Test of mobile air conditioner for camper vans: mixed results

DEKALIN announced at Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2026 (August 28 – September 6, Hall 13, Booth B33) a kit for mounting flexible solar modules without drilling. The set includes DEKACLEAN Ultra cleaner, DEKASYL MS-5 adhesive, and DEKASYL MS-1 sealant. Also featured is DEKASYL MS-6 adhesive-sealant, which received the Plus X Award 2026 in High Quality, Ease of Use, and Functionality categories. Visitors can purchase a 150-page handbook on caravan bonding and sealing.

Volkswagen has introduced the Gute-Nacht-Paket for the all-electric ID.Buzz, enabling overnight camping. The kit includes a folding bed (2.0×1.2 m), window blinds, a table, two chairs, and ventilation grilles. The vehicle's software adds an 'Übernachten' mode that maintains climate control for up to 48 hours. The Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function supplies up to 2 kW of power for accessories. The package is available for all passenger ID.Buzz variants starting at €2,600.

A Knaus Deseo 400 TR caravan, model year 2021, is being offered for sale in Germany. It features four berths including a drop-down bed, aluminium alloy wheels, a Thule 3 m awning, a bicycle rack for two bikes, and a motorcycle ramp. The vehicle has passed TÜV and gas inspection valid until June 2026. The seller states the caravan is rarely used and stored indoors.

The city council of Selb unanimously approved fee increases for the motorhome parking lot, the library and bonus cards at the indoor pool. The decision is part of the city's budget consolidation program. New tariffs will take effect as announced.

The Harley Days Willingen festival, taking place from 8 to 13 July 2026 in Willingen (Upland), offers a dedicated RV parking area. Only motorhomes, travel trailers, and cars with roof tents are allowed; tents are prohibited. No hookups for electricity, water, or sewage are available; self-contained camping is required. Booking is exclusively online, with payment on site.

Hesse's Minister for Homeland Affairs Ingmar Jung handed over funding certificates for three projects in Homberg (Efze) totaling approximately €485,000. The funds are allocated to renovate the village park in Hülsa, modernize the bakery in Dickershausen, and build a motorhome parking area in the city center.