Sale of Batteries and Equipment for Motorhomes

The Knaus Tourer Van 500 MQ, a semi-integrated motorhome based on the VW T6.1, has undergone a long-term test. The AUTO BILD REISEMOBIL editorial team tested this model for the first time, which combines features of a camper van and a full motorhome.

An author with over seven years of car camping experience recommends four items from the Daiso store. The list includes a folding table for 1100 yen, an LED lantern for 330 yen, a headrest hook for shopping bags for 110 yen, and a wall organizer with a tissue case for 330 yen.

The Vanaconda Customs workshop has unveiled a custom camper van project based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. Autonomous systems include up to 600W solar panels, a power station, and water tanks for off-grid living. The interior layout features a lounge, a kitchen with an oven, and a separate shower room, with the rear section converting from a sofa to a full-size bed.

Smile Factory unveiled a special edition of its light camper, the Offtime Traveler 2 Black Package, at the Nagoya camping car fair. Based on a part-time 4WD Suzuki Every, the model features sleeping space for two adults, has a base price of 2.7 million yen, and was initially limited to 30 units.

Flottmobil unveiled a built-in parking cooler for motorhomes, developed with Denso, at the Japan Camping Car Show 2026. The unit is integrated into the interior furniture, operates from three power sources, and provides up to 5 hours of operation in eco mode using a 1000Wh portable battery. The option price for a new vehicle is 770,000 yen.

Built-in parking coolers are becoming essential equipment for motorhomes, enhancing comfort during stationary periods. These systems operate independently of the vehicle's main engine, allowing for use without idling.