Female couple in motorhome encounters mixed attitudes across Europe

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.

ARI Motors released a camper van the size of a regular van — and it's now Germany's smallest production electric camper at €30,000. JAL decided its passengers hadn't traveled enough and offered a sequel: a motorhome pickup straight from Narita. The lawsuit against Stellantis over "cheat" diesel software, a yellow DHL van in the hands of a retiree, and 413 million campsite overnight stays across Europe — all in this issue.

A couple traveled across Europe in a 1998 motorhome that they upgraded with a paint job, a new refrigerator, and solar panels. They encountered varied attitudes in different countries, noting that in some places it is better not to bring up homosexuality. They felt most at home and safe in Spain.

Spain set a motorhome registration record — and immediately tightened the rules. On Mallorca, 150 caravans took over a sports complex car park because renting a flat costs more. Solar Butterfly returned from a solar-powered trip around the world, and Bryansk promises a camper for 3.9 million roubles — in this issue.

Finnish company Karoo has introduced the Adventure Camper caravan specifically designed for electric vehicles. The aerodynamic design reduces air resistance by 51% compared to traditional models, helping to preserve driving range. The caravan measures 5.3 meters in length, weighs 1350 kg, and features a lithium-ion battery starting from 2.5 kWh. Deliveries will begin in August 2026 with a starting price of 36,700 euros.

Finnish startup Karoo Camper unveiled the Adventure Camper caravan at Caravan Salon 2025, designed for towing by electric vehicles. The 5.3-meter-long trailer features a 2.5 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and an aerodynamic design that the manufacturer claims reduces air resistance by 51% compared to conventional models. The starting price is 36,700 euros, with first deliveries scheduled for August 2026.