Carthago motorhomes - 2023 Essential Guide

About Carthago

Carthago is a German manufacturer best known today for its A-class motorhomes. However, the range also includes low-profile models and it owns sub-brand, Malibu, which includes van conversions in its portfolio. Carthago’s headquarters are in Aulendorf in Upper Swabia, where E-line and S-plus flagship models are made. The rest of the range is built in Odranci, Slovenia.

Founded in 1979, the company has grown from three employees making VW campers in the mid-80s to 1,400 staff producing a range of over 50 different models. It remains an independent family-run business.

The liner-for-two 53 and 53L feature a cosy U-shaped lounge with an electrically extendable and adjustable TV lounger opposite a large 40in TV that you’d have at home on the wall. This is part of Carthago’s unique four-room concept, providing luxurious yacht-like living; two large skylights are positioned above, ensuring the space is always light and airy.

Ahead of the lounge is a well-appointed curved kitchen with ample storage; there’s a number of soft-close drawers below appliances, as well as overhead lockers. Since the cab offers another comfortable place to relax with both captain’s chairs swivelled, this area also offers a TV on the wall, as well as a workstation area for laptops, etc.

Between cab and kitchen, you’ll find the washroom with a separate changing room and floor-to-ceiling wardrobe.

When it comes to sleeping, an electric drop-down bed provides lengthways single beds (up to 2m long), with a door to close the room off for ultimate privacy and relaxation. Here, there’s plenty of storage, too, in the form of several cupboards and compartments.

The major strengths of the c-compactline have been retained for the 2023 season, with a double floor and an Al-Ko low frame. This year, Carthago is focusing on three layouts in the c-compactline range – the 6.41m I 138 DB with a transverse double bed in the rear, the 6.67m-long I 141 LE with single beds and the Vario swivelling washroom, and the I 143 LE with single beds and a combined washroom with a separable round shower. All three versions have the typical Carthago changing room with room-dividing function to shut off the front from the rear, and a spacious lounge seating group.

The T 143 LE model has a layout comprising of a large lounge seating area and side seat bench. The spacious kitchen includes a designer bar cabinet, while a sumptuous luxury washroom incorporates the practical Carthago changing room concept. At the rear are large lengthways single beds measuring up to two metres, which can also be converted into a generous double bed.

Highlights of Carthago’s 2023 motorhomes

• c-compactline and liner-for-two model series upgraded

• Sprinter as second basic vehicle for the chic c-line coachbuilt

• Unique range of models in the motorhome premium class

• Unique range of models in the motorhome premium class

• Carthago liner-for-two new generation: comprehensively upgraded interior design

• Carthago c-tourer T/chic c-line T: further development and an additional star