Istanbul Authorities Remove Caravans from Maltepe Coast

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül chaired a meeting to evaluate boat parks, where plans for new parking areas for boats and motorhomes across the city and measures to prevent irregular parking were discussed. The issue of long-term and uncontrolled use of motorhomes in public spaces had previously been raised in the Silivri Municipal Council by AKP group deputy chairman Celalettin Yazıcı, who called for designated areas and long-term planning rather than bans.

German dealer ANKER Caravan has brought the Turkish-made Ankaravan Mini 270 caravan to the German market. The body measures 2.70 m long (4.20 m with drawbar), 2.00 m wide and 2.40 m high, with 1.90 m of interior standing height. The base version weighs 490 kg, and the permissible total weight ranges from 750 to 1,000 kg. The Full package at €14,800 includes an AL-KO braked axle, diesel heater, solar panel and 50-litre fridge. The Ultra version at €16,999 adds a cassette toilet and water heater. The caravan is designed for 1–3 people and can be towed by electric cars with sufficient towing capacity.

Two sites for motorhome parks have been designated in Trabzon, in the east and west of the city. MP Yılmaz Büyükaydın of the AK Party said design work is underway in coordination with TULAŞ. The facilities are intended to provide not only parking but also basic amenities for visitors.

Dried-up Lake Meke in Karapınar, Konya, attracts tourists and motorhome owners. German Bernd Neuber stayed overnight and plans to visit Lake Acıgöl.

Turkish brand HotoMobil presented the new version of its Ronin XL over-cab motorhome at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. The model sleeps three and is based on the Fiat Scudo, Opel Vivaro or Citroën Jumpy. Dimensions: length 5.60 m, width 2.07 m, height 2.60 m. The rear features a U-shaped lounge with three windows that converts into a 120×195 cm double bed; the over-cab area has a 160×190 cm bed. The washroom includes a fixed sink and toilet, while the kitchen at the entrance has a two-burner induction hob and a stainless steel sink.

Turkish manufacturer Hotomobil introduced the Urban Badger offroad travel trailer at the 2026 Dusseldorf Caravan Salon. The model is designed for two people and four-season use, featuring a one-piece aluminum monocoque body, an offroad chassis with a single KNOTT braked axle, 15-inch rims with all-terrain tires. It measures 5.05 meters in length, 2.28 meters in width, and 2.03 meters in height, with 1.45 meters of interior headroom. Curb weight is 740 kg, and gross vehicle weight is 750 kg, leaving a payload of only 10 kg. It is classified as an EU O1 trailer, towable with a standard B category driving license. Pre-orders are open, but no price has been announced.