Mercedes Vito owner seeks advice on converting van into camper

A motorhome accident occurred on the A10 Tauern Autobahn in Austria. The 74-year-old driver veered off the road near Kamering, was injured, and taken to hospital. The cause is under investigation, with no other vehicles involved.

Despite record overnight stays at campsites, motorhome sales in Austria remain low. The key reason cited is the NoVA tax, which makes motorhomes 40-45% more expensive in Austria than in Germany. In 2025, only 2,054 new motorhomes were sold in Austria, representing 2.5% of the German market.

A Volkswagen T6.1 California Beach Edition is available on the used vehicle market. The camper van, first registered in 10/2021, has 30,000 km mileage and features a 150 PS diesel engine with automatic transmission.

A campsite in the Austrian state of Carinthia is closing after 39 years due to the introduction of a daily tourist tax of 4 euros. The owner stated the tax would account for 28% of the campsite's annual turnover, making the business unviable. Plans for reinvestment and rezoning have been withdrawn.

Salzburg offers organized stops and daytime parking for motorhome travelers. The main year-round stop has 110 spaces with utilities and direct bus connection to the city center. Daytime parking in the city is allowed for a maximum of 3 hours, while overnight stays are prohibited.

A court has approved a restructuring plan for Austrian tiny house pioneer WW Wohnwagon in its insolvency proceedings. Creditors will receive a quota of 20%, payable within two years. The plan is already confirmed following a cash payment of 5%.