Motorhome holiday with a toddler: why the Ahorn A690 is only almost perfect

Several companies offer motorhome and vehicle relocation services between locations. Customers pay $1 to $5 per day plus a booking fee from $25, and sometimes receive fuel vouchers. Operators include Imoova.com, coseats.com, Road Bear, Apollo Relocations, El Monte, Cruise America, and TransferCar. Conditions include a limited relocation window, full coverage with a $1,000 deductible, possible mileage limits, a deposit, and no bedding included.

On Saturday, 12 September, a motorhome struck a parked car in Warstein, North Rhine-Westphalia, and fled the scene without leaving details, police said. The driver briefly stopped after the collision but then drove on without exchanging information. A witness reported that at around 18:35 on Mönchlandstraße, a motorhome with Soest licence plates touched a car parked at the roadside; the motorhome was occupied by two people, and the driver was believed to be male. Police are asking the driver and any witnesses to call 02902/91000 or contact the nearest station.

German manufacturer Fendt has presented the layout of the Bianco Activ 445 SFB caravan. The trailer sleeps four: parents in a fixed French bed and children on a converted corner sofa. The model measures 6.77 m long and 2.32 m wide, has a kerb weight of 1,274 kg and a maximum mass optionally upgradeable to 1,500 kg. Equipment includes a 157-litre Dometic fridge, a 25-litre water tank and a Truma Combi 4 heater with an integrated 10-litre boiler.

Polish manufacturer Affinity unveiled the One 636 at the Caravan Salon 2026, with sales starting in 2027. The model replaces the characteristic high roof with a pop-up roof, increasing sleeping capacity to five. The base price is reduced to 81,700 euros from 92,245 euros for the previous version. Built on a Fiat Ducato chassis with automatic transmission, it measures 636 × 229 × 260 cm.

CADAC | Dometic has released the Van Cook PRO FFD Deluxe portable gas grill for camping and vanlife. The device runs on a bayonet gas cartridge with a magnetic connection, eliminating the need for a hose and large bottle. The burner output is 1.6 kW, gas consumption 160 g/h, dimensions 36 × 19 × 29 cm, weight 6.4 kg. Included are a BBQ grate, fat pan, plancha, pot and coffee pot stands, lid, foldable windbreak, and carrying bag. Price is €189, warranty 2 years. Testing noted rapid water boiling (0.5 L in 4.5 minutes), even heat distribution, and easy cleaning thanks to the CeramiCoat ceramic coating.

Bobingen has resumed discussions about building a motorhome stopover. The town needs additional revenue, and boosting tourism is seen as one way to attract it. Previous talks produced no results, with officials referring to the district's tourism concept, which has little direct impact on Bobingen. According to Augsburger Allgemeine, the issue is now gaining momentum.