Hobby unveils 2027 motorhomes with revamped Prestige T series

Dethleffs is offering two XL cab-over models from the 2027 model year, featuring twin beds in the cab-over bunk and a rear lounge. The XL A 7822-2 (8.55 m, 5,000 kg, from €131,999) and XL A 6822-2 (7.30 m, 4,500 kg, from €121,999) are designed for couples. Both models include a winter package with a heated double floor and engine preheating. They expand the XL family beyond the family-oriented layout and are priced below the Alpa series.

At the 'Campingpark & Wohnmobilhafen Am Großen Lausiger Teich' in Bad Schmiedeberg, two ten-year anniversaries related to iconic East German caravans were celebrated over the weekend. The event brought together enthusiasts of the Qek model, including Annabella Fittges-Otten from Wilhelmshaven, who traveled the farthest.

The Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main ruled that motorhomes with a permissible total weight over 7.5 t are not legally passenger cars. On highways, they are subject to a general speed limit of 80 km/h, even without specific signage. The decision was issued on September 3, 2025 (case 1 ORbs 42/25) after a driver contested a €280 fine for driving 100 km/h. The court noted that the European M1 classification does not change the legal status of such vehicles.

On Friday, June 20, 2026, a white campervan damaged a parked car at a lake parking lot in Mechtersheim (Rhineland-Palatinate) and fled. Police are seeking witnesses; damage is in the four-figure range.

IKEA has introduced the Strandön folding table, designed for outdoor use including camping, picnics, and beach trips. Made of stainless steel, polyacetal, and polypropylene, the table features a perforated top for liquid drainage, folds flat, and comes with a carrying strap. When unfolded, it measures 70×55×65 cm and provides seating for up to four people.

A derelict campsite covering 13,120 sq m in the municipality of Krummhörn, East Frisia, is being auctioned. The property includes a residential building with six holiday apartments and space for about 85 motorhome pitches. The auction will take place on June 25, 2026, in Berlin, with a minimum bid of €175,000. Prospective buyers must assess renovation costs, potential environmental liabilities, and permitting issues.