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Mass illegal caravan encampments across France: from Puy-de-Dôme to Toulouse Incidents © ladepeche.fr
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Mass illegal caravan encampments across France: from Puy-de-Dôme to Toulouse

In mid-May 2026, several illegal encampments of travellers were reported across France, involving 30 to 250 caravans on stadiums, fields and green zones. Mayors have filed complaints, demand payment for utilities and initiate eviction proceedings.

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Weekly Digest #20 · May 11–17 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
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Weekly Digest #20 · May 11–17

Volkswagen brought the ID. Buzz back to the United States — complete with a mattress and curtains. A wildfire in Arizona burned down a dozen motorhomes, and Lake Tekir in Turkey flooded just as many. While Ibiza fines illegal campers up to €30,000, a retired couple from Mallorca has been living in 10 m² for five years and saving €1,400 a month. Plus: the largest campsite in the US at 607 pitches, a closed naturist beach on the North Sea, and Dolby Atmos in a trailer — all in this edition.

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April campervan ranking: kei campers top searches, Robinson cab-overs lead GW rentals

The operator of Camper Hikaku Navi and JAPAN C.R.C. released April popularity rankings and Golden Week rental data. Five kei-campers made the top 10 searches, while large Robinson cab-overs dominated rentals. A 10% discount on three top models runs until May 31 (per one source) or June 30 (per another).

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Toyota unveils largest motorhome PROACE MAX Tanuki on Stellantis platform Industry © carandmotor.gr | Το πρώτο premium site αυτοκινήτου
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Toyota unveils largest motorhome PROACE MAX Tanuki on Stellantis platform

Toyota has launched the largest motorhome in its history — the PROACE MAX Tanuki, built on the Stellantis platform in partnership with Affinity RV. Two versions are available: 5.99 m and 6.36 m, both with a 2.2 D-4D diesel engine.

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Motorhome completely burned out on road in Herdecke, no injuries Incidents © wp.de
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Motorhome completely burned out on road in Herdecke, no injuries

On the evening of May 16, 2026, a motorhome was completely destroyed by fire on Dortmund Landstrasse in Herdecke, Germany. Firefighters arrived within minutes, but the vehicle was already ablaze. During extinguishing, a propane tank released gas, causing a powerful flash. No injuries were reported; police are investigating the cause.

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77 dogs seized from RV in Mesquite animal cruelty case Incidents © KSNV
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77 dogs seized from RV in Mesquite animal cruelty case

Police in Mesquite, Nevada, seized 77 dogs from an RV. Owner Giustino Laudando had been repeatedly fined and arrested. One dog gave birth to four puppies, raising the total to 81. The shelter is seeking donations.

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Korean woman traveled Latin America in a motorhome and settled in Argentina

Journalist Ju Young Lee, along with her husband and two children, spent two years traveling Latin America in a motorhome. Due to the pandemic, the family abandoned the vehicle in Panama and returned to Korea, finally moving to Argentina in 2023, where she created Makaku, a space recreating Korean thermal rituals.

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