Hybrid Hotel-Style Caravan Unveiled

The small workshop Bananaconda Customs has introduced a camper van based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. Key features include a transformable interior, solar panels with up to 600W capacity, and off-grid systems for autonomous living.

A fire broke out at a motorhome manufacturing plant in Goryeong County. The estimated damage is approximately 157 million won. Firefighting efforts involved 23 pieces of equipment and 71 personnel.

A fire broke out at a motorhome manufacturing and maintenance plant in Goryeong County, North Gyeongsang Province. The blaze, suspected to be electrical in origin, was extinguished after 2 hours and 13 minutes with no casualties. One steel maintenance building was completely destroyed, a warehouse was partially burned, and property damage is estimated at approximately 157 million won.

A fire occurred at a camper manufacturing company in Gyeongsangbuk-do, causing property damage estimated at approximately 157 million won. The incident took place on March 22, 2026, in the city of Gyeongsan, damaging the building and equipment.

The Kia PV5 Cargo electric van, originally intended for commercial use, has gained popularity for conversion into campers. A key factor is a subsidy that can reduce the final price to 20-25 million won (approx. $15-18k), about half the cost of an average electric car in South Korea. Owners legally remove the partition between the cab and cargo area and outfit the space with a sleeping platform, though limitations include the lack of a built-in air conditioner and a capacity for only two people.

The city of Gumi has allocated 4 billion won to establish a second campground at the Nakdonggang Sports Park. The new facility, featuring 50 sites for motorhomes, sports amenities, and a mini-golf course, is scheduled to open in December 2025. Concurrently, a 300 million won project is underway at the existing campground to enhance accessibility for visitors with disabilities, including the installation of barrier-free caravans.