Couple Converts Old Bus into Motorhome and Shares Costs

Turkish manufacturer Carpento has introduced the 430 caravan, measuring 4.3 meters in length and weighing 700 kg. The model features a 270-degree panoramic windshield, accommodates five people, and includes a kitchen with a 65-liter refrigerator and a bathroom. The starting price is around 25,000 euros.

A Turkish couple, Büşra and Ömer Türkoğlu, sold their golden wedding gifts to purchase an old service van and convert it into a camper. They left their permanent jobs and rent out their city apartment to fund life on the road, occasionally taking on seasonal work.

European motorhome manufacturer Concorde Reisemobile has entered the Turkish market through distributor Ideal Caravan. The brand's models will soon be displayed in showrooms, and the company has begun accepting custom orders from local customers.

A caravan park has opened in Istanbul's Pendik district, offering alternative accommodation. Located on a 210-decare plot leased from the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, the site features 150 caravans available for annual rental at a rate of 2,100 lira per square meter per year.

In Turkey's Gaziantep province, 500 caravans are being built for earthquake victims. The project aims to provide temporary housing, with no specific completion date provided.

Authorities in the Turkish town of Didim have begun notifying tent and caravan owners of a ban on overnight stays in public areas. The ban, which took effect on April 1, 2026, covers coastlines, parks, forested areas, and roadsides. Cited reasons include waste disposal issues, risk of infectious diseases, fire hazards, and disruption of public order. Violators will face administrative fines.