Retro camping in Hungary: how people vacationed with tents and caravans

The Szeged District Prosecutor's Office has charged a man who, in autumn 2025, while intoxicated, damaged a motorhome parked in the city center. According to the indictment, on September 9, 2025, he broke the windshield wipers, struck the mirror, and damaged the rear bumper of the vehicle. The Finnish owner suffered damages of approximately 100,000 forints. The court sentenced the accused to three years of probation.

Tischer has expanded its pickup camper lineup to include the Mercedes X-Class. The platform-mounted module sleeps up to three with a double bed, three seats (convertible to a third bed), a three-burner gas kitchen, and a shower. A lighter VanEssa option provides a slide-out kitchen with sink, stove, and teak-trimmed work surfaces.

On May 8, a motorhome caught fire on the M3 motorway in Hungary near Hajdúnánás. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with one water jet and are conducting follow-up operations.

Algovia Vans has unveiled the compact Escape 540 camper based on Stellantis vans. Its key feature is a rear kitchen that becomes an outdoor cooking area when the tailgate is open. The model sleeps up to six people.

BMW Hungary held a test drive of the new electric iX3 50 xDrive crossover. From April 20 to 23, ten vehicles were available for participants in Mariavölgy. The model is already on sale in Europe, with over 50,000 orders since September 2025. In Hungary, more than 50 iX3 units have been delivered since local launch. The starting price is 34,037,000 forints (about €93,200) due to Hungary's 27% VAT rate.

Hungarian medical student and paramedic Gergő chose to live in a caravan instead of a traditional apartment. He combines work, studies, and long-distance running (up to 100 km). According to him, this lifestyle is a conscious choice for minimalism, lower costs, and more freedom, though it involves everyday compromises.