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On 20 September 2026, Savaria Camper will host an open day at Savaria Camper Park in Torony, Hungary. The event runs from 10:00 to 17:00, with free entry and parking. Visitors can view three motorhomes, examine their layouts and equipment, and ask questions about motorhome travel. A surprise is planned for children, and attendees can enter a prize draw for coupons covering camping package rental, SUP rental, electric scooter rental, game package rental, yoga package rental, and waiver of the motorhome preparation fee.
On September 6, 2026, at the junction of roads 8415 and 8429 in Boba, Hungary, a Nissan driver ignored a stop sign and collided with the side of a Fiat motorhome. Four occupants of the Nissan were taken to hospital with minor injuries. The motorhome's driver, a woman with extensive experience, managed to keep the vehicle on the road despite knocking down a signpost. The road was fully closed during rescue and investigation. The junction has a history of fatal accidents, including one in 2004 that killed five people.
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On September 5 at around 12:30, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Kossuth Lajos and Szabadság streets in Nyúl. A Nissan driver intended to turn left, the Honda driver behind slowed down, but a motorhome with Austrian plates collided without braking. Firefighters from Pannonhalma disconnected the vehicles' power and cleared the obstruction. No injuries were reported.
A caravan used for storage caught fire and burned completely on Petőfi Road in Mohora on Monday morning. No one was inside the vehicle, but the owner tried to extinguish the blaze and injured his arm. Firefighters from Balassagyarmat arrived and used one water stream to put out the flames, preventing further spread. Paramedics treated the injury on site, and the owner did not require hospitalization.
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In Hungary, rules for towing caravans and heavy trailers with a B licence have been clarified. To tow a trailer over 750 kg, the combined maximum authorised mass of the vehicle combination must not exceed 3500 kg. The B96 endorsement, introduced in 2013, raises this limit to 4250 kg. The course typically costs between 70,000 and 150,000 forints. If the total mass exceeds 4250 kg, a BE category is required.
A caravan crashed into a guardrail on the M7 motorway in Hungary, causing a traffic jam. Drivers are advised to take alternative routes and leave the highway.
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On August 26 at about 21:05, a motorhome caught fire on road 2504 between Noszvaj and Bogács. The fire spread to dry grass. Firefighters from Eger and Szomolya responded. The driver noticed a fault and pulled onto a side road, preventing more serious consequences.
On Saturday afternoon, a fire broke out in Hajdú-Bihar county, Hungary, involving hay bales and a caravan. The alert was received by disaster management on Saturday afternoon.
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On Sunday at noon, firefighters were called to another fire in Veszprém. The flames engulfed a caravan and an outbuilding.
hvg.hu tested the Volkswagen California based on the Multivan T7, which offers 10 square meters of living space and costs 50 million forints in Hungary. The model features a pop-up roof, a mini kitchen, a 37-liter refrigerator, and sleeping accommodations for four. The test version had a 2.0-liter turbodiesel with 150 horsepower, averaging 8 liters per 100 kilometers. An updated version with a larger display is due in autumn.
On the M5 motorway near Kecskemét, a mini motorhome crashed into the guardrail twice and overturned. The woman inside, who was alone, was taken to hospital, and firefighters disconnected the vehicle's battery. The section towards Budapest was fully closed.
At the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyoród, Formula 1 teams have once again set up their luxurious mobile homes in the paddock. This is an annual practice, with teams bringing specially equipped motorhomes for rest and work during the race weekend.
A motorhome collided with a guardrail on Route 62 at kilometer 16 near Perkáta. Two people were in the vehicle. Professional firefighters from Dunaújváros and other authorities arrived at the scene, where the motorhome is blocking one lane.
At the Hungaroring paddock, the venue for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, the luxurious motorhomes of Formula 1 teams are on display. The newest, belonging to Audi, features three floors, over 600 square meters, and can be assembled in under 48 hours. It is transported by 30 trucks carrying 40 containers with a total weight of 70 tons. Audi's motorhome includes an integrated crane, speeding up assembly. The logistics of moving these structures between European races require rapid turnaround: disassembly begins on Sunday after the race, and assembly at the next venue is completed by Thursday.
A multi-vehicle crash occurred at the 38 km mark of Route 82 between Veszprémvarsány and Bakonyszentkirály, involving three cars and a caravan towed by a passenger car. Preliminary reports indicate an Audi driver attempted to overtake, first sideswiping a caravan towed by a German-registered Ford, then colliding head-on with an Austrian-registered Hyundai and hitting a Citroën. Rescue crews used hydraulic cutters to free one victim; a medical helicopter landed at the scene. Two people sustained serious injuries, four sustained minor injuries, including two children. The road section was fully closed, with traffic diverted to side roads.
A motorhome overturned on the M1 motorway near Kisigmánd. Traffic is reduced to one lane.
Hungarian tax authority (NAV) officers stopped a car towing a caravan on the M5 motorway. A single suspicious detail led to the inspection, revealing an unexpected cargo that surprised even seasoned officers.
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A motorhome overturned on the M5 highway in Hungary. The Bulgarian driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. He was hospitalized, traffic is restricted.
Many Hollywood celebrities choose motorhomes for travel and leisure. Dolly Parton, Jason Momoa, Mariah Carey, Matthew McConaughey, and Tom Hanks are known for their love of RVs. For instance, Mariah Carey's motorhome, worth about $2 million, features separate makeup and dressing rooms, a cinema, and a lounge. Tom Hanks sold his used motorhome at auction in 2021 for $200,000, donating the proceeds to charity.
Rossmönster has unveiled a motorhome built on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis. The model sleeps four people and features a kitchen with a sink, hob, and dishwasher, as well as a shower cubicle with a composting toilet. Sleeping arrangements include a fold-out double bed in the dining area and a drop-down double bed from the ceiling. The body is made of composite fiberglass, and external storage compartments are provided.