-road version for you, which will be especially useful during off-road trips.

Fourth: AZAR4® means lower fuel consumption and lower operating costs

Streamlined shape, solar panels, excellent insulation… All this means that the cost of traveling with the AZAR4® capsule will really positively surprise you. Compared to a motorhome, you will save on fuel, heating (or air conditioning) and electricity consumption.

Our capsule is lightweight (the lightest structure of its kind on the market), and its aerodynamic form protects against excessive air resistance. The design was tested in a wind tunnel. This results in fuel consumption only slightly higher than without a load in the pickup – so you know what to expect.

Do you need electricity? Relax! You will get additional energy thanks to 186 W photovoltaic panels, which is not only economical, but also ecological. Instead of using an additional battery or paying for connection, e.g. at a campsite – you get additional electricity from the sun. Thanks to the excellent insulation parameters, you always enjoy the perfect temperature inside.

Are you looking for your own way to vacation, instead of doing “what everyone else”? Do you want to experience unforgettable moments and move freely? Don’t give up on your dreams! Choose a pickup camper and enjoy lower costs. Caravanning is economical with the AZAR4® capsule!

Sources:

[1] https://polskicaravaning.pl/dzial/6-przepisy-prawne/artykuly/uwaga-akcyza-od-kampera,56490 [2] https://polskicaravaning.pl/dzial/5-dobrze-wiedziec/artykuly/ryzyko-kradziezy-kampera-5-krotnie-wieksze-niz-auta-osobowego,57115 

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