Bulli and Oldschool Camper Meeting at Plattensee

Due to the construction of the LWH exhibition hall, space at the Cannstatter Volksfest in Stuttgart is insufficient this autumn. Some showmen are now sleeping in their caravans at a parking area next to the NeckarPark sports pool in Bad Cannstatt.

With the travel season ending in October 2026, motorhome owners are advised to carry out proper winterization. To prevent frost damage, tire flat spots and moisture problems during the cold months, the vehicle requires a systematic check before the resting period. A practical guide from the specialist portal campingcars.net, dated 28 September 2026, summarizes the key steps for protection and value retention. In particular, all water lines, the boiler, shower, toilet and any outdoor shower must be completely drained, and antifreeze added to cleaned tanks. Batteries should be fully charged, disconnected and stored frost-free, with regular recharging over the winter. To relieve tires and suspension, increasing tire pressure or jacking up the vehicle is recommended.

At Caravan Salon 2026, Ective presented the Solarshade roof awning, which incorporates solar cells to generate electricity. Unlike the wall-mounted version, the new model is suitable for campervans and vans with sliding doors. According to the manufacturer, under optimal conditions it can produce up to 4.5 kWh of solar energy per day. The awning can be extended and retracted via a built-in motor or manual crank; a test model underwent approximately 7,000 cycles without functional impairment. Sales are planned for January 2027, with an estimated price between 3,000 and 3,600 euros depending on size. For comparison, the wall awning starts at 3,999 euros for the small version (350 x 200 cm; 465 W peak power) and 4,499 euros for the larger format (400 x 200 cm; 510 W peak power).

In Bobingen, an unknown perpetrator caused 500 euros of damage to a parked motorhome. A 32-year-old man found a dent on the hood and a metal ball lying next to the vehicle. He reported hearing two loud noises on Sunday, 27 September, between 21:00 and 23:00. Bobingen police are accepting witness information at 08234/96060.

A small campsite in Leutesdorf, situated between the B42 federal road and the Rhine, has quickly gained a following. New cabins, fenced pitches and a lively restaurant attract short-break visitors and travellers passing through.

Four people were injured in a traffic accident on the B13 in Fahrenzhausen on Monday afternoon around 2 p.m. According to police, a 74-year-old man driving a car on Ingolstädter Straße in a southerly direction veered into oncoming traffic for unknown reasons and collided with an oncoming motorhome. The 74-year-old, his two passengers, and the motorhome driver sustained minor injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals. Both vehicles were towed away, and the federal road was closed for one and a half hours. Police estimated material damage at around 40,000 euros.