ESTEREL CARA 34
Built: 1996–2001 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1996
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Esterel – other models: a collector page for the folding camping trailers from the French maker in Fréjus, 55 versions from C39 to TPV39, unladen weight 616 to 890 kg, gross weight up to 1,000 kg
This page gathers Esterel models the register could not assign to a named series. Esterel Caravaning, based in Fréjus in the Var and named after the nearby Massif de l'Esterel, has built folding camping trailers for decades – compact and light when folded, raised on site into a full trailer tent. Short codes such as C39, CAC39 and TPV39 mark the model generation, with S, N or EX denoting equipment variants.
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The register lists 55 versions with unladen weights from 616 to 890 kg and gross weights from 850 to 1,000 kg. Widths range from 1,900 to 2,200 mm.
Folding trailers in this weight class can be towed by a small car and are a popular, affordable entry into caravanning in France, the Benelux countries and Germany; Esterel competes here with brands such as Raclet and Combi-Camp. Outside the season, the compact footprint when folded is a practical advantage over rigid caravans.
When buying used, check for damp and the condition of the folding roof and canvas panels, the smoothness of the lift and fold mechanism, the axle and drawbar, and the tightness of the roof seams; parts for the folding mechanism and canvas are available from specialist caravan workshops. Hinges and tensioning catches on the folding mechanism should also be checked for play and corrosion, along with the condition of the window zips.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Esterel (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,640 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,120 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 680 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 850 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 2correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the ESTEREL CARA 34 weigh?
The unladen weight is 680 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the ESTEREL CARA 34?
850 kg.
Up to what speed is the ESTEREL CARA 34 approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the ESTEREL CARA 34?
4,640 mm × 2,120 mm.
When was the ESTEREL CARA 34 built?
Production years: 1996–2001.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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