Dubai opens 'Al Ruwayyah' yard to regulate parking for caravans, boats, and food trucks

Spain tightened inspections for camper vans — meanwhile in Torrox, 50 motorhomes occupied a riverbed. Italians 3D-printed a motorhome from plastic in four days, Hyundai unveiled an 800-volt electric camper, and 34 million Americans are hitting the road. Demolitions in Turkey, bans in Scotland, and a woman who drove along the Baltic in an electric Smart — all in this issue.

Warendorf introduced paid motorhome parking — and lost its tourists. Japan quietly reached 607 RV parks while Nagoya showed a camper on a rocket launcher chassis. The Turkish coastal ban, a Polish trailer with a side shower, and Korean rentals straight from the train — in this issue.

Dubai authorities have launched a free digital permit for camping with caravans, trailers, or camper vans at Jebel Ali Beach. The permit is issued via the DubaiNow app, is valid for 30 days, and requires submission of vehicle details. The system automatically blocks fully booked dates to ensure an organized process.

Comprehensive review of all RV and camper toilet types: cassette, portable, gravity, vacuum, macerating, dry flush, sealing, incinerating, composting and separating. Comparison of models, consumables, installation and annual costs.

Complete guide to the best apps for finding motorhome parking spots and campsites in 2026. Free and paid options for Russia, Europe, and worldwide.

The OpenVan.camp editorial team analyzed 3,581 news stories from 56 countries in early 2026. Declining sales in Germany and the USA, Hyundai electric campers, budget Wuling motorhomes, KAMAZes with saunas in Russia, parking bans in Turkey — a comprehensive overview of motorhome industry trends by world region.