Test of mobile travel toilet

DEKRA, the expert organization, recommends a thorough technical inspection of motorhomes and caravans after winter storage. Key checks include brakes, electrics, tires, and gas systems. Since June 2025, a biennial G607 gas inspection is mandatory. Proper loading and route planning are also emphasized.

The municipality of Amt Neuhaus (Germany) is considering a project to create a new motorhome parking area in the Stapel district. The site, previously used as a sports field and kindergarten, could accommodate 15–20 motorhomes and possibly a few tiny houses. Project initiator Thomas Frank presented the concept to the local tourism committee. Funding may come through the Leader program, requiring the municipality to determine its own contribution.

The University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) has introduced a converted motorhome for blood collection. The mobile unit will visit companies, schools, and other organizations. The project cost around 140,000 euros, with more than half covered by the UKSH support foundation. It features four donation beds and can collect up to 60 blood donations within four hours.

On June 6, 2026, a motorhome from Munich lost control on the A8 highway in Bavaria after a tire blowout, overturned, and blocked the road. Three occupants sustained minor injuries; damage is estimated at €30,000. During the full closure, several drivers turned around and drove the wrong way through the emergency lane. Police stopped them and initiated proceedings, with penalties including fines, points, and driving bans.

The TV trio 'Bodensee-Boys' from Hegau, including the girlfriend of one member, will soon appear again on RTL2 in the docu-soap 'Bella Italia – Camping auf Deutsch'. Since 2021, they have been filming at Europe's largest campsite in Italy. Sascha Bohner's girlfriend Raffaela Scondo has also gained recognition and receives initial advertising deals. Together, they have around 65,000 followers on Instagram.

The newspaper Bild frequently covers disputes about the campsite in Prerow on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. The reporter may have personal reasons for doing so. The campsite is described as one of the best on the Baltic Sea.