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Demand for used campers in the Netherlands is declining. High taxes and fuel prices outweigh the benefits of flexible travel, according to platform OSW.
In the Netherlands, demand for used motorhomes and campers is falling, despite rising airfare costs. According to OSW, a platform specializing in private vehicle sales, buyers are refraining from purchases due to high road taxes and fuel prices.
OSW co-founder Renaldo Molenbeek stated that the increase in these costs outweighs the advantages of flexible travel. Sellers are more often making concessions, and prices are dropping, while supply remains stable. Europeans prefer short trips but not in campers due to high operating expenses. The market is shifting in favor of buyers.
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In the Netherlands, demand for used motorhomes is declining despite rising flight costs. According to OSW, a specialist in private vehicle sales, buye...
In the Netherlands, demand for used motorhomes is declining despite rising flight costs. According to OSW, a specialist in private vehicle sales, buyers are deterred by high taxes and fuel prices. Sellers are increasingly making concessions, shifting the market in favor of buyers.
In the Netherlands, demand for used campervans has fallen compared to last year, according to platform OSW. Rising road tax and fuel prices outweigh t...
In the Netherlands, demand for used campervans has fallen compared to last year, according to platform OSW. Rising road tax and fuel prices outweigh the benefits of flexible travel, said OSW co-founder Renaldo Molenbeek. Sellers are making more concessions, and prices are under downward pressure, while supply remains stable. Europeans prefer short trips but not in campervans due to high costs.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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Demand for used campers has plummeted while supply grows, especially in the under €25,000 segment. Rising road tax and fuel prices make ownership less attractive, according to OSW.
In the Netherlands, demand for used motorhomes is falling due to rising taxes and fuel prices. Sellers are forced to make concessions, turning the market into a buyer's market.
Since January 1, 2026, the Netherlands has doubled road tax on motorhomes, causing a 300% increase in used listings, a 7% sales drop, and 55,000 vehicles temporarily deregistered. Meanwhile, new caravan sales rose 18% and motorhome sales increased 9%.
In Aalten, Netherlands, a group of friends from Bredevoort lent their caravan to residents of the Estinea care home so they could experience the Zwarte Cross festival atmosphere without leaving the premises. The event took place on a lawn in front of the building and included a barbecue, music, and overnight stays in the caravan or a tent. According to organizers, residents with intellectual disabilities and complex care needs could not attend the festival themselves, so they decided to bring the festival to them. The caravan was borrowed for the weekend, and participants reportedly enjoyed themselves greatly despite little sleep.
The new railway viaduct over Heumensebaan opened on 17 July. Shortly after opening, a caravan became stuck on the bridge, prompting criticism from local political group Dorpsgroepering Pouwels (DGP) regarding the safety of the structure.
Due to large wildfires in Southern Europe, which have led to the evacuation of about 200,000 people, owners of caravans and campers may receive compensation for damage only if they have the appropriate insurance. Caravan damage is covered by a caravan insurance policy if taken out; for a camper, mandatory insurance covers damage depending on the policy. Tents are usually covered under the baggage section of travel insurance. Evacuation and alternative accommodation are covered by travel insurance, but voluntary early return is not reimbursed.
At the Geesterduin shopping centre car park in Castricum, an increasing number of caravans and motorhomes are occupying spaces meant for shoppers, especially on busy days like Saturdays. Locals report that this makes finding a parking spot more difficult during peak hours.
A fire at the Schieweg industrial estate in Delft destroyed the belongings of Jan van Drunen (77). His boat and truck trailer were engulfed in flames, and his caravan was written off. Van Drunen was uninsured, as insurers reportedly refuse to cover fairground workers, classifying them as caravan dwellers. His son bought him a second-hand caravan, but it lacks shower and water. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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