Weinsberg CaraCito 390 QD: 100% electric

A caravan without gas bottles: that's the Weinsberg CaraCito. Cooking and heating are fully electric, as are the refrigerator and the standard air conditioning. And all that with a starting price of just over 12 grand – a world first!

Weinsberg is the entry-level brand of the Knaus Tabbert Group. The caravans and motorhomes of this brand are built in the ultra-modern factory in Hungary and undergo a final inspection at Knaus in Jandelsbrunn, Germany. Weinsberg often attracts attention with special editions, such as the Pepper: the best-selling motorhome in the Netherlands. Weinsberg also takes the lead in the caravan sector, for example with the CaraCito: the world's first series-produced caravan without gas – a world first.

the world's first series-produced caravan without gas - a world first. — the world's first series-produced caravan without gas – a world first.

Exterior

The CaraCito series consists of five different models. We are looking at the smallest, the 390 QD. Like the larger models, it is equipped with hammered sheet metal: dimpled aluminum that can take a beating. The caravan is built on an AL-KO chassis and is equipped with a stabilizer coupling. On the outside, the CaraCito has a no-nonsense appearance with dark grey striping, wheel arches and sporty skirts at the bottom of the side walls. A service hatch is placed on the left side of the caravan: handy for retrieving items from the luggage compartment under the double bed. The drawbar box has plenty of luggage space, especially since no gas bottles are taken on holiday.

The seating area has two-tone upholstery and is located directly opposite the entrance door. — The seating area is located directly opposite the entrance door.

Living, cooking, sleeping

With the CaraCito, Weinsberg is targeting a younger audience. This is reflected in the price and the styling of this vehicle. Striking is the youthful appearance, with a light wood decor, caramel-colored furniture panels and a modern design for the kitchen worktop and the table in the dinette. The seating area has two-tone upholstery and is located directly opposite the entrance door. The dinette can also be converted into a third sleeping place.

Immediately next to the entrance is the bathroom with toilet, sink and plenty of storage space for toiletries. Optionally, you can have the bathroom extended with a shower. In the front we see a double bed across the full width of the caravan, with a large luggage compartment underneath, in which the – standard – air conditioning is also placed.

Under the trendy countertop, we find the refrigerator and next to it three drawers for cooking utensils.

In the kitchen, the electric hob immediately stands out, with two cooking zones under an easy-to-clean glass plate. Under the trendy countertop, we find the refrigerator with a capacity of 65 liters, with three drawers for cooking utensils next to it.

Opposite the refrigerator, a spacious wardrobe has been placed with a hanging and a shelving section. Against the ceiling, there are spacious overhead lockers everywhere with straight, handleless cabinet doors with indirect LED lighting above them. Reading lights are mounted in the right places under the overhead lockers.

The bathroom is located directly next to the entrance.

Installations

The most special feature of the CaraCito is its technical installation, which completely lacks gas appliances and gas pipes. The so-called bench air conditioner runs entirely on electricity, and thanks to its heat pump technology, it can also be used for heating – a special technique only found in more expensive air conditioner models. The compressor refrigerator and cooking area are also electric. The absence of gas cylinders also frees up a lot of space in the drawbar box. Optionally, you can still have the CaraCito equipped with a traditional gas hob and Truma gas heating.

The sleeping area of the Weinsberg CaraCito 390 QD.

Conclusion

The Weinsberg CaraCito stands out with its starting price of just under 12 thousand euros and its 100 percent electric equipment. The design gives the caravan a youthful appearance, and standard air conditioning has never been seen before in a caravan of this price range.

PROS & CONS
+ price and equipment
+ standard with air conditioning
+ for smaller passenger cars

Technical information

DIMENSIONS
Body length, with drawbar: 402/593 cm
Width: 220 cm
Height: 257 cm
Headroom: 196 cm

SEATING & SLEEPING
Number of berths: 2+2
Fixed bed dimensions: 196×140 cm
Dinette: 187×117/88 cm

WEIGHTS
Ready-to-drive weight: 830 kg
Max. permissible mass: 1,100 kg
Payload: 270 kg

Price from € 11,872

More information: www.weinsberg.nl

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