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A flexible 100W solar panel is available on eBay for €44.99 with promo code POWEREBAY10. Suitable for motorhomes, boats, tents, and other curved surfaces, it measures 104.5×47.5 cm, weighs about 2 kg, and is 2.5 mm thick. Versions with 200W and 400W are also offered for €80.99 and €161.99 respectively.

Perfect Van has launched the Fox motorhome based on the Ford Transit 4x4. The model features a hybrid water system (65-litre tank and two 5-litre canisters), a removable ReSi sink for showering, a dry separating toilet, and sheep wool insulation. The motorhome sleeps four, includes a pop-up bed and a hidden workspace. Hand-built in Baden-Württemberg. Price not disclosed.

On July 8, 2026, the Euskirchen police will offer free weighing for motorhomes, caravans, and other vehicles. The event runs from 2 PM to 5 PM at the THW premises. The aim is to raise awareness about overloading risks and safe travel. Violations found will not be penalized.

According to SÜDWEST24, two rolls of aluminum foil are essential in a motorhome. The foil solves several everyday problems: it helps with cooking, replaces missing lids, and simplifies leftover storage. However, most motorhome owners make a critical mistake when using it, as consumer protection experts point out.

According to an analysis by LeasingMarkt.de, leasing of motorhomes, caravans, e-bikes, and boats is on the rise in Germany. In April 2025, the number of registered motorhomes exceeded 1 million. Leasing is not necessarily cheaper than buying but allows spreading costs and avoiding large upfront investments.

Since April 2025, permanent camper Carsten Heidemann (49) has been running the 'Camping'Pinte' at the Große Heide campsite in Olfen. He offers home-style cooking and aims to revive the former restaurant as a community hub for campers and locals.