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The author recounts a summer motorhome trip from Nordenham (Germany) to the Danish island of Funen and back. The journey started with excitement up to Bederkesa, followed by relaxed days with sunshine, water views, and plenty of ice cream.

German company ARI Motors has introduced the compact 458 Pro Camper, measuring 3.82 meters in length and 1.49 meters in width. It features solar panels, water tanks, 230-volt outlets, and an interior height of 1.85 meters. The 2.8-square-meter living space is fully customizable. The 15 kW electric motor provides a top speed of 70 km/h and a range of up to 230 km with the optional 23.5 kWh battery (180 km with the standard 15 kWh battery). Running costs are about 4 euros per 100 km. Available in Germany for 25,530 euros excluding taxes.

Since July 2025, motorhomes, caravans and other recreational vehicles with a fixed LPG system in Germany must undergo a gas inspection according to the DVGW G 607 standard. This inspection must be carried out every 24 months by certified experts. Missing the deadline can result in a fine between 15 and 60 euros. The new rules also define requirements for the installation of refillable gas cylinders and the training of inspectors.

A serious accident occurred on Thursday afternoon on the A23 motorway near Wacken (Steinburg district). A white-silver SUV driver, while overtaking a motorhome, apparently overlooked a vehicle coming from behind, which then collided with the motorhome of a woman traveling with her children. The 49-year-old driver and her two daughters sustained only minor injuries, but the motorhome was completely destroyed. The suspected cause of the accident fled the scene. Police are searching for the vehicle. The A23 remained closed until late Thursday afternoon.

Following a dangerous near-miss on a road in Uckermark, the columnist calls for mandatory driving aptitude tests for motorhome and caravan owners, especially seniors. She argues that handling such vehicles requires special skills that may decline with age.

Bürstner has placed a 138-liter compressor refrigerator (with a 12-liter freezer compartment) in the lower part of the kitchen unit of its Signature SMT 7.4 model based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. This layout frees up space but requires bending to access items. The optional Premium kitchen includes an electrically adjustable shelf, a pull-out cutting board, and a mineral worktop. The German starting price is €93,999 including VAT for the base version; the cost of a fully equipped vehicle has not been announced. With a full 200-liter water tank, the curb weight increases by 180 kg, potentially exceeding the 3.5-tonne limit for a standard B driving license.