KABE 2022 Caravans 1
EXTERIOR – HOW WE BUILD Connecting beams in floor
Unique windows with smart details Extra beams between the longitudinal chassis joists provide more stable floors and an extra rigid chassis. Connecting beams for best possible stability. The chassis has outriggers from the longitudinal side beam, to relieve the weight pressure where the floor and walls are joined. The body can withstand very high loads, for example large amounts of snow on the roof. Our smooth and tinted exterior window pane protects against heat. Integrated screens and blackout curtains are included. All windows, except the kitchen window, can be opened and an openable front window is now standard (not in Estate). KABE Safety Driving System Butyl seals Chassis with warm galvanized steel profiles. Electronically controlled antiskidd system, resulting in extra road safety (not in Estate, optional in Gemstone). Axles that provide comfortable and stable driving. Longer and stabilising tow bars. All models are equipped with a friction clutch. 8-layer tyres in our single axle caravans. Butyl tape retains its elasticity throughout the life of the caravan. We have therefore chosen to use this material throughout all sheet metal joints, overlaps and screw bushings. Approx. 20 kg of sealing compound is used in each caravan. iWall technology Plastic beams The body is built according to the “sandwich principle”: outer sheet, 36 mm Ecoprim insulation, inner sheet and wall covering that absorbs any condensation. Ecoprim insulation is a moisture proof material with a ‘closed cell’ design. Our new iWall construction provides maximum stability and the body is absolutely water proof. Aluminium sheets on both sides of the Ecoprim insulation significantly reduce the impact of interior/exterior temperature differences. KABE uses plastic beams with integrated air ducts in all moisture-exposed parts of the body. Patent is pending for the KABE designed plastic beams. Our plastic beams have superior insulation properties. Sealed roof joints Aluminium profile The joint between the roof and the wall is sealed with an elastic butyl compound. The exterior roof then overlaps the side walls to ensure water cannot penetrate. Zero leaks – guaranteed. KABE’s unique iWall construction has an unlimited number of attachment points for installation of optional equipment. Our in-house designed, extra wide profile in the joint between ceiling and wall. The profile has an air gap that ventilates the joint between wall and ceiling. The profile is mounted with double sealing strips and screwed together from two directions. Built-in awning rail on both sides of the caravan. KABE 2022 9