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At CMT 2026 in Stuttgart, new products for motorhomes and caravans were presented, including an inflatable awning and a compact dishwasher. German magazine Familie.de also tested 12 accessories to combat summer heat.
At the CMT 2026 trade fair in Stuttgart, new products for motorhomes and caravans were presented. These include the StuffBubble inflatable awning, a Dometicⓘ 540 Ah lithium battery that fits under the seat, and the Hava compact dishwasher. Prices range from 20 to 3890 euros.
German magazine Familie.de tested 12 camping accessories designed to make hot weather more bearable. Among them are air cooling devices, sun protection, and water temperature maintenance tools. Notably, the Arpenaz 4.1 Fresh & Black family tent from Quechua was highlighted for keeping cool even at 30 degrees in the shade.
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German outlet Familie.de tested 12 camping accessories designed to cope with high temperatures. The list includes air coolers, sun protection gear, an...
German outlet Familie.de tested 12 camping accessories designed to cope with high temperatures. The list includes air coolers, sun protection gear, and water temperature regulators. The article is based on hands-on experience and contains affiliate links.
New accessories for motorhomes and caravans were presented at the CMT 2026 trade fair in Stuttgart. Key innovations include the inflatable StuffBubble...
New accessories for motorhomes and caravans were presented at the CMT 2026 trade fair in Stuttgart. Key innovations include the inflatable StuffBubble awning, the Dometic 540 Ah under-seat lithium battery, and the compact Hava dishwasher. The prices of the featured products range from 20 to 3890 euros.
Updated: 29.06.2026
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