Motorhome for Retirement: Why We Regret the Purchase

The Crosscamp Life 2026 has been introduced, a compact motorhome combining everyday practicality with travel capabilities. The model, standing under 2 meters tall, fits into standard parking garages, is based on the Stellantis EMP2 platform, and features a new 2.2 BlueHDi engine with up to 180 hp, compliant with Euro 6e-bis standards. The interior is transformable, offering up to seven seats or a sleeping berth in the panoramic pop-up roof, and a fully electric version is also available.

The municipality of Eschlikon plans to build a closed shelter for motorhome parking. The project, costing 206,000 francs, includes 12 rental spaces for the public at 130–140 francs per month and is scheduled for completion in autumn 2026, pending objections. As the amount exceeds the municipal council's financial authority, the loan approval is subject to an optional referendum.

Spaniard Pablo lives in a motorhome in Switzerland, working as a waiter for 42.5 hours a week. He chose this lifestyle due to high rental prices. He spends his two days off traveling around the country.

Amid rising diesel prices, a method of saving fuel for motorhomes by driving in the slipstream of trucks is being discussed. Studies indicate potential savings of 5% to 20%, but at a dangerous distance of less than 50 meters, it violates traffic laws and sharply increases the risk of accidents. Experts do not recommend this method, suggesting instead maintaining a steady speed and keeping windows closed.

Approximately 15 buyers in Ticino and Graubünden paid hundreds of thousands of francs to a 55-year-old seller for motorhomes they never received. The man, who lived in Semione and operated between Cresciano and Grono, has been unreachable since January, and his company is closed. One victim transferred 35,000 francs for a vehicle that turned out to belong to another person and was not actually for sale.

Caravan sales in Switzerland boomed during the pandemic, with overnight stays increasing by 60%. Although new motorhome registrations fell by a third in 2025, demand for camping remains high. Mobile Freizeit specializes in Scandinavian caravans insulated for temperatures down to -30°C, equipped with the ALDE heating system.