‘Crazy about Camping’ series returns with second season

US manufacturer Encore has introduced the ROG 12RK-FB mini travel trailer, featuring a foldable shower and toilet mounted above the drawbar. The trailer is 4.6 meters long with a 3.7-meter living space. Inside, a sofa converts into a double bed (2.03×1.52 m), and the rear houses a pull-out outdoor kitchen with a 100-liter fridge, sink, and two-burner stove. The caravan weighs 1,270 kg and starts at $34,450 (approx. €29,565) in the US.

Owners of motorhomes and caravans with LPG systems must undergo an inspection every two years and after any repair. Since mid-June 2025, proof of a functional system for heating, cooking, and cooling is required. Fines for missing the inspection range from €15 to €80. The check takes 20–45 minutes and costs €40–€80.

Flowcamper has introduced the Max Autark camper van built on the Mercedes Sprinter platform. The model is designed for long-distance travel and off-road use, featuring a modular interior with real wood trim. Options include all-wheel drive, upgraded suspension, and additional off-grid equipment. Prices start at approximately €160,000.

For the Feast of Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam), camping sites in Hessen are almost completely booked. Some sites, like Bettenhagen on Lake Edersee, only offer tent pitches without prior reservation. Others, such as Rhön-Camping-Park and the site at Nidda Reservoir, can only accommodate guests outside the holiday dates. According to an ADAC analysis, Hessen ranks second among the cheapest federal states for camping: a family of two adults and one child pays an average of 37 euros per night in the 2026 peak season.

The island of Fehmarn in Schleswig-Holstein attracts surfers due to wind conditions, especially in autumn. More than half of tourist overnight stays on the island are at campsites, where a pitch costs 30–50 euros per night. There are about 20 campsites on the island, some located directly on the beach and near surf spots.

In Mettmann South, motorhomes, commercial vehicles, and long-term parkers are blocking streets. The city administration proposes a parking management zone with a three-hour maximum stay and an annual resident permit for €75. The proposal goes to the planning committee on June 2. Residents had previously complained about permanently parked motorhomes, but a full ban was deemed legally unenforceable.