VW California gets inflatable camping kitchen

Along the A3 motorway, from the Dutch border to Austria, 21 stopover sites for motorhomes have been identified. All are located so that the detour does not exceed 25 minutes round trip. Options include free lakeside parking, winery stops, and dealer sites with service facilities.

The camping.info app helps find available campsites across Europe and book them directly. It lists over 23,000 campsites and 18,000 pitches, with nearly 2,200 in Germany. A live availability system is being rolled out gradually, enabling operators to manage occupancy and travelers to see real-time availability.

German camper converter SpaceCamper from Darmstadt has created four variants of the Volkswagen Caravelle to mark its 20th anniversary, involving about 350 owners in the design process. The most notable is the Classic+Dog version, featuring a dog bed in a cutout of the main bed, with a ramp, spill-proof water bowl, shower, and ventilation with temperature monitoring via smartphone. Other versions include the Classic+ Bike for carrying bicycles and the Classic+ 6.Sitz with an extra removable seat. A toilet-equipped model will be unveiled at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf at the end of August.

In Varel, unknown perpetrators broke into a motorhome parked on Emil-Heeder-Straße since late July. The incident was discovered on Monday afternoon. The thieves pried open a door, searched the interior, and stole cash. Police are seeking witnesses and ask to call 04451 923-0.

Hymer is restructuring its camper van lineup, consolidating its Fiat-based models under the Yellowstone name. The 2027 range includes five floor plans, with the Xperience Premium package adding a digital cockpit and 10-inch infotainment system. According to the manufacturer, the 110-liter fresh water tank is the largest in the camper van segment, and the pop-up roof bed is the widest. Prices have not been announced; the world premiere will take place at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf.

On August 7, 2026, a motorhome was stolen from Willy-Brandt-Allee in Luebeck. The owner used a GPS tracking system to locate the vehicle, and police found it and a suspect on Isaac-Newton-Strasse. The 49-year-old suspect was inside the motorhome and showed signs of drug and alcohol use, leading to a blood test. The next day, a court issued an arrest warrant for aggravated theft but suspended it, releasing the suspect.