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Thorsten Volz from Erdmannhausen offers travelers a free overnight stay in his garden via the platform '1nitetent'. Guests can use a shower and sometimes join a shared dinner. The initiative aims to foster informal exchange among travelers.

Business Insider Deutschland has listed ten compact and practical camping items priced under 50 euros. The list includes an Anker power bank with 20,000 mAh, a Robens Campground self-inflating mat, a Campingaz Bivouac gas stove, a Campinggaz Icetime cooler, a Brennenstuhl Solar KL 300 AS solar lamp, a Sawyer SP 128 Mini water filter, an Amazonas Travel Set hammock, a Tatonka First Aid Set, a Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Bag, and a Cocoon Eco Travel Towel. All items are available for less than 50 euros.

German manufacturer Strada will present the new Avanti R camper based on the Fiat Ducato, measuring 6.36 m, at the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon. Instead of a traditional fixed bed, the model features a spacious U-shaped rear lounge and an electric drop-down bed measuring 202 x 192 cm. The base version is powered by a 140 hp diesel engine with automatic transmission and includes GSRII safety systems. The kitchen is equipped with a 150-liter compressor refrigerator, with an induction hob available as an option.

German overlanding specialist Travelboxx has introduced the Quest, a versatile towable that can serve as a large travel trailer, a toy hauler, or a tiny house. The Quest features a detachable body that can be removed from its chassis and set on stabilizing legs, allowing it to be used as stationary accommodation. Standard spec includes three layout options, sleeping for four, a kitchen with an induction cooktop, and a wet bathroom. Prices start at €45,000.

At the Caravan Salon in Hanover, Bruder presented its new flagship off-road caravan ADX-21. The model combines military-grade technology (patented independent suspension with air springs, 12 inches of travel) with boutique-hotel interior: leather upholstery, herringbone parquet, panoramic windows. Price starts at €185,000. European importer is Camp Impuls from Karlsruhe (booth B60, hall 16).

At the Caravan Salon, Dethleffs presented the C.Core concept vehicle, which is not a preview of a production model but a test platform. It features lightweight materials (Necto, recycled PET), modular furniture, a deployable solar panel with up to 600 W output, a closed-loop water system with filtration, and a projector instead of a TV. Dethleffs says the system can operate largely autonomously from May to September under favorable conditions.