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Turkish manufacturer Yıldız Karavan, which has produced caravans and motorhomes for about 18 years, has combined production and after-sales service at its technical center in Lüleburgaz. According to IMARC Group, the global caravan and motorhome market reached $65.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to $115.3 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 6.31% from 2026 to 2034. Europe had over 6.3 million caravans and motorhomes registered at the end of 2022, up from 5.2 million five years earlier. CIVD data show that in 2025, more than 215,000 new caravans and motorhomes were registered in Europe, including about 161,000 motorhomes, up 0.6% year-on-year; Germany led with over 94,000 registrations, while motorhome registrations rose 10.7% in Italy and 19.1% in the Netherlands. The company aims to expand into the European market.
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German tourists traveling in motorhomes from Germany to Turkey camped around Lakes Meke and Acıgöl in the Karapınar district of Konya. Daniel Brau said they entered Turkey about 6 weeks ago and will leave the country about 6 weeks later. After visiting Niğde and Cappadocia, the tourists described the lakes as a pleasant change. Two local teenagers offered them gözleme.
Sümeyra Aydın Kasap and Özgür Yiğit Kasap from İzmir began living full-time in a motorhome after Özgür had a bicycle accident that broke his jaw. They spent about a year preparing the motorhome for full-time living, installing a powerful electrical system and heating. They estimate a similar motorhome with modifications would cost around 1,600,000–1,700,000 Turkish lira today. The couple said rent costs disappeared after the move, but fuel, maintenance, insurance, water and electricity expenses remain.
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Karavan Park, opened by Antalya municipality in 2023 in Konyaaltı, continues to host motorhomes and caravans in autumn. Visitors from Turkey and Europe praise its infrastructure and proximity to Konyaaltı beach.
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The Niğde Camping and Caravanning Association will host a gathering at Safir At Çiftliği from September 18 to 20. The programme includes morning yoga, horse riding and evening campfires with guitar music. Association president Yavuz Şekerci said priority is given to children and families, so events are scheduled on weekends.
According to the Spanish publication El Espanol, a man named Jesus sold his fully paid-off apartment and moved into a caravan. He stated that living in a vehicle allows him to save twice as much, with monthly expenses ranging from 300 to 500 euros. In his caravan, named India, electricity is supplied by roof-mounted solar panels, and there is a shower cabin and a dry toilet; grey water is emptied regularly and the fresh water tank is refilled. Before adopting a nomadic lifestyle, Jesus experienced depression and anxiety.
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An event to initiate the creation of a campsite for caravans at Akpınar Recreation Area in Gölmarmara will be held on Saturday, 19 September, starting at 20:00. It is organised by Gölmarmara Municipality and the Gölmarmara Development Local Action Group Association. The programme includes protocol speeches, folk dance and percussion performances by the municipality, and live music by the municipal band; at 23:00, a campfire gathering with conversation and music will take place.
A Spaniard named Jesús sold his apartment and moved into a motorhome to cut costs. According to El Español, his monthly expenses range from 300 to 500 euros (about 16,000–27,000 Turkish lira). Electricity is provided by two solar panels on the roof, one of which is portable. The motorhome has a shower and a dry toilet. The Viaje en Tribu project aims to support motorhome travelers.
Istanbul Governor Davut Gül chaired a meeting to evaluate boat parks, where plans for new parking areas for boats and motorhomes across the city and measures to prevent irregular parking were discussed. The issue of long-term and uncontrolled use of motorhomes in public spaces had previously been raised in the Silivri Municipal Council by AKP group deputy chairman Celalettin Yazıcı, who called for designated areas and long-term planning rather than bans.
Two sites for motorhome parks have been designated in Trabzon, in the east and west of the city. MP Yılmaz Büyükaydın of the AK Party said design work is underway in coordination with TULAŞ. The facilities are intended to provide not only parking but also basic amenities for visitors.
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Dried-up Lake Meke in Karapınar, Konya, attracts tourists and motorhome owners. German Bernd Neuber stayed overnight and plans to visit Lake Acıgöl.
An inventory of campsites and caravan sites is ongoing in six provinces in Turkey's Black Sea region. The effort aims to create a unified register of such areas.
Turkish Ministry of Trade customs enforcement seized 387 kg 348 g of skunk from a caravan at the Ipsala border crossing in Edirne. The vehicle, entering Turkey, was flagged by risk analysis for X-ray screening; after sniffer dogs Beta and Axel alerted, officers found 173 transparent bags of the drug hidden in natural cavities of the caravan. The Ipsala Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation, and the vehicle and drugs were confiscated.
In Eskişehir, parking of caravans on streets and roads has been banned in six districts. The decision was made by UKOME to ensure vehicle circulation and maintain traffic order. The ban applies to travel trailers and motorhomes in the Sümer, Kırmızıtoprak, Vişnelik, Osmangazi, Hoşnudiye, and Orhangazi districts. Violators will face fines under Road Traffic Law No. 2918.
Construction of a caravan park has begun in Çorlu, Turkey, adjacent to a recreation area developed by the municipality in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Mayor Ahmet Sarıkurt inspected the site and said the park will boost alternative tourism and provide comfortable facilities for caravan owners. The project is expected to be completed shortly.
Çorlu Mayor Ahmet Sarıkurt inspected the ongoing construction of a motorhome park adjacent to a recreation area, developed in cooperation with the Çorlu Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The project aims to boost alternative tourism and provide new social spaces. Once completed, the park is expected to serve both residents and visitors.
In the Atakum district of Samsun, a resident discovered that his caravan, parked in a public lot for about a year, had been removed. Following a complaint, traffic police and municipal officers towed it to an impound lot. Upon retrieval, the owner noticed bent rear stabilizer legs and said he received no clear guidance on documenting the damage. He paid the required fee and is now asking which authority will cover the repair costs.
In Kırşehir, Turkey, a motorhome and an SUV collided, injuring six people. The accident occurred on the Northern Ring Road at the entrance to the Çiftlik neighborhood. According to police, the SUV driver attempted to change lanes and crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding with the motorhome. The injured were taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The moment of the crash was captured by the motorhome's dashcam.
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A camper van and a jeep collided on Erzurum's Northern Ring Road. Six people suffered minor injuries; the road was temporarily closed.
At a meeting on September 10, 2026, the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Council will consider transferring two plots in the Nilüfer district to the management of BURULAŞ. A 42,274.80 sq m plot in Minareliçavuş is planned for use as a truck park, and a 13,964.69 sq m plot in Ürünlü as a caravan storage park. The total area exceeds 56,000 sq m.