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Polish company Tomplan, which has produced transport and recreational products for over 25 years, has focused on trailer caravans for the past eleven years and now sells them across Europe. All models — Mini Tommy, Tommy BD and Tommy — have a maximum permissible weight of 750 kg. The Mini Tommy is available in a basic version and a version with a kitchen; the Tommy BD and Tommy feature sleeping areas, a kitchen with a two-burner hob, a fridge and a full bathroom with shower and Thetford cassette toilet. Standard equipment includes a 32-litre fresh water tank, waste water system, battery, 230V and 12V installations, LED lighting and USB ports; heating is optional. Payload depends on the specific mass of the caravan, limiting how much luggage can be added.

From 25 to 27 September 2026, the 4th Nadbużański Caravan Rally will take place in Drohiczyn on the Bug River. The programme includes a feast with local delicacies, live music, an open-air cinema, kayaking and tours.

After the high season ends in September and October, rental prices for motorhomes and caravans drop, but autumn trips require additional spending on heating and technical preparation. Night frosts can freeze unheated grey water tanks and drain batteries, while shorter daylight forces earlier stops. Many campsites close at the end of September or limit sanitary facilities, increasing mileage in search of open service points. For foreign travel, insurance such as Warta Travel is recommended, covering pet treatment up to 5000 zł, and when renting a vehicle, an excess waiver option up to 5000 zł.

Niewiadow has unveiled the N-Cross 3 Black, a compact caravan for three people. The 2027 model measures 5.61 m long and 2.23 m wide, with a body made of insulated sandwich panels with an aluminium outer layer. Inside, two seating areas convert into a double bed of 143 by 205 cm and a single bed of 63 by 199 cm, a kitchen with a two-burner gas hob, sink and 55-litre Dometic compressor fridge, a wet cell with cassette toilet and shower, a wardrobe, a Truma S3004 gas heater, a 100 Ah gel battery and a 30-litre water tank. A digital touchscreen controls lighting and system levels. Black plastic exterior elements distinguish the Black version from the regular N-Cross, but the model is not intended for off-road use.

Polish manufacturer Niewiadow unveiled the MultiCaravan 5.0 at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf for the 2027 model year. The caravan measures 6.54 metres long, 2.50 metres wide and about 2.40 metres high, with a five-metre-long cargo area that is two metres wide and 1.90 metres high, allowing two motorcycles or a quad to be carried. The front section contains living amenities: a two-person dinette convertible into a bed, an additional bed above, a wardrobe, a compact kitchen with a two-burner hob, sink, fridge and storage, plus a washroom with a cassette toilet and shower. The rear tailgate folds down as a ramp for loading. The permitted maximum mass is around 2.7 tonnes, requiring a B+ or BE licence. The starting price is approximately €24,990.

On 11 September at around 15:50 in Sanka, Poland, a Fiat camper van carrying foreign travellers caught fire. The driver smelled burning, stopped on the shoulder, and all occupants exited safely. A passing man also noticed the fire and alerted emergency services. Fire crews from OSP Zalas, OSP Sanka and OSP Tenczynek, as well as police, responded to the scene. According to preliminary information, the likely cause was a short circuit in the batteries. No one was injured and no medical assistance was required.