Long-term solutions lacking for campsite and its residents

Pössl has unveiled the fully electric E-Vanster camper based on the Citroën ë-SpaceTourer. The model features a 75 kWh battery providing a range of 250 to 298 km (WLTP) and a 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor. Its height of 1.99 m allows access to underground parking. Prices in Switzerland start at 60,000 francs, exceeding 72,000 francs with full equipment, about 15% more than diesel equivalents.

On June 14, Winterthur residents will decide on the construction of a new campsite at Schützenweiher. Opponents fear above-average prices and the end of alternative housing forms, while supporters argue that a no vote would mean no campsite at all.

A group of Roma from France has set up camp on a municipal meadow in Oberwinterthur. The move was necessary after their caravans were dangerously close to a high-voltage power line. They had previously left a field near Stadel. A hailstorm caused about one million francs in damage to uninsured travelers.

On the radio show 'La Matinale', comedian Nathalie Devantay shared her experience of a camper van holiday. Despite the growing popularity of such trips among the Swiss, she encountered crowded campsites and distant sanitary facilities. As a result, Devantay decided against buying a camper, preferring a secluded getaway on a deserted island or in Le Locle.

Several families in the Swiss canton of Ticino have been defrauded by a camper dealer who disappeared after taking payments. Some buyers received vehicles without registration papers, while another client was not fully paid for a camper sold on their behalf.

Demand for motorhomes in Switzerland has normalized after the boom, with buyers comparing more carefully on condition and price. Owners who rarely use their vehicle should consider whether ongoing costs for parking, insurance, and maintenance are justified. Well-maintained models with popular layouts remain in demand, while vehicles with repair issues may lose value.