Fire at campsite in Niederkrüchten: six caravans burn, three injured

A forum user is inquiring about the market value of a 1967 Mercedes Reisebus converted into a motorhome. The vehicle has a valid inspection without defects, a new 220D engine, and an aluminum body by Auwärther.

On June 3 at around 4:00 PM in Löberitz (Saxony-Anhalt), a Mercedes and a motorhome collided at the intersection of Dessauer Straße and Straße der Jugend. The 45-year-old Mercedes driver failed to yield to the 59-year-old motorhome driver. Both women sustained minor injuries and were treated as outpatients at nearby hospitals. The total damage was estimated at €20,000; both vehicles were inoperable and had to be towed.

CHIP has published a selection of mobile apps for planning camping trips. The list includes services for packing lists (PackPoint), finding available pitches on campsites (camping.info, ADAC Stellplatzführer) and alternative overnight spots (Landvergnügen). Navigation and weather apps are also recommended.

In Rügshofen, an unknown person stole a wallet from an open trunk at an Aldi parking lot on May 26 around 1:30 PM. In Geldersheim, someone entered a parked motorhome and searched it without stealing anything. Police are asking for tips.

A PiNCAMP analysis of nearly 15,000 European campsites reveals a significant gap between ADAC classifications and guest reviews. According to ADAC, 77% of campsites receive 3 or 4 stars, while 64% of guests give the top rating of 5 stars. ADAC measures objective quality and facilities based on 200 criteria, whereas guests reflect subjective satisfaction. Experts advise using both systems: first filter by ADAC stars for facility standards, then check reviews for atmosphere.

In Landsberg, motorhome owner Wolfgang Vogl exceeded the maximum parking time of four days at the Waitzinger Wiese lot, having stayed since April 10. After refusing to leave, the operator, Stadtwerke Landsberg, issued a ban.