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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 white FCA Italy motorhome with a Capron body was stolen in Germering between August 3 and 8. The damage is estimated at around 40,000 euros. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
German manufacturer Sunlight has unveiled the Ibex family of 4x4 campers, comprising the 604D and 603D models based on the Volkswagen Crafter and Ford Transit, respectively. The 604D, featuring a 163 hp engine, automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, will enter series production in August. The 603D, successor to the special CLIFF 4x4 Greentrek model, is powered by a 165 hp engine and comes with standard off-road equipment, including all-terrain tires and a Ford Raptor-inspired grille. Both models offer increased interior height and sleeping accommodations, with optional equipment for enhanced off-road capability.
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.
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.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced the Boa-Noite package for the electric ID. Buzz van, turning it into a motorhome for two people. The package includes a bed frame, a folding mattress measuring 2.0 x 1.2 m, blackout curtains, a table, chairs, and ventilation grilles. A new Boa-Noite mode in the software provides climate control for up to 48 hours or until the battery reaches 20% charge. The Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function allows powering appliances up to 2000 watts. The package is available for passenger versions of the ID. Buzz from €2,153. As an electric vehicle, the ID. Buzz is exempt from the ISV tax.
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.
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Sunlight has introduced the UNLTD series of semi-integrated motorhomes on the Ford Transit chassis. The flagship T 7033P, 7 meters long, features a spacious lounge instead of a fixed rear bed and an electric drop-down bed over the cab. Prices start at 65,999 euros.
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.
German manufacturer Westfalia has unveiled the new Kipling 2026 compact camper based on the Ford Transit/Tourneo Custom. The model is powered by a 2.0 Ecoblue diesel engine producing 170 hp, with optional all-wheel drive (+€4,400), and features a fixed bathroom with toilet, a kitchen with two burners, and a 51-liter refrigerator. The price is expected to be about €30,000 less than the Mercedes Marco Polo, making it a competitive option in the compact camper market.
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.
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.
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Pössl expands X-Line with Roadstar XL Evo on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, featuring extended wheelbase, electric drop-down bed, and garage. From €104,999.
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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