Tips for Families Trying a Campervan for the First Time

ITDC organizes official camping at Kuta Beach Park for MotoGP Mandalika 2026. Prices range from 750 thousand rupiah for a dome tent to 10–15 million for a VIP campervan.

IDN Times reports that when planning a family motorhome trip, it is important to avoid an overly packed itinerary, excessive luggage, and neglecting vehicle maintenance. Recommendations include accounting for distances, road conditions, and rest time, as well as checking tires, brakes, oil, battery, and electrical systems before departure. Choose overnight stops only in authorized and equipped locations, and do not drive in bad weather or when the driver is tired.

Three areas in West Java have been identified as suitable for family campervan trips: North Bandung, Ciwidey, and Puncak in Bogor Regency. Key considerations include vehicle access, safety, sanitation, overnight areas, weather, and local regulations. These areas offer cool air, hills, plantations, and campsites, but Puncak may have traffic congestion on weekends, and overnight parking in public spaces is prohibited.

Traveler Mimi Campervan Girl, while traveling in a campervan across Kalimantan and Sulawesi, faced difficulties in obtaining diesel fuel. She said that she befriended truck drivers who help her skip queues at gas stations and share spare fuel. She also warned about the risk of buying low-quality fuel from private sellers, which may be diluted with kerosene.

At GIIAS 2026, Isuzu, together with Jajago Keliling Indonesia and coachbuilder Delima Mandiri, presented the Komo camper based on the ELF NLR B truck. The vehicle features a diesel engine producing 120 PS, a 6-speed manual transmission, a BLUETTI energy storage system with 7,800 Wh, and 1,000 W solar panels. The creators, couple John and Rihana, have built their fourth camper, adapted for long trips across Indonesia.

At GIIAS 2026, Isuzu unveiled a camper based on the ELF NLR, developed with Delima Mandiri and JAJAGO bloggers. It features a 120 hp 4JJ1-TC diesel engine.