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Spontaneously stopping and sleeping in a motorhome, camper van, or converted van is not allowed everywhere. Travelers must be aware of local regulations and restrictions.
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Spontaneously stopping and sleeping in a motorhome, camper van, or converted van is not allowed everywhere. Travelers must be aware of local regulatio...
Spontaneously stopping and sleeping in a motorhome, camper van, or converted van is not allowed everywhere. Travelers must be aware of local regulations and restrictions.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Super E10
$2.55 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
136 of 140
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.65 /l
€2.30 · £1.96/l
89 of 93
pricier than 95% of countries
Diesel
$2.59 /l
€2.25 · £1.92/l
135 of 141
pricier than 95% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.94 /l
€2.55 · £2.18/l
39 of 40
pricier than 95% of countries
LPG
$1.26 /l
€1.10 · £0.94/l
50 of 53
pricier than 92% of countries
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In Germany, sleeping in a camper on a public roadside is generally prohibited. An exception is made for short rest breaks to restore the driver's fitness to drive.
As of July 2026, Switzerland has more than 110,000 registered motorhomes, excluding minibuses and cars with roof tents. Expert Rolf Järmann advises renting for occasional use and warns that parking above the tree line in Switzerland is only allowed for tents, not motorhomes.
In Germany and Europe, different rules apply to motorhomes, campervans, and caravans regarding traffic, overnight stays, and everyday camping. Vehicles over 3.5 tons require a C1 driving license, and on German highways, a speed limit of 100 km/h often applies. Overnight parking to restore driving ability is legal, but setting up an awning or table constitutes illegal wild camping. Sweden and Norway have a right to roam, while Spain, Croatia, and Portugal actively crack down on wild camping.
EuroCaravaning will present updated VANTourer 600 D and 630 L models at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, featuring the patented Variobad 2.0 system that converts a compact toilet into a full shower cabin. The system will be available in production models from December 2025. The new models also offer up to 40% more storage space in the rear, a 90-liter compressor refrigerator with double hinges, an optional pop-up roof, and an external shower. All models comply with the GSR II safety regulation, including automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, intelligent speed assistance, and driver fatigue detection.
Sun Island Camper from Gützkow has launched the world's first online configurator for Rimor motorhomes. The tool lets customers assemble a vehicle from four model lines and 26 floor plans, from camper vans to six-berth coachbuilt models, with instant price calculation and availability checks. It also displays the current weight, which is critical for models near the 3.5-tonne limit. Orders can be placed nationwide, with pickup in Gützkow.
Mercedes-Benz has approved its Torque-on-Demand all-wheel-drive system for fully integrated motorhomes for the first time. Swedish manufacturer Kabe presented the first prototype, the Kabe Imperial Ri830 TRAQ 4x4, at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. The system automatically distributes torque between the axles in a ratio of up to 50:50, improving traction on snow or muddy ground, but does not turn the motorhome into an off-road vehicle. The additional equipment adds about 180 kg of weight. Availability and pricing have not yet been announced.
At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, EuroCaravaning will present the new VANTourer models for 2027, featuring the Variobad 2.0 system that transforms a compact side toilet into a full shower area. The patent-pending system debuts in floor plans 600 D and 630 L and will be available from December. Standard equipment will also include driver assistance systems per the GSR II regulation, such as automatic emergency braking and lane keeping.
The digital agency Nabel des Nordens checked the websites of 52 motorhome and caravan brands on 13 August 2026. 34 brands have a real configurator, but only 18 pass the finished configuration to a dealer. In 16 configurators, the process ends with saving or printing, and the dealer receives nothing. The behavior depends on the configurator software, not the brand. Even when forwarded, the process runs on the manufacturer's domain, and the dealer receives an email rather than a lead in their own system.
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FreeVenture GmbH, operating as Vanever, announced it will stop operations on August 16, 2026. Customers face cancellations and possible refund delays.
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