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Familie.de has compiled a list of 12 gadgets designed to cope with high temperatures while camping. The selection includes fans, cooling mattresses, and air filtration systems. The article is based on product testing and includes affiliate links.
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Familie.de has compiled a list of 12 gadgets designed to cope with high temperatures while camping. The selection includes fans, cooling mattresses, a...
Familie.de has compiled a list of 12 gadgets designed to cope with high temperatures while camping. The selection includes fans, cooling mattresses, and air filtration systems. The article is based on product testing and includes affiliate links.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Super E10
$2.55 /l
€2.21 · £1.89/l
136 of 140
pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.65 /l
€2.30 · £1.96/l
89 of 93
pricier than 95% of countries
Diesel
$2.59 /l
€2.25 · £1.92/l
135 of 141
pricier than 95% of countries
Premium Diesel
$2.94 /l
€2.55 · £2.18/l
39 of 40
pricier than 95% of countries
LPG
$1.27 /l
€1.10 · £0.94/l
50 of 53
pricier than 92% of countries
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Familie.de has compiled a list of 12 camping products designed to make high temperatures more bearable. The selection includes items for air cooling, sun protection, and maintaining cool drinking water. The list is based on the editors' practical experience.
A German publication has compiled a list of 12 compact tools for organizing belongings in a motorhome or tent. These include organizers, mounts, and containers designed to reduce clutter and speed up item retrieval.
In 2026, camping is becoming increasingly high-tech: from smart energy supply to digital navigation and safety tools. Technology enhances comfort, efficiency, and sustainability, while nature remains the goal.
On Friday afternoon, a motorhome overturned on the A8 motorway towards Munich, completely blocking the road. Police secured the scene, and the cause of the accident remains unclear. According to BayernInfo, traffic is backed up for about 14 kilometers.
District Administrator Christian Herrgott visited the Linkenmühle campsite at the Hohenwarte reservoir. The family-run site records about 10,000 overnight stays per year, mainly from German guests and about 10% from neighboring countries. Talks focused on infrastructure issues such as road conditions and bus connections. The campsite has been modernized with online booking, Wi-Fi, and an app for ordering bread rolls.
In Uckermark, a debate over elderly drivers continues. Readers of Nordkurier share their experiences: 84-year-old Robert Drexel drives a 15-tonne motorhome and believes many older drivers overestimate their abilities, but losing a licence in rural areas could be a 'death sentence'. Another reader, 77-year-old Georg Kaltwasser, gave up renewing his licence due to costs (around 1,500 euros) and instead drives a 4-tonne motorhome to Greece. 85-year-old Alois Deuber sold his motorhome for health reasons after driving over 200,000 km without accidents. Mandatory checks for elderly drivers are not in place in Germany.
German publication Heise Online tested thermoelectric cool boxes. The Crivit model from Lidl for 60 euros was named the test winner, Brandson for 83 euros the technology winner, and Arebos for 50 euros the best value for money. Such boxes cool contents by a maximum of 18 °C below ambient temperature and are not suitable for freezing food.
Spontaneously stopping and sleeping in a motorhome, camper van, or converted van is not allowed everywhere. Travelers must be aware of local regulations and restrictions.
EuroCaravaning will present updated VANTourer 600 D and 630 L models at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, featuring the patented Variobad 2.0 system that converts a compact toilet into a full shower cabin. The system will be available in production models from December 2025. The new models also offer up to 40% more storage space in the rear, a 90-liter compressor refrigerator with double hinges, an optional pop-up roof, and an external shower. All models comply with the GSR II safety regulation, including automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, intelligent speed assistance, and driver fatigue detection.
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