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Adria has introduced the Altea Silver Edition caravan range, offered exclusively for the Benelux market. The models sit on an Al-Ko chassis with shock absorbers, reinforced corner steadies and a stabiliser coupling. Standard equipment includes a Dometic FreshJet 1700 air conditioning unit, electric underfloor heating, Evopore mattresses, a 50-litre fresh water tank and an external socket. Three layouts are available: Altea 492 PU (6.88 m, 1500 kg, €27,990), Altea 502 UL (7.10 m, 1500 kg, €28,990) and Altea 552 PK (7.60 m, 1700 kg, €29,990). First display models are being delivered to official Adria caravan dealers, with series production planned for spring.

Slovenian firm Tourne Campervans hand-builds the Expre camper van on a Fiat Ducato L3. Its patented Dream4 system turns the seating area into an extra bed for two children or two adults.

Distribution of the Slovenian brand Adria in France has moved to Krvacamp, a new Trigano group subsidiary named after the Krka river. Krvacamp will manage a network of around 60 French dealers. The 2027 catalogue keeps four ranges: Twin camper vans, Compact, Matrix and Coral semi-integrated motorhomes, and Sonic and Supersonic integrated models. Semi-integrated models now use a moulded EPP front cap that is 15 kg lighter. A pop-top roof is available as an option on nine of the twelve Twin models for €4,000.

Camping Bled is located at the end of Lake Bled in Slovenia and operates from early April to the end of October. The site has 224 marked pitches for motorhomes and caravans, plus 20 premium pitches of 300 sq m with covered wooden hot tubs. The campsite belongs to the Slovenian hotel group Sava and has received multiple awards. Facilities include a small shop, a morning bakery delivery by cargo bike, five sanitary blocks, free Wi-Fi and a children's playground. It sits at the entrance to Triglav National Park and serves as a base for hiking routes.

French company R Truck-France has unveiled the Kodiak 6x6, an expedition motorhome built on a Renault Trucks K-series chassis with permanent six-wheel drive. The vehicle measures 11 m long, 2.55 m wide and 3.99 m high, with a maximum permissible mass of 26 tonnes. Power comes from a 13-litre six-cylinder turbodiesel producing 324 kW (440 hp) and 2,500 Nm of torque, paired with a 12-speed automated gearbox. The 7.55 m living area offers about 18 sq m with four berths, a separate bedroom, and a kitchen equipped with an induction hob, dishwasher and washer-dryer. Two tanks with a combined capacity of 630 litres give a theoretical range of up to 2,500 km, while average fuel consumption is quoted at around 25 litres per 100 km. Prices start at approximately €700,000 for the Essential version and reach at least €1.2 million for the Premium trim.

The 2025 Adria Sonic Plus 700 SL seats four people with seat belts and offers five berths. Its maximum mass is 3500 kg, the kerb weight 3189 kg and the payload 311 kg.

Slovenia's thermal spas, fed by natural mineral springs, are located next to campsites, making them convenient for travellers in motorhomes and caravans. The six featured sites include Terme 3000 (around 430 pitches, open year-round), Terme Banovci (around 100 pitches), Terme Čatež (30–50 motorhome pitches), Thermana Laško (around 10 pitches, usually up to three nights), Terme Olimia (around 50 pitches) and Terme Ptuj (around 200 pitches, seasonal opening). Most campsites offer electricity, sanitary facilities and grey water disposal; some accommodate oversized motorhomes.

Under an EU directive, member states must adopt and publish the necessary regulations by 26 November 2028, with application required only from 26 November 2029. Slovenia's Ministry of Infrastructure confirmed these deadlines but said no decision has been made on whether drivers will need training, a skills test, or both. Motorhome manufacturers such as Robeta support raising the limit to 4.25 tonnes, which would provide 750 kg of additional payload capacity, but note that individual vehicle technical limits must still allow it.

Slovenian company Podlunsek has presented the lightweight Revolux 2.5 living module weighing 706 kg for double-cab pickups. Prices range from 53,000 to 95,000 euros depending on configuration.

Slovenian manufacturer Mega Mobil has introduced the Re-Aktiv 680 S H4 camper based on the MAN TGE or VW Crafter. It measures 6.83 m long and 2.90 m high, with a gross vehicle weight of 4,100 kg. An electric lift bed at the rear (200×170 cm) raises to free space for a motorcycle or bicycles. The base price starts at 91,717 euros; at the Caravan Salon, a similarly equipped show vehicle was priced at over 157,000 euros. Options include four-wheel drive, differential lock and off-road accessories.

KABE has presented the world's first fully integrated 4x4 motorhome on a complete Mercedes 4x4 chassis. Previous all-wheel-drive KABE models were built with chassis supplier Meijer because Mercedes did not offer a 4x4 option at the time. The new motorhome can tow a 1,980 kg trailer. The four-wheel drive is intended for towing heavy trailers and handling difficult campsite conditions such as wet grass, ice or snow. The 4x4 version features an off-road package with black accents, tracks-profile tires, a black awning and a light bar; at the rear it has a single axle with dual wheels.

In September and October, Slovenian motorhome and caravan dealers are holding in-house shows to present new models and offer promotions on stock and used vehicles. Caravan Center Ljubljana will hold its show from 1 to 3 October, Adria Center in Novo Mesto on 9–10 October, Vantrip Robeta in Brezovica pri Ljubljani from 15 to 17 October, and Vraničar avtodomi Ahorn in Maribor on 3 October. AMZS members are offered rental discounts: 5% for rentals of 3 to 5 days, and 10% for rentals of 7 days or more or during low season.

In the settlement of Srednji Dolič, a fire completely destroyed a motorhome and damaged a combined vehicle parked nearby. The fire also spread to a canopy and undergrowth.

Slovenian manufacturer Robeta unveiled the Hercules camper van at the Salon des Véhicules de Loisirs 2026 in hall 2B. Based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a 150 hp engine, the 6.97 m model is offered in 3.5 t and optional 4.1 t versions. Four trim levels are available: Base from €132,090, Active from €134,190, Pro from €143,190 and Ultimate from €153,290. Features include an electric longitudinal bed (200/185×160 cm), a swivelling bench seat, a sliding worktop, and optional coffee machine, dishwasher, wine cabinet and microwave.

Adria has unveiled the SuperTwin 700 SGX PTR, its first camper van based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with all-wheel drive. The model features a pop-up roof and measures 6.97 m long, 2.02 m wide and 2.89 m high. The base price is €162,900, while the exhibited unit is priced at €168,891.

Slovenian manufacturer Adria has updated its 2027 motorhome lineup, restructuring the range into two trim levels: Select and Supreme. Select versions are based on Citroën chassis with white bodywork, while Supreme versions use Fiat chassis with Artense grey bodywork and richer equipment. Key changes affect Compact, Coral and Matrix profiles: new profiling cap, Full LED rear lights on Supreme, standard compressor fridge, diesel heating, and increased use of expanded polypropylene (EPP) to reduce weight and improve insulation. The Compact DC returns at 6.99 m with a central bed and a width of 2.12 m. Prices for Twin camper vans start at €61,900 for Twin Select and €71,900 for Twin Supreme; Compact profiles start at €74,900. Prices are valid as of 15 September 2026 and may change during the year.

From 1 to 3 October, Caravan Center Ljubljana will hold its traditional autumn show, featuring the first presentation of Italian GiottiLine motorhomes. The lineup includes Siena and Toscan models from 6 to 7.4 metres long, plus two alcove motorhomes with up to six berths. Members receive a 5% discount on motorhome or caravan rental for a minimum of 5 days. Opening hours: 1–2 October 8:30–18:00, 3 October 8:30–14:00.

Adria Mobil presented the 2027 Action Sport Offroad 391 LH travel trailer at the Dusseldorf Caravan Salon. The model features independent suspension, a fully enclosed underbelly, 16-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, and increased ground clearance. The trailer measures 5.9 meters in length, 2.2 meters in width, and 2.75 meters in height, with a maximum permissible weight of 1,500 kg. Prices for the Action Sport Offroad 391 LH start at €33,199, with the display unit priced at €36,970.

At a campsite near the village of Malovše in the municipality of Ajdovščina, a 63-year-old Dutch citizen was repairing a bus converted into a motorhome after lifting it with a jack. At around 1 p.m., the vehicle slipped off the jack and pinned him underneath. Noise was heard by other people at the campsite, who came to his aid. Firefighters lifted the bus, and the injured man was pulled out and taken to Šempeter hospital.

The Vanna Camp Cubivan system is a sliding folding module that fits into an ordinary family van and, when deployed, creates a living unit with hard walls, a kitchen, a wet bath and a roof-mounted bedroom. The lower living space remains open, and the vehicle retains compact dimensions and driving characteristics at speeds up to 130 km/h. Official orders for the system will open in summer 2027; the manufacturer is using the time until launch to test the mechanisms in various weather conditions.