From January to October, 77,839 new motorhomes and caravans were registered in Germany, 7.6 per cent fewer than in the same period last year, the Caravaning Industrie Verband (CIVD) reports.
Motorhome registrations fell most sharply, down 8.1 per cent to 61,447 units. Caravan registrations dropped 5.4 per cent to 16,392.
The association blames the weak economy and cautious consumer mood, with many people postponing major purchases. Dealers are also sitting on high vehicle stocks built up after the exceptionally strong growth years during the coronavirus pandemic. CIVD managing director Daniel Onggowinarso says many people still want a new motorhome or caravan but are delaying the decision.
Finance partners Maik Kynast of Openbank Deutschland and Matthias Scholz of Deutsche Leasing describe a consolidation after record years and point to higher interest rates. Kynast says dealers are currently offering attractive conditions.
Demand for camping holidays remains high. In 2025, German campsites recorded around 56 million overnight stays, with another 20 million at motorhome stopovers outside campsites. Both figures were new records. Around 1.9 million motorhomes and caravans are registered in Germany, the largest fleet in Europe.