Refueling with a caravan or camper: the only proven trick to avoid leaving the highway

MANN-FILTER advises checking the motorhome's cabin filter at the start of the season, especially after a long period of inactivity. Studies indicate that air inside the vehicle can be up to five times more polluted than outside. Replacing the filter helps eliminate odors, reduce allergens, and improve air quality.

Roadsurfer simplifies access to camper travel by offering rental with a full range of services. The company's fleet comprises around 10,000 vehicles, including Volkswagen California models, and provides unlimited mileage, roadside assistance, and a platform for finding overnight spots.

Spain's traffic authority (DGT) has implemented new regulations for motorhomes and camper vans effective March 11. Key updates include revised MOT inspection intervals, parking regulations based on a Supreme Court ruling, and official recognition of tourist reception areas. Municipalities may impose parking restrictions, and deploying awnings or furniture outside designated zones is considered illegal camping.

New motorhome and camper van sales in Spain increased by 84.3% in February compared to the previous year. According to industry association Aseicar, foreign owners outnumber Spaniards two to one, while infrastructure remains insufficient, with about 1,200 dedicated areas in Spain versus 7,500 in France.

Campervan travel is increasingly popular in Europe, with Easter being a peak season. The article outlines three Spanish routes suitable for a three to five day trip: the Costa Brava and Catalan Pyrenees, the White Villages of Andalucía, and the Cantabrian Coast.

Spain's General Directorate of Traffic has issued an instruction tightening parking and overnight rules for motorhomes. Municipalities can now fine for prolonged parking and prohibit camping outside authorized areas. Additionally, campers will face more frequent technical inspections — every six months for vehicles over ten years old.