Canfaito: motorhomes and campers to pay for parking on Ferragosto and during foliage season

Rental prices in Bolzano have risen by 28% over the past year, making housing unaffordable for many workers. A 29-year-old delivery courier, H. A., has been living in a motorhome for three years due to the inability to rent an apartment. Real estate agents forecast a shortage of over 3,000 apartments by 2028, while city authorities acknowledge the issue but point to long-term projects.

The Guardia di Finanza in Lucca province discovered two cases of illegal connections to the national power grid. In the first, a dog breeder used an underground cable to bypass the meter; in the second, a landowner supplied electricity to three motorhomes. Both suspects face charges of aggravated theft, recalculation of five years of consumption, and fines up to ten times the evaded excise duty.

Lorenzo Berti Valobra and Rita Toscano, both 37, have been traveling the world for over a year in a converted Fiat Ducato nicknamed 'Ferruccio'. They started in May 2025, driving through Canada, Alaska, the US, Mexico, and Central America. The couple aims to reach Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego) by March 2027, traveling without luxuries and using free parking spots.

The Kinocaravan – Giovani Visioni Italiane project, supported by a SIAE grant, is a national tour in a campervan equipped with a 5-meter screen. From May to July 2026, it will visit 8 regions, screening 12 short films by directors under 35.

Indel B has introduced the Plein-Aircon 12V air conditioner, which runs directly from a 12V battery without requiring an inverter. The unit is designed for the sleeping area of motorhomes, campervans, and vans up to 6 meters in length. In automatic mode, it lowers the temperature from 32°C to 18.5°C within two hours, consuming 10.5 Ah. Three diffuser options are available: Basic, Lightbox, and Ringlight, with the latter two supporting Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for app control.

Campeggi.com has released its 2026 ranking of Italy's best campsites. Trentino-Alto Adige is again the top region, while Abruzzo debuts among the most awarded. Family holidays, including trips with dogs, are the most popular format.