Camper vans conquer summer: the pleasures and problems of traveling on wheels

Volkswagen unveiled the ID. California Cruise electric camper concept: 86 kWh and 455 km of range, production by 2028. Plus: Chamonix bans overnight stays.

Two years on the road with a cat named Zhuzu — and not a single day of wanting to go back. We break down life in a camper van: where to find water, how heating works, what to do about electricity, and where to look for overnight spots. 7 countries, hundreds of places, and an honest account — from the mountain roads of Turkey to the coastline of Montenegro.

Comprehensive review of all RV and camper toilet types: cassette, portable, gravity, vacuum, macerating, dry flush, sealing, incinerating, composting and separating. Comparison of models, consumables, installation and annual costs.