Spanish company unveils updated camper line based on Ford Transit

Brazilian science influencer Pedro Palotta, creator of the Space Orbit channel, reported losses exceeding 200,000 Brazilian reais after his rented motorhome was broken into in Barcelona. The incident occurred while he was preparing to return to Brazil following coverage of a solar eclipse. Thieves smashed a window and stole equipment including two computers, a drone, passports, and credit cards. Palotta criticized Spanish police for not acting despite GPS tracking of one device and launched a fundraising campaign.

In Manilva, Malaga, a couple returns every summer to their trusted campsite, joining a community of over 26,000 caravan enthusiasts. Caravanning has become a social phenomenon, bringing together people who value autonomy and camaraderie.

The plenary of the Yaiza town council (Lanzarote) unanimously approved a motion by the People's Party (PP) to draft a municipal ordinance regulating the parking of motorhomes, campervans and recreational vehicles. The initiative aims to distinguish between parking, overnight stays and camping, set rules for public space use and user obligations, and consider creating designated areas for such vehicles if technically, urbanistically, environmentally and economically viable.

Ciclope Camper has launched a new generation of the Mencia model based on the Ford Transit. The lineup includes three variants: Mencia 230, Mencia 420, and Mencia 420e. The Mencia 230 is offered only in L3H3 without a walk-through to the cab, the Mencia 420 is available in L3H2 and L3H3 with a walk-through, and the Mencia 420e features a pop-up roof and four sleeping places. Equipment includes an induction hob, natural stone, oak Catania furniture, Corian worktops, and a chemical-free toilet. The engine is Ford's 2.0-liter diesel with 130, 150, or 170 hp, with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive available. Prices in Spain: Mencia 420 — €64,495, Mencia 420e — €72,760, Mencia 230 — €51,232 (excluding taxes). The company is also developing its first fully electric camper based on Ford.

Jesús, 66, and María, 56, from Madrid moved into a motorhome in November 2021 and have been traveling full-time ever since, first through Europe and now in Australia. They share their experiences on their YouTube channel Millaneando, covering expenses, breakdowns, and the realities of living in a small space. The couple says they do not miss their belongings but face prejudice in Spain, where their lifestyle is sometimes associated with untidiness. They emphasize that they chose this lifestyle voluntarily, not because they could not afford a home.

In the province of León, Spain, regulations determine when overnight stays in motorhomes or camper vans are allowed. Setting up a table, awning, or stabilizer legs can turn a legal parking spot into an illegal campsite, subject to fines. Authorities remind that sleeping in the vehicle is permitted, but deploying additional equipment is considered camping.