Wild camping, tolls, gas: camping mistakes can cost you dearly

German company Sealander has unveiled a camper that can travel on land and water. The model accommodates two people, has a payload of 410 kg, and includes a kitchen, toilet, and sleeping area. It is priced at 39,750 euros in Germany.

On Sunday morning around 8 a.m., a serious traffic accident involving a motorhome and a motorcycle occurred on Hamburger Strasse (district road 1) in Heber. Details are being clarified.

Buying a new motorhome in 2026 will be expensive, but a few models remain under €65,000. The cheapest is the Bürstner Papillon PC 6.0 at €56,590 (including taxes), followed by the GiottiLine GiottiVan 60 Be Young (from €55,950 excluding BPM) and the Citroën Holidays (from €64,100). All three have distinct features: the Papillon offers basic equipment and a fold-away bathroom, the GiottiVan has four berths and a diesel engine, and the Holidays is compact with an optional Max pack. From 2026, Dutch motorhome tax rates will rise, increasing annual costs.

In the preliminary round of the ADAC 'Camper of the Year' competition in Steißlingen, Bernd Gür from Lahr finished second. The competition involved 32 participants who underwent driving safety training and completed tasks at ten stations, including weight estimation, setting up a warning triangle, and assembling a tent. Gür tied with Diana Seidel from Munich but lost in a tie-break. He received a trophy and a 150-euro voucher for camping supplies.

A new motorhome site with 17 pitches has opened at the Globe Theater in Neuss, operated by Camper-Clean. Booking and management are fully digital, but the lack of a service station for waste disposal and water supply remains an issue. The operator promises improvements and views the site as a testing ground for innovations to be showcased at the Caravan-Salon in Düsseldorf at the end of August.

Atlantis has released a preview of its new Carbon 4x4 model based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The official debut will take place at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Salone del Camper in Parma, and the Bern trade fair in 2026. The model features a carbon-fiber monocoque, Torque-on-Demand all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbodiesel with 190 hp, and a 9-speed automatic transmission. Dimensions are 675 cm in length, 215 cm in width, and 310 cm in height. Standard equipment includes lithium batteries, solar panels, insulated 180-liter tanks, and a double floor. Two floor plans will be available at launch: one with a rear double bed and one with twin beds.