Car and motorhome collide on Fernpassstrasse: four injured

On the morning of May 29, 2026, on the A12 motorway near Zirl (Tyrol), a camper van collided head-on with the guardrail. The driver sustained minor injuries.

In partnership with DEKA Kleben & Dichten, 12 cartridges of DEKASYL MS-6 sealant are being given away. The product is designed for sealing and bonding various materials used in motorhomes and caravans, including GRP, ABS, PVC, aluminum, and glass, without the need for primer. The sealant remains elastic with up to 600% elongation, is mold-resistant, and operates at temperatures from -40°C to +90°C. To enter, register at gewinnen.camperstyle.de by June 14, 2026.

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, a motorhome caught fire at a campsite in Krems, Lower Austria. Three people were injured: two with suspected smoke inhalation and one woman due to circulatory collapse. The fire is believed to have started near a stove; the cause is under investigation.

On Wednesday, a motorhome caught fire at a campsite in Krems, Austria. Two bystanders who tried to extinguish the flames and an elderly woman were hospitalized. The cause was a short circuit in the gas heater cable.

From June 2025, owners of motorhomes and caravans with gas systems must undergo a G607 inspection every two years. Missing it can result in fines of €15–€80 and increased risk of gas leaks and fires.

The TV show 'Abenteuer Leben täglich' tested the Kabe Imperial 1000 TDL caravan, measuring 11.6 meters, which the manufacturer and trade press call one of the longest production caravans in Europe. Reporter Lothar Langehegermann assessed whether this oversized trailer is suitable for regular holidays, not just seasonal camping, and faced challenges during towing.