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In Gura Vadului on DJ102R, the first motorhome park in the Dealu Mare area has opened. The initiative is private and parking is currently free.
V.S. Domeniile Dealu Mare has opened the first caravan park in Gura Vadului on DJ 102R. At this stage, parking is free; the project is planned for further development.
A camper overturned at kilometre 91 of the A2 Bucharest–Constanța highway towards Bucharest. No injuries, only material damage. Traffic is restricted.
Erling Haaland purchased an Airstream caravan in collaboration with Supreme for £67,000 (€78,000). He announced the purchase in his YouTube video.
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Romanian actress Dana Rogoz is staying in a motorhome with her husband and two children. The vehicle features two beds and a dining area. The report is illustrative and provides no further technical or commercial details.
Dacia offers InNature accessories that turn the Duster SUV into a camper for two. The basic package with a bed, mattress and blinds starts at €22,200, while the ECO-G version running on petrol and LPG provides a combined range of 1,380 km and an ECO badge.
Romanian vloggers Gabriela Dinu and Ștefan Enache, known online as 'Rătăciți prin lume', converted a Volkswagen T5.1 van into a mobile home. They replaced the ceiling, repainted the furniture from cream to light green, installed acoustic panels, and added a pull-out drawer under the sofa. The work took less than a week. The couple plans to travel around Romania.
Video blogger Gigi Cristea sold his motorhome and moved with his family to Ireland. The 1999 motorhome with about 175,000 km was sold for 8,600 euros after several price reductions. The family spent 481 nights in the motorhome. In Ireland, they are temporarily staying in a room at acquaintances' place and plan to find their own housing.
Romanian actress Ada Dumitru shared a video of her grandmother giving a tour of the caravan they are traveling in. The grandmother shows the kitchen, fridge, air conditioning, and solar panels, and mentions that she is driving the caravan. The video went viral, with users complimenting the grandmother.
A couple traveling Europe in a motorhome spent 16 days in Romania, their 24th country. They noted the diverse landscape, including mountains and forests, and the presence of historic castles and fortified churches in Transylvania. Card payments are common in cities, but cash (Romanian lei or euros) may be needed in rural areas.
A motorhome caught fire at km 47 of the A2 in Romania. Traffic toward Bucharest is restricted; no injuries reported.
In the Romanian village of Vadu, located in the Danube Delta, a week-long stay with a motorhome or caravan rental costs between 2,500 and 6,200 lei. The total includes rental (1,400–5,800 lei), camping fees (490–840 lei), and ARBDD permits (85–155 lei).
Ionut from Bucharest sold his apartment and, with his father, converted a Fiat Ducato into a camper for about 31,000 euros. It features a kitchen, shower, and composting toilet.
On August 14 at 12:52, the Lipova volunteer fire service was called to a caravan fire between Șoimoș and Milova. Two fire engines and eight volunteer firefighters, along with a unit from Bârzava, responded. The fire was contained and extinguished; no injuries were reported and material damage was minor.
In Iasi County, renting a motorhome for five days costs more than 4,500 lei before fuel, camping, and road tolls. An offer from a Bârnova owner: a 2025 motorhome with automatic transmission, six seats, air conditioning, and bike rack — 150 euros per day, minimum five days, plus 50 euros for linen and 100 euros for cleaning, totaling 900 euros (about 4,500 lei). A security deposit of 600 euros is required, and drivers must be at least 26 years old with five years of driving experience. Another company, Smiley Camper, lists over 20 models at 100–170 euros per day, with a 140-euro preparation fee, bringing the five-day cost at the maximum rate to 990 euros (nearly 5,000 lei). Camping at Mogoșești charges 4 euros for electricity, but full camping prices are not displayed.
The Dacia Jogger 2026 is available on Carwow from €16,710 or from €391 per month on lease. The model features a new hybrid 155 powertrain with 155 hp, consuming about 4 liters per 100 km in mixed driving and carrying the ECO badge. It offers seven real seats, and with the official Pack Sleep accessory it converts into a camper with a 1.9-meter double bed.
Police in Romania found and seized a motorhome worth about €70,000 that was rented in Spain using a fake identity and had been on the international wanted list since July 12, 2026.
Police in Caraș-Severin county, Romania, found a motorhome in Reșița that had been wanted by Spanish authorities since July 12. The vehicle, worth €70,000, was rented by a 29-year-old man using forged documents and driven to Romania.
On DN1 at the entrance to Florești, a vehicle towing a caravan collided with the roadside guardrail. According to IPJ Cluj, a 39-year-old man from Cluj-Napoca, driving from Gilău, lost control. No injuries were reported; only material damage occurred. An investigation is ongoing.
On DN1 road near Florești, a car towing a caravan collided with a side guardrail. The 39-year-old driver from Cluj-Napoca was unharmed. The crash occurred around 21:30, resulting only in property damage. Police are investigating.
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