50 Caravan Permits Issued in National Parks

Meteorologist Abdullah Al-Masnad warned of strong downslope winds during the "Al-Marawih" period. These winds pose a hazard, capable of overturning trucks, motorhomes, and uprooting camps.

Spain tightened inspections for camper vans — meanwhile in Torrox, 50 motorhomes occupied a riverbed. Italians 3D-printed a motorhome from plastic in four days, Hyundai unveiled an 800-volt electric camper, and 34 million Americans are hitting the road. Demolitions in Turkey, bans in Scotland, and a woman who drove along the Baltic in an electric Smart — all in this issue.

Warendorf introduced paid motorhome parking — and lost its tourists. Japan quietly reached 607 RV parks while Nagoya showed a camper on a rocket launcher chassis. The Turkish coastal ban, a Polish trailer with a side shower, and Korean rentals straight from the train — in this issue.

Swiss nationals Michael (32) and Valentina (31) are forced to alter their motorhome travel route due to war in the region. Instead of reaching Oman, they are now hastily crossing Iraq to reach Turkey, traveling in a small convoy with another couple for added security.

A WEINSBERG X-PEDITION campervan based on a Mercedes Sprinter served as a support vehicle in the Dakar Classic 2026 rally in Saudi Arabia. The vehicle completed 18 days of extreme off-road and desert heat testing without breakdowns. This demonstrates the increasing durability and self-sufficiency of modern motorhomes, which is relevant for everyday touring away from hook-up facilities.

The OpenVan.camp editorial team analyzed 3,581 news stories from 56 countries in early 2026. Declining sales in Germany and the USA, Hyundai electric campers, budget Wuling motorhomes, KAMAZes with saunas in Russia, parking bans in Turkey — a comprehensive overview of motorhome industry trends by world region.