A retired couple from Mallorca, Maribel and Vicente, left their home five years ago to travel around Spain in a motorhome. They live on about $2,300 a month, which they say is cheaper than maintaining an apartment. The motorhome is equipped with solar panels for autonomy, but they rely on laundromats for washing clothes.
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At the Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Ford presented the Nugget Hochdach 2027, a high-roof version developed with Westfalia. The model offers increased interior space, the ability to stand upright, an optional toilet, and better insulation. Two diesel engines are available: a 2.0 EcoBlue with 150 hp and a 170 hp variant with an automatic transmission. Prices in Germany are about 3,000 euros higher than the pop-top version.
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.
At CARAVAN SALON in Düsseldorf, the ADAC Camper of the Year 2026 final concluded. Sascha Beckel and Franziska Weigert won, while a Thuringian team took third place.
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From October 22 to 25, 2026, the 5th Expo Rodantear will take place in Tigre, Buenos Aires Province, focusing on motorhomes, RVs, and caravans. Organized by AutocampingTV and founded by Marcelo Pistorio, the event saw over 19,000 visitors in 2025, a 60% increase from 2024. It features 20 talks, 11,600 m² of exhibition space, and attracts attendees from Spain, Germany, Italy, Brazil, and other countries.
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Xiaomi has introduced the SkyNomad N90 Max Studio, a camper featuring a heated floor, a cinema projector, and a double bed. The price is around 40,000 euros.
In the Balearic Islands, where the average price per square meter exceeds 4,000 euros, many workers, including single mothers and retirees, are forced to live in motorhomes and vans. Municipal ordinances prohibit overnight stays in most urban areas, and the vehicle influx control law restricts camping outside legally established campsites. In 2026, an informal settlement in Sa Joveria, housing over a hundred workers, was evicted in April.
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Nico and Sofi, creators of Modo Van, shared their six-year experience living in a motorhome during a presentation at the Salón del Caravaning Barcelona 2025. They have visited 39 countries and covered over 130,000 kilometers since starting their journey in 2019, leaving office jobs in Buenos Aires. The couple emphasizes that the most valuable part of their travels has been the people they met, not the destinations.
A pickup truck towing a motorhome went off the road and overturned on Route 12 in Argentina. A woman was injured in the incident. Details of the accident are being clarified.
On Monday, a Toyota SW4 towing a camper veered off Route 12 in Santo Pipó. A 50-year-old passenger was injured and hospitalized.
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Sandra Sabatés, co-host of 'El Intermedio' on laSexta, has returned to work after a summer holiday spent travelling through Spain in a camper. She was accompanied by musician Josemán Escrivá of the band Santero y Los Muchachos, with whom she is reportedly in a relationship. Sabatés shared photos from the trip, including images of cliffs, beaches, and concerts.
Lola García, president of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, said the island needs to restrict the entry of motorhomes and camper vans from outside. The administration is considering an annual quota or seasonal limits, especially in summer, and a prior authorization system with entry and exit dates. The reason is limited carrying capacity and pressure on natural areas. The Campers Association of Fuerteventura supports regulation but demands more designated areas, as the island is the only one in the archipelago without a camping zone. A new Canary Islands decree, pending approval, will ban free camping but allow legal parking and overnight stays under certain conditions.
A motorhome gathering organized by the AC-MUR association took place in Elche. The event brought together 60 motorhomes and 128 people. Participants came from Murcia, Alicante, Valencia, and Almería. The meeting was held at the Candalix parking area, featuring a cultural program with guided tours and visits to local attractions.
The article suggests five routes in Spain for family trips in a motorhome or camper van, suitable for first-timers. It advises choosing one or two bases, avoiding long drives, and considering nearby services and child-friendly activities. The routes cover Cantabria, Asturias, Costa Brava, Navarre, and the Valencian Community.
A Spanish couple, Fernando and Ana, spent five months manually restoring a 27-year-old motorhome to leave traditional housing and cut living costs. The work included replacing furniture, wallpaper, wiring, and repainting the exterior. The restoration cost 1,631 euros, while a workshop quoted over 3,000 euros for paint alone. The couple says they can now travel without financial strain.
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Spain's Interior Ministry clarifies parking vs. camping. Municipalities restrict overnight stops, and camping gear can trigger fines from €2,000 to €3,000.
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French company Beauer has unveiled the X8, a new expandable trailer. On the road it measures 6.64 m in length and 2.04 m in width; when parked, an electric system extends its width to 4.78 m, increasing the interior area to 30 square meters. The interior includes two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living area with two L-shaped sofas that convert into beds. The starting price is 109,990 euros.
Jesús Martín Ballester from Spain has moved into a camper van with three dogs and two cats he rescued from the street. He documents his life on his YouTube channel 'Cat dog travels', which has over 25,000 subscribers as of early September. The animals include three potentially dangerous dogs (Bayron, Jacko, and Max) and two cats with vision problems (Rocky and Balboa). Jesús modified the van to accommodate all the animals.
At the 2026 Düsseldorf Caravan Salon, Mobilvetta presented its new Karys camper range. The lineup includes three variants measuring 5.99 and 6.36 meters in length, built on the Fiat Ducato chassis with a 140 hp diesel engine and automatic transmission. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, rear-view camera, 200W solar panel, 100 Ah lithium battery, and more. Prices for Spain will be announced later; in Italy, they start at €67,000.
Slovenian company Adria has introduced the Supertwin camper based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with permanent all-wheel drive. The model is available in two lengths — 5.93 and 6.96 meters, equipped with a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine producing 190 hp and a 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission. Ground clearance ranges from 32 to 42 cm depending on configuration. Inside, there are four sleeping places, a kitchen with two burners, an 84-liter refrigerator, a toilet with shower, and an Alde Diesel 4000 D heating system with 9 kW output. Price is around 140,000 euros.