Motorhome owners on the Moselle complain about jet ski noise

In Dechsendorf, a tree fell onto a caravan during a thunderstorm. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred at the Dechsendorfer Weiher lake.

Knaus has launched the new Nordwind series, positioned above the well-known Südwind. The first model, Nordwind 660 PXB, is built on a twin-axle AL-KO chassis with a gross weight of 2500 kg. It features Alde Compact 3020 water heating, an L-shaped kitchen with an induction hob, and a 153-liter compressor fridge. Base price in Germany starts at around €49,000.

Be Cool has launched the BC5CSKL26 split air conditioner for motorhomes and campervans. The unit is available at the CHIP Store for €449 (RRP €599). It consists of indoor and outdoor units connected by a pre-assembled 1-meter hose and is installed through a window. Cooling capacity is 1,472 W with power consumption of 546 W; it offers cooling, fan, and dehumidifier modes, controlled via display or app. Limitations: mounting fits walls up to 55 mm thick, no window seal included, power cable is 1.8 m long.

Bürstner has expanded its Signature line with a semi-integrated motorhome based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The SMT model will debut at the Caravan Salon 2026, with a starting price of around €94,000. It features a 150 hp Mercedes Sprinter engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, MBUX system, and AL-KO low-frame chassis with a double floor. Two floor plans are available: twin single beds (SMT 7.0) and a queen-size bed (SMT 7.4), with an optional electric drop-down bed.

Dethleffs is offering two XL cab-over models from the 2027 model year, featuring twin beds in the cab-over bunk and a rear lounge. The XL A 7822-2 (8.55 m, 5,000 kg, from €131,999) and XL A 6822-2 (7.30 m, 4,500 kg, from €121,999) are designed for couples. Both models include a winter package with a heated double floor and engine preheating. They expand the XL family beyond the family-oriented layout and are priced below the Alpa series.

At the 'Campingpark & Wohnmobilhafen Am Großen Lausiger Teich' in Bad Schmiedeberg, two ten-year anniversaries related to iconic East German caravans were celebrated over the weekend. The event brought together enthusiasts of the Qek model, including Annabella Fittges-Otten from Wilhelmshaven, who traveled the farthest.