Select currency
Popular
—
Report a problem
A large fire in Soest completely destroyed a couple's motorhome. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at the former Kuhnert factory site. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and the damage is estimated at 100,000 euros.
Aggregated by OpenVan.camp from the public sources listed below, with AI-assisted translation and summary. We always link to the original source. Machine translation may differ from the original -- check the source for important details. Images and content remain the property of their respective owners. Copyright information
A large fire in Soest completely destroyed a couple's motorhome. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at the former Kuhnert factory site. The ca...
A large fire in Soest completely destroyed a couple's motorhome. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at the former Kuhnert factory site. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and the damage is estimated at 100,000 euros.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Super E10
$2.55 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
136 of 140
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.65 /l
€2.30 · £1.96/l
89 of 93
pricier than 95% of countries
Diesel
$2.59 /l
€2.25 · £1.92/l
135 of 141
pricier than 95% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.94 /l
€2.55 · £2.18/l
39 of 40
pricier than 95% of countries
LPG
$1.27 /l
€1.10 · £0.94/l
50 of 53
pricier than 92% of countries
Best regions in the coming days
Country overview
Avg. score
71
Top city
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 89In China, car camping cut hotel revenue by 8.2%. Also: the Nissan Interstar-e Relax electric camper at €89,900 and an overnight ban in Llandudno.
Two years on the road with a cat named Zhuzu — and not a single day of wanting to go back. We break down life in a camper van: where to find water, how heating works, what to do about electricity, and where to look for overnight spots. 7 countries, hundreds of places, and an honest account — from the mountain roads of Turkey to the coastline of Montenegro.
Comprehensive review of all RV and camper toilet types: cassette, portable, gravity, vacuum, macerating, dry flush, sealing, incinerating, composting and separating. Comparison of models, consumables, installation and annual costs.
A motorhome belonging to a couple from Westerwald caught fire at the Nentershausen rest area on the A3. The driver noticed engine irregularities and pulled onto the rest area, where the couple exited the vehicle before it ignited. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the vehicle was completely burned out. Two propane cylinders were removed and emptied, and highway lanes were temporarily closed, causing a multi-kilometer traffic jam.
Germany
11
Early on June 3, 2026, a fire broke out at a campsite in Niederkrüchten (Viersen district). Reports vary between five and ten caravans destroyed; three people were injured. The suspected cause is a technical defect.
Germany
4
In Mertingen, an 18-year-old filmed the firefighting of a burning motorhome, prompting an investigation. The driver managed to remove a gas cylinder; no injuries.
Germany
3
Mercedes-Benz will present updated Marco Polo and Marco Polo Horizon campers at Caravan-Salon in Düsseldorf, along with a new all-wheel-drive option for fully integrated models based on the Sprinter.
Renate and Lothar from Sippersfeld (Palatinate) bought a motorhome by chance when their daughter couldn't find a shared flat in Bamberg. They used it as temporary accommodation for their daughter and then decided to keep it. The couple values the freedom and social interaction at campsites, as well as the ability to quickly make new acquaintances.
At the Caravan Salon, Rhön Camp presented The Core, a compact camper based on the Mercedes Sprinter with a length of 5.93 meters. Thanks to an integrated GRP high roof with a roof bed and an integrated awning, as well as a three-seat rear bench, it offers sleeping places for up to five people. The on-board technology is completely gas-free: induction hob and compressor fridge are powered by an LFP battery. Prices and delivery times have not yet been announced.
The Laske Turtle E410 motorhome was presented at the off-road show in Bad Kissingen. Sales are expected to start soon, with prices starting at 345,000 euros.
Karmann has unveiled the Dexter 595, a high-roof camper based on the Fiat Ducato with a length of 5.99 meters. Its standout feature is a full-width rear bathroom, uncommon in six-meter campers. The starting price is 69,900 euros.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveiled the ID. California Cruise concept based on the ID. Buzz at the Caravan Salon 2026. The manufacturer has not yet disclosed details on interior, powertrain, battery, range, or pricing. Also shown were an inflatable kitchen weighing under 10 kg and a modular bed system, both still in the concept stage.
Install OpenVan.camp
Get quick access and offline reading.
The app is already installed on this device.
Use your browser menu to install or add to home screen.
