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DEKRA, the expert organization, recommends a thorough technical inspection of motorhomes and caravans after winter storage. Key checks include brakes, electrics, tires, and gas systems. Since June 2025, a biennial G607 gas inspection is mandatory. Proper loading and route planning are also emphasized.
The municipality of Amt Neuhaus (Germany) is considering a project to create a new motorhome parking area in the Stapel district. The site, previously used as a sports field and kindergarten, could accommodate 15–20 motorhomes and possibly a few tiny houses. Project initiator Thomas Frank presented the concept to the local tourism committee. Funding may come through the Leader program, requiring the municipality to determine its own contribution.
The University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) has introduced a converted motorhome for blood collection. The mobile unit will visit companies, schools, and other organizations. The project cost around 140,000 euros, with more than half covered by the UKSH support foundation. It features four donation beds and can collect up to 60 blood donations within four hours.
On June 6, 2026, a motorhome from Munich lost control on the A8 highway in Bavaria after a tire blowout, overturned, and blocked the road. Three occupants sustained minor injuries; damage is estimated at €30,000. During the full closure, several drivers turned around and drove the wrong way through the emergency lane. Police stopped them and initiated proceedings, with penalties including fines, points, and driving bans.
BILD tested disposable urine bags for travel. The device is a bag with sodium polyacrylate granules that turn liquid into gel within seconds.
The TV trio 'Bodensee-Boys' from Hegau, including the girlfriend of one member, will soon appear again on RTL2 in the docu-soap 'Bella Italia – Camping auf Deutsch'. Since 2021, they have been filming at Europe's largest campsite in Italy. Sascha Bohner's girlfriend Raffaela Scondo has also gained recognition and receives initial advertising deals. Together, they have around 65,000 followers on Instagram.
The newspaper Bild frequently covers disputes about the campsite in Prerow on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. The reporter may have personal reasons for doing so. The campsite is described as one of the best on the Baltic Sea.
The campsite in Rantum, the largest on the island of Sylt, offers 400 motorhome pitches, 70 tent pitches, and 20 year-round overnight parking spots. Prices for a fully equipped mobile home for four people during peak season are around €190 per night, while a couple with their own motorhome pays just under €50. In the low season, prices start at around €25. The site features a minimarket, restaurant, playground, and automated check-in.
The CampDeulo campsite at Deulowitzer See in Schenkendöbern municipality faces changes. The lease agreement will not be extended, impacting the tourist landscape around Guben.
The Beethoven Orchester held its annual concert at the BaseCamp hostel in Bonn. The performance took place against a backdrop of historic caravans, motorhomes, and sleeping carriages. Conductor Daniel Johannes Mayr adapted the performance to the unconventional space.
On the A7 motorway near Illertissen, a caravan's plastic roof hatch detached due to a technical defect. The part struck a following car, damaging its hood and roof, and another vehicle ran over the debris. Police estimate total damage at €6,300; no injuries were reported.
On the evening of June 6, a motorhome accident on the A8 near Anger (Bavaria) caused a massive traffic jam at the end of school holidays. Several impatient drivers turned around on the roadway and drove against traffic, using the emergency lane as a personal escape route. Police stopped some offenders; they face heavy fines, several months of driving ban, and penalty points.
Kirsten and Thomas Böhnhardt have been traveling with their self-built teardrop caravan for 15 years. In 2025, they covered over 7,000 kilometers, including a three-month trip to Southern Europe as far as Tarifa. Despite initial doubts about the plywood panels, the structure has proven durable over decades of use.
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In Nonnweiler-Primstal (Saarland), unknown perpetrators broke into a guarded parking lot on June 3, 2026, around 8:35 PM and stole a white Knaus Tabbert caravan, hitching it to a blue Nissan with British plates. Police are seeking witnesses.
A resident of Werneuchen converted her VW into a camper for traveling with her husky. The conversion cost a small amount, yet the car accommodated everything needed for trips.
On the A7 highway between Kassel and Guxhagen, a car (SUV) collided with a motorhome towing a trailer. Four people in the car were injured; the motorhome occupants were unharmed.
On the evening of June 6, 2026, a motorhome from Munich blew a tire on the A8 in Bavaria, overturned and blocked the road. Three people were slightly injured. Several drivers turned around and drove on the emergency lane in the opposite direction — they face fines and driving bans.
A Motor-Talk forum user shared energy consumption data for the Mercedes GLC EQ electric vehicle while towing a caravan. One image with the figures was posted. The information is relevant for EV owners planning trips with a trailer.
German manufacturer Westfalia, known for converting Volkswagen Combis since 1952, has unveiled the new Nansen model. The camper van is built on a Fiat Ducato chassis and will be produced in France, at the Niort plant (Rapido group). Two versions are available: the 600 L (5.99 m, family-oriented) and the 640 LS (6.46 m, for couples). Prices start at €70,500. Standard equipment includes a full bathroom, 95 L fresh water tank, and 90 L fridge. Options include additional batteries, an awning, and 160 W solar panels. Sales begin in January.
DEKRA experts advise owners of caravans and motorhomes to conduct a comprehensive technical inspection after winter downtime. Special attention should be paid to brakes, tires, electrical systems, and gas equipment. Since June 2025, a biennial gas check (G607) is mandatory.
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