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In Lithuania, police can check documents for both the car and the trailer. According to traffic rules, the maximum speed with a trailer on highways is 90 km/h, on other roads — 70 km/h. The trailer must be registered, have a valid technical inspection and insurance. Fines for missing documents or violations can reach up to 100 euros.
In Traksėdžiai village, Šilutė district, a Hamer camper van owned by a woman born in 2001 was set on fire. The damage amounts to 2,000 euros. A man born in 1967 has been arrested on suspicion of arson. A pre-trial investigation has been launched under Article 187, Part 2 of the Lithuanian Criminal Code.
In the Šilutė district, Traksėdžiai village, a 'Hamer' camper van belonging to a 25-year-old woman was set on fire on Thursday. The damage is estimated at 2,000 euros. A man born in 1967 was detained on suspicion of arson; a pre-trial investigation has been launched.
Campervan rental is gaining popularity in Lithuania. Entrepreneurs Artūras Juškėnas and Kęstutis Dapkevičius, who run rental companies, note that demand is shifting toward younger families with children and pets. A two-week rental during peak season costs nearly €2,000, while daily rates range from €100 to €230 depending on class and season. Beginners receive mandatory training, and the minimum rental period is 4–5 days.
On Thursday in Traksėdžiai village, Šilutė district, a camper van 'Hamer' belonging to a 25-year-old woman was set on fire. The damage amounts to 2,000 euros. The suspect was detained on Friday, according to the Police Department.
Two vehicle thefts were recorded in Vilnius on Sunday. A 2011 BMW 520 D was stolen from a parking lot on Eitminų Street, with damages estimated at €8,250. A "Mobi House" caravan was stolen from a parking lot on Trinapolio Street, with damages of €24,000. Pre-trial investigations have been launched for both thefts.
A Mobili House mobile home was stolen from a parking lot on Trenapolė Street in Vilnius on Sunday between 15:00 and 22:00. Damage is estimated at €24,000. Police have launched a pre-trial investigation.
A motorhome was stolen in Vilnius. The incident occurred within the city limits; details are being clarified.
A mobile home "Mobi house" was stolen from a parking lot on Trinapolio Street in Vilnius. The theft occurred on Sunday between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM. The damage is estimated at 24,000 euros, and a pre-trial investigation has been launched.
On Sunday, a BMW 520 D and a Mobi House caravan were stolen from two different parking lots in Vilnius. Total damage exceeds €32,000; pre-trial investigations have been launched.
The Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania (LVAT) upheld an order by the Environmental Protection Department to remove a mobile trailer from a plot in the Šaipiai landscape reserve. The court ruled that the law prohibits keeping and using trailers in nature reserves for any purpose, including as auxiliary facilities for beekeeping, except for explicitly listed exceptions. The claimant failed to prove the trailer was actually used as a beehive rather than for temporary accommodation.
On May 4 at 4:25 PM, a homemade trailer caught fire in Smėlynė village, Troškūnai eldership. The fire destroyed two tires and about 2 square meters of the trailer's wooden planks.
On April 28, a man tried to register a Hymer Tramp camper at a Regitra office in Jurbarkai village. Inspectors found forged identification markings, suggesting the vehicle may have been illegally acquired. A pre-trial investigation has been launched under Article 189 of the Lithuanian Criminal Code (legalization of illegally acquired property).
The $5 million Zenith motorhome was built in 2020 to service the racing team of Formula 1 champion Mario Andretti. It is a 16-meter semi-trailer weighing 36.3 tons with a fold-out second floor that expands the interior area to 115 sq m. The vehicle features 8 sleeping berths, three bathrooms, two home theaters, and a lighting system that mimics a starry sky.
The BAMAP association has announced that Lithuanian trailers (semi-trailers) located in special parking areas in Belarus can now be retrieved. To reduce time and financial costs for carriers, empty European trucks are permitted to travel directly to these parking areas, including those not listed in Belarusian Council of Ministers Resolution No. 599, via designated border checkpoints (e.g., Kamenny Log) and customs clearance points (e.g., Minsk-TLC-2). The basis for the trip is a carrier's written statement for a specific trailer, and a navigation seal must be used throughout the route in Belarus in accordance with Resolution No. 688.
In France, a car is stolen every four minutes. According to Coyote Secure, camper thefts increased by 30% over the year, and hybrid SUVs account for 45% of all vehicle thefts. Nearly half of all thefts occur in the Paris region, with the average camper valued between €60,000 and €120,000.
An Italian manufacturer is accelerating the development of a new seven-seater vehicle for families, using the Citroën Aircross platform as a base. The model, approximately 4.4 meters long, will occupy a niche between compact and large vehicles, offering a hybrid powertrain and a modular interior with a third row of seats.
An American builder has created an unusual vehicle by joining the front ends of two 1990s Chrysler minivans. The car, named 'Bak2Bak', features two steering wheels and four-wheel steering, but retains the engine and legal registration from only one of the donor vehicles. Officially classified as a modified Dodge Caravan, it recently crossed the US-Canada border without issues.
Renault has expanded its range of factory-built camper vans by unveiling the Trafic Escapade at the Van Life Expo in Bordeaux. The model is classified as a special-purpose vehicle due to a compact kitchen module integrated into the boot, while retaining a modular seven-seat interior. It will be offered with two body lengths and two diesel engine options, with European sales starting in early 2026.
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