“Superplatz”: Best campsite on Lake Constance named

Volkswagen is offering the Caddy California for lease at 199 euros per month on a 24-month contract with an annual mileage of 10,000 km. Including a 1,290 euro delivery fee, total costs over two years amount to 6,066 euros, an effective rate of 252.75 euros and a total leasing factor of 0.61. The vehicle features a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with 116 hp and a 7-speed DSG, a fold-out bed measuring 1.98 by 1.07 metres, a folding table and two chairs. Its height of 1.83 metres allows access to any multi-storey car park. Delivery is expected in about three months. ADAC rated the Caddy California 2.1, placing it second in its camper ranking.

Since mid-August, 12 wooden glamping cabins have been available for rent at SeeCamping Langlau on the Kleiner Brombachsee. The new accommodation type expands the campsite's offering.

Eura Mobil is expanding its Xtura range with a second model, the Xtura 656 HB. The 6.68 m motorhome (about 20 cm shorter than the Xtura 686 EF) sleeps four: two in a rear transverse bed and two in an electric roof tent that deploys at the push of a button. It is based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with all-wheel drive, 190 hp and an automatic transmission. The base price is 183,400 euros. Standard equipment includes the roof tent, all-wheel drive, a panoramic roof, underfloor heating and a combined gas and induction hob.

German outlet T-Online listed six accessories to reduce common risks in camper travel: vehicle and drawbar scales, a gas level gauge, storm lines and pegs for the awning, electrical adapters and extension cables, and warning signs for Italy and Spain. The scales help avoid overloading, the gas gauge prevents unexpected empty cylinders, storm lines protect the awning from wind, adapters and extension cables ensure safe campsite power connections, and the signs make protruding loads visible. Italy and Spain have different requirements for the number of stripes and the border of such signs.

The motorhome site at Solimare in Moers is often fully booked. To meet more requests, Enni is redeveloping the area and has revealed initial details. The site currently accommodates eleven motorhomes; after the conversion, capacity will increase significantly.

Cubivan Camping System (CCS) is a modular system that converts compact vans into full campers. It consists of two modules: a slide-out rear unit with kitchen and bathroom, and a fold-out rooftop bedroom. A prototype was shown at the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon. Pre-orders are open with deposits from €150 to €600, credited toward the purchase. Full price is expected between €22,000 and €25,000. Sales are scheduled to start in summer 2027, with deliveries by the end of that year.