We Become Campers: With a Caravan to France

Firefighters were called to extinguish a burning caravan at the Seifertsau campsite in Datzeroth. Upon arrival, the caravan was fully engulfed in flames, but no people were injured. Extinguishing the fire required additional equipment from Melsbach.

A motorhome caught fire on the B30 federal highway near Bad Waldsee on Good Friday. The road was completely closed until 2:50 PM, with damage estimated at €25,000. A technical defect is suspected as the cause.

A head-on collision between two motorhomes occurred in Calw on Good Friday. According to preliminary police reports, the 59-year-old driver of one vehicle, likely due to a medical emergency, crossed into the oncoming lane. The driver and three passengers were hospitalized, both vehicles were totaled, and the total damage is estimated at over 200,000 euros.

On Good Friday, two motorhomes collided on Stuttgarter Straße in Calw. Preliminary police reports indicate the crash was caused by a sudden lane change by one motorhome, possibly due to a driver's medical issue. Four people sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the road was closed for several hours for recovery operations.

Specialized dog boxes built into motorhomes enhance safety during animal transport. Studies have shown that at 70 km/h, an unsecured dog becomes a dangerous projectile, and many standard carriers cannot withstand a collision. The market features 11 providers that manufacture and install custom boxes in the rear garage or living area of a motorhome, ensuring restraint and comfort for the animal.

A German company has introduced the modular squiq Traveller-box system to convert an estate car or SUV into a mini-camper. The basic version costs around €2,000, features a sliding construction with a load capacity of up to 220 kg, and can be supplemented with a kitchen module and roof tent.