A German family in a motorhome left Camping Lavanda in Orebić after five days due to unbearable heat, no shade, sewage smell and weak Wi-Fi. Staff waived the fee for unused days.
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Small Vans Big World has converted a 2026 Toyota Sienna into a micro-camper that looks almost identical to a standard family minivan from the outside. Inside, it features a 2.43-meter bed, a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a toilet, while retaining one factory passenger seat in the second row. The conversion costs approximately $20,000, excluding the vehicle itself. All 2026 Sienna models are hybrids with 245 hp, achieving up to 36 mpg in combined driving for the front-wheel-drive version.
The EXPO caravan, featuring the 'Pavilion of Play', will take place tomorrow at the Gazi Isa-beg Isaković Square in Novi Pazar. The event is part of preparations for the specialized exhibition EXPO 2027.
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Around 03:30 in Vitez, a fire broke out on caravans at the Derubis company site on PC 96. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to other caravans and the company building. No injuries were reported; the cause is under investigation.
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Compare across countriesGerman company Sealander has introduced a camper trailer that can be used on land and water. The trailer, weighing up to 750 kg, does not require a special driver's license in most countries and can accommodate up to six people, with sleeping space for two. Optional equipment includes a stove, refrigerator, and solar panel.
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British converter Wellhouse Leisure has begun offering micro campers based on used Suzuki Solio vehicles and their twins Mitsubishi Delica D:2, imported from Japan. The body is only 3790 mm long and retains three seats, but sleeping space is provided for only one person. In Wellhouse's current catalog, the Solio conversion is listed from £19,500. Standard equipment includes a kitchen, solar panel, 2 kW heater, and a pop-up roof.
The Vrele Gume team traveled 11,237 km by motorhome through 15 countries, from Serbia to the Sahara and Scandinavia, and calculated the costs. Renting a motorhome costs €100–160 per day, campsites range from €15 in Morocco to over €100 in Croatia, and diesel and tolls can add up to €300 per day for two people. The authors note that Germany has a well-developed Stellplatz network, while Serbia lacks motorhome infrastructure.
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Mercedes-Benz Vans unveiled the new Marco Polo 2026, with production moved to its own plant in Ludwigsfelde, a raised roof, LED lighting, and an 8-speaker audio system.
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The expo caravan is traveling through Serbia, stopping in Knjaževac on the first day of the weekend and in Sokobanja on Sunday.
A French engineer named Rémi spent about eight months converting a used Renault Trafic into a camper for travel. The total cost, including the van, was approximately €20,000. The interior features a bench, a kitchen area with a pull-out shower and a fridge, and solar panels on the roof. Nearly a month was spent removing tile adhesive left by the previous owner.
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Rémi Boukli, 35, bought a used Renault Trafic and spent eight months converting it into a camper. The project cost about €20,000.
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Nenad Milovanović, a truck driver for 34 years, sold his apartment and has been living in a camper for four months, traveling Serbia and making items from natural materials.
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At Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, Volkswagen showed the ID. California Cruise concept based on the ID. Buzz and inflatable furniture for the California Beach. The 250,000th California also rolled off the line.
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In British Columbia, Canada, an unusual house on wheels has been built on an old International 4800 truck with four-wheel drive. Owner Kai bought it in 2013 and over five years converted it into a home of 18.5 square meters, initially calling it "Ugly Truckling".
The EXPO caravan program, featuring the Games Pavilion, took place today in Sremska Mitrovica. The event is part of preparations for the upcoming EXPO exhibition.
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On state road 79 in central Italy, a camper hit a tourist bus, then three cars crashed into them. Six died, 34 were injured.
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A head-on collision between a camper and a bus near Lake Ventina in Rieti province killed six and injured 30, three critically.
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Six people died and 30 were injured in a head-on collision between a camper and a bus on a highway in the Italian province of Rieti, near Lake Ventina, police said. The dead include two bus drivers, two passengers, and two people in the camper. Three of the injured are in serious condition. Three cars were also involved, one of which overturned. The highway was closed in both directions while the injured were transported and an investigation was carried out. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
A small fire broke out today in the Lovćen area of Kotor Municipality, involving a camper. Members of the Kotor Protection and Rescue Service arrived first and quickly extinguished the blaze. According to preliminary information, the fire did not spread, and material damage was caused to the camper. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
Nearly 1,000 caravans, motorhomes and tents were found on Karadere beach near Byala, Varna Province. Owners must remove them by August 7 or face fines of €250 to €1,500. A ban on placing structures on sand dunes has been in place since April.