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Le Monde du Camping-Car has published a guide to motorhome travel in Belgium. The article lists traffic rules, equipment requirements, low-emission zones and three recommended itineraries. It also notes restrictions on travelling with animals and parking specifics.
A caravan stolen in Stolberg was located in Belgium after the owner spotted it while walking his dog and tracked it via GPS. Police in Aachen alerted Belgian authorities, who stopped the vehicle on the E40. Two men, aged 19 and 26, were arrested. The caravan, fully packed for a holiday, is being returned.
Belgian federal police have issued a wanted notice for two men who on July 31 in Samrée, near La Roche-en-Ardenne, threatened a couple with a knife, stole money and valuables, and then set their motorhome on fire. The owner, trying to save his dogs, was seriously burned when the vehicle exploded. The suspects fled in a dark blue car towards Baraque de Fraiture. Police ask anyone with information to contact 0800 30 300 or opsporingen@police.belgium.eu.
According to Statbel, diesel prices rose by about 18% between January and June 2026. Organizer Mila Evrard says nomadic travel remains popular, noting that it would take a much larger increase to deter people. The festival attracts over 3,000 enthusiasts and features more than 60 vans. Savings come from not paying for accommodation and the flexibility to adjust routes and trip lengths.
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A motorhome was stolen overnight in Lontzen, Belgium. The MC Louis Twid was spotted in Herve at 2:05. Police ask witnesses to come forward.
A motorhome was stolen on Rue de Liège in Lontzen during the night of 30 July 2026, after a failed attempt two nights earlier. On the night of 27–28 July, the same thieves tried to steal it but were foiled when the owner's dog barked continuously between 2 and 3 a.m. The owner checked the vehicle; police found it had been opened with an electronic device and a short-circuit attempt was detected, causing material damage. The second attempt, two days later, succeeded.
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The fifth FestiVan, a festival dedicated to camper vans and travel, runs August 1-2 at Brasserie de la Gembloux. Workshops, conferences, concerts, and overnight stays are planned.
On Saturday afternoon in Leefdaal, Flemish Brabant, a 51-year-old man died in an explosion in his motorhome. A fire had broken out in the vehicle before the blast. The Leuven public prosecutor's office considers the incident an accident. The motorhome was parked next to the man's house; he was trying to extinguish the fire himself when the explosion occurred. An investigation has been launched, with fire investigators and a forensic pathologist dispatched to the scene.
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A 51-year-old man died in an explosion in his motorhome in Bertem, Belgium. The incident occurred on Korbeekstraat in Leefdaal. The Leuven public prosecutor's office classified it as an accident.
A large grass fire broke out along the E34 motorway between Oud-Turnhout and Arendonk on Tuesday afternoon. Fire crews took about two hours to extinguish the blaze, which spread over roughly 100 metres of verge. The fire is believed to have been sparked by a blowout on a caravan travelling on the highway. The right lane towards the Netherlands was closed during the operation.
At the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, Formula 1 teams displayed their largest motorhomes in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock, returning for European rounds after overseas races. The article compares the size and design of these mobile headquarters, noting the paddock's narrow layout gives it a 'small village' feel. It also updates the championship standings: Mercedes-AMG leads the Constructors' Championship by 78 points over Ferrari, and Kimi Antonelli holds a 45-point lead over George Russell in the Drivers' standings.
The city of Ghent is introducing an overnight parking ban for motorhomes and campers at the Park&Ride (P+R) at Muide. The ban applies from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Mobility alderman Joris Vandenbroucke stated that the free P+R lots are intended for visitors transferring to trams or buses, not for long-term motorhome parking. A similar ban already exists at the P+R in Gentbrugge. The start date for the new restriction has not yet been announced.
The Silly tourist office is launching a new accommodation option for the Théâtre au Vert festival. From 11 to 16 August, four restored caravans from the 1960s–1980s will be placed near the venue, each sleeping two people. The rate is €95 per night, with bookings required by 15 July. Bicycle rental, local breakfasts, and pitches for tents, campervans and motorhomes are also available.
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On Sunday, a barrier crashed into the side window of a camper on the canal in Humbeek (Grimbergen), halting shipping for several hours. No injuries reported.
Camping sites in the Antwerp Kempen region (Belgium) have increased their number of pitches by 7.6% over three years, reaching 24,585. According to Tourism Flanders, the region now ranks second only to the coast (29,107 pitches). A rise in foreign tourists, particularly from the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK, is driving expansion.
Two thieves attempted to steal a caravan in Vlamertinge overnight. The owner caught them in the act and blocked the driveway with his car, causing a collision. The caravan crashed into a building, resulting in significant damage. The suspects fled on foot and remain at large.
Project author Philippe Debor plans to build a holiday park with 62 chalets on the 4-hectare former Hertogenwald campsite. The project is backed by international operator Prism, with 25 chalets to be sold to investors. Total cost is estimated at €7–8 million. Following flood risk criticism, the number of chalets was reduced from 80 to 62; they will be raised on one-meter stilts, with retention basins and permeable paving. Debor awaits approval from the city of Eupen and hopes to have the first chalets ready for rent by Carnival 2026.
The annual open days at Depolim Motorhomes in Lommel, Belgium, attracted many visitors. The family-run company, celebrating its 20th anniversary, showcased the latest motorhomes and camper vans from brands including Sun Living, Hobby, Crosscamp, and VanTourer. Demand for compact campers has increased significantly in recent years. During the event, visitors received a 10% discount at the camping store and could join a guided train ride to the Maria Grotto.
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Belgian auto club VAB and Thomas More college tested ten identical Suzuki e Vitara. A 750 kg caravan increased energy consumption by 34%, reducing range from 350 to 231 km.
Heylen Warehouses and Dicar Group Motorhomes have acquired a 4-hectare site in Liessel, Geel, near the E313 highway. The planned development includes a logistics building with approximately 7,160 m² of workshop space, 1,815 m² of mezzanine, and 640 m² of offices, plus parking for 42 cars and 352 motorhomes. The project will centralize warehousing and logistics for Dicar's seven branches, relocate workshop activities, and add a motorhome rental department and a professional photo studio. The B2B unit Camperdeal will also be based there.
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