Car Roof Tents: One Advantage and Many Drawbacks

In the province of Cádiz, demand for caravan and camper van rentals is rising this summer, offering an alternative to hotels and apartments. Prices start at €400 for a few days. The most popular options are in Tarifa and El Palmar, known for kitesurfing and windsurfing. Weekly rental costs range from €380 to €1,200 depending on the vehicle type and season.

PAJ GPS has introduced the SOLAR Finder 4G, a GPS tracker with an integrated solar panel designed for motorhomes, campers and caravans. The device provides real-time location tracking via the FINDER app or web portal, supports 4G connectivity in over 100 countries, and includes motion alerts, geofencing and route history. The first three months include free access to the premium subscription plan, followed by 24 months of the LITE plan at no extra cost. PAJ GPS was founded in Germany in 2011 and operates in several European countries and the United States.

On the evening of July 14, a motorcycle and a motorhome collided laterally on the GI-553 road near Sant Feliu de Buixalleu (La Selva). The motorcyclist died at the scene despite rapid emergency response. The Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating the cause. This accident brings the 2026 road death toll in Catalonia to 77, including 31 motorcyclists.

In the Bernat Alzina car park in Es Migjorn, Menorca, a motorhome parked horizontally occupied four parking spaces, prompting complaints from residents. Some locals have developed an aversion to motorhomes, sometimes unjustified, but to avoid it, drivers should follow parking rules.

The municipality of Coll de Nargó (Alt Urgell) plans to build a motorhome area with 16 spaces. The project, costing €170,000, is included in the Generalitat's 2026 budget and partly funded by the traffic department. Tender is expected in September after urban planning procedures, with construction lasting 3–4 months. The site will be on plot 28 of polygon 1, next to road L-511, between Sant Climent church and the fire station. Mayor Sergi Ubach said the facility will improve services, coexistence and the local economy, and help regulate traffic. A fee for access is being considered. The area will have water, electricity, and grey and black water disposal.

A customer who rented a motorhome from Roadsurfer from June 16 to 27, 2026, claims the company is trying to charge for damage that existed before the rental. During pickup in Viladecans, the awning was found to deploy unevenly and had a broken support leg held together with worn duct tape. Employee Leonardo noted this on his tablet, but the company's first damage assessment attributed the awning damage to the customer. The customer provided timestamped photos, yet Roadsurfer demands payment for the awning and a broken rear light (€715 for the part and €406 for labor), threatening legal action. The company lacks a customer service phone number, does not return deposits, and does not cover awning damage under any of its three insurance plans.