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Mandatory gas system inspection for motorhomes from June 2025: fines and risks

28.06.2026 05:13 3 min 7 sources
rheinpfalz.de DEU + 6 more
Mandatory gas system inspection for motorhomes from June 2025: fines and risks
Original source: rheinpfalz.de

In Brief

From June 2025, owners of motorhomes and caravans with gas installations must undergo a G607 inspection every two years. Missing it can result in fines of €15–80 and increased risk of gas leaks and fires.

Since mid-June 2025, a mandatory gas system inspection for motorhomes and caravans has come into effect in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The G607 inspection is required upon first commissioning, then every two years, and after any repair or technical modification.

What the inspection includes

  • Leak test and functionality check of gas appliances.
  • The procedure takes 20–45 minutes and costs between €40 and €80.
  • Conducted by TÜV, Dekra, and other accredited organizations.

Additional requirements

  • Gas regulators and hoses must be replaced every 10 years.
  • Gas cylinders must undergo technical inspection.

Consequences of missing the inspection

  • Fines ranging from €15 to €80.
  • Increased risk of gas leaks and fires.

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