Volkswagen updates California camper for next camping season

Several motorhomes caught fire late Friday night at a car dealership site on Nordring in Berlin-Marzahn. The fire started around 22:00, and multiple gas cylinder explosions were suspected during firefighting. Berlin fire services deployed significant resources, operations continued late into the night, and a police helicopter was seen over the scene. A smaller fire had occurred earlier that evening on nearby Wolfener Straße; no link between the two incidents has been established, and the cause of the Nordring fire remains undetermined.

Gudrun and Bernd Kolb from Nördlingen live in their motorhome almost year-round, spending only three weeks annually in their apartment. Their living space measures 8.5 square metres. Bernd Kolb said that if an evening in town runs late and the motorhome is too far away, he sleeps one night in the apartment, but otherwise prefers the motorhome.

At the recent IFA in Berlin, Jackery presented three modular power stations: Explorer 1000 Plus v2, Explorer 2000 Plus v2, and Explorer 3600 Plus. The new generation is smaller and lighter than previous models: the Explorer 1000 Plus v2 is 44% smaller and weighs about 10.8 kg, the Explorer 2000 Plus v2 is 60% smaller and weighs 18.8 kg, and the Explorer 3600 Plus weighs 35 kg and has wheels and a telescopic handle. All use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells that retain 70% capacity after 6,000 cycles and support expansion with additional batteries. Sales start in mid-October, with pre-orders available on the manufacturer's online store.

German company VanTourer presented the Bagno Vario 2.0 at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, a bathroom that converts into a shower cabin in a few steps. The system will be standard on all 2027 models and is currently patent-pending. The 600 D (5.99 m, Fiat mechanics) starts at 68,100 euros, while the 630 L (6.36 m) starts at 71,179 euros.

The nature campsite in Wassensdorf, located in the Drömling nature park, has quickly established itself as a destination for motorhome owners from various European countries. The site offers yoga sessions by the lake, and operators have plans for future expansion.

For the 2027 season, manufacturers have introduced 16 fully equipped camper vans designed for two travelers. Most models measure between 5.4 and 6.4 meters in length, with prices ranging from 46,800 to 130,990 euros. Some models offer an optional extra bed, but the base layout is tailored for two, reducing weight and cost.