Kia PV5: Electric van converts into mini motorhome in minutes

Spain tightened inspections for camper vans — meanwhile in Torrox, 50 motorhomes occupied a riverbed. Italians 3D-printed a motorhome from plastic in four days, Hyundai unveiled an 800-volt electric camper, and 34 million Americans are hitting the road. Demolitions in Turkey, bans in Scotland, and a woman who drove along the Baltic in an electric Smart — all in this issue.

A 71-year-old woman died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis after rinsing her sinuses with tap water from her motorhome. The infection was caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, which entered the brain through the nasal cavity; symptoms appeared within four days, and death occurred approximately eight days after infection. The case highlights the danger of using non-sterile tap water for nasal hygiene, particularly in recreational vehicle systems where biofilms can form.

The couple launched the Explore Ribatejo project on March 9, offering tours using three vehicles. Participants can explore the region in the Parreirinha motorhome, the Caramelo jeep, or the Maria Poeirinha ATV, with minimum durations of three hours for the jeep and ATV and six hours for the motorhome. Prices start at €50 per person for jeep and ATV tours and €70 for the motorhome.

Lisbon Municipal Police confiscated a caravan housing a family of six after repeated illegality notifications. The city council offered emergency housing through Santa Casa da Misericórdia, but the family rejected the support.

The Lisbon City Council confiscated a caravan where a family of six had been living for two years. The seizure occurred on March 16, 2026, without prior warning, despite the family awaiting a decision on their application for social housing.

Warendorf introduced paid motorhome parking — and lost its tourists. Japan quietly reached 607 RV parks while Nagoya showed a camper on a rocket launcher chassis. The Turkish coastal ban, a Polish trailer with a side shower, and Korean rentals straight from the train — in this issue.