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Panama P09 based on Ford Transit Custom: a budget alternative to the Volkswagen California Reviews © Autobahn
ES Spain

Panama P09 based on Ford Transit Custom: a budget alternative to the Volkswagen California

Spanish brand Panama has introduced the P09 camper van built on the Ford Transit Custom. The model offers five seats and two sleeping areas (150×190 cm and in the pop-up roof). The indicative price in Southern Europe is around €52,900, significantly lower than the Volkswagen California (from €80,000). Equipment includes a kitchen module with a stove and sink, a refrigerator, and a foldable table. Limitations: a 10-liter fresh water tank, no fixed toilet or shower.

Source: Autobahn NLD
Industry IT Italy

Etrusco unveils CV 640 PB+ camper van with lift bed and large rear storage

Italian manufacturer Etrusco has expanded its camper van lineup with the CV 640 PB+ for the 2027 model year. The 6.36-meter van, built on a Fiat Ducato, features an electrically adjustable lift bed at the rear, allowing the space to serve as both a sleeping area and cargo hold. The storage compartment measures 73×111×180 cm. The model also includes a Skyview glass roof and a compact Variobath. Price is €80,990; debut at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf.

Source: KampeerZaken.nl - Alles over kamperen: caravans, campers, vouwwagens, tenttrailers, tenten en kampeerartikelen - Nieuw & tweedehands NLD
German company offers mechanical anti-theft protection for campervans Lifestyle © Autobahn
DE Germany

German company offers mechanical anti-theft protection for campervans

German company Secure Camper has developed mechanical security systems for campervans, targeting vulnerabilities in plastic windows and thin metal of Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, and Citroën Jumper cabs. Instead of electronic alarms that can be hacked, they offer stainless steel window profiles and anti-theft plates for doors, blocking the 'prick' method. A wiper saver prevents rubber deformation during storage.

Source: Autobahn NLD
Car driver dies in collision with camper on N348 in Raalte Incidents © oost.nl
NL Netherlands

Car driver dies in collision with camper on N348 in Raalte

A car driver was killed in a collision with a camper on the N348 highway between Raalte and Lemelerveld. The accident occurred around 4:45 PM. Multiple ambulances, fire trucks, and a trauma helicopter responded. The victim was trapped in the vehicle for some time; resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. The camper driver was taken to hospital with unknown injuries. A dog in the camper was unharmed. Police are investigating the cause.

Source: oost.nl NLD
How to keep your motorhome cool in summer: practical tips Lifestyle © Autobahn

How to keep your motorhome cool in summer: practical tips

In hot weather, interior temperatures in a motorhome or caravan can exceed 30°C, making it unbearable. Opening windows during midday is counterproductive as it draws hot air inside. Ventilation is effective only in the evening or early morning when outside air is cooler. Key measures: install reflective mats on the outside of windows, use roof fans to actively expel hot air, park with the refrigerator ventilation side in the shade, deploy an awning to shade walls and windows. For personal comfort, cooling gel mats can be used. Air conditioning (roof-mounted or portable) is effective but adds 20–30 kg, requires a 230 V hookup, and generates noise.

Source: Autobahn NLD
Owner of old camper loses reduced tax rate due to delayed tax office mail Law & Regulations © Radar
NL Netherlands

Owner of old camper loses reduced tax rate due to delayed tax office mail

Tom from the Netherlands lost the reduced road tax rate for his 1986 Volkswagen LT-31 converted into a camper because the Dutch tax authority (Belastingdienst) delayed sending invoices. Due to a new system implementation at the end of 2025, about 400 vehicle owners did not receive timely notifications to pay a quarter of the standard rate (around €120 per year). Tom received neither a letter nor a reminder call, while his friends were called. As a result, the tax authority charged him the full rate, and he now faces higher bills, including a recent €331 assessment. Tom filed an objection in February 2026, but the tax authority missed its response deadline (by May 26), citing workload. The authority refuses to reinstate the reduced rate, stating that the obligation to pay lies with the owner even if the invoice is not received.

Source: Radar NLD
Used motorhome: should you choose a profile or a capucine? Lifestyle © Auto Plus
FR France

Used motorhome: should you choose a profile or a capucine?

The article compares two types of used motorhomes: profile (with a streamlined line) and capucine (with a sleeping alcove over the cab). Profile models, 5.94–7.61 m long and up to 3.05 m high, offer better aerodynamics and fuel consumption of 9–13 l/100 km, but cost more (from €60,000 new). Capucines provide up to 7 berths but consume 1–1.5 l/100 km more and require careful sealing checks due to complex geometry. Used capucines are generally cheaper to buy but more expensive to run.

Source: Auto Plus NLD
Camper van owner sleeps on strangers' driveways via Facebook group Lifestyle © oost.nl
NL Netherlands

Camper van owner sleeps on strangers' driveways via Facebook group

Frieda Vuur, who lives in her camper van, regularly stays overnight on private driveways through the Welkom op mijn Oprit (WOMO) group. The group has 22,000 members and about 400 available spots across Europe, including Canada and Ecuador. Founder Lieke Kooyman says the concept helps motorhome travelers find free and safe parking, while hosts enjoy meeting new people.

Source: oost.nl NLD
Papillon Camper Site in Zaandam Opens Ahead of Schedule Openings © De Orkaan
NL Netherlands

Papillon Camper Site in Zaandam Opens Ahead of Schedule

The new Papillon camper site in Zaandam, Netherlands, is already receiving guests, though official reservations were set to begin July 1. Seven campers were spotted early morning at the Willem Prinsplein location. The site features 56 pitches, charging stations, a sanitation station, and toilet facilities. Overnight stay costs €32.50 for a camper up to 10 meters. Construction costs rose from €475,000 to €612,000 due to traffic adjustments and additional work.

Source: De Orkaan NLD
Kampeer & Caravan Jaarbeurs introduces indoor camping in Utrecht Exhibitions © Campingtrend
NL Netherlands

Kampeer & Caravan Jaarbeurs introduces indoor camping in Utrecht

From September 30 to October 4, the Kampeer & Caravan Jaarbeurs in Utrecht will feature an indoor camping area called 'Het Utrechtse Kampeerdorp'. Visitors can join cooking sessions, yoga classes, workshops, and even try an ice bath. The initiative aims to attract both seasoned campers and those curious about outdoor living. Other halls will display the latest motorhomes, caravans, folding trailers, and tents.

Source: Campingtrend NLD
Camper Van Sinks Through Boardwalk in Drenthe Nature Reserve; Staatsbosbeheer Seeks Removal Plan Incidents © rtvdrenthe.nl
NL Netherlands 9

Camper Van Sinks Through Boardwalk in Drenthe Nature Reserve; Staatsbosbeheer Seeks Removal Plan

A camper van crashed through a wooden pedestrian and cycling boardwalk in the Grolloërveen nature reserve (Drenthe, Netherlands) after the driver followed a navigation error. Staatsbosbeheer has received over 300 removal suggestions, but extraction is complicated by ecological constraints.

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Christian Caravan Club unites Protestants from different denominations Lifestyle © RD.nl
NL Netherlands

Christian Caravan Club unites Protestants from different denominations

The Christelijke Caravan Club (CCC) celebrates its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1986, the club brings together about 182 couples and single members from various Protestant denominations, from Old Reformed to Pentecostal churches. Members do not travel on Sundays and hold no activities that day, but organize church and singing services. The CCC organizes six multi-day trips annually in the Netherlands and abroad, plus spring and autumn camping weeks.

Source: RD.nl NLD
Man buys too heavy motorhome: dealer asks €3,450 for return Law & Regulations © Racing.nl
GB United Kingdom

Man buys too heavy motorhome: dealer asks €3,450 for return

A couple from Dorset bought a motorhome for €25,500, only to discover two days later that its permissible gross weight of 3,850 kg exceeds the limit for a standard driving license (3,500 kg). The dealer agreed to take it back but withheld €3,450, sparking a consumer rights dispute. A consumer rights expert stated the dealer may have violated the law by failing to disclose the weight issue, knowing the buyers only had a standard license. In the Netherlands and the UK, similar rules apply: driving a motorhome over 3,500 kg requires a C1 license.

Source: Racing.nl NLD
Caravan and tiny house: Mini House Caravan combines two formats Industry © Reisleven
NL Netherlands

Caravan and tiny house: Mini House Caravan combines two formats

Turkish company Ortsan Outdoors has introduced the Mini House caravan, which measures 4 meters in length and 2.1 meters in width when folded, reducing aerodynamic drag. At the campsite, fabric side walls unfold, providing 20.4 square meters of floor space. The caravan includes a kitchen with a compressor refrigerator, a two-burner gas stove, a 200-liter water tank, and solar panels. The starting price is €16,700.

Source: Reisleven NLD
Review of handy accessories for keeping your motorhome and caravan tidy Reviews © Campingtrend

Review of handy accessories for keeping your motorhome and caravan tidy

A selection of nine accessories for organizing space in a camper, caravan, or tent. Includes a folding Norlander crate with a wooden lid (€27.39), a Eurotrail tent organizer (€19.95), a Quechua camping table net (€6.99), Ikea Jägmästare felt baskets (€7.99 each), a laundry bag (€17.95 for two), a foldable Arclit car trash can (€24.90), a Travellife Toledo storage cabinet (€69), a hanging fruit basket, and a cable binder with a handle (€12.13 for two).

Source: Campingtrend NLD

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