Women's Motorhome Trip Across Europe Reveals Varied Attitudes

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.

Erika Kytömaa and Leyla Väänänen travel across Europe in a 1998 model motorhome. They note feeling comfortable and safe in some countries like Spain, while in others they prefer not to bring their homosexuality to the forefront.

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.