Importing Japanese camper to the Netherlands leads to high costs

In the Netherlands, a camper van crashed through a wooden boardwalk in the Grolloërveen nature reserve. The incident occurred yesterday evening when the drivers took a wrong turn and drove onto the pedestrian and cycling path, which collapsed under the weight. Staatsbosbeheer (the state forestry service) is working on a plan to remove the vehicle without damaging the fragile ecosystem. The drivers were fined for driving on a prohibited path, and the damage to the boardwalk will be covered by insurance.

The Christelijke Caravan Club (CCC) celebrates its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1986, the club brings together about 182 couples and single members from various Protestant denominations, from Old Reformed to Pentecostal churches. Members do not travel on Sundays and hold no activities that day, but organize church and singing services. The CCC organizes six multi-day trips annually in the Netherlands and abroad, plus spring and autumn camping weeks.

According to Roddelpraat, former Paleis voor een prikkie star Rogier Smit was seen on a public parking lot near VV Noordwijk football club, standing next to a caravan and talking to enforcement officers. Earlier rumors suggested he might be living in a camper, but now it appears to be a caravan. An anonymous tipster claims he lives there illegally without electricity or running water, though this has not been officially confirmed.

Turkish company Ortsan Outdoors has introduced the Mini House caravan, which measures 4 meters in length and 2.1 meters in width when folded, reducing aerodynamic drag. At the campsite, fabric side walls unfold, providing 20.4 square meters of floor space. The caravan includes a kitchen with a compressor refrigerator, a two-burner gas stove, a 200-liter water tank, and solar panels. The starting price is €16,700.

The organizers of Down The Rabbit Hole 2026 have released a full list of accommodation options. On-site facilities include a standard tent camping area, a dedicated campsite for motorhomes and caravans, and several glamping tiers. This year, new spaces have been added for compact motorhomes up to 4×6 meters.

Autoservice Schijndel, operating for less than two years, has grown its customer base and received positive reviews. A year ago, the company acquired the Ford Vugts workshop, boosting its expertise in Ford maintenance. The workshop handles all brands: from large motorhomes to luxury cars and electric vehicles. Staff undergo continuous training to keep up with modern technology.