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In the series 'Our Vacationers', the Ostfriesland-Zeitung profiles regular visitors to the island of Borkum. Today's subjects are Heike and Siegfried Seckler from Lünen near Dortmund, who return each year for camping.
Rocket Camper has unveiled the Rocket Bike, a camper van based on the MAN TGE, measuring 6.84 m in length and featuring a large rear garage with 2.2 m loading depth that can hold up to four bicycles. The vehicle omits a bathroom but includes an external shower, a kitchen with induction hob and 80-litre fridge, and a drop-down bed of 2.15×1.35 m. Prices start at €87,000, with a gross weight of 3.5 tonnes.
Pforzheim, which has long had a poor reputation among motorhome owners, is set to improve. An official motorhome parking area is planned at the new Panoramabad pool on Wartberg. Other locations, including Enzauenpark, are also being considered.
A Vienna resident named Dominik converted a new 2024 VW T6.1 into a fully equipped camper. The project cost around €46,700, including materials, labor, and registration. The vehicle features a sleeping area, kitchen, refrigerator, and toilet.
The canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland offers five campsites popular with tourists. These include See-Camping in Walenstadt with 70 motorhome pitches, Camping Idyll in Thal, Camping Bruggerhorn in St. Margrethen, Camping Bächli in Hemberg, and Camping Murg on a peninsula on Lake Walen. Prices range from CHF 3.50 to CHF 14.50 per night for adults, CHF 3.50 to CHF 5 for children, tent pitches from CHF 5 to CHF 20, and caravan and motorhome pitches from CHF 10 to CHF 30. Facilities include Wi-Fi, electricity, playgrounds, and water sports.
At the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf (Aug 28–Sep 6), Ahorn Camp will show the updated T 590, a 5.99 m partially integrated motorhome based on the new Renault Master. Base price is €59,900. Features include an L-shaped seating group, French double bed, separate shower cubicle, Thetford absorption fridge (89 l), and a new CBE control panel. Options include an electrically operated drop-down bed for €1,790 and Isofix child seat anchors for €390.
On Saturday, a rear-end collision between a car and a motorhome on the A2 motorway near Mezzovico in Ticino injured seven people. The 49-year-old driver of the car, a Kosovar resident of the canton of Aargau, suffered life-threatening injuries. The 50-year-old driver of the motorhome, a Spanish national, was seriously injured. The other five occupants of the two vehicles sustained minor injuries. Traffic in the direction of the Gotthard was partially closed, with a queue of up to 17 kilometers.
In Cumby, Texas, retired Robyn Yerian opened a tiny house village for single women in 2022. The project, registered as an RV park, includes 14 plots. Currently, 11 women aged 60 to 80 live there, with over 500 on the waiting list. Rent is $450 per month.
On Saturday evening, a car collided with a motorhome on the A2 near Mezzovico. Seven people were injured, the car driver is in critical condition, and the road is partially closed.
According to data from the PaulCamper platform, more than 11,300 recreational vehicles have been booked in the Heilbronn region since May 2015. The most popular types were motorhomes (42%), camper vans (29%), and caravans (28%). The average trip lasted 11.1 nights, with a daily cost of 57 euros. Bookings were typically made 82 days in advance, and about 30% of the vehicles were pet-friendly.
Promobil compared compact caravans for 2026 from leading brands, excluding mini teardrop trailers. The lineup includes models with full amenities, suitable for small cars and EVs.
The article examines whether the threat of robberies and attacks using anesthetic gas at motorhome parking areas is real. A survey of motorhome owners at the Schlei region shows that most do not consider this threat significant, and their choice of overnight spots is based on practical factors like the presence of other travelers and lighting.
Promobil magazine tested the Eifelland Relax electric camper based on the Nissan Interstar-e. The WLTP range is 410 km, but real-world results are significantly lower. At 120 km/h, energy consumption approaches 40 kWh per 100 km, reducing range to 200 km. At 100-105 km/h, consumption drops to 26-28 kWh, providing about 300 km of real range. Charging from 15% to 80% takes 31 minutes. The test vehicle costs 89,900 euros, which is 13,000 euros more than the diesel version.
Camping in Germany has changed significantly, from simple tents in the GDR to modern motorhomes and vanlife. Today, many campsites are booked well in advance, prices have risen, and the vacation itself has become more comfortable and expensive. In the GDR, camping required a special permit, and a night in a tent on the Baltic Sea coast cost about 1 mark. Now, a family camping trip can cost several hundred euros per week, and many people prefer to convert vans themselves for life on the road.
During the Street Parade, the 'Fischer's Fritz' campsite in Wollishofen hosts ravers from all over Europe, leading to tensions with permanent residents. Some caravan owners leave the site for the weekend, while others use barrier tape to deter intruders. The campsite management has introduced a wristband system and patrols, and the police temporarily tolerate illegal camping in certain areas.
Ines and Bernd Hoormann from Lingen, Lower Saxony, sold their house and quit their jobs in 2017 to travel through Europe in a motorhome. Over nine years, they have visited many countries, including Morocco, and bought a house in Andalusia, which they rent out. The couple continues to live in the motorhome and plans to expand their routes, with no regrets about their decision.
Promobil magazine tested the two-person camper Clever Duo 540 based on Citroën. The vehicle is 5.41 meters long. During the two-day test, build quality was noted as rarely found in this price range. The layout differs from traditional designs: the bathroom is located behind the driver's seat, followed by a large wardrobe, and at the rear there is a raised transverse bed with seats underneath.
The Etrusco CV 600 DB+ motorhome based on the Fiat Ducato is again participating in a long-term test by Auto Bild. The 6-meter model features a pop-up roof for €5,999, a Complete Selection package for €3,999, and other equipment. The test revealed reliable road behavior but noted a long brake pedal travel and noise above 120 km/h.
On Friday, August 7, a three-vehicle accident occurred on the A2 near Recklinghausen. The cause was a wheel that came off a motorhome while it was in motion.
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Four vehicles collided on the A1 near Heiligenhafen, leaving seven injured, four seriously. Two children were lightly hurt. The road is closed.
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