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Caravan Salon 2025

August 25, 2025 by elisamagrone

In just a few days, Caravan Salon 2025 will open its doors in Düsseldorf!

We are excited to be part of the exhibition again this year. Our focus is on tailor-made insulation solutions for caravans and motorhomes – enhancing comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability on the road.

Visit us in Hall 13, Stand C15 and discover how we transform individual requirements into innovative products.

We look forward to inspiring conversations and an engaging exchange with partners, customers, and all caravaning enthusiasts.

Filed Under: Aktuelles, News

Caravan Salon 2024

August 27, 2024 by elisamagrone

The Caravan Salon Düsseldorf is Europe’s largest trade fair for motorhomes, campervans, and caravans, and offers you the perfect opportunity to experience our latest innovations up close. Our dedicated team will be on hand to inform you about our products, answer your questions, and provide you with personalized advice.

What can you expect from us?

  • Latest Products and Technologies: Discover our RAVATHERM XPS X insulation material for energy-efficient solutions!
  • Personalized Consultation: Receive expert advice on thermal insulation from our specialists.
  • Innovative Accessory Solutions: Learn about our extensive range of products for outstanding insulation performance!

We look forward to welcoming you personally at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf. Plan your visit and get inspired by our products!

Find us here:

  • Stand No.: C15
  • Hall: 13

Please visit our website regularly for the latest information and updates about the fair. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation, feel free to contact us at any time.

We look forward to seeing you in Düsseldorf!

Filed Under: Aktuelles

IAA HANNOVER

July 5, 2024 by elisamagrone

The IAA TRANSPORTATION will take place for the second time in Hannover from September 17 to 22, 2024.

Innovations Leader in Sustainability in Logistics and Transport

Under the motto “People And Goods On The Move,” IAA TRANSPORTATION aims to advance climate neutrality in logistics and transport through innovative transport systems. Commercial vehicle and bus manufacturers, body and trailer manufacturers, companies in micromobility, cargo bike and small vehicle providers, as well as their suppliers and tech companies, service providers, and startups, will gather in Hannover to present and connect their innovative solutions. We will also be there and look forward to your visit! Learn more about our new products and solutions on the topic of sustainability.

Hall 27, Stand Number 13

Filed Under: Aktuelles

Caravan Salon 2023

August 18, 2023 by elisamagrone

From August 26th (August 25th preview day) to September 3rd, Messe Düsseldorf is all about the Caravan Salon 2023. The exhibition, which takes place every year in the last week of August is the biggest event for mobile homes, camping and caravans and wants to impress this year with a new hall layout. We will attend the exhibition and are looking forward to greeting you at the event! Come and visit us! We are in hall 13 booth no. C15

Filed Under: News

5 reasons why you should have XPS thermal insulation in your caravan walls.

July 13, 2023 by elisamagrone

If you’re looking to have  your caravan or motorhome more energy-efficient, reduce utility costs, and enhance overall comfort, then we’ve got some insider tips for you. In this report, we’ll try to give an answer to most frequently asked question about extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation, a popular thermal insulation choice among caravans and motorhome constructers.

Extruded polystyrene insulation offers indeed a range of advantages and is a proven excellent option for the construction of the so called “sandwich panels”. These panels generally consist of a rigid foam core (also known as the core layer material) and two outer facing materials (fiberglass, aluminum, wood, steel, etc.). The skin and core are then bonded together. Since these panels act as structural elements in motorhomes and caravans – and need to support a wide variety of loads as well as operate for longtime and in all weathers – the quality of the materials used to produce them is fundamental to the overall performance of the vehicle. From its exceptional thermal performance to its moisture resistance and durability, this foam insulation board has proven its effectiveness in creating energy-efficient and sustainable solutions.

What is Extruded Polystyrene Insulation?

Extruded polystyrene (XPS). The process of extruding foamed polystyrene results in a rigid material with uniformly small, closed cells and excellent insulation properties, making XPS thermal insulation materials the first choice for building sandwich panels.

RAVATHERM XPS foam boards, produced by Ravago Building Solutions are available in various mechanical strengths,  thicknesses,  and dimensions to perfectly match application’s needs..

Why XPS insulation?

There are several reasons to choose XPS thermal insulation for caravans and motorhomes. Here are five key advantages:

1.         Moisture resistance: Caravans and motorhomes can be exposed to moisture and condensation-related issues, which can lead to mold, mildew potentially effecting your health, and structural damage affecting vehicle longevity. RAVATHERM XPS is moisture resistant; meaning – even in extreme conditions – showing negligible water uptake. Thus making it an ideal choice to mitigate moisture-related problems for a healthy interior environment.

2.         Durable and long-lasting: XPS insulation is known for its durability and long lifespan. It is resistant to rot, decay, and, ensuring that it maintains its insulation & mechanical properties as well as integrity over time. The durability of XPS insulation means it can withstand the rigors of travel and various weather conditions, providing lifetime reliable thermal comfort & mechanical strength  for the caravan or motorhome .

3.   Lightweight and space-saving: XPS insulation is lightweight and keep this advantage over life time of vehicle, . Its low weight makes it suitable for mobile applications such as caravans and motorhomes. RAVATHERM XPS insulation boards have a high static and dynamic mechanical strength, allowing to minimize sandwich panels thickness & weight, resulting in vehicle’s weight saving and maximize inner usable space to live in and store goods .

4.         Excellent insulation properties: XPS (Extruded Polystyrene) insulation is known for its exceptional thermal performance. It has a high R-value, which measures its ability to resist heat transfer. RAVATHERM XPS effectively minimizes heat loss during winter and prevents heat gain during summer, creating a comfortable and energy-efficient living space inside the caravan or motorhome.

5.         Easy installation and versatility: XPS insulation is easy to cut, shape and install boards, . They can be fitted into any caravans or motorhomes panels,. RAVATHERM XPS can be used in combination with other materials, making it a versatile option for all design preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions:

IsExtruded Polystyrene Insulation Environmentally Friendly?

  1. Environmental impact: Thermal insulation, such as that provided by XPS, is the most efficient and cost-effective way to achieve large energy savings and reduce CO2 emissions. RAVATHERM XPS’s combination of low density and high thermal insulation performance make it particularly effective.
  2. Long-term benefits: the effect of using XPS as insulation material should also be analyzed in the long term. The energy efficiency payback from insulation with high R-values over a long period far exceeds any marginal contribution of ozone-depletion potential (ODP).
  3. recyclability: RAVATHERMXPS products are up to 100% recyclable and can be re-used. They can either be recycled mechanically or by dissolution/depolymerization (under construction)

Is Extruded Polystyrene a good insulator?

Yes, XPS is considered a good insulator. It has excellent thermal insulation, its closed-cell structure minimizes heat loss, providing high levels of insulation performance. It helps maintain constant temperatures, improves energy efficiency, and reduces heating and cooling costs.

If you want to learn more about XPS and its performances, come and visit us at Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf: 25.08-03.09.23 – Hall 13 Standnr. C15

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The secret recipe to performance enhancement

July 12, 2023 by elisamagrone

Rising energy costs have increased public awareness and interest in energy efficient solutions in all
areas of life. When manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans build the walls, floors and ceilings of their
vehicles, they need to choose a product that can withstand both a wide variety of loads and weathering
conditions over several years vehicle’s lifetime and be sustainable and energy-efficient as well.

The selection and quality of the materials used are critical for the overall performance and longevity
of the vehicle; as the core material within the composite panels plays an important role and has significant impact
on:

  • insulation performance
  • damp and moisture resistance
  • overall assembly strength
  • Cost/Energy efficiency.

Opting for XPS as the core layer material for composite panels means opting for long-lasting effective thermal insulation, because it is impervious to moisture and has low thermal conductivity.
But what many do not know is that even between XPS products there are performance differences. How is
this possible? The answer is actually very easy: Imagine you’d like to replicate a recipe of a yummy lemon cake you have eaten at your best friends’ house. You ask for the recipe, you get it, and after you have baked your cake following quantity and all steps, you think that somehow your cake does not have the same taste. Well, we are assuming that your cake will taste better… but nevertheless, it will not be the
same. Sometimes, even small differences can have a big impact on the results. In our case, to produce XPS the main differences can be summarized
as such:

  1. Manufacturing technology: The process used to manufacture XPS foam can vary between different
    manufacturers, affecting the final properties of the foam. Factors such as extrusion equipment, temperature, pressure, and processing time can all affect the properties of the final product. Same way as for a cake: The oven, the oven temperature & cooking mode, some technologies can allow more homogeneous foam structures.
  2. Raw materials: The raw materials used to produce XPS foam can vary between different manufacturers as well. While the basic chemical composition of the foam is the same, differences in the quality, or composition of the raw materials, in particular when significant amount of recycled material is used, will definitely affect the final properties of the foam – such as long-term mechanical performances & moisture uptake, VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions.
  3. Density & cells shapes: XPS foam can be produced in a wide range of densities and cells’ structures. Long terms fatigue resistance, in other words longevity of the vehicle’s body, is directly correlated to density. More mass = stronger providing it is evenly distributed in the cells’ walls. Cells’ shape and dimensions are reflecting the distribution of the solid parts in the cells’ walls. While density is quite easy to keep under control by manufacturers; consistently run to run producing appropriate closed cell structures is a very difficult art to master requiring strong manufacturing experiences and appropriate equipment to produce and measure.
  4. Additives: XPS foam can be modified with additives to improve performances such as reaction to fire or/and thermal performances (Infra-Red blockers). Different manufacturers may use different additives or different amounts of additives.
  5. Porosity: We talk here about XPS foam’s cell walls porosity, EPS bead structures and voids between the beads. Indeed, even if measured as closed cells, due to too thin walls, some foams could show very significant permeability to some gas: in particular moisture / vapor.

Yes, the vapor diffusion resistance of XPS (extruded polystyrene) thermal insulation can vary between different.

producers. Vapor diffusion is a measure of how easily moisture can pass through a material. The laws of physics is stating that as soon as we have a gradient of temperature between 2 sides of a panel, a vapor pressure difference is created inducing a vapor flow which will go from warm to cold side. In the case of XPS insulation, a high vapor diffusion resistance is desirable because it helps to significantly reduce moisture entering into the vehicle Sandwich panel. Opening the door to moisture is a certitude to shorten lifetime and comfort of the vehicle’s body by altering irreversibly mechanical structure and thermal performances.

Therefore, it’s important to consider a range of factors when selecting core materials to ensure that they will perform as expected in a given application during the lifetime of the vehicle.

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Caravan Salon Dusseldorf

September 23, 2022 by elisamagrone

Also this year The CARAVAN SALON 2022 was a success for Ravago Building Solutions and ended with a great result. 235,000 visitors were inspired by the huge range of motorhomes, caravans and campervans and ensured an atmospheric industry festival with a good atmosphere. The 61st edition was not only the largest of all times, but also set standards in terms of the quality and variety of the products and innovations on display. The Ravago Building solutions team is already looking forward to next year and hopes to see you again in Düsseldorf


Filed Under: Aktuelles, News, Uncategorized

Come and see us in Düsseldorf!

September 3, 2021 by elisamagrone

Ravago Building Solutions is attending once again The Caravan Show in Düsseldorf. From 28th August to the 5th September the No. 1 Caravans and Motorhomes exhibition in Germany will be visited by companies from all around the world sharing their expertise.

The Caravan Salon is highly regarded in the caravaning industry for showcasing the latest and most exciting products and services available. We’re excited to be a part of it and see what other companies’ innovations will be shown in Düsseldorf!

You will be able to find us at hall 13 Booth C15

Let’s meet in Düsseldorf!

Filed Under: Aktuelles

See you in Düsseldorf!

August 12, 2020 by elisamagrone

The world’s largest motorhome and caravan fair will soon open its doors and Ravago Building Solutions will be present as every year! The Caravan Show is a unique opportunity to get familiar with the latest vehicle designs, try out new features and explore technical details.

Despite all the limitations that will be present at the fair, we are well convinced that also this year the Salon will be an exciting and successful experience! To maintain the standards required by the authorities, the Dusseldorf Fair has developed a comprehensive hygiene and infection protection program for all visitors, exhibitors and employees.

We look forward to personally meeting our customers and business partners in Dusseldorf and presenting our latest developments!

We are in the Hall 13 booth number C15

Let’s meet in Düsseldorf!

Filed Under: Aktuelles, News

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