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Kampeerauto anniversary and compact camper growth in the Netherlands

09.07.2026 22:12 1 min 2 sources
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Kampeerauto anniversary and compact camper growth in the Netherlands
Original source: Pretwerk

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The NKC club celebrates 50 years with a golden jubilee issue of Kampeerauto magazine, while the Campervan Days event showcases new compact campers, including electric VW ID.Buzz models.

The NKC club, uniting motorhome owners, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a golden jubilee issue of Kampeerauto magazine. The issue features an interview with member Derk Jan Verstand, who has traveled for nearly 50 years in his yellow-green Mercedes, and a story about the 50-year-old HEBO-CAR motorhome. It also includes routes through Provence, the 50th parallel, and Almere, as well as a list of 50 must-do activities for motorhome owners.

Meanwhile, at the Campervan Days event in the Netherlands, 15 manufacturers presented the latest compact campers based on VW, Mercedes, Ford, and Hymerⓘ. Interest in compact models is growing because they can be used as everyday vehicles, offer better maneuverability, and have lower operating costs. The exhibition featured a significant presence of electric VW ID.Buzz vans equipped with solar panels and induction hobs.

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Anniversary edition of Kampeerauto magazine

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