New Robeta Hercules: luxury camper for two based on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

On the AIC25 district road towards the motorway, a car towing a camper overturned near the Friedberg quarry lake. Police reported no other vehicle was involved. The camper was completely destroyed, but the occupants were unhurt. One lane is closed for debris removal, and traffic is passing on a single lane.

Thomas Lang, manager of the Hohenfelden campsite, explained the concept and offerings for guests. The campsite is located on the shores of a reservoir between Erfurt and Weimar and offers 110 pitches for motorhomes and caravans, as well as rental accommodations. The region provides more than 50 leisure activities.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Knaus presented the new Van TI Plus, a premium low-width motorhome built on a Volkswagen Crafter chassis. It measures 6.99 meters in length, has a reduced width, and an interior height of nearly two meters. The standard engine is a 2.0 TDI with 140 hp and a manual gearbox; options include a 163 hp version with automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive. Standard equipment includes LED daytime running lights, air conditioning, adaptive cruise control, a 10.4-inch multimedia system, and a rear camera. The living area features twin rear beds, a kitchen with two gas burners, a 157-liter fridge, a bathroom, and Truma Combi 6 diesel heating. The recommended price in Spain starts at around €90,000, excluding taxes.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, the ATventure 1070 camper, 10.7 m long and 3.98 m high, was presented. When parked, a second floor of nearly 20 square meters extends from the roof. Inside: a living room with electric recliner and 40-inch TV, a kitchen with dishwasher, a bathroom with 1.4×0.9 m shower, a bedroom with 2.1×1.8 m bed, and a garage for a car. Price: about 840,000 euros.

The Frank circus family, new operators of the Memleben adventure park, continues to live in a motorhome rather than a house despite settling at a permanent site. In spring, they took over the park, ending their touring schedule with 'Circus Paul Busch'.

At the 2026 Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf, Shanghai-based HMT Solutions showcased a concept offroad motorhome on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 chassis, featuring a carbon fiber monocoque body, a pop-up roof, and a rear bump-out. Notable innovations include an Xsani self-cleaning toilet that uses microwave incineration to turn waste into ash, and an Xfresh kitchen block with an induction cooktop, ice maker, and beer tap. HMT Solutions was not selling units or seeking distributors, but a company representative said their booth at the 2027 show will be larger and may include production-ready RVs.