Motorhome and caravan popularity rises in Uruguay

Over 55 motorhomes from across Uruguay gathered at Campamento Artigas during the long weekend. The event featured a San Juan bonfire and traditional queimada. The group 'Casas Rodantes y Motorhome del Uruguay' now has 987 members, nearing 1,000. Activities included fishing, guided walks, and board games.

A motorhome meeting took place in Rincón, Treinta y Tres department, Uruguay, attracting travelers from across the country. The event aimed to promote motorhome tourism and highlighted the potential of small towns as destinations for RV travelers.

Volkswagen launched the California Generation special edition with three engines, including a hybrid. Mercedes updated the Marco Polo with a pop-up roof and MBUX system. Prices: from 91,309 euros for VW and from 100,000 euros for Mercedes.

Newmar has introduced the 2026 Grand Star 3948, a Super C motorhome built on a Freightliner S2RV chassis. It is powered by a 6.7L Cummins diesel engine (360 hp, 800 lb-ft torque) and has a towing capacity of 12,000 lbs. Features include pneumatic suspension seats, touchscreen controls, a swiveling outdoor Smart TV with soundbar, a dinette that converts into an extra bed, and large side windows.

Amazon offers a low-cost anti-theft accessory for motorhomes and campervans. The device is a high-strength polyester strap with an aluminum buckle and steel alloy components, connecting the door handle to the seat belt anchor. It is mechanical, requires no batteries or apps, and is compatible with vehicles where the distance between the handle and seat anchor is under 60 cm. Price: under 25 euros.

In Villa Nueva, thieves broke into a motorhome parked on Chiclana Street and stole property valued at about 2 million pesos. The theft occurred twice within 48 hours through the windows. Stolen items include a gel battery, a power converter, and solar panels. The owner stated that replacing the stolen goods is very difficult due to their high cost.