Last-Minute Pitches: Where North Sea Campers Still Have a Chance at Pentecost

German company Roadsurfer, founded in 2016 by four friends, has grown from a startup with 25 Volkswagen camper vans in Munich to an international network with nearly 100 locations in 16 countries and a fleet of 10,000 vehicles. About 420,000 people have used the service. The company now employs around 1,000 people, and the average booking lead time has increased to 110 days, which management says reflects a shift from spontaneous trips to planned annual vacations.

Dethleffs, the Isny im Allgäu-based caravan manufacturer, has confirmed that it will suspend production of the Camper, Nomad and Beduin Scandinavia ranges for the 2027 model year. The final batch will roll off the line in autumn 2026. Only the entry-level c'joy, c'go and c'go up models will remain in the 2027 lineup. Completely revised versions are expected for the 2028 model year. The reasons for the pause have not been disclosed, but are likely linked to cost-cutting and allowing dealers to clear inventory amid a post-pandemic market saturation.

At a motorhome parking lot in Lösnich (Rhineland-Palatinate), tourists suffer from constant jet ski noise. The Trier water police admit the difficulty of catching offenders and are stepping up patrols.

Dometic took first place in five categories of the 'Beste Marken' 2026 reader survey by Promobil and Caravaning magazines. Over 20,500 readers—active RV and caravan users—voted. Awards were presented at the CMT 2026 trade fair in Stuttgart. Dometic won in air conditioning, cool boxes, refrigerators, lithium batteries, and solar systems; placed second in awnings and sanitation; and third in heating and sun awnings.

In Dechsendorf, a tree fell onto a caravan during a thunderstorm. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred at the Dechsendorfer Weiher lake.

The Pro Freilassing faction has submitted a motion to the city council to create paid parking spaces for five to eight motorhomes, campervans, or caravans at the outdoor pool car park. The aim is to consolidate wild camping and boost tourism. The proposal will be discussed at the main committee meeting on June 23.