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On Sunday morning at Kop van 't Land, the driver of a mini camper with a caravan forgot to apply the handbrake when getting out. The vehicle rolled off the ferry ramp, hit a fence, and came to rest on the stones of the bank. A passenger and a dog jumped out in time. The driver was checked by ambulance staff, recovery took until after 11 a.m., and ferry service was suspended.
Emergency services responded to a possible forest fire Sunday morning, but found a caravan fully ablaze on Molenweg. Firefighters quickly extinguished it.
A car with a caravan rolled down an embankment at a ferry in Dordrecht. A woman was lightly injured, a dog was rescued. Cause may be an unengaged handbrake.
Mary-Lou, a 41-year-old single mother from the Bollenstreek, has been unable to find permanent housing for four years. During this time, she and her 9-year-old daughter have moved five times. They currently live in a 25-square-meter trailer, for which she pays over 1000 euros per month (700 euros for land lease, 300 euros for storage, and 70 euros for gas bottles). In October, she will have to move again. She cannot qualify for social housing due to insufficient registration time, and cannot get a mortgage due to her status as an entrepreneur and single mother. She admits that she is officially homeless, as she cannot register at the trailer address.
On Saturday afternoon around 4:40 p.m., a car towing a caravan caught fire on the A12 motorway near Ede. The caravan was detached in time. Fire crews responded to an emergency call, and one lane and the exit were closed during the incident. No injuries were reported, but the fire cut short the occupants' holiday.
A Niesmann Bischoff Flair 880ER motorhome has been listed on the Dutch online marketplace Marktplaats for 389,900 euros, making it the most expensive motorhome on the site. The vehicle is based on an Iveco Daily chassis and is powered by a 3.0-liter turbo diesel engine with over 200 hp, paired with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. It measures nearly 9 meters in length, 2.40 meters in width, and 3.35 meters in height. With a mass exceeding five tons, a C-class driver's license is required. Features include tinted windows, an audio system, a rain shower, underfloor heating, a solar panel, a TV, a kitchen, a large awning, and air suspension. The motorhome is located in Oss, Netherlands.
A caravan overturned and detached from a car on the A50 near Hernen, leaving both on the crash barrier. Traffic is disrupted; no injuries reported.
Jappie (74) and Thea (74) Hallema have kept their caravan at Oude Schouw (near Jirnsum) for 24 years, right next to the Princess Margriet Canal. The former small campsite at a farm once had about five caravans, but now they are the only ones left. After the farm owners died, their daughter allowed the couple to stay. The retirees spend the whole summer there, from April to September, enjoying the canal views and nature. They have no plans to leave and hope to continue coming for years.
In Dalfsen, Netherlands, a camper overturned on a roundabout. No injuries were reported. Police are directing traffic, the road is temporarily blocked, and diesel is leaking from the vehicle.
A used motorhome can be an attractive alternative to a new one, but requires careful inspection. Experts advise paying attention to size, budget including taxes, BOVAG warranty, driver's license requirements, and technical condition. Annual costs for taxes, insurance, and maintenance can range from €2,000 to €3,500.
Jan and Lidya from the Dutch TV show 'We zijn er Bijna!' have collected their new caravan, ordered in October 2025. Because of production delays, they toured Greece in a borrowed caravan. The couple plans to test it in the Netherlands before heading to France or Spain.
On Wednesday evening, a fierce fire broke out at a camper storage facility in Almkerk, destroying several campers. Firefighters responded with multiple vehicles and quickly escalated their response to bring more equipment to the scene. Several campers parked next to the shed were engulfed in flames.
In the municipality of Westerkwartier (Netherlands), occupancy at campsites and motorhome pitches has declined compared to previous years, possibly due to high fuel prices and a doubling of the motorhome road tax. Owners of De Eikenhof pitch in Opende note that tourists stay only a few nights and urge authorities to relax rules, including extending the season beyond November 1. Deputy mayor Richard Lamberts called the leisure sector a 'growth diamond' and said €250 million has been reserved over 30 years to boost tourism in Groningen province and the northern Drenthe municipalities.
On August 5, 2026, a fire broke out in a caravan at a campsite on Oosteinde in Warmond, Netherlands. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, and one person was checked by ambulance personnel. The extent of the damage is not yet known.
Camping Boerenbont in Veele celebrated its 20th anniversary on August 5. Owners Herman and Ella Volders, along with family, regular guests and visitors, reflected on two decades of camping in Westerwolde. A PowerPoint presentation showed the campsite's history. Activities included a quiz, music and a quick sketch artist.
According to an NKC survey of 1,074 motorhome owners, 90% would buy a motorhome again despite higher vehicle taxes. 81% enjoy holidays more since owning a motorhome, and 88% plan to travel by motorhome as often or more often. Freedom and flexibility are cited as the main reasons for choosing a motorhome.
A major fire broke out at a camper storage in Almkerk on Wednesday evening. Eight campers burned, fire contained, cause unknown.
The municipality of Noordenveld has had a caravan at Vlasveen in Roden towed away. The caravan was on municipal land and had been left there for too long, according to the municipality. The report about the white caravan with red accents came in at the end of May. Enforcement officers found the caravan in early June and placed a warning asking for it to be removed within ten working days or for the owner to contact the municipality. Since no one came forward and the caravan remained, the municipality decided to intervene. On 27 July, the caravan was taken to a municipal storage facility in Peize. The costs for towing amount to 750 euros and will be recovered from the owner once known. The owner can pick up the caravan until 2 November. If not, the municipality may sell or destroy it. According to the General Local Ordinance, recreational vehicles such as caravans may not be parked on public roads within built-up areas for more than three days.
Robert and Ria Wijnen-Wynen from Middelkerke, Belgium, have arrived at the Urk motorhome site for a ten-day holiday. The couple, traveling with their dog, has visited Urk before and appreciates the peaceful atmosphere and friendly community. They highlight the good facilities and nearby amenities. The couple built their motorhome themselves and decorated it with stickers from both Middelkerke and Urk, receiving positive reactions from locals. They plan to take their grandchildren to see the orca and on a boat trip to Enkhuizen. Their favorite spots include a bench near the lighthouse and walks through the old village.
On Monday, August 4, 2026, a fire broke out in the dunes next to campsite De Lakens in Overveen. Witnesses reported flames reaching six to seven meters high. Due to smoke, the reception, adjacent pitches, and several accommodations were evacuated for about half an hour. The fire was brought under control around 7:50 PM, with limited damage thanks to the quick response of firefighters and campsite staff. Campsite manager Thijs Hoebe said the emergency plan, including an SMS alert system for guests, worked well.
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