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German RV brand Rhön Camp has presented the first Volkswagen camper van featuring a Freescape inflatable roof. The design provides permanent standing height inside while keeping a 140 x 200-cm bed accessible. The base model, built on a 109-hp Transporter, starts at €74,990.
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German RV brand Rhön Camp has presented the first Volkswagen camper van featuring a Freescape inflatable roof. The design provides permanent standing ...
German RV brand Rhön Camp has presented the first Volkswagen camper van featuring a Freescape inflatable roof. The design provides permanent standing height inside while keeping a 140 x 200-cm bed accessible. The base model, built on a 109-hp Transporter, starts at €74,990.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 01.08.2026
Super E10
$2.50 /l
€2.17 · £1.86/l
136 of 140
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.56 /l
€2.21 · £1.90/l
88 of 94
pricier than 93% of countries
Diesel
$2.53 /l
€2.19 · £1.88/l
132 of 141
pricier than 93% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.81 /l
€2.43 · £2.09/l
39 of 41
pricier than 93% of countries
LPG
$1.28 /l
€1.11 · £0.95/l
52 of 54
pricier than 94% of countries
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For the first time, motorhomes, vans and campers are allowed on the Elbe island of Lühesand. The new campsite offers pitches for self-propelled vehicles, which were previously not permitted. Further development of the site is planned.
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