Motorhome catches fire with three occupants on board: A8 motorway closed for over an hour

The 12.87 km Fréjus Tunnel connecting France and Italy charges motorhomes and vehicles with trailers 73.40–74.70 euros for a one-way passage. According to updated 2026 tariffs, the alternative mountain pass route takes up to two hours.

The Camping-car Park network has released 2025 statistics for motorhome parking areas in the Morbihan department. The 17 zones with 638 spaces recorded 170,855 overnight stays, with foreigners accounting for 23% of clients. The most visited area was in Gâvres with 34,810 overnight stays, followed by Vannes-Conleau (22,225) and Josselin (20,222).

Owners of motorhomes and camper vans based on the Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Boxer face a major recall campaign due to a fuel system defect. The issue involves an insufficient connection of the fuel return hose, which could lead to a leak and fire. The campaign affects vehicles manufactured between February and July 2025 and includes a free repair.

The German company Carado has unveiled the compact 5.41-meter-long CV541 motorhome for 2026, featuring an unconventional layout. The model is distinguished by a real staircase to access the roof bed and a separation between the cab and living area. A promotional price of €59,690 is available until the end of May.

Many fans use motorhomes to watch the 2026 Tour de France live. Key stages in the Pyrenees, Bordeaux, the Vosges, Lake Geneva, and Alpe d'Huez attract the largest crowds, requiring early booking or arrival days before the race. The article lists specific paid and free motorhome parking sites near these locations.

A reader named Antoine purchased a used 2022 Ford E-Transit electric van at auction for conversion into a camper. The L2H2 model with a 3.5-ton GVW and a 75 kWh battery was bought for €16,224, while a new one started at €57,655. Its height of 2.7 meters with a roof rack limits access to some charging stations, and the planned conversion budget is around €14,000.