Harley Days Willingen 2026: RV camping open

The Merkendorf city council has decided to increase parking fees for motorhomes at the Weißbachmühle natural swimming pool starting in 2027. Admission to the pool remains free, with charges only for parking. New rates will take effect from the beginning of 2027.

Ouma Enterprise, the official Taiwanese distributor of Crosscamp, unveiled the Crosscamp 541 at the Taichung Auto Show on June 26, 2026. The 5.41-metre motorhome features a pop-up roof for sleeping and a modular interior that can be reconfigured to carry bicycles, water sports gear or other outdoor equipment. It is the first model in its class in Taiwan to offer a certified tow hitch. Prices start at NT$3.58 million.

On the A9 motorway near Lauf an der Pegnitz, an Audi A4 rear-ended a motorhome, causing it to overturn. The Audi driver, the motorhome driver and his passenger were injured. Traffic towards Munich was blocked until 3:00 PM.

Knaus Tabbert has unveiled the Morelo Empire Liner motorhome, priced from €460,000. Available in six versions from 9.65 to 11.99 meters, one variant can transport a small car like a MINI.

Contrary to popular belief, a motorhome or caravan with a fiberglass body does not form a Faraday cage, unlike a car with a metal body. This means that during a lightning strike, the discharge can penetrate inside through metal components such as gas or electrical installations. The exception is camper vans with an all-metal body, but even they pose a risk if they have a plastic pop-up roof, which creates a gap in the protective shell. The safest place in a motorhome during a thunderstorm is considered the driver's cabin due to the high concentration of metal.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced an overnight package for the ID. Buzz, featuring a fold-out bed with a 2.0 × 1.2 meter mattress, window blackout set, table with two chairs, and a ventilation grille. Priced at 67,819 CZK (incl. VAT), the kit is designed for temporary camping without permanent conversion. A new camping mode in the latest software maintains cabin temperature for up to 48 hours. The V2L function with an adapter supplies up to 2000 W from the traction battery.