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19.08.2026 11:09 1 min 1 source РУС

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Germany is Europe's largest caravanning market, with around 15 billion euros in industry turnover and nearly 100,000 new registrations per year. German manufacturers focus on compact design and technical precision rather than sheer size. Well-known models like the VW California and Mercedes Marco Polo have been on the market since the 1980s, but less-known brands are driving innovation.

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From cult camper to high-tech motorhome

Germany is Europe's largest caravanning market, with around 15 billion euros in industry turnover and nearly 100,000 new registrations per year. Germa...

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