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Life on Wheels: The Reality of Full-Time RV Living in Germany

26.07.2026 17:13 1 min 2 sources
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Life on Wheels: The Reality of Full-Time RV Living in Germany
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Wolfgang Vogl, forced to leave his spot in Landsberg, now lives permanently in his motorhome at a parking lot in Königsbrunn. Germany has strict registration and tax rules for such cases.

Wolfgang Vogl, forced to leave his spot in Landsberg, now lives permanently in his motorhome at a parking lot for RVs in Königsbrunn. His case shows that long-term living in a motorhome is often not about the romance of camping but about life circumstances.

In Germany, permanent living in motorhomes and caravans is growing in popularity. For those using a vehicle as their main residence, strict registration and taxation rules apply. Permanent placement is only allowed on specially designated sites, and using the motorhome as a primary residence requires registration at the place of stay. Additionally, owners may be subject to a second-home tax, and standard auto insurance is insufficient—specialized camper insurance is required.

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Life on wheels: the reality of permanent campers at Königsbrunn motorhome site

24.07.2026 augsburger-allgemeine DEU Original source

Rules and regulations for permanent living in a motorhome

06.05.2026 CHIP DEU Original source
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