Construction begins on new motorhome area in Venasca

The municipality of Viterbo has approved the rates for a new long-awaited motorhome parking area, a key administrative step before its opening. The service management will be entrusted to the company Francigena Srl. The mayor stated this is part of a policy to complete unfinished public works, following a similar project in the Santa Barbara area.

The CI and Roller Team brands have announced three limited edition motorhome series with enhanced standard equipment. The CI Spring Edition series includes the compact Horon Fit 94 and the Horon 88 XT and 67 XT models on Ford Transit chassis, with prices starting at €67,990. The Roller Team Power Edition features the Zefiro 266 TL, 287 TL models and the Livingstone 2 van based on the Fiat Ducato, priced between €60,990 and €79,990.

Specialized GPS navigators for motorhomes and travel trailers calculate routes based on the vehicle's dimensions and weight. Garmin and TomTom offer devices with pre-installed maps, toll avoidance features, and campsite search. Prices start at 279 euros for the TomTom GO Camper Tour and 389.99 euros for the Garmin CamperCam 795.

A caravan caught fire on the morning of Sunday, March 8 at the Clusone Pineta campsite. Two people, aged 65 and 47, were hospitalized with smoke inhalation. Firefighters and Carabinieri responded to extinguish the blaze and investigate the incident's cause.

Italian manufacturer Mobilvetta has updated its premium K-Yacht Tekno Line motorhome series for 2026. The range includes three models based on the Fiat Ducato, such as the 7.5-meter-long K-Yacht Tekno Line 86. The motorhomes feature an AL-KO lowered chassis, various sleeping area layouts, and increased payload capacity.

The Caravan and Camper Manufacturers Association (APC) has unanimously elected Gianguido Cerullo as its new president. The engineer and former CEO of several Trigano group companies now leads the organization representing the Italian and European caravanning industry. Italy ranks third in Europe for motorhome production.