Adventure Allrad Austria 2026

During the 2025/2026 winter season, Tyrolean authorities redirected over 411,000 vehicles back to main highways from secondary roads used to bypass traffic. Motorhome and caravan owners require a confirmed booking at a Tyrolean campsite to pass through transit-restricted areas. The fine for violation starts at 90 euros, with most offenders simply being turned back.

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.

Approximately 90 participants from Germany gathered for the 49th annual ACV Caravan Rally in Austria's Alpbachtal. The event started on April 3, 2026, lasting eight days to open the camping season. The rally is open to all interested parties, regardless of club membership or type of vehicle.

A serious accident involving a car and a motorhome with a trailer occurred on the B14 federal highway in Zeiselmauer (Tulln district). Both vehicles sustained significant damage and blocked one lane of traffic. Clearing the roadway and dealing with the aftermath, including spilled fluids, required approximately one hour of work by firefighters.

German company VANME has unveiled a custom camper van based on the Mercedes Sprinter L3H2, designed for mountain bikers. The rear features a garage system for four bikes with a pull-out platform and a mounting arm. The interior uses purple accents, walnut wood elements, and is equipped with a smart control system, two 230 Ah lithium batteries, and a solar panel.

With the start of the spring season, owners of motorhomes and caravans are advised to conduct a technical inspection before the first trip. It is necessary to check fluid levels (engine oil, coolant), the condition of the brake system and battery, tire pressure, as well as the functionality of electrical equipment and the gas system. The date of the next mandatory vehicle inspection should also be verified.