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Record number of motorhomes in Switzerland and disputes over parking in Wales

06.03.2026 08:00 1 min 1 source
The Globe and Mail ISL

According to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office, a record 110,368 motorhomes were registered in Switzerland in 2025. Since 2020, the fleet has grown from 71,000 to 110,000 units, and compared to 2019 (64,904), the increase is over 70%. Growth continues post-pandemic, indicating that caravanning has become a sustainable form of recreation.

In Rhyl, Wales, local residents oppose Denbighshire County Council's plan to turn a green space on the promenade into a motorhome parking lot. Residents argue the space is important for leisure and spoils the sea view. The council plans to create six motorhome parking sites across the county, allowing two-day stays, to reduce illegal camping. The project is funded by the Welsh and UK governments.

In the Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, officials are reviewing rules for permanent RV living. Authorities introduced temporary permits for three years at a cost of $800, acknowledging a shortage of affordable housing. Estimates suggest thousands of people in rural parts of the province live in RVs, often on private land or in illegal parks.

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B.C. advocates push for recreational vehicles as permanent housing

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