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Valencia hosts caravanning exhibitions, new uniform parking rules take effect, and February camper sales rose 84.3% year-on-year.
AliExpress and Amazon offer discounts on Alpicool compressor coolers, while Decathlon cuts 150 euros off the Anker Solix EverFrost 2.
Germany
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Over 150 caravans of the Free Christian community 'Life and Light' have been illegally parked on a meadow in Fischach since July 11. The site is in a landscape protection and flood zone. The mayor's ultimatum until July 13 was ignored; eviction is complicated due to families with children.
The third episode of the series about motorhome travel will air on July 23, 2026 at 9:10 PM. It features trips to Aubrac, Corsica, Albania and Béarn, where Europe's largest collection of 11 Airstream campers is showcased.
Germany's Foreign Office has issued a warning for motorhome and caravan travellers in Sweden, noting that thefts and attacks are widespread, including at official campsites.
Germany
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In 2025, Germany recorded a record 44.7 million camping nights, up 4.2% from 2024. Meanwhile, a workshop on camping and caravanning tourism was held in Çanakkale, Turkey.
Turkey
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Two caravan fires occurred in Turkey: in Taşköprü a caravan and an excavator burned down, in Akyazı a caravan was destroyed. No casualties; causes under investigation.
Germany
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Police in Lindhorst held the first safety day for motorhome and caravan owners. 63 vehicles were inspected, and 46 bicycles and e-scooters were coded.
Spain
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Spain's government has allowed motorhomes to park in city centers like other cars. Cantabria says it lacks legal authority to ban street parking for such vehicles.
Fans of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington and Kansas City are choosing RV parks and campgrounds over hotels due to skyrocketing accommodation costs. Camping fees range from $57 to $76 per person per night, while hotel rooms cost hundreds of dollars.
Buying a motorhome is only justified with frequent use. Renting is cheaper but requires accounting for additional fees: deposit up to 3000 euros, insurance, parking.
Volkswagen opened orders for the updated Caddy from June 18 in France. The eHybrid plug-in hybrid offers up to 122 km of electric range, and a compact California camper version has been introduced.
France
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61% of French people own pets. To reduce travel stress, Zenifel and Zenidog pheromone products are available, along with French Bandit water bowls (from 81.95 €) and Catit automatic feeder (139.99 €). In France, about 30% of motorhome stops have dog areas.
Germany
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Fendt has unveiled the new Apero Activ 465 GE 2027 caravan with twin beds, Truma Combi 4 gas heating, and a 98-litre compressor fridge. Price starts at 31,050 euros.
A used Adria Coral XL drops from €90,000 to €62,000, while a new Morelo Grand Empire becomes the most expensive camper in the Netherlands at €599,000.
In the US, laws on living in an RV vary by state. Delaware mostly prohibits it, while Colorado allows it with local restrictions.
France
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Two separate incidents of unauthorized caravan encampments have been reported in France: one in Mont-de-Marsan and another in Marguerittes near Nîmes. Authorities are negotiating and taking measures.
Germany
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Volkswagen has launched the Good Night Package for the ID. Buzz, turning the electric van into a compact camper. The kit includes a fold-out bed, blinds, table and chairs, plus an overnight climate control mode lasting up to 48 hours.
Bulgaria
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The administration of Bulgaria's Tsarevo municipality has defended its decisions to lease land for caravan parking, calling the opposition illogical amid a prosecutor's probe.
Germany
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In Bavaria, a 42-year-old man without a license stole a motorhome and overturned it; in Baden-Württemberg, a 56-year-old driver with 2.4‰ alcohol tried to tow his stuck vehicle. Both were arrested.
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