KARAVANİST Istanbul

Turkish manufacturer Yıldız Karavan, which has produced caravans and motorhomes for about 18 years, has combined production and after-sales service at its technical center in Lüleburgaz. According to IMARC Group, the global caravan and motorhome market reached $65.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to $115.3 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 6.31% from 2026 to 2034. Europe had over 6.3 million caravans and motorhomes registered at the end of 2022, up from 5.2 million five years earlier. CIVD data show that in 2025, more than 215,000 new caravans and motorhomes were registered in Europe, including about 161,000 motorhomes, up 0.6% year-on-year; Germany led with over 94,000 registrations, while motorhome registrations rose 10.7% in Italy and 19.1% in the Netherlands. The company aims to expand into the European market.

German tourists traveling in motorhomes from Germany to Turkey camped around Lakes Meke and Acıgöl in the Karapınar district of Konya. Daniel Brau said they entered Turkey about 6 weeks ago and will leave the country about 6 weeks later. After visiting Niğde and Cappadocia, the tourists described the lakes as a pleasant change. Two local teenagers offered them gözleme.

Sümeyra Aydın Kasap and Özgür Yiğit Kasap from İzmir began living full-time in a motorhome after Özgür had a bicycle accident that broke his jaw. They spent about a year preparing the motorhome for full-time living, installing a powerful electrical system and heating. They estimate a similar motorhome with modifications would cost around 1,600,000–1,700,000 Turkish lira today. The couple said rent costs disappeared after the move, but fuel, maintenance, insurance, water and electricity expenses remain.

Karavan Park, opened by Antalya municipality in 2023 in Konyaaltı, continues to host motorhomes and caravans in autumn. Visitors from Turkey and Europe praise its infrastructure and proximity to Konyaaltı beach.

Turkish manufacturer Tosbiq has introduced two compact caravans, the TK 240 and TK 260. The TK 240 has a body length of 2.40 m and a total length of 3.88 m, with an unladen weight of 640 kg and a maximum permissible weight of 1,000 kg (downrating to 750 kg is optional). The TK 260 is 20 cm longer (body 2.60 m, total length 4.11 m), with an unladen weight of around 800 kg and the same 1,000 kg maximum weight. Both caravans feature a kitchen, a wet room with a portable toilet, a diesel parking heater, a 12-volt refrigerator, a 40-litre fresh water tank, a 205-watt solar panel, a 100-Ah gel battery and an MPPT solar controller. Prices start at 16,999 euros for the TK 240 and 17,499 euros for the TK 260. The models are designed for off-grid use without relying on a campsite.

The Niğde Camping and Caravanning Association will host a gathering at Safir At Çiftliği from September 18 to 20. The programme includes morning yoga, horse riding and evening campfires with guitar music. Association president Yavuz Şekerci said priority is given to children and families, so events are scheduled on weekends.