L I K E N O OT H E R
FRANKIA CELEBRATES 60 YEARS
EXPERIENCE THE FRANKIA M-LINE FRANKIA MOTORHOMES 2021 ON A MERCEDES-BENZ PLATFORM
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FRANKIA T 7400 GD (example)
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FRANKIA CELEBRATES 60 YEARS
Dear motorhome enthusiasts, Celebrate something special with us: Model year 2021 marks FRANKIA’s 60th anniversary of setting industry benchmarks as a manufacturer of premium motorhomes. Each and every FRANKIA motorhome is unique, combining variety, innovation and superior quality made in Germany to make your travels all the more rewarding. Our over 200 employees in design, production and quality assurance work with great passion and utmost precision on every FRANKIA motorhome to create for you the best home away from home. Our successful partnership that began with Mercedes-Benz in 1973 is a milestone in our long history of success. While others have short histories, FRANKIA has been writing success stories for more than 47 years based on the world-class Mercedes-Benz platform. FRANKIA makes the (Mercedes) Star shine bright like no other with unparalleled variety featuring unique vehicle concepts like the M-Line T 7400 Low-Profile, the amazingly self-sufficient FRANKIA PLATIN, the innovative 3.5 t FRANKIA NEO and the incomparable Yucon by FRANKIA microliner. You can choose from 20 exclusive floor plans on a Mercedes-Benz platform. Experience unmatched quality, freedom and individuality. Experience the FRANKIA M-Line on a Mercedes-Benz Platform. Enjoy the ride and happy travels! Your FRANKIA Team
EXPERIENCE THE FRANKIA M-LINE Meet FRANKIA Travelling with the M-LINE M-Line features at a glance Floor plans M-Line Paintwork Equipment Interior design options Tradition
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FRANKIA I 7900 GD
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EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE: WITH THE FRANKIA M-LINE Our commitment to quality is exceptionally high for every premium motorhome in the FRANKIA M-Line that carries the FRANKIA emblem. Each model is built according to your specifications in our factory in Upper Franconia. What makes our motorhomes so unique? It’s the precise craftsmanship with great attention to detail and the extremely high quality workmanship using premium materials – like in our FRANKIA M-Line I 7900 GD. We’ve listened to the wishes and needs of our customers and loaded the FRANKIA M-Line 2021 with new ideas, solutions and details that make travelling and staying wherever you want to even more enjoyable. Get ready to be inspired!
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ONLY FRANKIA HAS IT LIKE THIS: M-LINE FEATURES AT A GLANCE
A SUCCESS STORY FOR THE FUTURE = FRANKIA + MERCEDES-BENZ For over 47 years FRANKIA has been making the (Mercedes) Star shine bright like never before with new floor plans and innovative solutions that are always in touch with the latest trends – and 2021 is no exception
UNMATCHED VARIETY ON A MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER PLATFORM A-Class or Low-Profile, from lightweight 3.5 t vehicle (FRANKIA NEO) to all-in-one luxury liner (FRANKIA PLATIN) – you can choose from 20 different floor plans
ON THE ROAD AGAIN – POWERED BY MERCEDES-BENZ Powerful front wheel drive (FRANKIA NEO) or rear-wheel drive with great traction, optional 190 hp EURO VI BlueTec engine with 7-speed automatic, Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) technology and state-of-theart assistance systems
ONLY FROM FRANKIA: ROUND SEATING GROUP MEETS MERCEDES-BENZ Exclusive round seating group meets world-class Mercedes-Benz platform in the I 7400 PLUS. Want even greater self-sufficiency and luxury? Meet the FRANKIA PLATIN with two floor plans featuring a round seating group
SPACE, SPACE, SPACE – SO MUCH SPACE 3.5 t or 5.5 t vehicle? Round seating group or face-to-face seating? No matter what you decide, each FRANKIA M-Line model has an unbelievably spacious light-flooded interior with a height of 2.03 m
LUXURY FOR TWO: M-LINE LOW-PROFILE BY FRANKIA Living at its finest, even more storage space, a sporty look and lots of high-tech equipment – that’s the FRANKIA M-Line T 7400. 5 t Low-Profile with 2.03 m of headroom throughout
HIGH-CLASS LIVING, DELUXE STORAGE NEW: Even more comfortable FRANKIA queen-size bed, greater versatility thanks to sliding seat in the lengthwise seating group, completely stepless double floor and interior, new storage solutions
M = MORE SMART DETAILS FOR MAXIMUM COMFORT Central supply system with self-retracting cable, up to 270 l fresh water tank, inset sink in the spacious bathroom and much more. NEW: Two-part 3-burner hob
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M-LINE FLOOR PLANS A-CLASS 7400
7900
I 7400 GD 7.7 m
5.0 t /5.5 t
4
I 7400 QD 7.7 m
5.0 t /5.5 t
4
3 /4
I 7900 GD 8.0 m
5.0 t /5.5 t
4
4 /5
3 /4
I 7900 QD 8.0 m
5.0 t /5.5 t
4
4 /5
ROUND SEATING GROUP
8400 I 7400 PLUS 7.7 m
7900 8400
FLOOR PLANS ALSO AVAILABLE AS
PLATIN
5.0 t /5.5 t
2 /4
2 /4
I 8400 GD 8.6 m
5.0 t /5.5 t
4 /6
4 /5
I 8400 QD 8.6 m
5.0 t /5.5 t
4 /6
4 /5
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M-LINE FLOOR PLANS LOW-PROFILE 7400
T 7400 GD 7.7 m
5.0 t /5.5 t
2
3 /4
T 7400 QD 7.8 m
5.0 t /5.5 t
2
3 /4
Approx. length of motorhome
Maximum permissible laden weight
Sleeping berths
Seats with seatbelts
Standard/optional
10 FRANKIA MERCEDES-BENZ EXPERTISE
IT DRIVES YOU: REACH FOR THE STARS For over 47 years we have been building FRANKIA motorhomes on a Mercedes-Benz platform – and our aim remains the same: To always get better at what we do, always stay in touch with the latest trends and always meet the needs of our customers. So for 2021, the (Mercedes) Star shines bright like never before – with the versatility of the FRANKIA M-Line, the FRANKIA NEO 3.5 t, luxurious full equipment packages and self-sufficiency in the FRANKIA PLATIN or with the innovative Yucon by FRANKIA microliner.
YUCON BY FRANKIA
MICROLINER
DIVERSE: From lightweight to luxury liner – FRANKIA on a Mercedes-Benz platform with 20 floor plans
POWERFUL: Rear-wheel drive, up to 190 hp, 7-speed automatic, FSD technology (optional)
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FRANKIA NEO
3 .5 T
The Yucon by FRANKIA microliner, the unbelievably spacious M-Line T 7400 GD/QD, the FRANKIA PLATIN luxury liner and the FRANKIA NEO (left to right)
EXCLUSIVE: Extra-large FRANKIA round seating group on a Mercedes-Benz platform – in the PLATIN luxury liner
UNIQUE: The huge interior in the 3.5 t FRANKIA NEO Low-Profile on the world-class Sprinter chassis
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In every FRANKIA M-Line: Deluxe spaciousness thanks to 2.03 m of headroom in the interior
Light-flooded interior, day and night
Convenient: Every inch is used to give you more shelves and storage space
FRANKIA I 7400 PLUS
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UNIQUELY
FRANKIA
Round seating group on a Mercedes-Benz platform with rear-wheel drive in the I 7400 PLUS
FRANKIA upholstery: Maximum comfort – in six modern designs
CELEBRATE SPECIAL MOMENTS: TOGETHER The FRANKIA double floor is accessible from the interior
The best moments are the ones when you know you are in the right place at the right time with the right people. Alone. Alone together. Or with friends. Live, love, let go, enjoy … in your FRANKIA M-Line.
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Wonderfully oblique: Easily convert the seat into a lounge chair thanks to the adjustable backrest
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SIT BACK AND RELAX YOUR WAY Your perfect holiday to-do list: Take a walk on the beach, enjoy the sun, count the stars, spontaneously drive to your next adventure ... or just sit back and relax. The new L-shaped seating group is very versatile.
Practical feature: The storage space in the new drawer under the lengthwise seating group
FRANKIA T 7400 GD
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Room for everything: Deluxe storage space, practical shelves and large drawers
Very FRANKIA: Clever solutions like the Coffee Corner, pull-out water tap, sensor- controlled light and much more
FRANKIA I 8400 QD
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YOUR OWN PERSONAL “HOTSPOT HOTSPOT””: THE KITCHEN It’s easy if you have good taste: Just use the best ingredients. That’s exactly how FRANKIA designed your holiday kitchen.
Mobile living made easy: TecTower 10 with a refrigerator that opens on both sides
Hot! Up to three hobs – ideal for large pots and pans
Cook like you do at home in FRANKIA’s large MaxiFlex kitchen, which comes standard in every FRANKIA motorhome
18 FRANKIA M-LINE – NEW SPA-LIKE BATHROOM
Exclusive: FRANKIA spa-like bathroom with separate shower / WC
YOUR OWN QUIET SPACE: THE SPA-LIKE BATHROOM In FRANKIA’s new spa-like bathroom you can take a break however you like. With this much space, you have plenty of room to relax, unwind, get ready and refresh yourself.
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Elegant interior: Large inset sink, glass shower door, extra-large mirrored cabinet
Fresh details: Even more flexible, easy to clean counter space
Plenty of room to move thanks to clever solutions like the offset toilet
FRANKIA I 7400 PLUS
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New, sophisticated details: LED light strips at the top of the FRANKIA QD beds
NEW: Easier entry in all QD beds thanks to a lower height
FRANKIA
INNOVATION
YOUR KIND OF LUXURY: SLEEPING IN No need for an alarm clock here. It’s time to keep on dreaming. Or just watch the sunrise in bed. You can do it all in your FRANKIA bedroom. In comfortable separate beds, in the PLUS drop-down bed or in the new queen-size bed.
FRANKIA I 8400 QD
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FRANKIA
OUTSTANDING
Now the QD bed is 1.60 m wide in all FRANKIA motorhomes with a length of 8.40 m or longer
Drop-down FRANKIA queen-size bed with power adjustment. Perfect for reading: Adjustable headrest
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Four sleeping berths standard: Additional power drop-down bed in all A-Class vehicles
Healthy sleep guaranteed – with non-toxic mattresses
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All kinds of places to store your items in the interior – and always within reach
Choose from three rear storage compartments with a height of up to 1.24 m
Easy to load and unload thanks to double-sided access
Completely stepless FRANKIA double floor accessible from inside and outside
FRANKIA T 7400 GD (example)
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TAKE YOUR FAVOURITE THING(S) ALONG: EVERYTHING Simply unique. Uniquely simple. This is how the unique FRANKIA storage space system works: E-bikes, grill, skis, stand-up paddle board or all kinds of other things – you can take it all with you. There’s lots of space in your FRANKIA motorhome thanks to many clever solutions. And there’s a place for everything: You can easily get to what you need, when you need it.
Access the storage space in the seating group with one hand
24 FRANKIA M-LINE IN WINTER
YOUR FAVOURITE TIME TO TRAVEL: WHEN IT’S COLD OUTSIDE Snow flurries, bone-chilling temperatures, icy-cold wind – it’s perfect travel weather! Your FRANKIA motorhome has everything you need for your winter holiday: From a perfect heating system and practical storage options to assistance systems that make driving safe and comfortable even in winter.
Exclusive and standard: FRANKIA Thermo Guard Plus wall and floor structure for outstanding thermal insulation
Ideal for winter gear: Large rear storage compartment with a height of up to 1.24 m
Powerful rear-wheel drive with great traction for excellent grip and power
Durable GFRP body shell on the outside
FRANKIA T 7400 GD (example)
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Great for cold weather – FRANKIA winter packages with underfloor and windscreen heating (A-Class)
Alde Compact hot water heating system for optimal indoor temperatures
Full-length heated double floor for an underfloor heating effect
26 FRANKIA M-LINE – NEO
Learn more in the latest FRANKIA NEO catalogue.
3.5 T LIGHTWEIGHT WITH A VERY HIGH PAYLOAD LOW-PROFILE WITH POWERFUL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODERN, CLEAN, COOL INTERIOR DESIGN PREMIUM STORAGE SPACE WITH EASY-LOAD CONCEPT NEW FLOOR PLAN WITH EXTRA-LARGE GOURMET KITCHEN FRANKIA MT 7 GDK NEO
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UNBELIEVABLY SPACIOUS AND LIGHTWEIGHT: MEET THE NEO Experience the unique lightness of the “Star” – in the FRANKIA M-Line NEO. This innovative vehicle concept in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz based on an AL-KO low-frame made specifically for FRANKIA lets you experience a unique combination of lightness and luxury – with a total weight of only 3.5 t. How did we do it? With never-before-seen lightweight materials, maximum flexibility in the interior and a modern design. Experience it for yourself ...
3,5t
3.5t
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SELF-SUFFICIENCY, LUXURY, STYLE = FRANKIA PLATIN Experience the freedom to enjoy every moment of your trip, be independent and discover new favourite places far from the masses. Only the FRANKIA PLATIN can offer you this luxury – with a unique technology package that guarantees complete self-sufficiency – all combined with luxurious living comfort.
Learn more in the latest FRANKIA PLATIN catalogue.
CLASSY: Round seating group available in two versions in the FRANKIA PLATIN
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PREMIUM: LUXURY LINER ON A MERCEDES-BENZ PLATFORM MORE FEATURES FOR YOU INSIDE: FULL EQUIPMENT PACKAGE ENJOY SELF-SUFFICIENCY THANKS TO UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY VARIETY: FRANKIA PLATIN IN SIX FLOOR PLANS PURE FREEDOM: UP TO 270 LITRE FRESH WATER TANK FRANKIA I 8400 PLUS PLATIN (example)
30 FRANKIA M-LINE – PAINTWORK
YOUR LIFE, YOUR LOOK: DYNAMIC AND ELEGANT A look that leaves an impression! FRANKIA’s exterior design is expressive with exciting contrasts, dynamic lines and elegant finishes. FRANKIA quality is also very apparent in the paintwork. Our experienced specialists do all finishing work right in our plant.
2 DESIGNS TO CHOOSE FROM
MODERN: Silver-Arrow
CLASSIC: FRANKIA White (figures shown are examples)
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YOUR KIND OF COMFORT: HAVING IT ALL You want to sit back and relax on your holiday. That’s why we made sure your FRANKIA motorhome is equipped with everything you need to travel comfortably. FRANKIA T 7400 GD
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SPECIAL SERIES HIGHLIGHTS FOR YOU FRANKIA M-LINE STANDARD EQUIPMENT (SELECTION)
Refreshing elegance: High-quality fixtures in FRANKIA’s spa-like bathroom
Ambient lighting in the shower
Spacious wardrobes with pleasant interior lighting
Exclusive cabinet with glass doors for your FRANKIA wine glasses
Dimmable reading lights in FRANKIA design with night light function
Practical: Pockets on the driver seats (in all FRANKIA A-Class vehicles)
In every FRANKIA motorhome: A number of practical USB sockets
Drop-down bed with power adjustment in A-Class vehicles
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Now the refrigerator and freezer in the TecTower open on both sides
Fits every mood: Dimmable LED lighting
Central control – easy to see and operate
Practical protection: Fly screen integrated in the body door
Self-retracting cable reel with 15 m of cable and central supply system
Adjustable rear and side flaps for loading and unloading the storage compartment
FRANKIA double floor – stepless and heated throughout
Power heated exterior mirrors
34 FRANKIA M-LINE – OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL EXTRAS: JUST FOR YOU FRANKIA M-LINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Sleep in any direction: Pull-out FRANKIA Duo bed (2 x 2 m)
Lots of space: Bed extension for separate beds (GD)
Alphatronics SL 24 inch flat screen TV with DVB-S2/T2/C tuner, DVD player and Bluetooth
Alpine Dolby Surround Sound speaker system
Everything in view: BirdView camera system with 360° view and large display
Kitchen column/oven combination (with grill, gas oven, 3-burner hob)
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Integrated oven by Thetford
Powerful gas hob
Easy-care kitchen worktop, e.g. high-quality mineral composite
Additional seats with seatbelts in all FRANKIA PLUS floor plans
Mercedes-Benz MBUX multimedia system with DAB+ radio*
Aluminium rims including wheel spacers
Awning – with optional integrated LED lighting profile (example)
Practical: Gas cylinder box with optional Duo-Control with Ice-Ex and gas filter
Easy-to-clean carpet throughout the interior
Additional sockets, e.g. in the rear storage compartment
Practical and convenient pull-out system in the rear storage compartment
*Please note when planning your route: The navigation system does not account for specific vehicle weights and vehicle dimensions, meaning you may not be able to travel the proposed routes with your vehicle.
36 FRANKIA M-LINE – DESIGN OPTIONS
INTERIOR DESIGN OPTIONS FOR YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME GRANITE Wood / surfaces
Upholstery fabrics
Oak / White
Floors
Anthracite
Grey
Taupe
Cushion fabrics
Curtain fabrics
Beige / Grey
Granite
Worktops
Concrete
HAEMATITE Wood / surfaces
Upholstery fabrics
Oak / White
Floors
Anthracite
Microfibre Dark Grey
Cushion fabrics
Curtain fabrics
Beige / Grey
Haematite
Worktops
Concrete
CARNELIAN Wood / surfaces
Upholstery fabrics
Oak / White
Floors
Anthracite
Microfibre Light Beige
Cushion fabrics
Curtain fabrics
Beige / Terracotta
Carnelian
Worktops
Concrete
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PYRITE Wood / surfaces
Upholstery fabrics
Noce / Bianco
Floors
Ivory
Light Brown
Cushion fabrics
Curtain fabrics
Beige / Beige
Pyrite
Worktops
Silver Metal / White
MARBLE Wood / surfaces
Upholstery fabrics
Noce / Bianco
Floors
Ivory
Stripes
Beige
Cushion fabrics
Curtain fabrics
Beige / Light Brown
Marble
Worktops
Silver Metal / White
AQUAMARINE Wood / surfaces
Upholstery fabrics
Noce / Bianco
Floors
Ivory
Mottled Blue
Microfibre Dark Grey
Cushion fabrics
Curtain fabrics
Beige / Petrol
Aquamarine
Worktops
Silver Metal / White
38 FRANKIA TRADITION
1960
1973
Founding of the company by Gustav Groß
First models built on a Mercedes-Benz platform
around
1985
1990
1995
First models built on a Fiat Ducato platform
Pilote takes over the company as shareholder
FRANKIA is one of the first manufacturers to offer a double floor
HERE
49
200
Upper Franconia is where we call home – Made in Germany
Different chassis and floor plan options in (up to) three body variants
Over 200 employees develop and build your FRANKIA motorhome
WHAT DRIVES US? PASSION AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL. For 60 years, our team has worked with great attention to detail on every FRANKIA motorhome. We are passionate about developing new solutions to make your home on the road even better so you can always enjoy a truly unique experience. Whether in the carpentry workshop, sewing department, paintshop or precision assembly – we do all work on site in our factory in Marktschorgast so that you can always rely on FRANKIA’s superior quality.
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2018
2019
2020
2021
New M-Line with first full-length double floor
All Mercedes-Benz models are based on the new Sprinter chassis
FRANKIA breaks new ground: FRANKIA NEO 3.5 t and Yucon by FRANKIA microliner
FRANKIA celebrates 60 years! Limited edition anniversary model on a Fiat Ducato platform, the FRANKIA 1960
650
2.030
2.100
Over 650 vehicles leave the FRANKIA plant every year
The new interior height in almost all models is 2,030 mm
FRANKIA gives you space – and lots of room to sleep! 2,100 mm bed length in the I 890 / I 890 TITAN
FRANKIA CELEBRATES 60 YEARS
Conceptual design: GMK Medien. Marken. Kommunikation. | www.gmk.de Photo: Studio Thomas Köhler | www.fotostudiothomaskoehler.de
FRANKIA is a PILOTE Group company FRANKIA-GP GmbH Bernecker Straße 12 | 95509 Marktschorgast | Germany Phone: +49 (0) 92 27-738-0 | Fax: +49 (0) 92 27-738-49 Email: info@frankia.de Experience the world of FRANKIA online. www.frankia.com
The illustrations in this catalogue are examples. They may contain accessories and extras that are not included in standard equipment packages. The actual model versions may vary. Technical changes and errors excepted. Equipment designated as standard and/or optional may vary from country to country. The images may vary in colour for printing reasons. Printed in Germany. © Copyright 2020 by FRANKIA-GP GmbH