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Salone del Camper in Parma: New Campers and Tech

04.09.2026 08:29 3 min 7 sources РУС
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Salone del Camper in Parma: New Campers and Tech
Original source: PugliaLive - Quotidiano di informazione on line

In Brief

From September 12-20, Salone del Camper in Parma will feature 300 exhibitors, 600 vehicles including premium Morelo Palace and telescopic Beauer, plus innovations in energy, climate, and safety.

From September 12 to 20, 2026, the Salone del Camper trade fair will take place at Fiere di Parma. Over an area of more than 110,000 square meters, 300 exhibitors will showcase their developments, with 600 vehicles on display, including premium Morelo Palace models priced up to half a million euros and vehicles with telescopic bodies by Beauer.

Exhibits include vans, semi-integrated models, motorhomes, and caravans featuring expandable structures, transformable furniture, and technologies for year-round use. Innovations in power supply, climate control, safety, and connectivity will also be presented: solar panels that work in low light, 12V air conditioners running on battery, and remote-controlled safety systems. Among the tech novelties are foldable solar panels, an inflatable garage, an alarm with a fog generator, and a remote control system.

New models include those with modular interiors, such as the Malibu Relax 640 LE XR and Pössl Summit Shine 640 R EVO. Special attention is given to off-road and all-season solutions, including the Knaus Nordwind and Atlantis Carbon 4x4 based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

Organizers expect at least 107,000 visitors, as last year. The entrance ticket is valid only for the selected date; parking for motorhomes is paid separately.

According to an Ergo-Sant'Anna study, motorhome travel reduces CO2 emissions by 70%, fossil fuel consumption by 64%, and water consumption by 73% compared to traditional holidays. The Youth Survey 2024 found that 46% of Italians aged 16-30 consider climate a priority for the EU.

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