Carthago Reisemobilbau

Name

Carthago Reisemobilbau

Legal name

Carthago Reisemobilbau GmbH

Website

https://carthago.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Motorhomes

NAICS

Motor Home Manufacturing (336213)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Bus Body & Coachbuilder / Bus Body Assembly (IMACADAH)

Keywords

• Premium motorhome manufacturing
• Integrated motorhome production
• Recreational vehicle construction
• Liner class motorhomes
• Luxury RV chassis builds

Headquarters

HQ city

Aulendorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Motorhome Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling premium motorhomes in fully integrated (vollintegriert) and partially integrated (teilintegriert) categories. Products range from compact to luxury liner-class vehicles built on Fiat Ducato, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and Iveco Daily chassis.
2. Factory Direct Sales: Direct sales of vehicles through Carthago City headquarters including factory sales, test drives, and vehicle rentals through Test & Rent program
3. Aftermarket Services: Customer service, spare parts, and maintenance services through dealer network and factory service center

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Carthago Reisemobilbau designs, manufactures, and sells premium fully integrated and semi-integrated motorhomes in the Liner premium class, built on Fiat Ducato, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and Iveco Daily chassis and featuring its proprietary SMART LINER double-floor basement construction. The product portfolio spans the C1-tourer, C2-tourer, chic c-line, chic e-line, chic s-plus, and liner-for-two model families, sold through an authorized dealer network across Europe and via direct factory sales at Carthago City headquarters in Aulendorf, Germany, with supporting Test & Rent rentals, online configuration, and aftermarket service.

Product overview

Carthago Reisemobilbau is a German premium motorhome manufacturer offering two primary product categories: fully integrated (vollintegriert) and semi-integrated (teilintegriert) motorhomes. The product portfolio is organized into weight-class variants (lightweight/comfort) and the premium Liner-Premiumklasse class. Fully integrated models include C1-tourer Edition+ I, C2-tourer, chic c-line I, chic e-line, chic s-plus, and liner-for-two. Semi-integrated models include C1-tourer Edition+ T, C1-tourer T, and chic c-line T. The company also offers digital services including a vehicle configurator, online consultation, and a Test & Rent rental program at their Carthago City headquarters in Aulendorf.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carthago City: The company's headquarters location in Aulendorf featuring production facilities, sales exhibition, rental vehicles (Test & Rent program), and guest parking - marketed as a major destination for motorhome enthusiasts.
• Carthago Premium-DNA

Products and services

• C1-tourer Edition+ I Premium fully integrated motorhome (vollintegriert) on Fiat Ducato or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter base vehicle, length 7.39-7.52m, GVW 4.2-4.5t, offering outstanding visibility, generous space, and large Doppelboden-Keller storage capacity for premium motorhome buyers.
• C1-tourer Edition+ T Premium semi-integrated motorhome (teilintegriert) on Fiat Ducato or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter base vehicle, length 7.34-7.50m, GVW 4.2-4.5t, combining compact dimensions with comfortable travel experience for touring buyers.
• C2-tourer Unique SMART LINER fully integrated motorhome on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter base vehicle, offered in lightweight 3.5t or comfort 4.2t variants with length 7.20-7.48m and GVW 3.5-4.5t, targeted at buyers wanting premium construction without exceeding the 3.5t driving licence class.
• C1-tourer T Semi-integrated motorhome available in lightweight and comfort variants with length 6.80-7.62m, designed as the demanding all-rounder for touring buyers on Fiat Ducato or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis.
• chic c-line I Premium fully integrated motorhome representing the new definition of chic on Fiat Ducato or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter base vehicle, length 7.39-8.52m, GVW 4.2-5.5t, combining stylish design with high-quality equipment for premium buyers.
• chic c-line T Premium semi-integrated motorhome full of comfort on Fiat Ducato or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter base vehicle, length 7.34-7.50m, GVW 4.2-4.5t, for premium touring buyers.
• chic e-line Top of the Carthago Liner-Premium class fully integrated motorhome offering maximum comfort, autonomy, and independence on Fiat Ducato or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, length 7.89-9.03m, GVW 4.5-5.5t, for high-end premium buyers.
• chic s-plus Power package of the Carthago Liner-Premium class, fully integrated motorhome on Iveco Daily chassis, length 7.91-8.86m, GVW 5.6-6.7t, targeting buyers needing higher weight class and payload capacity.
• liner-for-two Premium motorhome designed for two people featuring a unique 4-room concept with lounge round seating group in the rear and electrically extendable TV couch, available on Fiat Ducato or Iveco Daily, length 7.83-8.55m, GVW 4.5-6.7t.
• Test & Rent Program Rental program offering partially integrated and fully integrated Carthago motorhomes for prospective customers to test-drive or rent, located at Carthago City headquarters in Aulendorf, supporting pre-purchase trial.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fiat (Fiat Ducato chassis)coreTechnology or IntegrationFiat Ducato serves as the base vehicle (Basisfahrzeug) for several Carthago motorhome models including C1-tourer, liner-for-two, and chic c-line T. This is a chassis partnership where Carthago builds premium motorhome bodies on the Fiat platform.
• Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis)coreTechnology or IntegrationMercedes-Benz Sprinter serves as base vehicle for C1-tourer, C2-tourer, and chic c-line models. Carthago builds premium integrated motorhome bodies on the Mercedes-Benz platform.
• Iveco (Iveco Daily chassis)coreTechnology or IntegrationIveco Daily serves as the base vehicle for the premium chic s-plus and liner-for-two models, which represent the higher weight class in Carthago's Liner premium class.
• F.I.C.C. (International Federation of Camping)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarthago participated as Gold Partner at the 96th International F.I.C.C. Rallye in Karpfham, engaging with customers through test drives, personal consultations, and insights into premium mobility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chausson: Chausson is a French motorhome manufacturer (part of the Trigano Group) with a comparable integrated/semi-integrated range sold across the same European dealer channels as Carthago. Overlapping customer base in the mid-premium price tier.
• Dethleffs: Dethleffs is a long-established German motorhome and caravan manufacturer with overlapping product ranges in integrated and semi-integrated motorhomes. As part of the Trigano Group, Dethleffs competes with Carthago across multiple price tiers in European dealerships.
• Malibu (Carthago Group sister brand): Malibu is Carthago's sister brand within the Carthago Group, manufacturing motorhomes and campervans on the same Fiat Ducato and Mercedes-Benz chassis. While under common ownership, it competes for overlapping mid-premium customers and dealer shelf space.
• Niesmann+Bischoff: Niesmann+Bischoff is a German premium liner-class motorhome manufacturer (Arto, Flair, iSmove) with the closest possible positioning to Carthago's Liner-Premiumklasse. Direct competitor for affluent buyers seeking fully integrated premium vehicles.
• Pilote: Pilote is a major French motorhome manufacturer whose integrated and semi-integrated ranges directly overlap with Carthago's mid-to-premium offerings. Comparable in chassis sourcing, dealer-led distribution, and customer base across France, Germany, and broader Europe.
• Rapido Group: Rapido Group is a French RV conglomerate whose brands (Rapido, Dreamer, Florium, Itineo, Campeval) compete with Carthago in integrated and semi-integrated motorhomes across European dealer networks. Comparable scale, premium positioning, and chassis supply.
• Concorde Reisemobile: Concorde is a German premium liner motorhome manufacturer competing with Carthago at the top of the integrated premium segment. Comparable chassis use, dealer-led distribution, and target customer (affluent European touring buyers).
• Hymer: Hymer is one of Germany's most recognized premium motorhome manufacturers and a direct competitor to Carthago across the integrated and semi-integrated premium liner segment. The two compete head-to-head in DACH dealerships and on premium chassis platforms.
• Knaus Tabbert: Knaus Tabbert is a publicly listed German RV group whose brands (Knaus, Weinsberg, Tabbert, T@B, Morelo) compete directly with Carthago's integrated and semi-integrated motorhome lines. Comparable in distribution model, chassis sourcing, and European footprint.
• Bürstner: Bürstner is a German premium motorhome and caravan manufacturer with a comparable integrated and semi-integrated motorhome portfolio, sharing the same Fiat/Mercedes/Iveco base chassis supply and European dealer reach as Carthago.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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