Dethleffs discontinues three caravan model lines

Weinsberg has unveiled the updated CaraBus Edition Fire for the 2027 model year. Key changes include a one-piece sandwich roof panel for improved thermal and noise insulation, making the camper suitable for winter travel. The previous compact wet bathroom is replaced by a swivel shower, and the interior features wooden profiles, extendable seats, and a new kitchen countertop. The model retains the Fiat Ducato base and is available in seven floor plans starting at €59,490.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched the Good Night package for the electric ID. Buzz van, converting it into a micro-camper. The package includes a double bed (2x1.2 m), window blinds, a table and chairs, and the Overnight software mode that maintains climate control for up to 48 hours. The Vehicle-to-Load system powers devices up to 2000 W. The package is available for order in Germany at around €2,600.

According to data from the ADAC camping portal Pincamp, bookings for campsites in Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) for July-August 2026 increased by 15% compared to 2025, and by 68% since 2023. The Netherlands saw a 22% increase over 2025. Meanwhile, bookings in traditionally popular Southern European countries (France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Portugal) fell by 2%.

German magazine IMTEST has published recommendations for answering nature's call in the wild. Key rules include using biodegradable materials, waste disposal, and maintaining distance from water sources.

Unknown perpetrators stole an Adria caravan from a company parking lot in Heiligenhaus, North Rhine-Westphalia, on the night of June 20, 2026. A motion alarm triggered around 0:30, and the thieves forcibly removed the security device before driving off with the trailer bearing a Mettmann district plate. An onboard GPS tracker located the caravan in the Netherlands shortly after the theft, prompting international police search efforts.

In 2025, the municipality of Murg recorded 9,454 overnight stays, up from 8,807 in 2024. The motorhome site contributed 5,356 stays (up from 4,974), generating €41,739 in revenue. The nature campsite had 1,652 stays, and the guesthouse 173.