Unusual motorhome site in Rhineland-Palatinate: directly at an ostrich farm

Malibu Van has expanded its camper lineup with the Relax 640 LE XR, based on the Fiat Ducato and measuring 6.36 m in length. The key feature is a maxi-storage area at the rear, made possible by an adjustable bed that can be raised to provide 1.45 m of loading height underneath. The camper includes a lounge with two swivel seats, a kitchen with a two-burner hob and an 84-litre fridge, and a spacious washroom. An optional Protect pack adds tie-down rails and a removable PVC floor mat.

At the 46th Volksradfahren in Thüle, Matthias Keck from Bersenbrück attracted attention with his self-built 'electric bike camper'. He reported on his life on wheels.

Experienced campers increasingly rely on two cool boxes for transporting and storing food. According to experts at Trucmania, this can prevent food from spoiling prematurely. The issue with a single cool box is that frequent opening causes ice packs to melt and temperatures to rise. Therefore, they separate perishable items from drinks, which do not spoil when warmed.

Malibu has introduced the Relax 640 LE XR camper based on the Fiat Ducato. Its key feature is two electrically adjustable longitudinal beds that can be raised to the ceiling, creating a cargo compartment with a height of 1450 mm. This space can accommodate four bicycles, two e-bikes, or an enduro motorcycle. The beds are over 2 meters long. The 6.36-meter-long and 2.10-meter-wide model includes a kitchen with an 84-liter refrigerator, a bathroom with a shower, and a Truma Combi 6 D + E diesel heater. Three diesel engines are available: 140, 160, and 180 hp. The world premiere will take place at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf from August 28 to September 6, 2026.

The author recounts a summer motorhome trip from Nordenham (Germany) to the Danish island of Funen and back. The journey started with excitement up to Bederkesa, followed by relaxed days with sunshine, water views, and plenty of ice cream.

German company ARI Motors has introduced the compact 458 Pro Camper, measuring 3.82 meters in length and 1.49 meters in width. It features solar panels, water tanks, 230-volt outlets, and an interior height of 1.85 meters. The 2.8-square-meter living space is fully customizable. The 15 kW electric motor provides a top speed of 70 km/h and a range of up to 230 km with the optional 23.5 kWh battery (180 km with the standard 15 kWh battery). Running costs are about 4 euros per 100 km. Available in Germany for 25,530 euros excluding taxes.