José Manuel Jurado, president of the Spanish Association of the Caravanning Industry and Commerce (ASEICAR), stated that buying motorhomes for permanent residence is an isolated case. According to him, in a year only one client purchased a motorhome to use as a home. Jurado attributes the sector's growth to the desire to travel, not the housing crisis. He also noted that Spain lacks about 2,000 motorhome areas, especially along the coast.
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On Monday around 6 p.m., a parked caravan was broken into in front of a heating plant building in Pilsen. According to police, a 38-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman damaged the lower part of the entrance door, entered the caravan and stole a guitar in a case, a speaker, binoculars, a carbon monoxide detector, an electric pump, a shaver and other items. Damage to the door was estimated at 8,000 korunas, while the stolen items were valued at 4,500 korunas. The suspects were detained the following day at a bus stop; the woman was carrying two chainsaws of unknown origin.
Camping is becoming increasingly popular in Austria and Germany, but Austrians are increasingly choosing compact solutions over caravans, which fit in a garage and cost 200,000 CZK less. This trend reflects a shift in preferences towards more convenient and cost-effective options for outdoor recreation.
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A former fire service Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer, converted into a motorhome, is listed on a British auction site. The off-road camper features two berths, a pop-up roof, solar panels, and a kitchenette, but lacks a toilet. It is powered by a 2.4-liter Volkswagen diesel engine with an automatic transmission.
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Autumn is a suitable time for stargazing from a motorhome or caravan in Czechia. The country has several certified dark sky areas, including the largest Manětín area (346 km²) and the Beskydy area (308 km²), where overnight spots are available. The Jizera Mountains host the oldest international dark sky reserve, and a fourth zone is planned in Podyjí. Campgrounds and designated parking spots can be found via Park4Night and Bezkempu.cz.
Police in Nový Jičín detained two men suspected of attempting to break into a motorhome. The incident occurred at night in a parking lot, where the men tried to enter the vehicle through a window but were spotted by a resident of a nearby apartment, who alerted emergency line 158. Officers from the special order unit and the local department arrived and detained the suspects shortly after the act, as they were hiding under a van. The men are relatives. A 49-year-old suspect has been charged with attempted burglary and faces up to two years in prison.
German startup Urbanoid has started taking orders for the Booba One, a 280 kg trailer that combines a tent and a caravan. It inflates in under two minutes and features a double bed, a 45-liter water tank, and an EcoFlow River 3 power station. Priced at €15,900, deliveries are expected to begin in November 2026.
EU Directive 2025/2205, which entered into force in October 2025, introduces a special regime for motorhomes weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes. To drive such vehicles with a category B licence, drivers will need to complete training or a test, with a minimum of seven hours of practical instruction. Member states must adopt national laws by the end of November 2028 and implement them by the end of November 2029. For current owners of motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes, nothing changes. In Germany, according to BASt, there were 1,139 injury accidents involving motorhomes in 2023, with 64% occurring between May and October. Drivers over 75 are responsible for three-quarters of such accidents.
The South Bohemian region offers caravan and motorhome tourists a combination of nature, historical towns and developed infrastructure. The director of the regional tourism board, Petr Soukup, highlights the region's diversity as an advantage for this type of travel. Options include classic campsites and designated motorhome parking areas, such as those near Trhové Sviny or Bechyně. The area is popular for its Lipno reservoir and Třeboňsko with its cycling routes.
At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, campers range from 999 euros to 2.2 million euros. The first days attracted over 85,000 visitors, with 834 exhibitors from 41 countries. In Germany, from January to July 2026, 63,329 new motorhomes and caravans were registered, a 3% decrease year-on-year. Luxury motorhome manufacturer VARIOmobil offers the Vario Perfect 1200 QS Platinum for 2.2 million euros, while Australian brand BruderRV sells the off-road caravan EXP-8 from 275,000 euros.
In 2025, motorhome and caravan tourism in Germany reached record levels: around 56 million overnight stays at campsites, up 13% from the previous year, plus about 20 million on pitches outside campsites. Revenue reached nearly 23 billion euros, with 7.8 billion flowing directly into holiday regions. Germany has over 1.8 million registered leisure vehicles, but new registrations in the first half of the year fell by 3%.
FullVans in Terešov, Rokycany district, converts standard Fiat Ducato vans into fully equipped motorhomes. The process includes insulation, electrical wiring, plumbing, furniture, and testing. Production started in 2022, now about 25 vehicles are completed per month.
The municipality of Fleury-d'Aude is considering converting its municipal campsite Rive d'Aude into a naturist establishment by 2028. This has sparked opposition from permanent residents, who have launched a petition and formed a collective against the project. Mayor André-Luc Montagnier said the project aims to boost tourism and the local economy, but no final decision has been made.
US-based Mammoth Overland has unveiled the XLE (Xtinction Level Escape) armored caravan for extreme off-road use. The 5.5-meter model features bulletproof windows, HEPA filtration, 360-degree cameras and bear defense systems. Prices start at 2.5 million Czech koruna, with a deposit of 100,000 koruna for reservations.
The Czech market sees growing demand for micro-campers — compact vans with fold-out sleeping areas that replace full-size motorhomes. The new VW Caddy California starts at 881,235 CZK, while the classic VW California starts at 1.6 million CZK. The price difference ranges from 720,000 to 1.22 million crowns. Options include the factory-built Caddy California, the VANDERER Two module (from €28,999), and the removable Camperkit box (€2,590). These vehicles require a B driving license and lack fixed toilets or showers, increasing reliance on campsites.
European authorities are increasingly fining motorhome owners for exceeding maximum weight limits. Most motorhomes are homologated to 3.5 tonnes but often exceed this from the factory. Germany allows a 5% tolerance, while Austria has zero tolerance with fines up to 10,000 euros and a driving ban. Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands also have 5% tolerance; France fines from 135 euros per 500 kg over.
The sports complex Škodaland in Pilsen has seen high demand for caravan parking. The central district opened it before the holidays and offers parking and services for free. Hundreds of caravans used the so-called stellplatz during the summer. The city will allocate eight million crowns to expand the facilities.
A caravan owner in Pilsen noticed open windows on his locked trailer parked at a dusty lot near Velký rybník and alerted municipal police. Officers found a 43-year-old man sleeping inside, who admitted to staying there for four days because he had nowhere else to go. The owner said nothing was stolen or damaged, but police are investigating the incident as a potential crime.
The Brno Exhibition Centre has launched the Caravaning Brno trade fair, showcasing luxury caravans and motorhomes. The event is accompanied by a photo gallery of five images.