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RVs surge in North Rhine-Westphalia; police offer free weighing

20.07.2026 17:02 2 min 4 sources
Radio Sauerland DEU + 3 more
RVs surge in North Rhine-Westphalia; police offer free weighing
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In Brief

In Wuppertal, RV registrations rose 72% since 2020; in Soest district, 4,573 RVs were counted. Police in Hochsauerlandkreis held a free weighing campaign in Olsberg and Hüsten.

Rising popularity of RVs

According to the state statistical office, around 3,000 RVs were registered in Wuppertal at the start of 2026, a 72% increase from early 2020. On average, there are 86 RVs per 10,000 residents — slightly more than in other large cities in North Rhine-Westphalia. In the Soest district, data from IT.NRW shows 4,573 RVs registered at the start of 2026. Across North Rhine-Westphalia, the number of RVs has grown by more than 35% compared to 2022. RV density is higher in rural areas than in large cities.

Safety campaign

The police in Hochsauerlandkreis conducted a preventive campaign in Olsberg and Hüsten, offering RV and caravan drivers free vehicle weighing. About 35 motorhome combinations in Olsberg and 60 in Hüsten took advantage of the offer. Officers together with drivers checked cargo securing and other safety aspects. Most drivers had a realistic estimate of their vehicle's weight, but some experienced a "surprise effect," discovering opportunities to optimise loading.

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