Residents in UK caravan city protest over gardens used for van dwellers

Authorities are considering a permanent ban on overnight motorhome parking in Scarborough and Whitby. Some councillors supported the ban, citing safety and visual amenity issues, but many residents objected, pointing to displacement effects. Signs notifying of the ban in Cayton were ripped down and thrown over cliffs shortly after being installed.

Elddis will cease caravan production at its Consett plant in the UK after over 50 years. The focus shifts to campervans and motorhomes, to be manufactured at Erwin Hymer Group facilities in Germany and Poland. The move is part of a strategic shift towards motorised leisure vehicles amid declining caravan registrations.

UK-based Sussex Campervans has announced a custom conversion of the Kia PV5 electric van. The donor vehicle reportedly has a range of up to 430 miles on a single charge, reduced to an estimated 258 miles after conversion. Standard features include a pop-top roof, with a payload capacity of approximately 1,466 lbs.

Volkswagen has launched the Multivan Camper as a factory base for creating custom camper vans. The vehicle comes with two front seats, empty rear space, and a factory-installed pop-up roof, but without interior finishing. Starting at £43,900, it is cheaper than ready-made California models but requires additional certification after self-conversion.

The British manufacturer Swift Group has introduced the Trekker 540 motorhome for 2026. The 7-meter-long model is built on a Ford Transit base and features a kitchen, a separate bathroom with shower, and a large, heated pass-through rear garage for transporting sports equipment.

Demand for campervans, motorhomes and caravans in the UK has jumped 133% since the start of the year. According to Gumtree data, the Fife region generated the most views for listings. Listings have also increased by 22% since January, with experts citing the approach of spring as a key driver.