Dutch couple quits jobs and sells house to live in a motorhome

After almost 70 years, Bürstner has stopped making caravans — and nobody was particularly surprised once sales had fallen by a third. Sweden registered 62% more motorhomes and is preparing to let them drive faster. Chet Hanks moved into a retirees' trailer park in Nashville — for the country music career, not the savings. Plus a Korean workation site for 100 motorhomes, an unmanned trailer hotel on Hokkaido, and a gyrocopter pilot who landed on a highway and clipped an oncoming motorhome — all in this issue.

Dutch studio Square Glade Games and publisher Silver Lining Interactive have released Outbound, a cooperative camper van life simulator, on PC and Xbox Series X|S. Versions for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 arrive May 14. The game amassed over 1 million Steam wishlists before launch.

Premium folding trailer manufacturer Holtkamper has resumed operations in Assen. Kampeer Assen has taken over production and sales, with initial models already available for order.

Campolife dealer in Heinenoord, Netherlands, has added Hymer motorhomes and Eriba caravans to its lineup. Initial models are available for viewing and purchase. The company claims to offer one of the largest and most diverse selections in the country, with over 800 models in stock. Both brands, founded in 1957, are known for quality and innovation.

BOVAG chairwoman Christianne van der Wal visited Van Uden Caravans in Sint-Oedenrode. The tour included discussions on labor shortages in the caravan industry and regulatory burdens from the government.

As of 2026, the Netherlands has changed its toll system for heavy motorhomes. Drivers must register online and pay tolls digitally to avoid fines.