Masurian Lake District: Motorhome road trip to Poland's dream lakes

Polish manufacturer Niewiadow presented three new caravan models at the Caravan Salon 2026 trade fair: the N-Venture, N-Cross 3 Black, and MultiCaravan 5.0. The N-Venture is a compact off-road caravan measuring 3.94 m long, 2.00 m wide and high, with a 140×200 cm sleeping area, priced from 14,990 euros. The N-Cross 3 Black is a conventional caravan 5.61 m long, 2.05 m wide and 2.53 m high, with three berths, priced from 23,395 euros. The MultiCaravan 5.0 is a twin-axle caravan 6.54 m long, 2.50 m wide and 2.40 m high, featuring a rear garage for two motorcycles, with a starting price of around 25,000 euros for the 2027 model year.

A caravan caught fire on a private plot in Dłużyna (Włoszakowice commune). During extinguishing, two gas cylinders exploded. Six fire brigades arrived. At the site, firefighters found over a dozen camping gas cylinders and several 11 kg cylinders. Two caravans and nearby equipment, tools, and engines were burned or damaged. Losses estimated at about 20,000 zlotys. Preliminary findings suggest improper use of electrical devices and installations as the likely cause. No one was injured.

A 67-year-old from Gniewino commune is accused of stealing from a camping trailer between July and September 2026. Damage exceeds 7,000 zloty; some items recovered.

Polish manufacturer Flexicube has unveiled the Hermitainer, a container-based tiny house with a slide-out section, which the company claims is the world's only such model. When transported, it measures 12 meters in length and 2.5 meters in width; after hydraulic extension, the width increases to nearly 5 meters. The model features a 800-liter fresh water tank, a photovoltaic system, and a 5 kW diesel generator. Prices start at around 400,000 euros, with final costs depending on custom specifications. The Hermitainer was exhibited at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf.

Niewiadow unveiled the 2027 MultiCaravan 5.0 at the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon, a restyled version of the Sportcaravan. The trailer can haul two motorcycles or a quad, and includes sleeping quarters, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The cargo area measures 5 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 1.9 meters high. Curb weight is 1,640 kg, gross vehicle weight is 2,740 kg. Starting price is €25,000.

In the documentary series 'My Van Life', lawyer Lisa travels across America in a self-built camper van. Due to a hurricane, she changes her route and meets owners of mobile homes in the southern US states. Soon she learns of her father's death. The episode was produced in Australia in 2021 and runs 34 minutes.