Chilean company Nativa Camper, founded in 2024, specializes in building modular campers for pickup trucks and converting vans. The state-funded business has tripled its production rate and plans to create three new full-time jobs. The firm is also in talks for a partnership to enter the German rental market.

The Municipality of Arica, in a joint operation with police, removed a motorhome to reclaim public space. The action followed a complaint from a nearby hotel about the vehicle's prolonged parking in an unauthorized beach area. The owners arranged and paid for the towing of the RV.

The Municipality of Arica, in a joint operation with police, removed a motorhome that had been parked long-term on a beach. The action followed a complaint from a nearby hotel. The owners arranged and paid for the vehicle's towing.

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The utility company Suralis has inaugurated a new dump station for grey water from motorhomes and travel trailers in the commune of Futaleufú, Los Lagos Region. The free service is available on weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM upon completing an online form. This is the second such facility, following one opened in Chaitén in January 2025.

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Utility company Suralis has inaugurated a second free grey water discharge point for motorhomes in Chilean Patagonia. The new facility is located in the commune of Futaleufú and operates on weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM. Users must first complete an online form on the company's website.

The utility company Suralis has inaugurated a free grey water discharge point for motorhomes in the commune of Futaleufú, Chile. The facility is located at 158 Pedro Aguirre Cerda Street and operates Monday to Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM. It is the second such point in the region, following one opened in Chaitén in early 2025.

A family from Spain completed a year-long journey through Chile in a car converted into a motorhome. The project, named Nomadawana, began after 45-year-old Jair López left his job in Spanish television and his life in Madrid.

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German manufacturer Weinsberg has introduced the CaraLife camper van model, which lacks a fixed toilet. This design choice reduces the vehicle's weight and price while increasing usable interior space. The model is positioned as an affordable option for short-distance travel.

Chilean authorities conducted a joint operation to remove motorhomes from Ike Ike beach in Iquique. The operation was led by Carabineros from the 4th Cavancha Commissary of the Iquique Prefecture.

Chile's Maritime Authority has proposed that Iquique municipality establish designated areas for motorhomes by the summer of 2027. The goal is to end unauthorized coastal occupations and regulate the traditional camping practice. The initiative aims to provide safe infrastructure and maintain public beach access for all tourists.

Chilean authorities conducted an operation at Ike Ike beach, removing five motorhomes used for commercial rental. The rest of the campsite was relocated 80 meters from the shoreline. The action was based on sanitary violations and the prohibition of commercial use of public beaches.

Hyundai presented the STARIA Camper Concept, an electric camper van concept, at the CMT exhibition in Stuttgart. Based on the electric STARIA, the concept features a pop-up roof with a 520 W solar panel and smart glass technology. It offers an estimated WLTP range of up to 400 km and can charge from 10% to 80% in approximately 20 minutes.

The Ike-Ike beach, located 115 km from Iquique, has been occupied by motorhomes rented out for tourism. The local community is demanding an explanation from the authorities. The incident has gained national attention.

Dozens of motorhomes have occupied the Ike-Ike beach in the city of Iquique, Chile. Locals accuse families using these vehicles of taking over the resort area, preventing other people from setting up their tents.

Authorities in the Chilean city of Iquique have raised an alert due to the illegal takeover of Ike-Ike beach by motorhomes. Local residents report issues with sanitation and security. The municipality is considering measures to regulate parking and evict the offenders.

In Chile, a resident reported blocked access to Ike Ike beach due to motorhomes installed on the sand. By law, beach access in the country is public and guaranteed. The incident occurred in Iquique, where a motorhome owner obstructed the passage.

Ford has unveiled a special edition of its Transit Camper to celebrate the model's 40th anniversary. The commemorative version is based on the Transit Custom Nugget and features exclusive trim and options. Production is limited, with the vehicle available for order in Europe.

At the Caravan Motor Touristik show, Mercedes-Benz presented its camper van lineup based on the V-Class and Sprinter models. It includes the fully-equipped Marco Polo for long vacations and the simplified HORIZON version for weekend trips. Custom motorhomes on the Sprinter chassis from partners Carthago and Kabe, including limited editions, were also showcased.

Two people were injured in an accident involving a motorhome. The incident occurred on the Colo bridge, where the vehicle overturned.

Motorhome owners have set up along the coast of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar to celebrate the New Year. Police currently do not prohibit parking but require that traffic is not obstructed and open fires are not lit. Authorities will meet to determine the status of the current decree regulating parking in this area.

Authorities have intensified inspections of motorhomes at Ike Ike beach in Chile due to vehicles illegally accessing the shoreline. A total of 22 fines have been issued during the current summer season for violating the municipal ordinance prohibiting vehicular access. The goal is to protect beachgoers and the ecosystem, and to prevent the discharge of greywater onto the sand.

A motorhome truck has been delivered to the border town of Colchane to support police functions. The vehicle is designed for adverse geographic and climatic conditions, can accommodate at least six people, and has 72 hours of autonomy with solar panels and a command and control panel.

Chilean authorities have put into service a motorhome adapted as a mobile command center for police forces. The vehicle, costing 360 million Chilean pesos with 72-hour autonomy, will be deployed to combat organized crime and irregular migration in the northern border regions.