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German residents converted old W 50 and Robur LD 3001 trucks into motorhomes. One project took several years, the other one and a half years.
Two independent projects in Germany show how old GDR trucks get a second life as campers.
Jens Hentrich from Zemmgkau converted a decommissioned W 50 truck into a travel motorhome. He bought the vehicle in 2019 in Zörbig and gradually turned it into a camper. Hentrich prefers old machinery to modern models.
Another couple from Thuringia converted a 1974 Robur LD 3001 truck into a camper. The project took 1.5 years. The couple travels with it through Eastern Europe, facing technical difficulties typical of old vehicles.
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Jens Hentrich from Zehmigkau converted a scrapped W 50 truck into a motorhome for holidays. He bought the vehicle in 2019 in Zörbig and gradually turn...
Jens Hentrich from Zehmigkau converted a scrapped W 50 truck into a motorhome for holidays. He bought the vehicle in 2019 in Zörbig and gradually turned it into a camper. Hentrich prefers old vehicles over modern ones.
A couple from Thuringia converted a 1974 Robur LD 3001 truck into a camper over 1.5 years. They travel across Eastern Europe, facing technical challen...
A couple from Thuringia converted a 1974 Robur LD 3001 truck into a camper over 1.5 years. They travel across Eastern Europe, facing technical challenges typical of old vehicles.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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In Odensachsen (Haunetal, Hersfeld-Rotenburg district), the Haune-Rock festival began on July 16, 2026. Many visitors arrived early, setting up their motorhomes, caravans, and tents. On Wednesday evening, they gathered in the camper lounge for a warm-up. Organizer Sascha Ruppert noted that the number of participants grows each year up to the village's capacity. Mayor Timo Lübeck reported that the queue of vehicles stretched almost to the federal highway before the official opening.
A barn on a farm in Rhauderfehn burned down completely overnight on Tuesday. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to other buildings; no one was injured. A classic car, a motorhome, a passenger car and several harvesters stored inside or in front of the barn were destroyed or severely damaged. Police estimate the damage in the lower six-figure range. The cause of the fire is unknown; the site has been sealed for investigation.
An old caravan was dumped in the Schneidmühlengrund area of Floh-Seligenthal, Thuringia. The site is near a designated motorhome parking area popular with tourists in summer, as well as an outdoor pool and hiking trails.
An 80-year-old man sold his six-year-old caravan to a dealer for €1,500 after the dealer measured 43% moisture at one spot and claimed the caravan was only scrap. The dealer paid immediately, papers were transferred, but the caravan remains with the seller. Two lawyers declined the case. The owner suspects fraud.
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