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The article answers the main questions about traveling and living in a motorhome: how to choose, where to rent, what types of construction exist and the differences from caravans
The article is a practical guide covering all key issues related to the selection, rental and insurance of motorhomes. The material helps to understand the specifics of this type of travel and living.
The publication describes the main types of motorhomes:
It also examines the differences between motorhomes and caravans, helping the reader make an informed choice.
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The article serves as a guide for selecting, renting, and insuring motorhomes. It addresses practical questions related to traveling and living in suc...
The article serves as a guide for selecting, renting, and insuring motorhomes. It addresses practical questions related to traveling and living in such vehicles.
The article serves as a guide for choosing, renting, and insuring motorhomes. It addresses practical questions related to this type of travel and livi...
The article serves as a guide for choosing, renting, and insuring motorhomes. It addresses practical questions related to this type of travel and living.
The article addresses questions about selecting and renting motorhomes. It describes the main types of constructions: profile, integral, cab-over, and...
The article addresses questions about selecting and renting motorhomes. It describes the main types of constructions: profile, integral, cab-over, and Class C, as well as the differences between motorhomes and caravans.
Updated: 11.07.2026
Sin plomo 95
$1.79 /l
€1.57 · £1.34/l
97 of 133
pricier than 72% of countries
Sin plomo 98
$2.01 /l
€1.76 · £1.50/l
67 of 92
pricier than 72% of countries
Gasóleo A
$1.81 /l
€1.58 · £1.35/l
96 of 134
pricier than 71% of countries
Gasóleo Premium
$1.94 /l
€1.71 · £1.45/l
23 of 41
pricier than 54% of countries
GLP
$1.22 /l
€1.07 · £0.91/l
45 of 51
pricier than 86% of countries
GNC
$1.65 /l
€1.45 · £1.23/l
9 of 15
pricier than 53% of countries
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Spain
5
Spain's DGT has published new instruction PROT 2026/04, clarifying rules for motorhomes. Parking is not considered camping if no external elements are deployed and no liquids are discharged.
Spain
4
Due to high rents and unaffordable mortgages, Spanish residents increasingly choose to live in caravans and motorhomes. In Son Hugo, Mallorca, the number of caravans grew from 20 to 200 in four years.
Spain
6
The Madrid government approved amendments to the Tourism Organization Law, legally recognizing hostels and designated areas for motorhomes and campers for the first time. The reform also introduces free pricing for hotels and tightens insurance requirements.
A customer who rented a motorhome from Roadsurfer from June 16 to 27, 2026, claims the company is trying to charge for damage that existed before the rental. During pickup in Viladecans, the awning was found to deploy unevenly and had a broken support leg held together with worn duct tape. Employee Leonardo noted this on his tablet, but the company's first damage assessment attributed the awning damage to the customer. The customer provided timestamped photos, yet Roadsurfer demands payment for the awning and a broken rear light (€715 for the part and €406 for labor), threatening legal action. The company lacks a customer service phone number, does not return deposits, and does not cover awning damage under any of its three insurance plans.
Germany's Foreign Office has updated travel advice for Spain, highlighting risks for motorhome and caravan users. Key threats include theft on highways (especially the A7) and wildfires that recently killed 12 people in Andalusia. Drivers are advised not to stop on the hard shoulder if signaled falsely about a breakdown, and to evacuate immediately when ordered. Since 2026, Spanish-registered vehicles must carry a V-16 emergency light, but foreign vehicles may still use a warning triangle.
Spain
2
Netflix has dropped the trailer for the miniseries 'Toda la verdad de mis mentiras' based on the novel by Elisabeth Benavent. Premieres August 28, 2026.
Buying a motorhome for the first time requires evaluating more than just price and interior layout. Weight, homologation, history, fuel consumption, insurance, actual use, and documentation must be checked, as a poor choice can lead to ongoing costs. The key is deciding how it will be used: weekend trips, long journeys, family routes, or autonomous overnight stays. This determines size, bed type, tank capacity, auxiliary battery, and driving license requirements.
A visit to a police station in Castro Urdiales prompted the author to question why they didn't choose a hotel holiday. Traveling by motorhome turned out to involve unexpected difficulties, including parking and service issues.
The Stoffels family from Vlaardingen (Netherlands) sold their apartment and planned to relocate to Valencia to open a barbecue restaurant, but instead began traveling across Europe in a motorhome. Since October, they have been moving between coastal areas and historical sites, with their children receiving remote education. The family acknowledges this lifestyle is temporary: when the proceeds from the house sale run out, they plan to move to Sardinia and open a campsite there.
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