Camping without shore power: test of Ecoflow River and Delta portable power stations

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf (28 August to 6 September), the modular Cubivan Camping System (CCS) was presented, converting a five-seat Volkswagen ID. Buzz van into a two-person camper. The system consists of a sliding rear module with a kitchen and composting toilet, and a fold-out roof bedroom with a bed measuring approximately 2 x 2 metres. The prototype is also compatible with the Volkswagen Caravelle, Ford Tourneo Custom and Mercedes-Benz Vito. Orders will open in summer 2027, with an estimated price for a complete set of around 22,000 to 25,000 euros, excluding the vehicle.

German manufacturer Dethleffs is increasing the number of layouts in its Summer Edition range from six to eleven for the 2027 season. Family versions include the 530 FMK from €28,799, 540 QMK from €29,999 and 730 FKR from €36,999, while the premium 650 RQT is available from €37,999. A winter package at €3,399 replaces EPS with XPS and upgrades the heater. Experts note that a gross weight of 2–2.5 tonnes requires an appropriate driving licence category and a sufficiently powerful tow vehicle.

At the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf trade show (August 28 – September 6), Cubivan presented the Cubivan Camping System, a modular system that converts a five-seat van into a motorhome for two. The system comprises two main modules: a slide-out rear unit with a kitchen and toilet, and a pop-up roof with a bed measuring approximately 2 x 2 m. The kitchen and bathroom share one space: the kitchen block folds away to free up the room for showering and toilet use. The prototype is based on a Volkswagen ID. Buzz; future compatibility is planned with Volkswagen Caravelle, Ford Tourneo Custom and Mercedes-Benz Vito. Orders will open in summer 2027, with an estimated price of 22,000–25,000 euros for the complete set, excluding the vehicle.

Promobil tested six all-season tires in size 225/75 R 16 C for motorhomes. The Continental Van Contact Fourseason won with an overall rating of 8.6 and a 'very good' verdict. On snow, braking from 50 to 10 km/h took 31.9 meters; on wet roads from 80 km/h, 39.1 meters; on dry asphalt at 100 km/h, 50.8 meters. Noise level is 74.2 dB(A), rolling resistance 6.4 kg/t. The tire does not lead in noise or rolling resistance but wins through balanced performance.

Westfalia has unveiled the Nansen 600L, a camper based on the Fiat Ducato measuring 5.99 m long, featuring two transverse bunk beds at the rear and a full-width bathroom. The base price is 69,490 euros (as of September 2026). Optional packages include Pack Nansen at 1,450 euros and Pack 4 Season at 2,490 euros. The permissible gross weight is 3,500 kg, optionally upgradable to 4,200 kg.

In 2025, Germany's caravanning turnover reached almost €23 billion. From January to July 2026, 63,329 new leisure vehicles were registered.