Poland Proposes Abolishing Road Tolls for Motorhomes and Caravans

Toyota has launched the full-size Proace Max Tanuki motorhome with two length options and engines producing 140 or 180 hp. The base model includes sleeping spaces, a shower, toilet, and kitchen. Prices start from 459,900 PLN.

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

A resident of Katowice leased a food trailer worth 73,000 PLN, stopped making installment payments, and concealed the vehicle. Police in Bytom arrested the 37-year-old on April 15 in Chorzów and recovered the trailer for the owner. She faces up to 5 years in prison.

On April 19, a gas heating system exploded in a converted camper van in Łeba, Poland. Two people suffered severe burns and were evacuated by air ambulance. Emergency services responded to the scene.

Polish company Wavecamper has introduced a camper based on Renault Trafic with a pop-up roof, kitchen, and sleeping areas. The model is available in different versions, including one with solar panels.

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.