Season opens at Juliusplate campsite

A young couple has taken over the management of a campsite and two motorhome ports in Höxter. The "Wesercamping Höxter" business, which includes the campsite next to the outdoor pool and the ports at Godelheimer See and Floßplatz, is now under the direction of 24-year-old Kaja Hachmann and her partner following the death of her father, the previous owner.

Motorhome owners report numerous defects in interior fittings, including unreliable locks and poor sound insulation. Readers of promobil magazine are fixing issues with drawers and doors that open while driving themselves. Some note that the quality of furniture in expensive models does not match the price.

Constance police are searching for a motorhome driver who fled the scene of an accident at the Hegau interchange on April 7. The collision occurred around 1:00 PM when the motorhome, overtaking a truck, abruptly changed lanes and collided with a Volkswagen T-Roc. Authorities are looking for a medium-sized, light or white motorhome with a roof rack, possibly carrying bicycles.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the updated Marco Polo camper van based on the Clase V. Key changes include a 10 cm increase in the pop-up roof height, new ambient lighting with ten scenarios, and an upgraded MBAC control system. The powertrain remains unchanged with three diesel engines ranging from 163 to 237 hp.

German manufacturer LMC has introduced the updated Innovan Pure 600 campervan model, targeting novice motorhome travelers. The 5.99-meter model based on the Citroën Jumper has a permissible weight of 3.5 tons and a base price of approximately 1.21 million Czech crowns. The interior includes a kitchen block, a compact bathroom, and sleeping accommodations for two to three people.

Dethleffs has introduced front-wheel-drive versions of the Globebus Performance T16 and T46 motorhomes for the 2026 model year. The T16 model starts at 77,999 euros, which is 17,000 euros cheaper than the four-wheel-drive version. The motorhome is based on the Volkswagen Crafter and features a diesel heater, with gas used only for the stove.