Camping Trailer Fire. One Person Dead

Polish company Wavecamper has introduced a Renault Trafic van converted into a motorhome. The key feature is a rail-mounted seat system that allows reconfiguration from a 4-sleeper layout to a 6-seater transporter or a cargo area up to 3 meters long. The base conversion package, Camper Flex Long, costs 34,250 euros and includes a pop-up roof, kitchen, shower, chemical toilet, and 180-watt solar panels.

On the night of April 7-8, 2026, a fire broke out in a caravan in the village of Nowy Wilków, resulting in the death of a 53-year-old Ukrainian citizen. Firefighters found the unconscious man inside the burning trailer but were unable to save him. Police and prosecutors are investigating the cause of the blaze.

Vanlife is gaining popularity in Poland among remote workers who are swapping apartment rentals for mobile homes. In 2025, 2165 new motorhomes were registered in the country, a 3% year-on-year increase, while imports of used vehicles grew by 25%. The primary audience consists of professionals aged 25–40 seeking to avoid high urban rental rates.

Warsaw provides motorhome-friendly infrastructure with campsites and parking near public transport. The route passes through Kampinos National Park with wolves, medieval towns along the Vistula River, and ends at the port city of Gdańsk.

A camper van based on the Volkswagen T5 Long with a tourist configuration is presented. The vehicle is registered in Poland, measures 560 cm in length, and is equipped with a 2496 cm³ diesel engine. The interior includes two sleeping berths, a Webasto heater, air conditioning, a solar panel, and winter preparation.

Polish company Craft House introduced the autonomous Katrin house on a two-axle trailer measuring 7.2 m in length. The 18 m² interior includes a kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms for four people, with a base price of 199,000 złoty (approximately $53,400). In Russia, similar offerings are available from companies Tiny House Russia and KARSO, but their certification and autonomous systems differ from European models.