The Most Extreme Caravans in the World

The first service area for motorhomes has opened at the Municipal Camping Park in Beja. The 30,000-euro project allows for potential expansion and future paving of the surrounding area.

The Tomar municipality closed the old campsite to motorhomes after a storm in January, redirecting them to a parking lot without facilities. Authorities stated plans to create a new site, but it does not yet exist, while the old location is scheduled to host a Soup Festival in April 2026. Opponents argue this harms tourism and the local economy.

ARI Motors released a camper van the size of a regular van — and it's now Germany's smallest production electric camper at €30,000. JAL decided its passengers hadn't traveled enough and offered a sequel: a motorhome pickup straight from Narita. The lawsuit against Stellantis over "cheat" diesel software, a yellow DHL van in the hands of a retiree, and 413 million campsite overnight stays across Europe — all in this issue.

Spain set a motorhome registration record — and immediately tightened the rules. On Mallorca, 150 caravans took over a sports complex car park because renting a flat costs more. Solar Butterfly returned from a solar-powered trip around the world, and Bryansk promises a camper for 3.9 million roubles — in this issue.

VanLab has introduced a modular kit that converts the Kia PV5 electric van into a mini motorhome. The system slides onto interior rails without tools or body modifications, adding a sleeping area, compact kitchen, and storage compartments. Priced at approximately 1840 euros, the kit utilizes the vehicle's V2L function to power external devices.

Spain tightened inspections for camper vans — meanwhile in Torrox, 50 motorhomes occupied a riverbed. Italians 3D-printed a motorhome from plastic in four days, Hyundai unveiled an 800-volt electric camper, and 34 million Americans are hitting the road. Demolitions in Turkey, bans in Scotland, and a woman who drove along the Baltic in an electric Smart — all in this issue.