54-year-old woman moves from city to 40 sq m static caravan

Starting July 1, 2026, the Netherlands introduces a kilometer-based toll for trucks over 3.5 tons. Motorhomes are exempt if the registration certificate shows class M1 or code SA. To prevent incorrect fines due to automatic license plate recognition, owners are advised to register their vehicle on the portal vrachtwagenheffing.nl/de.

Despite higher operating costs, demand for motorhomes remains consistently strong. Dealers report that customers continue to inquire about purchases and rentals. Fuel and maintenance price increases have not deterred buyers.

A team of engineering students from Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands) has developed the Stella Vita motorhome, which runs entirely on solar energy. Range on a sunny day reaches 730 km, on a cloudy day about 600 km. Integrated panels covering 8.8 sq m and deployable side panels provide full off-grid capability for two people.

Ferrari has confirmed that the Luce electric crossover will be the first model from the brand to offer a tow bar. This will allow the vehicle to tow a caravan. The decision follows customer requests for travel use.

Starting July 1, 2026, the Netherlands introduces a kilometer charge for N2 and N3 category vehicles (gross weight over 3500 kg). The average rate is €0.191 per km. Motorhomes registered as camper vans are exempt, even if they weigh over 3500 kg. Owners of motorhomes with foreign plates are advised to register the exemption in advance on the vrachtwagenheffing.nl portal.

Benimar has introduced four new floorplans for the Yrteo series for 2027. Models Y881 (5.99 m) and Y885 (6.39 m) replace fixed beds with drop-down beds, increasing vehicle height to 2.89 m. The compressor fridge capacity has been raised from 70 to 150 liters, and the entry door width from 56 to 65 cm. Payload has been improved by reducing furniture weight.