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Campervan 'white wall' effect worries Dutch campsite owner

08.07.2026 03:09 1 min 2 sources
Leeuwarder Courant NLD + 1 more
Campervan 'white wall' effect worries Dutch campsite owner
Original source: Dagblad van het Noorden

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A Dutch campsite owner fears large motorhomes are creating a 'white wall' effect, blocking views and spoiling the atmosphere. Small campsites are popular, but their cramped layout causes irritation.

A campsite owner in the Netherlands, Tjerk, has expressed concern over the growing number of large motorhomes on pitches. He says they create a 'white wall' effect, blocking views and harming the atmosphere for other campers. The trend towards bigger vehicles is changing the traditional camping experience.

Small campsites are becoming increasingly popular among holidaymakers. However, their cramped layout and dense placement of motorhomes, which creates the 'white wall' effect, are causing irritation among some tourists.

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Small campsites gain popularity but also cause camper annoyance

31.01.2026 Leeuwarder Courant NLD Original source

Campsite owner fears motorhomes are turning pitches into 'white walls'

31.01.2026 Dagblad van het Noorden NLD Original source

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