Spain sets out campervan parking rules as Easter travel rush begins

Spain's Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) has updated the technical vehicle inspection (ITV) rules for motorhomes and camper vans. Motorhomes require inspection every two years after four years of use, while van-based campers require annual checks. A new road sign, S-128, has also been introduced to indicate wastewater disposal points.

Spain's General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) has introduced changes to the rules governing motorhome use. The key distinction is between parking and camping: deploying awnings, tables, or opening windows beyond the vehicle's perimeter is considered illegal camping.

Spain's General Directorate of Traffic updated its instruction for motorhomes and camper vans on March 11. The new regulations clarify inspection frequency, allow parking under general conditions, and regulate designated areas for such vehicles.

The Vanaconda Customs workshop has unveiled a custom camper van project based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. Autonomous systems include up to 600W solar panels, a power station, and water tanks for off-grid living. The interior layout features a lounge, a kitchen with an oven, and a separate shower room, with the rear section converting from a sofa to a full-size bed.

Italian manufacturer McLouis presents the entry-level compact motorhome Glamys 321. The 6.99-meter-long model offers four beds for five occupants, is based on a Ford Transit or Fiat Ducato chassis, and features a kitchen with a 145-liter refrigerator. The starting price is approximately €64,000.

Spain's Civil Guard has published a video explaining regulations for traveling with caravans and motorhomes. The material specifies speed limits for trailers (90 km/h on highways), passenger transport requirements, and technical inspection frequency.