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A motorhome driver in the Netherlands created a dangerous situation on the road due to haste. Meanwhile, owners report long waiting lists for winter storage, diesel bans in eco-zones, and hidden costs.
In the Netherlands, a motorhome driver, reportedly in a hurry, caused a road hazard, forcing other road users to give way. Such incidents reinforce stereotypes about inattentive motorhome drivers, although many owners use their vehicles for short trips.
Owners of motorhomes and caravans face growing logistical difficulties:
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An incident in the Netherlands involved a motorhome driver who, reportedly in a hurry, created a hazardous situation on the road, forcing other driver...
An incident in the Netherlands involved a motorhome driver who, reportedly in a hurry, created a hazardous situation on the road, forcing other drivers to yield. Such cases reinforce the stereotype of careless motorhome drivers, though many owners use them for short trips.
Motorhome and caravan owners face increasing logistical hurdles. Key issues include multi-year waiting lists for winter storage due to a record number...
Motorhome and caravan owners face increasing logistical hurdles. Key issues include multi-year waiting lists for winter storage due to a record number of registered vehicles, bans on older diesel motorhomes entering urban zero-emission zones, and hidden ownership costs that significantly increase the total expense.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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€1.06 · £0.92/l
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Owning a motorhome or caravan involves significant hidden costs: insurance (€700–2,500), maintenance (€750–1,500) and storage. Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands has raised the tax rate for private campers from a quarter to a half.
From 2026, motorhome tax in the Netherlands doubled as the discount fell from 75% to 50%. Diesel prices are also rising. The NKC organisation calls for a temporary return to the old rate, noting that owners receive no compensation.
In the Netherlands, road tax (wegenbelasting) for motorhomes will double in 2026 due to the abolition of a preferential rate, increasing owners' costs by an average of 200 euros per month. To reduce expenses, two options are highlighted: temporarily de-registering the vehicle (schorsen) or purchasing a motorhome over 40 years old, which is exempt from this tax.
Frieda Vuur, who lives in her camper van, regularly stays overnight on private driveways through the Welkom op mijn Oprit (WOMO) group. The group has 22,000 members and about 400 available spots across Europe, including Canada and Ecuador. Founder Lieke Kooyman says the concept helps motorhome travelers find free and safe parking, while hosts enjoy meeting new people.
The new Papillon camper site in Zaandam, Netherlands, is already receiving guests, though official reservations were set to begin July 1. Seven campers were spotted early morning at the Willem Prinsplein location. The site features 56 pitches, charging stations, a sanitation station, and toilet facilities. Overnight stay costs €32.50 for a camper up to 10 meters. Construction costs rose from €475,000 to €612,000 due to traffic adjustments and additional work.
From September 30 to October 4, the Kampeer & Caravan Jaarbeurs in Utrecht will feature an indoor camping area called 'Het Utrechtse Kampeerdorp'. Visitors can join cooking sessions, yoga classes, workshops, and even try an ice bath. The initiative aims to attract both seasoned campers and those curious about outdoor living. Other halls will display the latest motorhomes, caravans, folding trailers, and tents.
In the Grollooërveen nature reserve (Netherlands), a campervan got stuck on a wooden path for pedestrians and cyclists. The driver took a wrong turn, and the structure collapsed under the weight. The driver was fined; insurance will cover the damage.
The Christelijke Caravan Club (CCC) celebrates its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1986, the club brings together about 182 couples and single members from various Protestant denominations, from Old Reformed to Pentecostal churches. Members do not travel on Sundays and hold no activities that day, but organize church and singing services. The CCC organizes six multi-day trips annually in the Netherlands and abroad, plus spring and autumn camping weeks.
According to Roddelpraat, former Paleis voor een prikkie star Rogier Smit was seen on a public parking lot near VV Noordwijk football club, standing next to a caravan and talking to enforcement officers. Earlier rumors suggested he might be living in a camper, but now it appears to be a caravan. An anonymous tipster claims he lives there illegally without electricity or running water, though this has not been officially confirmed.
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