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A Romanian owner is selling a camping kit for the Dacia Jogger on OLX that turns the car into a two-person sleeping space. Assembly takes 3–4 minutes, and the price is 1,400 lei. The kit consists of folding wooden panels stored in the boot and requires no permanent modifications to the vehicle.
Romanian publication Lovedeco compiled seven stories of people who converted vans and motorhomes into permanent dwellings. Budgets range from €800 to €20,000, and vehicles include a Volkswagen T3, Citroën Jumper, and a 1994 Ford. All projects share the idea that home is defined not by an address but by lifestyle.
On the July 5, 2026 episode of Super Neatza de Weekend, Liviu Gal, president of the Romanian Caravanning Association, presented a complete guide for motorhome travelers. The segment covered route planning, campsite selection, safety rules, water and energy management, and differences between off-camping and organized areas.
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Wine expert Cătălin Păduraru has proposed the 'Autostrada Podgoriilor' (Wine Highway) project, linking wineries in the Dealu Mare region into a route for motorhome tourists. The first stop was at Feruccio winery near Ploiești.
The growing popularity of motorhomes in Romania was evident at a specialized fair in Cluj. Among the models on display was the Forster T699 HB, built on a Fiat Ducato chassis with a 140 hp diesel engine, measuring nearly seven meters in length and designed for four people. It features a fully equipped kitchen, shower and toilet, a double bed and an additional drop-down bed, a 142-liter refrigerator, Truma Combi heating, stationary air conditioning, a rearview camera, an awning, and large fresh and waste water tanks. The exhibited 2023 model with approximately 48,000 km was priced at nearly 60,000 euros. Compact Elnagh E-Van models, ranging from 5.99 to 6.36 meters in length, were also presented, with prices starting from 45,000 euros and reaching 52,000 euros for the Premium version.
Dacia has introduced an optional Pack Sleep for its 2025 Bigster hybrid SUV. The module converts the cargo area into a double bed with integrated storage compartments. The solution is positioned as a budget alternative to full-size campers and trailers, allowing the vehicle to be used for daily driving.
In Ploiești, two local regulations (HCL No. 253/2021 and HCL No. 96/2009) explicitly prohibit parking caravans on public property, including residential areas and sidewalks. However, in 2025–2026, SGU Ploiești did not tow a single caravan because the police never issued such orders. As a result, despite the ban, caravans continue to occupy parking spaces in front of apartment buildings.
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From July 7, 2026, new EU safety requirements apply to certain new motorhomes. Mandatory systems include AEB, ISA, lane keeping, driver fatigue monitoring, rear-view camera and event data recorder.
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On June 27–28, the second edition of Ardealul pe Roți is held in Cluj-Napoca. Over 70 vehicles from 35 exhibitors are displayed near BTarena and Cluj Arena. Admission is free.
On June 18, a fire broke out in Boldești-Scăeni, Romania, affecting a house, an outbuilding and a caravan. The total burned area was about 300 sq m. Three fire engines and an SMURD ambulance responded. A 76-year-old woman was treated for a panic attack.
Border police at the Albița checkpoint detected a British driver towing an unregistered caravan. On June 13, 2026, a 23-year-old man presented the caravan with the same license plate as his car. Checks revealed the trailer was deregistered in the UK and not registered elsewhere. An investigation has been launched for towing an unregistered trailer.
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In Romania, illegal camping in mountains, the Danube Delta, and on the coast can result in fines up to 6,000 lei. Camping is only allowed in designated areas, and setting up tents on beaches and in nature reserves is prohibited.
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The largest motorhome, camper and caravan festival in Eastern Europe took place in Râșnov, Romania, attracting hundreds of nature lovers. Romania has about 40,000 such vehicles.
Magnifico Caravans, a company based in Bucharest, rented a motorhome to a man for a trip to southern Romania, including the coast and the Danube Delta. After the rental period ended on June 1, 2026, the renter stopped communicating and the GPS tracker was disabled. It was later discovered he had sublet the vehicle to others. The company reported the theft to police and posted on social media.
Romania now has 184 certified campsites, boosting motorhome tourism. Over a thousand camper owners share tips on routes and new destinations. The main advantage of such trips is spontaneity, with basic camping gear starting at €3,000. However, tourists note cleanliness issues in some campsites and difficulty parking motorhomes off-season.
From June 4 to 7, Râșnov, 20 km from Brașov, hosts CamperVan Fest. Hundreds of motorhomes, campervans, 4x4s, and expedition trucks from Romania and other European countries are participating. The festival is fully powered by photovoltaic energy. The program includes dozens of workshops, first aid and outdoor cooking courses, educational and sports activities, and evening concerts.
From June 14 to 26, 2026, the #MorningZU morning show team (Mihai Morar, Daniel Buzdugan, Emma) will tour Romania in the ZU motorhome. The route covers 10 cities: Brașov, Sibiu, Deva, Cluj-Napoca, Baia Mare, Botoșani, Iași, Bacău, Galați, Constanța. A BYD Dolphin C DM-i Super Hybrid car is offered as a prize.
From June 4 to 7, Râșnov (Romania) hosts CamperVan Fest, featuring the world's first Victron Microgrid system that connects multiple photovoltaic parks to power the event entirely with solar energy. Entry is 500 lei per vehicle (up to 2 adults with children). Over 40 workshops are offered, including yoga, first aid, outdoor cooking, test drives, and children's activities.
A caravan festival in the Romanian village of Gorj attracted hundreds of travel trailer enthusiasts. The village's population doubled for several days during the event. The festival highlighted the growing interest in caravanning in the region.
In Romania, Gorj County hosted the third edition of a festival for caravan owners, attracting nearly 200 families. The event was timed to Children's Day and featured hiking, basketball, volleyball, and archery. Organizer Răzvan Păduraru said the gathering aims to encourage children to play outdoors and socialize. Participation fees ranged from 1,000 to 2,500 lei.
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