Demand for Permanent Camping Pitches Rises in Germany

A motorhome driver died at the scene of an accident in Metelen. A part detached from a slurry spreader trailer and smashed through the windshield of the oncoming motorhome. A passenger in the car following behind was unharmed.

The Neumünster police will conduct a free safety check for motorhomes and caravans on March 29. The event at the Aalbek rest area will include weighing vehicles and providing advice on loading, gas systems, and theft prevention.

Police have arrested a 31-year-old man suspected of stealing a Renault Master motorhome in Radebeul. A police tracking dog led officers to the suspect's apartment, where the key to the stolen vehicle was found. An investigation for theft is underway.

German camper van manufacturer Westfalen-Mobil is cutting jobs. The company based in Rheda-Wiedenbrück announced the elimination of 130 positions.

Police in Schleswig-Holstein are conducting a weighing and advisory campaign for motorhomes on the A7 motorway. The initiative aims to identify overloaded vehicles before the holiday season and is offered free of charge.

Two motorhome parking areas in the Cuxhaven region on the North Sea coast are in demand among travelers. One of them, the concrete "Platte" lot at the ferry terminal, is often fully booked on sunny holidays. Nearby, another test site has been made permanent due to its popularity.