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From a 100-euro camper to a roof tent: These camping trends are conquering the Baltic Sea

30.08.2026 04:00 1 min 1 source РУС
nordkurier.de DEU
From a 100-euro camper to a roof tent: These camping trends are conquering the Baltic Sea
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Camping is becoming more individual: on roads to the Baltic Sea and the Mecklenburg Lake District, not only classic motorhomes but also converted vans, roof tents, and trailers that hardly look like holiday accommodation are increasingly common. Examples include Dana and Moritz, who bought a 2006 Opel Vivaro for 6,000 euros and invested another 4,000–5,000 euros in its conversion, and Danny from near Hamburg, who turned an old truck cab on a trailer into a mobile dwelling for 50–100 euros. Manufacturers such as Campnetic offer magnetic accessories for flexible setup without drilling.

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From a 100-euro camper to a roof tent: These camping trends are conquering the Baltic Sea

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