Carpento Caravans: the New Showroom
The Carpento caravan was recently introduced in the Netherlands by Moss Boten & Caravans. Three models whose sloping roofline is particularly eye-catching. In particular, the smallest one, which is 310 cm long, seems to be little more than a bed on wheels. But appearances are quite deceiving. Carpento caravans are a full-fledged holiday accommodation, while the lightweight of your towbar is hardly noticeable. Many caravan enthusiasts have now found out that the location in Barendrecht became too small. This has been solved with a new and large showroom in Pijnacker.
Moss Boten & Caravans does what the name suggests. In boats, Moss has specialized in affordable sloops and console boats with impeccable build quality. And that also applies to Moss caravans. The Carpentos may be new to the Netherlands, but the models have been in production for 8 years. This takes place in Turkey through a factory that has been around for 30 years. So new, but not a newcomer. You will notice this in the build quality and the extremely smart layouts.
The outside
You can forget about taking up a spot at a campsite inconspicuously with a Carpento. The design is too pronounced for that. The kink in the roof and a double panoramic window make it an appearance that arouses curiosity. The structure consists of smooth GRP plating. Both inside and outside with a layer of insulation foam in between. The caravans come with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty and a 7-year waterproofness warranty.
The chassis, coupling and axle are from Al-Ko, so driving the Carpento does not present any surprises, unless the fuel bill is better due to a better CW value. The two larger models, the 360 and 410, also have an anti-sway clutch. This is really not necessary for the smallest 310. The two panoramic windows cannot open, but the hatches in the roof can.
The useful functions of the Carpento's interior
The window at the rear can also be opened for extra ventilation. Just like the door with built-in waste bin, neatly equipped with a mosquito net and blackout. You will also see quite a few hatches and connections that actually indicate that the Carpento has a full-fledged interior. There is a cupboard with two gas bottles for heating, hot water and the stove. A filler cap for clean water, connection for an outdoor shower, a plug to connect the electricity, drainage for the waste water tank and a hatch to remove the toilet cassette. Finished with black accents, it provides an overall picture that looks nice and tasty.
Carpento Caravans: the interior
The dowry of the Carpento Caravans is the interior and especially the layout. In the 310 the kitchen is placed at the rear. The other models have a central kitchen. Its compactness is certainly not too bad. The sink is extra deep and equipped with a mixer tap. In addition, a stove with enough work space next to it to accommodate a large cutting board. A refrigerator is of course also provided. Furthermore, a cutlery drawer, lower and upper cabinets make it easy to store all your cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. A holiday chef can really enjoy himself here.
Bathroom
In addition to the kitchen, the compact Carpentos have a bathroom that would not look out of place in a tandem axle vehicle. A Thetford cassette toilet, sink with hand shower, medicine cabinet and a mirror. A shower tray is included in the floor and there is nothing to complain about headroom. A roof hatch with a fixed insect screen provides light and air. You can open and close the hatch with a rotary knob. At the push of a button a fan starts. We cannot discover anything missing here.
The seating area is located at the front. You can also call it the ultimate lounge area because the panoramic windows really make it something special. You can also sleep here. Renovating the seating area for this purpose is a piece of cake. The table has a fixed support that is only used for the bed function. By releasing two latches, the table is lowered, cushions are placed on it and you're done. You sleep widthwise at a length of 190cm.
Some of the technology has been placed under the benches, but there is still a lot of storage space left. There is usually a loose flap on top, but in the Carpento this has been made accessible with a clever hinge on the side. The cupboards above the sitting/sleeping area and in the dresser offer even more storage space. Where the 310 has two berths, the 360 has four and the 410 even five. The latter have a central kitchen with extra sleeping accommodation at the rear in the form of a folding bunk bed. You can also create a seating area for playing children.
Although the design is not new, the version with everything in it is. Moss Boten & Caravans has chosen to put an extremely complete and super luxurious version of the three Carpentos in the showroom without letting the pricing go wild. At € 14.995 for the Carpento 310, € 16.995 for the 360 and € 18.995 for the 410, they are not the cheapest compact caravans, but if you take into account what you get for it, how it is built and laid out, then the price/quality ratio is simply excellent.
More information:
Moss Boats & Caravans
Vlielandseweg 20 E
2641 KC Pijnacker
+31 6 11 076 124
www.mossboten.nl
info@mossboten.nl
