Opel Zafira Tinkervan: camper conversion with two double beds, 180 hp, and automatic gearbox

German manufacturer Karmann‑Mobil has unveiled a new generation of its Davis camper vans with a redesigned interior. The Trendstyle and Lifestyle models feature a wider aisle, deeper overhead lockers and an extended kitchen worktop. The bathroom includes a pivoting wall to optimise the shower space. 2027 prices start at €59,450 for the Citroën-based version and €61,200 for the Fiat-based version, both with a 140 hp engine.

German manufacturer Vario Mobil has unveiled the Perfect 1200 QS Platinum, built on a three-axle Mercedes-Benz Actros 2553 LLL. The price of the equipped vehicle is about €2.2 million. The motorhome features four slide-outs that expand the living area to 35 square meters and a rear garage that can accommodate a Porsche 911 or Maserati MC20. The public debut will take place at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf.

The city of Augsburg plans to allow only passenger cars on three Park-and-Ride lots: Hammerschmiede, Inninger Straße, and Augsburg Nord/Oberhausen. The reason is that these spaces are increasingly occupied by long-term parkers, motorhomes, and trailers, limiting parking for commuters. A traffic law partial withdrawal procedure has been initiated to enforce the ban.

During summer holiday checks in the Viersen district, police recorded more than 20 violations. These included two unsecured dogs in a motorhome, one of which was in the driver's footwell. Officers also found four overloaded vehicles, five cargo-securing violations, eight speeding offences, and two vehicles with expired roadworthiness tests.

On 24 July 2026, the Verkehrsdirektion Mainz announced a control event on 2 August 2026 on motorway A61 (direction Ludwigshafen, rest area Wonnegau-West) from 9:00 to 14:00 for motorhomes and caravans. Drivers can have their vehicles weighed free of charge using police radial load scales and receive advice on load securing, axle loads and weights. The campaign is timed to the start of the holiday season and increased tourist traffic.

GOK has introduced the Caramatic GasControl remote gas shut-off for motorhomes and campers, set to launch around the Caravan Salon 2026. The device allows cutting off gas supply from inside the vehicle with a button press and differs from the Truma GS8 by enabling connection to a gas detector: if a leak is detected, the system automatically closes the valve. The Caramatic GasControl operates on 12/24 V, has a built-in battery for operation without external power, and is compatible with GOK Crash-Sensor systems. The Truma GS8, available from around 170 euros, does not support gas detector integration.