10 years of vanlife: roadsurfer celebrates anniversary with 10,000-vehicle fleet

The CARAVAN and CO caravan and motorhome show will take place from 24 to 27 September 2026 on an 80,000 m² site in Rendsburg, Germany. Organisers expect around 120 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors. 180 overnight pitches are available next to the venue. The programme includes workshops, lectures and live music.

A survey by the campsite network Camping-Car Park shows high loyalty among motorhome owners. 82% of over 1,700 respondents have been traveling by motorhome for more than five years, and 88% have already planned a trip for summer 2026. The main travel months are June and September, not July and August. 71% of respondents spend more than 30 nights on the road per year.

Changes are underway at the Erwin Hymer Group. After Bürstner announced it would cease caravan production in 2027, Dethleffs now also faces cuts. The company, considered the inventor of the caravan, is not exiting the trailer segment entirely but is discontinuing the Camper, Nomad, and Beduin Scandinavia lines. Dethleffs plans to return to the market in the 2028 model year with completely revamped models, a surprise given the comprehensive update of all three series in 2025.

Weinsberg has unveiled the updated CaraBus Edition Fire for the 2027 model year. Key changes include a one-piece sandwich roof panel for improved thermal and noise insulation, making the camper suitable for winter travel. The previous compact wet bathroom is replaced by a swivel shower, and the interior features wooden profiles, extendable seats, and a new kitchen countertop. The model retains the Fiat Ducato base and is available in seven floor plans starting at €59,490.

DJI has temporarily reduced prices on its portable power stations Power 1000 Mini, Power 1000 V2, and Power 2000. The discount applies with promo code POWERCOUPON5 at the official DJI store. All models use LiFePO4 batteries, retaining 80% capacity after 4000 cycles, and feature UPS functionality. The Power 1000 Mini (1008 Wh, 800 W, 11.5 kg) targets campers and mobile users. The Power 1000 V2 (1024 Wh, 2600 W, 14.2 kg) can run high-power appliances. The flagship Power 2000 (2048 Wh, 3000 W, 22 kg) expands to 22,528 Wh for off-grid homes or motorhomes. Third-party retailers offer lower prices: Power 1000 Mini at €402.51, Power 1000 V2 at €370.94, Power 2000 at €713.43.

Dethleffs, part of the Erwin Hymer Group, has announced the discontinuation of its Camper, Nomad, and Beduin Scandinavia caravan ranges. Production will halt until 2028, when the company plans to launch completely redesigned models. The decision comes amid a decline in caravan sales: in April 2026, the market fell 18% year-on-year. Another factor is the growing number of electric vehicles, which are less suitable for towing trailers.