New EU rules for motorhomes: mandatory safety systems from summer 2026

Kabe has introduced its first partially integrated motorhome with all-wheel drive, the Novum Traq 750 LGB. Based on the Mercedes Sprinter with selectable 4×4, the vehicle features increased ground clearance and off-road tires. The motorhome is 7.44 meters long with a gross vehicle weight of up to 4.1 tons. Inside, it offers longitudinal single beds at the rear that can be combined into a double bed, along with an insulated double floor and water tanks holding approximately 170 liters. The price is around 150,000 euros.

Swedish motorhome manufacturer Lidköpings Husbilar AB has published its annual report for 2025. Revenue amounted to SEK 134 million, down 8.3% from 2024. The pre-tax loss was approximately SEK 3.4 million, compared to a profit the previous year.

A Volvo FM9 truck from the 1990s, converted into a fully self-contained camper, has been listed on the Swedish platform Blocket. Externally indistinguishable from a regular truck, it features a kitchen, sleeping area, bathroom, and solar panels. The price is 180,000 SEK (about €16,500) with 57,000 km on the odometer.

At the Torpkonferensen in Kumla, Sweden, rainy weather caused mobility issues for caravans. A tractor was used to tow stuck trailers. Despite the mud and wet conditions, attendees remained in good spirits.

Gert Andersson and Marita Larsson from Örebro, who have traveled Europe by motorcycle for 30 years, wanted more comfort without giving up bike excursions. They found a solution in Husvagn & Camping magazine: their motorcycle can now tow a caravan, enabling both long-distance travel and camping convenience.

Barometern-OT has compiled a list of the best parking spots for motorhomes during the summer season. The selection includes both coastal and inland locations across nine municipalities in Kalmar County.