Narrow campers gain popularity: compact camper sales in the Netherlands up 16%

In Boxmeer, neighbors are frustrated with a 7-meter motorhome that has been parked on a driveway for over five months for two consecutive years. The owner is not breaking rules as it is on private property, but on public roads, parking is limited to three days in most municipalities in North Brabant. The number of fines for violations increased from 218 in 2015 to 1,175 in 2024.

Fendt has unveiled the updated NEXT 2027 line of compact caravans aimed at a new generation of travelers. The NEXT 380 and 381 models retain a lightweight design and two proven layouts: for couples and for families with foldable bunk beds.

Mart and Harmien Peeneman from the Netherlands sold their house and bought a camper van for evangelistic trips. The decision followed a spiritual experience in summer 2024 at Camping De Betteld, where they reported conversion and a prophecy about ministry. The family founded the Move in Faith foundation and plans to travel wherever God leads.

A conflict has arisen in the Luneven district of Boxmeer (Netherlands) over a motorhome over seven meters long parked on the owner's driveway. A neighbor filed a complaint with the municipality, claiming the vehicle spoils the street view and reduces quality of life. The owner insists on compliance with current regulations, which permit such parking. The municipality of Land van Cuijk found no violations after an inspection, but the complainant is calling for additional restrictions similar to those in other cities.

A brief but intense hailstorm caused extensive damage on Saturday afternoon at Camping De Bonte Kraai in Raamsdonk. Around 5:15 PM, the storm swept over the site, turning it into a white landscape in less than 15 minutes. Hailstones up to 2 centimeters in diameter pierced caravan roofs and awnings, leaving almost no tent standing. According to RTL Nieuws, the hail was accompanied by wind gusts of up to 60 km/h, and a yellow weather warning was in effect nationwide due to severe thunderstorms.

Eva from Delft designed and built a 15 sq m house as part of her graduation project. The house includes a toilet, shower and bathtub; construction took one year using recycled materials.