Dometic wins nine 'Best Brand' awards in 2026 European RV and caravan industry reader poll

At the campsite in Lösnich (Moselle, Germany), motorhome owners faced systematic noise and dangerous maneuvers from jet skis. According to campsite cashier Carolin Müller, some guests left due to unbearable noise lasting from morning to evening, Friday through Sunday. The Trier water police acknowledge the difficulty of catching offenders: their large vessels are visible from afar, and the quality of amateur videos often fails to identify license plates or faces. In response, police have increased patrols by car along the shore and use radar to record speed violations and dangerous maneuvers.

In Dechsendorf, a tree fell onto a caravan during a thunderstorm. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred at the Dechsendorfer Weiher lake.

The Pro Freilassing faction has submitted a motion to the city council to create paid parking spaces for five to eight motorhomes, campervans, or caravans at the outdoor pool car park. The aim is to consolidate wild camping and boost tourism. The proposal will be discussed at the main committee meeting on June 23.

Knaus has launched the new Nordwind series, positioned above the well-known Südwind. The first model, Nordwind 660 PXB, is built on a twin-axle AL-KO chassis with a gross weight of 2500 kg. It features Alde Compact 3020 water heating, an L-shaped kitchen with an induction hob, and a 153-liter compressor fridge. Base price in Germany starts at around €49,000.

Standard navigation apps like Google Maps do not account for the specific needs of motorhomes, motorcycles, bicycles, or public transport. Specialized apps address these requirements. For motorhome owners, park4night helps find overnight parking, including campsites and free spots, with filtering by services. Motorcyclists can use Calimoto to find routes with more curves and fewer traffic lights. Bikemap for cyclists prioritizes bike paths and shows e-bike charging stations. For watercraft, Canua provides data on over 5,000 navigable waterways in Europe with navigation rules. Citymapper for public transport advises which car to board for faster transfers and alerts about delays.

Be Cool has launched the BC5CSKL26 split air conditioner for motorhomes and campervans. The unit is available at the CHIP Store for €449 (RRP €599). It consists of indoor and outdoor units connected by a pre-assembled 1-meter hose and is installed through a window. Cooling capacity is 1,472 W with power consumption of 546 W; it offers cooling, fan, and dehumidifier modes, controlled via display or app. Limitations: mounting fits walls up to 55 mm thick, no window seal included, power cable is 1.8 m long.