Cubivan: modular system turns Volkswagen ID. Buzz into a camper

In Bad Saulgau, an 89-year-old man driving a motorhome scraped a hairdresser's wall and then hit it again with a bicycle rack. Police are investigating whether he was fit to drive.

A test compared the Ecoflow River 2 Pro (768 Wh) and Delta 3 Plus (1024 Wh) portable power stations as an alternative to installing an auxiliary battery, inverter and 12 V sockets in a campervan. The units, with up to 1600 W in Boost mode, cannot fully power a hair dryer or kettle, but are suitable for a fridge, charging gadgets and low-wattage appliances. Prices for models around 1000 Wh start at 500 euros; unlike fixed installations, they are not exempt from VAT when purchased for a motorhome.

German manufacturer Dethleffs is increasing the number of layouts in its Summer Edition range from six to eleven for the 2027 season. Family versions include the 530 FMK from €28,799, 540 QMK from €29,999 and 730 FKR from €36,999, while the premium 650 RQT is available from €37,999. A winter package at €3,399 replaces EPS with XPS and upgrades the heater. Experts note that a gross weight of 2–2.5 tonnes requires an appropriate driving licence category and a sufficiently powerful tow vehicle.

At the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf trade show (August 28 – September 6), Cubivan presented the Cubivan Camping System, a modular system that converts a five-seat van into a motorhome for two. The system comprises two main modules: a slide-out rear unit with a kitchen and toilet, and a pop-up roof with a bed measuring approximately 2 x 2 m. The kitchen and bathroom share one space: the kitchen block folds away to free up the room for showering and toilet use. The prototype is based on a Volkswagen ID. Buzz; future compatibility is planned with Volkswagen Caravelle, Ford Tourneo Custom and Mercedes-Benz Vito. Orders will open in summer 2027, with an estimated price of 22,000–25,000 euros for the complete set, excluding the vehicle.

Promobil tested six all-season tires in size 225/75 R 16 C for motorhomes. The Continental Van Contact Fourseason won with an overall rating of 8.6 and a 'very good' verdict. On snow, braking from 50 to 10 km/h took 31.9 meters; on wet roads from 80 km/h, 39.1 meters; on dry asphalt at 100 km/h, 50.8 meters. Noise level is 74.2 dB(A), rolling resistance 6.4 kg/t. The tire does not lead in noise or rolling resistance but wins through balanced performance.

Westfalia has unveiled the Nansen 600L, a camper based on the Fiat Ducato measuring 5.99 m long, featuring two transverse bunk beds at the rear and a full-width bathroom. The base price is 69,490 euros (as of September 2026). Optional packages include Pack Nansen at 1,450 euros and Pack 4 Season at 2,490 euros. The permissible gross weight is 3,500 kg, optionally upgradable to 4,200 kg.