VW Bus Festival Kallinchen 2026

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced the Boa-Noite package for the electric ID. Buzz van, turning it into a motorhome for two people. The package includes a bed frame, a folding mattress measuring 2.0 x 1.2 m, blackout curtains, a table, chairs, and ventilation grilles. A new Boa-Noite mode in the software provides climate control for up to 48 hours or until the battery reaches 20% charge. The Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function allows powering appliances up to 2000 watts. The package is available for passenger versions of the ID. Buzz from €2,153. As an electric vehicle, the ID. Buzz is exempt from the ISV tax.

Promobil compared compact caravans for 2026 from leading brands, excluding mini teardrop trailers. The lineup includes models with full amenities, suitable for small cars and EVs.

Sunlight has introduced the UNLTD series of semi-integrated motorhomes on the Ford Transit chassis. The flagship T 7033P, 7 meters long, features a spacious lounge instead of a fixed rear bed and an electric drop-down bed over the cab. Prices start at 65,999 euros.

The article examines whether the threat of robberies and attacks using anesthetic gas at motorhome parking areas is real. A survey of motorhome owners at the Schlei region shows that most do not consider this threat significant, and their choice of overnight spots is based on practical factors like the presence of other travelers and lighting.

German manufacturer Westfalia has unveiled the new Kipling 2026 compact camper based on the Ford Transit/Tourneo Custom. The model is powered by a 2.0 Ecoblue diesel engine producing 170 hp, with optional all-wheel drive (+€4,400), and features a fixed bathroom with toilet, a kitchen with two burners, and a 51-liter refrigerator. The price is expected to be about €30,000 less than the Mercedes Marco Polo, making it a competitive option in the compact camper market.

Promobil magazine tested the Eifelland Relax electric camper based on the Nissan Interstar-e. The WLTP range is 410 km, but real-world results are significantly lower. At 120 km/h, energy consumption approaches 40 kWh per 100 km, reducing range to 200 km. At 100-105 km/h, consumption drops to 26-28 kWh, providing about 300 km of real range. Charging from 15% to 80% takes 31 minutes. The test vehicle costs 89,900 euros, which is 13,000 euros more than the diesel version.