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A Hamburg futurist sees vanlife becoming a mass phenomenon. Manufacturers announce luxury campers from 74,300 euros, while some long-term vanlifers return to stationary housing due to overcrowded campsites.
The vanlife boom is hitting limits: Hamburg-based futurist Ulrich Reinhardt has analyzed the current state of the camper market. According to him, the phenomenon has evolved from a model of escaping society into a mass movement, and he predicts changes in the camping industry.
Amid this hype, manufacturers have announced new camper models based on the Citroën Jumper and Fiat Ducatoⓘ with luxury equipment, with prices starting at 74,300 euros. At the same time, some long-term vanlifers are returning to stationary housing due to overcrowded campsites and deteriorating community relations.
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Futurist Ulrich Reinhardt from Hamburg analyzed the current state of the camper and vanlife market. According to him, the phenomenon has evolved from ...
Futurist Ulrich Reinhardt from Hamburg analyzed the current state of the camper and vanlife market. According to him, the phenomenon has evolved from an off-grid lifestyle into a mass trend. The expert predicts changes in the camping industry.
Manufacturers have announced new camper models based on the Citroën Jumper and Fiat Ducato, with prices starting at €74,300. Meanwhile, some long-term...
Manufacturers have announced new camper models based on the Citroën Jumper and Fiat Ducato, with prices starting at €74,300. Meanwhile, some long-term van-lifers are returning to fixed housing due to overcrowded campsites and deteriorating community relations.
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At the 65th Caravan-Salon in Düsseldorf (Aug 28 – Sep 6), new motorhomes and campers are showcased. Demand for AWD and autonomous models grows, while caravans decline.
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