FRANKIA Motorhomes 2016

MOTORHOMES 2016

A-CLASS, LOW-PROFILE, COACHBUILT

DISCOVER THE WORLD WITH FRANKIA

CONTENTS

Foreword .......... 5

From the Idea to the Vehicle of Your Dreams................. 6 - 7

The FRANKIA MODULAR SYSTEM........... 12 - 13

Series Equipment................ 26 - 27

Floor Plan Overview....................................................... 30 - 31

Integrated Models......... 32 - 69

Semi-Integrated Models.............................. 70 - 77

Coachbuilt................................ 78 - 87

FRANKIA Selection................. 88 - 105

Special Equipment... 106 - 109

Living Environments................. 110 - 118

Page 4 | CONTENTS

Dear motorhome fans, dear customers, FRANKIA has been Made in Germany for more than 55 years.

We are proud to be able to celebrate our anniversary in 2015. The heart of our company has been beating in Upper Franconian Marktschorgast now for 55 years. Collectively 130 people in manufac-turing, design, sales, quality assurance and management do all they can to guarantee you a unique lifestyle. Try exploring a world with no boundaries in a FRANKIA motorhome and take a piece of home along with you.

To be able to look back proudly in the future, we have already set a new course for the FRANKIA brand and products for a bright tomorrow: Let yourself be inspired by the new lightness of the FRANKIA Selection class of vehicles while still sitting firmly in a 3.5t FRANKIA creation.

Our modular construction systems lets you get a motorhome custom-made with your requirements in mind. We place our reputation on it.

But for now, just enjoy perusing our new catalogue and I hope that youll find some inspiration for your next luxury FRANKIA motorhome.

PS: Just take a look at the roads of Europe: FRANKIA drivers always greet each other.

Michael Albl Head of Finance & Personnel

Gnther Bisani Head of Production

Stefan Ermisch Head of Customer Service

Michael Kauper Head of Quality

Silvio Knoll Head of Procurement

Thomas Pfister Head of Sales

Ino Machacek Indoor Sales Manager

Carmen NikolMarketing & Design

Bernd Rupprecht General Manager

Marco Steinlein Head of Technology & Development

EDITORIAL | Page 5

FROM THE IDEA TO THE VEHICLE OF YOUR DREAMS

In Marktschorgast in Upper Franconia in Bavaria, we pride ourselves on this form of manu-

facturing business. In addition to computer controlled CNC machines for the greatest

possible precision, the greatest spectrum of activity at FRANKIA is making things by hand.

Whether in the construction of furniture components, motorhome construction or the

in house sewing department, hand-made is essential. Our employees passion and skill

with their hands go into creating every FRANKIA. Each of them a trained specialists who

build every motorhome as if it were their own.

See the precision in pre-production and skilled handwork for yourself with a production

tour of the site, discover how a motorhome is created from its many separate parts. Tour

dates are available on our website FRANKIA.de under News.

MANUFACTURING THE MOTORHOME

Page 6 | FRANKIA

FROM THE IDEA TO THE VEHICLE OF YOUR DREAMS

FRANKIA promises (and delivers) a unique

level of quality! Each motorhome is made by

hand and is lovingly crafted.

Michael Kauper, Head of Quality

FRANKIA | Page 7

55 YEARS OF FRANKIA INNOVATION AND EXPERTISE

2012

2007

2008

2014

2015

From 2016

2010

2006

2009

2005

FRANKIA re-activates the A 50 Plus floor plan a coachbuilt

for couples travelling alone. Weve revised the interior design.

New furniture fascias and materials, atmospheric

lighting design and the new modern kitchen

look immediately catch your eye.

The 2007 model range with new chassis from Fiat

and Mercedes, plus a completely new interior and

exterior is received enthusiastically by the market.

In the 2008 model range, the new

wash basin lift sets new standards.

FRANKIA brings new customer service centre

and new production hall into service.

PLATIN-EDITION- the first special edition model

from FRANKIA.

In December 2005 a major fire in the carpentry workshop and

side-wall production area destroyed production completely.

With the help of a hired hall in Bayreuth, the first motorhome

was again able to roll off the production line as early as

February 2006. FRANKIA plans a new building in

Marktschorgast.

FRANKIA invests EUR 400,000 in a new, 12 m

long, 66 tonne continuous press for manufactur-

ing sandwich elements for side wall production.

Another year full of innovations, innovative technology and

more comfort: with the relaunch of all its motorhomes,

FRANKIA confirms its ambitions to keep responding to

customer needs and wishes.

FRANKIA launch the Selection range in 3.5 t class,

thanks to innovative lightweight design.

FRANKIA is expanding the selection series

with integrated models.

Page 8 | FRANKIA TRADITION

55 YEARS OF FRANKIA INNOVATION AND EXPERTISE

2003

2001

1990

1973

1994

1998

1983

1970

1992

1995

1960

FRANKIA Mistral motorhome designed for surfing

enthusiasts, who are now able to stow their equipment in

the vehicle due to FRANKIAs double floor technology.

Pilote Group invest in high-end motorhome

manufacturer RMB-Reisemobilbau GmbH in Wolfegg.

FRANKIA has been building motor-

homes with double floors since 1994.

The company is founded in

Marktschorgast by Gustav Gross.

Development of a unique

TV compartment, which can be

lowered to eye level when in use.

The company is renamed FRANKIA Fahrzeugbau

GmbH. It began mass-producing motorhomes.

FRANKIA motorhomes are known for their double

floor technology and vast number of features.

FRANKIA further focus on the idea of vareo space and

develop a motorhome that can be extended at the rear.

Construction of the new works in

Bernecker Strasse in Markschorgast,

which is still the company headquarters

today.

Company renamed:

FERIELA CARAVAN Wohnwagenbau.

Construction of the first motorhome.

In May 1990 Pilote take over as sole

shareholder of FRANKIA.

FRANKIA TRADITION | Page 9

THE WORLD OF MOTORHOMES BY FRANKIA

Page 10 | FRANKIA

THE WORLD OF MOTORHOMES BY FRANKIA

ONE FLOOR PLAN THREE BODY TYPES TO CHOOSE FROM

You decide: low-profile, A-class or coachbuilt model.

Flexibility is one of FRANKIAs greatest strengths. Almost any floor plan you choose can

be built either as a coachbuilt, low-profile or A-class motorhome.

FRANKIA | Page 11

S Y S T E M

1. Chassis

3. Body length4. Floor plan

5. Equipment 2. Body type

Page 12 | MODULAR SYSTEM

UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES WITH THE FRANKIA MODULAR SYSTEM

1. The chassis you want Do you definitely want a Fiat chassis? Or would you prefer a Mercedes chassis?

Dependant on construction type and vehicle length with Frankia motorhomes you have a

choice of either Fiat or Mercedes chassis

2. The type of construction you want Integrated or semi-integrated motorhome? Or would a coachbuilt be your preference? At

FRANKIA you can decide which body type. The floor plan you choose can be built into almost

any body type.

3. The body length you want Two, three or the whole family? At FRANKIA you have no need to hold back, you will have the

room you need, or wish to treat yourself to. FRANKIA offer a range of body lengths from a com-

pact 6.5 metres, up to a luxurious 8.6 metres.

4. The floor plan you want Were all about individuality at FRANKIA. Thats why we offer various floor plans, with different

seating groups, beds, kitchens and storage options. All of which use space in an intelligent,

well thought out way.

5. The equipment you want FRANKIA are also setting new standards in equipment. Small can also be luxurious:

Compact motorhomes can be fitted with the same level of comfort and luxury

normally only associated in large motorhomes.

Your individual FRANKIA motorhome Choose from a wide range of options with the FRANKIA modular system!

IHR FRANKIA-WOHNMOBIL | Seite 7MODULAR SYSTEM | Page 13

GOOD REASONS FOR A FRANKIA MOTORHOME

1a. THERMO GUARD WALL STRUCTURE

a

b

c

d e

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G U A R D

a 34 mm thick walls for maximum stabilityb Velour covered aluminium sheet inner cladding (wood-free)

b1 Aluminium

b2 Laminated fabric lining

c Styrofoam insulation for the perfect environment

d Aluminium section pressed into the Styrofoam for even

greater wall strength and to eliminate thermal bridges

Fibreglass outer skin on walls, roof and floor.

Page 14 | FRANKIA ADVANTAGES

GOOD REASONS FOR A FRANKIA MOTORHOME

1b. THERMO GUARD (PLUS) WALL STRUCTURE

ab1

b2b

c d

1.

a 34 mm thick walls for maximum stabilityb Velour covered aluminium sheet inner cladding (wood-free)

b1