Foreshore in focus

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

The author invested $60,000 in converting a van for life with a young child. The project proved unsuccessful due to impracticality and the stress caused by limited space and the toddler's needs.

REDARC released the RS3 inverter series in 1200, 2000, and 3000 W models with integrated ATS. The devices are 26% more compact and 28% lighter than competitors while maintaining full output at temperatures up to 40°C.

The Campervan & Motorhome Club of Australia recommends six regional towns for budget travel. Overnight fees for members start as low as A$2–A$3. The list includes Bundaberg, Temora, Geraldton, Humpty Doo, Deniliquin and Charleville.

Lincolnshire Police recovered a stolen caravan worth £30,000, a man faces court in Ireland over a CCTV-caught theft, and a stolen camper was found in Port Lincoln

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.