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YouTube channel Gogo4Camper raffles a Knaus caravan for charity, while magazines promobil and CARAVANING run a reader survey for the best motorhome of the year, with a Fendt caravan as the top prize.
Two notable events are taking place in the world of motorhome travel. YouTube channel Gogo4Camper is organizing a charity raffle for a modernized Knaus Südwind 540 FDK Black Selection caravan. Tickets cost 20 euros, and the drawing will take place on August 30, 2026, at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. Proceeds will benefit three organizations.
Meanwhile, magazines promobil and CARAVANING are conducting their annual reader survey to choose the best motorhome and caravan of 2026. The vote includes over 270 motorhome models and 60 caravan models. The top prize is a Fendt Next 380 caravan worth 21,280 euros. Voting runs until November 13, 2025.
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The YouTube channel Gogo4Camper is holding a charity raffle of a caravan for three organizations. The main prize is an upgraded Knaus Südwind 540 FDK ...
The YouTube channel Gogo4Camper is holding a charity raffle of a caravan for three organizations. The main prize is an upgraded Knaus Südwind 540 FDK Black Selection caravan. The draw will take place on August 30, 2026, at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, with tickets costing 20 euros.
Magazines promobil and CARAVANING are conducting their annual reader survey. The main prize is a Fendt Next 380 caravan valued at €21,280. Voting is o...
Magazines promobil and CARAVANING are conducting their annual reader survey. The main prize is a Fendt Next 380 caravan valued at €21,280. Voting is open until November 13, 2025, featuring over 270 motorhome and 60 caravan models.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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