Motorhome fire in Heusden-Zolder: man critically injured, dog dies

The Weser-Göhl police zone released its report on incidents from 15–16 September 2026. Overnight on 14–15 September, unknown persons entered a property on Totleger street in Lichtenbusch, smashed the rear window of a parked car, released its handbrake and pushed it aside to steal a caravan parked behind it. On the same day in Hergenrath, a delivery van with a trailer struck one of two cyclists riding electric fatbikes during an overtaking manoeuvre; the injured cyclist was taken to hospital in Eupen, and the van driver fled the scene.

East Flanders province will start personal guidance for 240 owners of permanent pitches at De Gavers campsite from 2027. The decision to scrap the pitches remains in force.

Residents and users of the caravan park at the Domaine provincial de Chevetogne in Belgium have launched a petition against an annual fee increase from €1,594.32 excluding VAT to €2,152.00 excluding VAT, effective January 1, 2027. They argue the hike of over 35% is unjustified given deteriorating infrastructure and services. Demands include freezing the increase, formal consultations, and a renovation plan.

According to the Belgian Caravan-Camping and Motorhome Association, registrations of new caravans increased by 13% compared to the same period in 2025. This growth outpaces the 9.4% rise in motorhome registrations. A total of 732 new caravans were registered, with 15% of buyers purchasing a caravan for the first time. In comparison, 4,022 motorhomes were registered during the same period, with 40% of buyers being new to the segment.

From January to July 2026, Belgium registered 4,754 new recreational vehicles, up 9.9%. Motorhome sales rose 9.4%, caravans 13%.

Starting January 1, 2026, the Netherlands doubled the road tax on motorhomes, prompting owners to sell. Meanwhile, Belgium saw a rise in new motorhome and caravan registrations: 4,022 motorhomes (+9.4%) and 732 caravans (+13%) between January and July. About 35% of motorhome buyers and 40% of camper van buyers are first-time purchasers, making Belgium an attractive market for Dutch sellers, though 90% of purchases involve financing.