Up to 235 euro fine: what motorhome owners should check before every trip

Fabian Duwanoff from Haldensleben, who travels in a converted Ford Transit Custom, spoke about the gap between the romanticized image of vanlife on social media and reality. He noted that stealth camping is virtually illegal in Germany and that the costs of outfitting and maintaining a motorhome are often underestimated.

On Saturday, a fallen tree blocked the B77 road in Peissen. The fire department responding to the scene found that a motorhome was also obstructing traffic. Both obstacles were removed with the help of a tractor.

A used RJH 675 caravan, built to resemble a horse trailer, has been listed on Kleinanzeigen in Germany. The 2015 model features a slide-out living area, a large shower, and a rear garage. Asking price is €69,900, down from €149,000 new.

In Leißling, Germany, the hotel 'Schöne Aussicht' now offers a new accommodation option — a converted 11-meter American school bus. Owner Matthias Haß transformed the former school vehicle into a motorhome available for rent. The bus has been on the hotel grounds since January 2025.

The Lüdenscheid Automobile Club, together with ADAC camping experts, is holding a weighing campaign for motorhomes and motorhome-trailer combinations. The event takes place on June 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schützenplatz Hohe Steinert. Participants receive a detailed protocol showing total weight and axle load distribution. Organizers note that overloaded or improperly loaded vehicles can impair handling and pose a safety risk.

Cummins has introduced the Onan QD 8000, an 8 kW diesel generator for motorhomes, expedition vehicles, and truck sleeper cabs. The unit features liquid cooling and soundproofing, designed for continuous operation at 50 or 60 Hz. It can simultaneously power household appliances, air conditioning, and onboard electronics without external shore power. Pricing depends on installation and configuration, available through the Cummins dealer network.