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Motorhome drivers heading through the Brenner Pass to Italy face significant fines due to a change in driving rules. A new lane control system has been introduced on a specific section of the highway, and ignorance of these changes can lead to serious financial losses.
Volkswagen brought the ID. Buzz back to the United States — complete with a mattress and curtains. A wildfire in Arizona burned down a dozen motorhomes, and Lake Tekir in Turkey flooded just as many. While Ibiza fines illegal campers up to €30,000, a retired couple from Mallorca has been living in 10 m² for five years and saving €1,400 a month. Plus: the largest campsite in the US at 607 pitches, a closed naturist beach on the North Sea, and Dolby Atmos in a trailer — all in this edition.
After almost 70 years, Bürstner has stopped making caravans — and nobody was particularly surprised once sales had fallen by a third. Sweden registered 62% more motorhomes and is preparing to let them drive faster. Chet Hanks moved into a retirees' trailer park in Nashville — for the country music career, not the savings. Plus a Korean workation site for 100 motorhomes, an unmanned trailer hotel on Hokkaido, and a gyrocopter pilot who landed on a highway and clipped an oncoming motorhome — all in this issue.
The State Traffic Department of Vorarlberg (Austria) will hold a free weighing event for motorhomes and caravans on May 16, 2026, at the Nüziders control station (A14). Overloading is common due to passengers, water, e-bikes, and luggage, reducing stability and increasing braking distance. Overloads detected during the event will not be penalized; the aim is prevention and information.
The popularity of motorhome travel is increasing in Vorarlberg. The ÖAMTC emphasizes the need for a thorough vehicle check before departure, particularly regarding load capacity. On May 16, 2026, a free weighing event for motorhomes and caravans will take place at the traffic control point in Nüziders.
On May 16, 2026, a free weighing event for motorhomes and caravans will take place at the Nüziders traffic control point (A14, towards Innsbruck). The campaign is organized by the traffic police together with ÖAMTC and ASFINAG. Overloading often goes unnoticed but affects vehicle stability and braking distance. Overweight vehicles will not be penalized during the event, with focus on prevention.
The portal stellplatz.info has compiled its eighth ranking of the 50 most popular motorhome sites in Europe, based on 7.8 million reviews. The Genusshof Friesach site in Carinthia (Austria) took third place. The ranking includes 34 sites from Germany, four from Italy, three from Austria, two each from Switzerland, the Netherlands and Sweden, and one each from Denmark, Czech Republic and France.
Seven campsites in the Alps, located at altitudes from 1560 to 1981 meters in Italy, France and Switzerland, are presented. The highest is Point Breuil (1981 m) in Aosta, Italy. Some sites temporarily operate in a simplified mode due to bad weather.
Bürstner has halted caravan production as demand fell 13%. Poland is proposing to scrap road tolls for campervans, while Liguria counts the cost of 8,000 motorhomes descending on the region. Tom Hanks' son has swapped Hollywood for a trailer in pursuit of a music career, and a French couple has driven 100,000 km from the North Cape to Senegal — and that's not even the whole story. All this in this issue.
Greece has cancelled its own camper van ban — a year and a half on, as if it got cold feet. In Tenerife, 500 motorhomes blocked a motorway demanding the same — pitches and dump stations. In Miami, 200 families are being evicted from a motorhome park by September, while Córdoba is only just applying for permission for a new overnight area. Plus 21 kg of cocaine in a motorhome in Lanzarote, a fake eight-wheeled Mercedes-AMG G63 and a Starbucks coffee trailer in Seoul — in this issue.
Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.
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.
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Tryg Forsikring warns of increased risk of tire blowouts on motorhomes and caravans after winter storage. Owners are also advised to check fluids, brakes, battery, and gas systems before the first trip.
ARI Motors released a camper van the size of a regular van — and it's now Germany's smallest production electric camper at €30,000. JAL decided its passengers hadn't traveled enough and offered a sequel: a motorhome pickup straight from Narita. The lawsuit against Stellantis over "cheat" diesel software, a yellow DHL van in the hands of a retiree, and 413 million campsite overnight stays across Europe — all in this issue.
Recovering a motorhome from off-road conditions requires specialized equipment, as standard tow ropes may fail under load. Essential gear includes a compressor for tire inflation, traction boards, a shovel, a jack, recovery straps, and a tire repair kit.
Spain set a motorhome registration record — and immediately tightened the rules. On Mallorca, 150 caravans took over a sports complex car park because renting a flat costs more. Solar Butterfly returned from a solar-powered trip around the world, and Bryansk promises a camper for 3.9 million roubles — in this issue.
The Austrian Camping Club recommends that motorhome and caravan owners conduct a spring check before the start of the season. Key actions include inspecting the gas system, tires, electrical equipment, and water system, as well as arranging a timely technical inspection for trips abroad. When renting a camper, it is essential to thoroughly document any existing damage upon taking possession of the vehicle.
Vanlife enthusiast Laura Berghofer took a trip through Carinthia in her self-converted camper van based on a Mercedes Sprinter. Her motorhome, which won the Van Builder Award 2025, will be featured at the 'Gates of Summer' festival from May 7th to 10th at Lake Faak, where camper owners will gather to kick off the season.
A family took their first trip in a Sun Living A75DP motorhome based on a Citroën. The motorhome accommodates six people, features a rear garage and an overcab sleeping area with a fall protection barrier. Fuel consumption is 9–14 liters of diesel, and a standard category B driver's license is sufficient to operate it.
Insurance for motorhomes and caravans has specificities due to their distinct usage. Only motor third-party liability insurance is mandatory, but additional coverage such as comprehensive/collision and contents insurance is often advisable. The policy cost depends on the vehicle type and can range from 150 to over 1500 euros per year.
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