Car towing caravan collides on A2, causes traffic jam

On Saturday morning on the Elkerzeeseweg in Scharendijke, a caravan detached from the towing vehicle and ended up in a ditch. According to local enforcement officers, the likely cause was a faulty coupling. The road was temporarily closed, and recovery was carried out by Ista from Oosterland.

The Netherlands has over 422,000 caravans, but new sales through July 2024 are led by German brands Hobby, Fendt, Knaus, Dethleffs, and Eriba-Hymer. The only Dutch brand maintaining a presence is Kip, founded in 1934. The Drenthe-based company focuses on lightweight, compact models (Shelter, Compact, Vision) suitable for small cars, hybrids, and EVs. Kip does not compete with mass-market brands but occupies a niche for buyers seeking an alternative.

A small camper van caught fire on Landgoedlaan in Apeldoorn overnight Thursday to Friday. Firefighters found the vehicle fully engulfed and could not save it. Police are investigating the cause and have not ruled out arson. The camper van will be towed later.

At the De Rusheuvel camper site in Oss, a Belgian Shepherd named Bar attacked a white Spitz named Kiki, belonging to a Ukrainian family. Kiki died from injuries sustained in the attack. The owner of the shepherd acknowledged responsibility, stating the dog had broken loose. The family is seeking justice, citing a lack of response from the municipality.

More electric vehicles can now tow caravans, but this requires careful consideration. Towing a caravan roughly halves the EV's range, so choosing a long-range model is advised. Light caravans (up to 750 kg) are available for under €40,000. Planning routes with fast chargers and disconnecting the caravan at some stations helps reduce charging stress.

An incident occurred near the De Rusheuvel sports park in Oss, where a resident's dog was killed after an attack by one or more dogs belonging to a man staying long-term at a camper van site. Residents report the man has exceeded the maximum 72-hour stay limit and that authorities have not taken sufficient action. The DDO party has submitted written questions to the municipality regarding safety and enforcement.