Navia to create motorhome area in Puerto de Vega to relieve urban saturation

Residents of the Villas Caravaning campsite in Cartagena have proposed installing individual water meters to prevent a cut-off due to a debt of over €700,000. Concessionaire Veolia announced the suspension of supply over non-payment, and a proposed payment plan was not accepted. The city council will study the feasibility of individual meters to separate residents' responsibility.

The political group Fuerteventura Avanza has submitted a proposal to the Puerto del Rosario city council to create a municipal service area for motorhomes, caravans, and camper vans. The facility would include grey and black water dumping, fresh water supply, and waste management. The initiative cites the growth of itinerant tourism and the lack of such infrastructure in the island's capital. A technical study to determine the best location and funding from various programs are also planned.

A caravan was stolen from a private property in Petra, Mallorca, over the weekend. The owner, Sandra, said she bought the caravan with inheritance from her father. This is the second theft on her property; previously, windows and a door were taken.

The Spanish Council of Ministers has approved amendments to the General Traffic Regulations. The new rules for motorhomes prohibit extending elements beyond the vehicle's perimeter, require parking only on tires, and ban the discharge of fluids from the living compartment. The measures take effect on October 1, 2026.

A motorhome buyer filed a complaint against a dealer over a non-homologated electric step. Two months after purchase, the vehicle failed the ITV (technical inspection) due to the lack of homologation for this component. The dealer refused to cover damages, including multiple inspection trips, fuel costs, and lost vacation days.

Berger has introduced the PCA 3400 portable air conditioner with 3400 BTU cooling capacity, designed for camper vans without drilling the roof or making permanent alterations. The 14 kg unit (30.2 x 34.5 x 54 cm) fits between seats or in the trunk, with hot air exhausted through a window using a removable seal. It works with portable power stations (e.g., EcoFlow or Bluetti) and supports Google Assistant voice control. Price is around €299.