10 New RVs - Erwin Hymer Group North America

Carado Banff/Axion Class B

By Steve Fennell, photos courtesy Erwin Hymer Group

Based in Southern Ontario, Erwin Hymer Group North America has been gaining even more attention in the B van market, and just recently opened a new manufacturing facility in Cambridge, Ontario to handle capacity. For 2018, the company sheds new light in its series of Class B RVs with three new models. There's the Carado series – featuring the Axion and the Banff – and Hymer's all-new Aktiv 2.0.

The largest model in the Carado series is the Banff, which rides on the Ram Promaster 2500 chassis and has a 3.6L gas V6 engine with a fuel capacity of 24 gallons. You're provided with stable, smooth handling as it also sports 16-inch wheels and a wheelbase of 159 inches.

With an exterior length of 19 feet, six inches, an exterior height of nine feet, five inches, and width of six feet, seven inches, the Banff allows plenty of space for a RVing couple or even a large group for day trips.

"The overall concept of the Carado series is a modern, functional and affordable unit for a small family or couple to start their travel adventures," says Lisa Phillips, marketing manager for Erwin Hymer Group North America. "Included with every Carado is a piece of mind with a bonus of two years roadside assistance coverage."

The Banff has six feet, two inches of interior height and among the many standards, there's a rear wet-dry bath and a galley with its two-burner propane stove, 700W microwave oven, and 3.1 cubic-foot refrigerator. You will find low-energy, high-output LED lighting throughout. Storage on the Banff is also impressive. It's located in the full-length wardrobe with the addition of deep drawer storage, and more space is in the series of cupboards over of the lounges.

While functionality continues on the outside – thanks to the 11.5-foot manual awning and external propane hook up - some worthwhile upgrades are the bike and roof racks, under-hood 280-amp generator, plus a 200-watt solar charging system (with a charge controller and 400 lithium power module). You can also enhance your driving experience with the optional blind spot monitoring, lane keeping/collision prevention, rearview cameras and navigation system.

The Axion is another model in the Carado series, and while it's designed more for solo RVers, it shares many of the same appointments and options as the Banff. It has an exterior length of 17 feet and a width of more than six feet, nine inches, to offer great living space, functionality, and easy maneuverability.

"The added benefit of the Axion is its smaller size that is perfect for one or two people," says Phillips. "It's a lower cost alternative while maintaining safety and quality. Its sleek modern styling will attract anyone looking to get into a campervan for the first time."

Rounding out Hymer's 2018 models is the all-new Aktiv 2.0, a European-designed class B that's big on style. Built on a Ram Promaster chassis, its European design flows throughout the living space, and some highlights are the king bed, compact bath (with a tambour door and ergonomic swiveling toilet) plus an optional soft composite leather power sofa bed.

Specifications Erwin Hymer Group North America Carado Banff Class B:

  • Overall Length: 19 ′ 6 ″ (5.9 M)
  • Overall height: 9 ′ 5 ″ (2.8 M)
  • Interior Height: 6'3" (1.9 M)
  • Fresh Water Capacity: 17.6 U.S. gal. (66.8 L)
  • Black/Grey Water Capacity: 23.1 U.S. gal. (87.4 L)
  • Sleeps: 2
  • Base Price: $77,958 CDN

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