The Munich District Court (AG München) ruled that the renter was entitled to terminate the campervan rental contract because of faulty onboard sockets. The court considered the failure of the 12-volt electrical system a substantial defect that made living in the vehicle impossible, especially during a four-week autonomous trip to Scandinavia.
The couple rented the motorhome for €3,600 in summer 2023 but had to return it after the first night because the 12-volt sockets did not work, preventing the charging of a medical ventilator needed by the renter's companion. The court ordered the rental company to refund €3,400, stating that a campervan must be suitable for living, not just for driving.