"Re-exist": solidarity takes to the streets — success for Camper Young Caritas

A head-on collision between a motorhome and a car in a tunnel near Cesio, Imperia, was followed by a rear-end crash. The 68-year-old driver died, his wife and the car driver were hospitalized. The road was closed.

A parking lot near the river mouth in Rio Martino is occupied by motorhomes and caravans ignoring a prohibition sign. Some vehicles have been parked there for days, despite a sign explicitly banning this type of vehicles and buses. A dedicated area for motorhomes is located 3 km away in Borgo Grappa.

On 24 April in Perugia, a camper with Austrian tourists got stuck on Via Alessi, blocking traffic. The driver ignored signs prohibiting campers from entering the historic center and drove into a narrow street with construction works. Firefighters and local police intervened to free the road. A similar incident occurred a few weeks earlier.

The historic center of Lecce still faces unauthorized van access for loading/unloading outside permitted hours. At the Traffic Commission meeting, President Luigi Quarta Colosso reported ongoing violations on Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Piazzetta Santa Chiara, and Piazzetta Castromediano. Mobility councillor Giancarlo Capoccia highlighted technical limits of cameras that cannot distinguish cars from vans, and staff shortages. A digital ZTL access system via app was proposed to simplify requests.

CI (Trigano group) updated the Horon series, introducing the semi-integral motorhome Horon 65 XT, 745 cm long, with five travel-approved seats and five berths. Based on a Ford Transit with a 130 hp engine (optionally 165 hp via the Horon pack), the model features a redesigned interior inspired by the Fit series, including a five-seat lounge, a galley, a separate bathroom, and an electric rear bed. Optional packs include Horon (performance and comfort) and Selekt (automatic transmission).

The article compares three cargo vans suitable for camper conversion: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ford Transit, and Ram ProMaster. The Sprinter offers the best interior height and fuel economy but has high purchase and maintenance costs. The ProMaster is the cheapest and has the tallest and widest cargo area, but suffers from reliability issues. The Transit, being the most popular in the US and with an extensive dealer network, is the easiest to maintain and offers multiple engine choices.