Man faces up to 10 years for camping trailer thefts in Poland

A caravan caught fire on a private plot in Dłużyna (Włoszakowice commune). During extinguishing, two gas cylinders exploded. Six fire brigades arrived. At the site, firefighters found over a dozen camping gas cylinders and several 11 kg cylinders. Two caravans and nearby equipment, tools, and engines were burned or damaged. Losses estimated at about 20,000 zlotys. Preliminary findings suggest improper use of electrical devices and installations as the likely cause. No one was injured.

Polish manufacturer Flexicube has unveiled the Hermitainer, a container-based tiny house with a slide-out section, which the company claims is the world's only such model. When transported, it measures 12 meters in length and 2.5 meters in width; after hydraulic extension, the width increases to nearly 5 meters. The model features a 800-liter fresh water tank, a photovoltaic system, and a 5 kW diesel generator. Prices start at around 400,000 euros, with final costs depending on custom specifications. The Hermitainer was exhibited at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf.

Niewiadow unveiled the 2027 MultiCaravan 5.0 at the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon, a restyled version of the Sportcaravan. The trailer can haul two motorcycles or a quad, and includes sleeping quarters, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The cargo area measures 5 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 1.9 meters high. Curb weight is 1,640 kg, gross vehicle weight is 2,740 kg. Starting price is €25,000.

In the documentary series 'My Van Life', lawyer Lisa travels across America in a self-built camper van. Due to a hurricane, she changes her route and meets owners of mobile homes in the southern US states. Soon she learns of her father's death. The episode was produced in Australia in 2021 and runs 34 minutes.

Niewiadow presented the N-Venture 2026 model at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf — an off-road caravan measuring 3.94 meters in length and 2 meters in width, weighing less than 600 kg. The starting price is below €10,000, making it one of the most affordable in its segment. The caravan features independent suspension, off-road tires, a kitchen unit with a gas stove and refrigerator, and sleeping space for two. The maximum permissible weight is 1,000 kg.

Polish company Mini Domy has introduced the Mini Casa 300x700, a towable home measuring 7 meters in length and 3 meters in width, exceeding standard road transport limits. The interior spans 27 square meters and includes a kitchen with induction hob, living area, full bathroom with shower, and two sleeping lofts. The price has not been disclosed.