Worldwide camper vans: from Brazilian Kombi to Chinese budget RV

Residents of Ubatuba report that a bus-based motorhome has been parked on the sand of Ubatumirim beach for over a week. Since September 2025, a municipal law has prohibited the parking and overnight stay of motorhomes and similar vehicles on beaches and other public spaces, with fines of up to R$1000 and possible removal. Authorities have not yet clarified whether this regulation was applied in this case or reported any inspection or fine.

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

A group of 17 people traveled 5080 km in six vehicles, including motorhomes, through the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Bahia. The city is adapting its infrastructure for such travelers.

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.

The mayor of Ponta Grossa has fully vetoed a municipal law that would have regulated caravanning and established a support point for motorhomes. The veto was justified by legal issues, lack of financial impact assessment, and incompatibility with the purpose of Monteiro Lobato Park.

Brazilian actor Caio Castro has converted a Renault Master van into a motorhome worth 700,000 Brazilian reais. The three-month project includes satellite internet, massage chairs, and convertible beds.