Weinsberg CaraCito 390 QD: 100% electric

A caravan without gas bottles: that is the Weinsberg CaraCito. Cooking and heating are completely powered by electricity, as are the refrigerator and standard air conditioning. And 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 campers of this brand are built in the ultra-modern factory in Hungary and receive a final inspection at Knaus in Jandelsbrunn, Germany. Weinsberg often attracts attention with special versions, such as the Pepper: the Netherlands' best-selling camper. Weinsberg also sticks its neck out in the caravan field, such as with the CaraCito: the world's first series-built caravan without gas – a world first.

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

Exterior

The CaraCito series consists of five different models. We look at the smallest, the 390 QD. Just like the larger models, it is equipped with hammer-blow plating: bumpy 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 non-nonsense appearance with dark gray striping, wheel rims and sporty skirts at the bottom of the side walls. A service hatch has been placed on the left side of the caravan: useful for removing items from the luggage compartment under the double bed. The drawbar has plenty of luggage space, especially because no gas bottles are taken on holiday.

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

Living, cooking, sleeping

With the CaraCito, Weinsberg is targeting a younger target group. You can see this in the price and the styling of this car. The youthful appearance is striking, 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 group 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. You can optionally expand the bathroom with a shower. In the front we see a double bed spanning the full width of the caravan, with a large luggage compartment underneath which also houses the standard air conditioning.

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

In the kitchen, the electric hob is immediately noticeable, with two hobs 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.

Opposite the refrigerator is a spacious wardrobe with a hanging and a shelf area. There are spacious luggage cupboards everywhere on the ceiling with straight, handleless cupboard doors with indirect LED lighting above. Reading lights have been mounted in the right places under the upper cabinets.

The bathroom is located directly next to the entrance.

Installations

The most special thing about the CaraCito is the technical installation, which completely lacks gas equipment and gas pipes. The so-called bench air conditioner runs entirely on electricity and, thanks to the heat pump technology, it can also be used as a heater - a special technology that is only used in the more expensive air conditioner models. The compressor refrigerator and cooking area are also electric. The absence of gas bottles also leaves a lot of space in the gas bottle compartment. You can optionally 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 because of its starting price of just under 12 thousand euros and because of its 100 percent electrical equipment. The design gives the caravan a youthful appearance and standard air conditioning has never been seen before in a caravan in this price range.

PLUS MINUS
+ price and equipment
+ standard with air conditioning
+ for smaller passenger cars

Technical information

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

SITTING & SLEEPING
Number of sleeping places: 2+2
Bed sizes fixed bed: 196×140 cm
Dinette: 187×117/88 cm

WEIGHTS
Curb weight: 830 kg
Max. permitted mass: 1.100 kg
Load capacity: 270 kg

Price from €11.872

More information: www.weinsberg.nl

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