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Arndt Fischer and his son converted a van into a camper, which the family uses for trips to the North Sea and other excursions.
A family from Löhne (in some sources: Löhne) converted a van into a camper on their own, describing it as a small holiday apartment. The project included a complete interior fit-out for self-sufficient travel.
Arndt Fischer, together with his son, modernized the vehicle. The family uses it for vacations at the North Sea and other trips. One source notes that the camper looks stylish and resembles a small holiday flat.
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A family from Löhne converted a van into a camper themselves, which they describe as a small holiday apartment. The project involved a complete interi...
A family from Löhne converted a van into a camper themselves, which they describe as a small holiday apartment. The project involved a complete interior fit-out for self-sufficient travel.
A family from Löhne has converted a van into a camper themselves. Arndt Fischer, together with his son, modernized the vehicle, which the family now u...
A family from Löhne has converted a van into a camper themselves. Arndt Fischer, together with his son, modernized the vehicle, which the family now uses for trips to the North Sea and other excursions.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 19.09.2026
Super E10
$2.66 /l
€2.32 · £1.99/l
161 of 167
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.78 /l
€2.42 · £2.07/l
96 of 101
pricier than 94% of countries
Diesel
$2.78 /l
€2.42 · £2.08/l
158 of 166
pricier than 95% of countries
Premium Diesel
$3.06 /l
€2.66 · £2.28/l
44 of 46
pricier than 93% of countries
LPG
$1.27 /l
€1.11 · £0.95/l
49 of 55
pricier than 87% of countries
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The Donaueschingen city council will discuss upgrading the Haberfeld motorhome stopover on 22 September. The site has 20 pitches and has existed for over 20 years, with an average annual occupancy of around 60%. The electric pillars installed in 2012 are prone to failure and require coin payment. Use of the pitches is currently free, but the city is considering introducing a fee.
Bimobil has presented the compact expedition camper EX 270 based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 79. The debut took place at the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf. The camper is 5.8 m long, has a gross vehicle weight of 4 t and a payload of 600 kg including the living module, driver, full fuel tank, 90 l of fresh water and gas supply. The living module features an alcove, a bathroom with shower and a kitchen; three layout options are available, one of which provides up to four berths. Interior height is 1.93 m, fresh water capacity is 100 l, grey water is 67 l, and gas is stored in a 20-litre tank. The exhibited unit is priced at €259,769, but at the time of publication the model had not yet been added to the manufacturer's main price list.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles presented its updated California range, including the fully electric ID. Buzz with a Good Night package, at a pre-IAA event in Berlin. The company claims to be the only European manufacturer that builds its entire motorhome family in-house. The Caddy California is available with 122 hp TDI or 116 hp TSI engines and a seven-speed DSG, featuring a 1.98×1.07 m bed. The ID. Buzz with the Good Night package includes a 2.03×1.2 m bed, Vehicle-to-Load function up to 2,000 W, and an Overnight mode that maintains climate control for up to 48 hours. The California model received a plug-in hybrid eHybrid 4MOTION with 180 kW (245 hp) and a 19.7 kWh battery, plus an inflatable kitchen and inflatable bed. The Grand California based on the Crafter is offered in 600 and 680 versions with a 163 hp TDI engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
After the summer season, many motorhomes, caravans and camper vans remain unused, and the Augsburg district faces a shortage of suitable parking spaces for winter storage. The Augsburger Allgemeine published an overview of available options and tips for preparing vehicles for prolonged inactivity.
Promobil tested a Mercedes V300d towing a Hobby De Luxe 460 UFe caravan on a trip from Stuttgart to South Tyrol. The journey to Caravan Park Sexten took eight hours due to a traffic jam on the Fernpass. The 237 hp all-wheel-drive vehicle towed a caravan weighing around 1,300 kg; average fuel consumption was just over 10 l/100 km while driving at 105 km/h on German motorways and crossing the Fernpass and Brenner passes. The lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control were noted to work accurately with the trailer.
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