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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.
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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 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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19-year-old Sofia Bucur, daughter of actor Dragoș Bucur and singer Dana Nălbaru, damaged the family caravan after hitting a bridge on the way to Electric Castle festival. Her father humorously commented on the incident.
On Sunday, July 19, a caravan overturned on the A2 motorway at kilometer 169, heading toward Bucharest. According to initial reports, no injuries occurred. Emergency services dispatched included a fire engine, a rescue team, an SMURD helicopter, and an ambulance crew.
Dacia has unveiled the Striker, a rugged estate car with raised ground clearance. At 462 cm, it is the longest model in the Dacia lineup. Boot capacity is 600 litres. Ground clearance is 19–20 cm. Three powertrains are offered: a 1.2-litre mild hybrid, a 1.8-litre full hybrid, and a 4x4 version with a 1.2-litre engine plus an electric motor on the rear axle. Sales begin in early 2025, starting at €25,000.
A pilot project to create infrastructure for motorhome tourists in wine regions has been launched in Romania, initiated by VINARIUM and ADI Ținutul Vinului. The project includes a demonstration tour of Prahova wineries to assess existing infrastructure and inform landowners. Europe has over 12,000 such sites in France and 8,000 in Germany, while Romania has about 20. Minimum investment for a basic 4–6 pitch site is 15,000–40,000 lei, with average nightly fees of €15–35.
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.
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From July 7, 2026, new EU safety requirements apply to some new motorhomes, mandating AEB, ISA, lane keeping, driver fatigue monitoring, and more. Only new models are affected.
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.
Romania has imposed fines of up to 6,000 lei for illegal camping in mountainous areas, the Danube Delta, and the Black Sea coast. Camping is only allowed in designated zones, and setting up tents on beaches or in nature reserves is prohibited. Motorhome owners are also banned from camping outside authorized campsites and parking areas.
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Wine expert Cătălin Păduraru has proposed the 'Autostrada Podgoriilor' ('Wine Highway'), a route linking Dealu Mare wineries 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.
From July, the EU mandates additional safety systems for new motorhomes. Prices may increase by €1,000–3,000. The rules also affect DIY camper van conversions.
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On June 27–28, the second Ardealul pe Roți show took place in Cluj-Napoca, featuring over 70 vehicles from 35 exhibitors with a total value exceeding €2.5 million. Admission was 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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