Motorhome Instead of a Mortgage? Poles Increasingly Choose Life on Wheels

A car trailer carrying gas cylinders, solar panels, batteries, and an electric bicycle caught fire while driving on Piłsudskiego Street in Lesko. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, preventing an explosion of the cylinders and the fire from spreading to the towing vehicle. Police preliminary findings suggest the fire may have been caused by a short circuit in the e-bike battery. No injuries were reported.

A court in Kościerzyna has arrested a 39-year-old Ukrainian citizen for one month on charges of damaging the interior of a caravan in the rural commune of Kościerzyna. The damage is estimated at 1,000 PLN. The man faces charges of trespassing and property destruction, punishable by up to 5 years in prison.

Malaga-based Spanish studio Malapata Studio, which released the camper van customization simulator Camper Van: Make it Home a year ago, has announced a new game — Book Nook. It is a simulator for assembling a miniature book nook, where players place decorative elements step by step without time pressure. The game is currently confirmed only for PC, with a Steam page and demo already available.

A caravan caught fire in Poland on the night of June 4. One source says it happened in Kamienna Góra, another in Jarkowice. No injuries reported.

In the night of January 1, 2026, a caravan caught fire on a private plot in Jarkowice, Poland. Firefighting units from Kamienna Góra PSP and volunteer brigades from Miszkowice, Jarkowice, and Lubawka responded. No injuries were reported.

In Poland, demand for campers is rising, but high prices (new from PLN 250,000, premium models up to PLN 1 million) make financing essential. Loans suit individuals who want ownership, while leasing benefits businesses that can deduct costs. When choosing, consider total cost of ownership, including insurance, maintenance, and fuel.