Motorhome sales in Netherlands rise despite tax hikes and fires

Since 2020, sales of caravans and motorhomes have increased significantly. The reason was the restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted people to look for safe holiday options. After the pandemic eased, motorhome sales continued to grow.

Since 2020, sales of caravans and motorhomes in the Netherlands have surged due to the coronavirus pandemic. The country now has 208,300 registered motorhomes. Owners face parking restrictions: in Nijkerk, a motorhome can be parked on the street for a maximum of three consecutive days, and overnight stays are prohibited. Since 2024, the vehicle tax for motorhomes has doubled, raising annual costs to around €2,000 and increasing the supply of used vehicles.

Since 2020, sales of caravans and motorhomes in the Netherlands have surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The country now has 208,300 registered motorhomes. In Nijkerk, parking on public roads is limited to three consecutive days, and overnight stays are prohibited. A doubling of vehicle tax since 2024 has increased annual costs for owners to around €2,000, potentially reducing demand.

On the night of April 28, a fire broke out in a parking lot in Monterosso (Bergamo), likely due to a short circuit. The blaze completely destroyed a motorhome and one car, damaging two other vehicles. Three fire crews extinguished the flames and removed gas cylinders from the motorhome, preventing an explosion. A tree and part of the adjacent football field fence were also damaged.

A fire broke out on Via Acquaderni in Bergamo on the night of April 29, destroying a motorhome and damaging two cars. The blaze started around midnight, waking residents with explosions. Firefighters removed gas cylinders from the motorhome, preventing further escalation. The cause is suspected to be a short circuit.

A fire broke out shortly after midnight on April 29 in a parking lot in Monterosso (Bergamo), destroying a camper van and damaging two cars. Three fire crews extracted gas cylinders from the vehicle, preventing an explosion. A tree and a fence of a nearby football field were also damaged. Police are investigating a possible short circuit.

A fire broke out in the parking lot on Via Acquaderni in the Monterosso district of Bergamo, destroying two cars and one motorhome. The blaze started shortly after midnight on April 28–29. Three firefighting teams extinguished the fire and removed gas cylinders from the motorhome, preventing more severe consequences. The preliminary cause is believed to be a short circuit in one of the parked vehicles.

A major fire completely destroyed a camper van in Wildervank on Thursday evening. The vehicle was parked on a vacant lot. The cause of the fire is unknown, and police are investigating.

A camper van was completely destroyed by fire in Venlo on Thursday evening. The blaze started around 20:30 on a site at Bevrijdingsweg for an unknown reason. Firefighters were unable to save the vehicle, and several bangs were heard during the operation. The road was temporarily closed.

A vehicle fire occurred on Bevrijdingsweg in Venlo on Thursday evening. The camper van was completely burned out in the incident.