Australian couple reaches Bergkamen in motorhome

Along the East Holstein coast, campsite operators are replacing traditional caravan pitches with mobile homes, tiny houses and glamping options. This increases occupancy and revenue while attracting new audiences. Motorhomes are overtaking caravans in popularity, but caravans remain relevant for families.

Westfalia has unveiled the Nansen 600L, a Fiat Ducato-based camper van measuring 5.99 m in length. It offers four fixed berths, including two double beds arranged as bunks, and a dry bathroom with a separate shower. The model features a kitchen with two burners, a 90-liter refrigerator, and a 4 kW Truma diesel heating system. Fresh water capacity is 95 liters, waste water 85 liters.

Nissan and German camper specialist Eifelland have unveiled the Interstar-e Relax, an electric camper based on the Interstar-e van. The vehicle will debut at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf later this month. It features an 87 kWh battery providing a WLTP range of up to 255 miles (410 km) and a 141 hp (105 kW) electric motor. Thanks to vehicle-to-load functionality, the standard Truma Eezy parking heater can draw power directly from the high-voltage battery, eliminating the need for a grid connection. Inside, there is a fixed bed measuring 1.90 x 1.60 m, a 90-liter refrigerator, an induction cooktop, a sink, and a portable toilet. The price is €89,900 ($102,000).

The East Frisian motorhome club in Leer is celebrating its anniversary. Bicycles, buffets and fixed meeting points have characterized the club for many years. However, joint trips are no longer what they used to be.

A technical defect in a motorhome driven by a 75-year-old Dutchman caused a diesel spill at Marina Park in Weener on Sunday afternoon. Firefighters removed the fuel trace. The incident temporarily disrupted park operations.

Two people were injured on Saturday at around 4:30 p.m. in an accident on the A99 motorway towards Stuttgart. A traffic jam had formed shortly after the Haar junction. The 28-year-old driver of a minibus had to brake, and the 48-year-old driver of the motorhome behind her also reacted. However, the 38-year-old driver of an airport shuttle bus carrying 15 passengers failed to stop in time, rear-ending the motorhome and pushing it into the minibus. The minibus driver and the bus driver, an Austrian national, sustained minor injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals. The hard shoulder, part of the Haar junction entrance, and one lane were closed for about an hour and a half. A procedure for negligent bodily harm was initiated against the bus driver.