Ective

At the Caravan Salon 2026, Ective presented the Solarshade, an awning with integrated solar cells. The new model is designed for mounting on the roof of camper vans and vans with sliding doors. According to the manufacturer, under optimal conditions it can generate up to 4.5 kWh of solar energy per day. Sales are planned for January 2027, with an estimated price between 3,000 and 3,600 euros.

Dethleffs presented the C.Core concept for a fully self-sufficient motorhome at Caravan Salon 2026, featuring solar modules that unfold like a flower, large batteries, and an onboard water treatment system. Components already on the market can bring current motorhomes close to that level of autonomy: Solara Power S high-voltage solar modules with bypass diodes, the Th Energy Bat Pro 325 US lithium battery with 325 Ah capacity, the modular Ecoflow Power Kit expandable up to 45 kWh, the Ective Solar Shade rollable awning producing up to 4.5 kWh per day, and the WM Aquatec UV-aid+ portable filter that generates about 80 liters of drinking water in 10 minutes.

At Caravan Salon 2026, Ective presented the Solarshade roof awning, which incorporates solar cells to generate electricity. Unlike the wall-mounted version, the new model is suitable for campervans and vans with sliding doors. According to the manufacturer, under optimal conditions it can produce up to 4.5 kWh of solar energy per day. The awning can be extended and retracted via a built-in motor or manual crank; a test model underwent approximately 7,000 cycles without functional impairment. Sales are planned for January 2027, with an estimated price between 3,000 and 3,600 euros depending on size. For comparison, the wall awning starts at 3,999 euros for the small version (350 x 200 cm; 465 W peak power) and 4,499 euros for the larger format (400 x 200 cm; 510 W peak power).

At the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf, Ective will present the rollable solar awning SolarShade for campervans and vans. The device generates up to 4.5 kWh per day, powering a refrigerator and lighting. Price starts at €3,999, availability from 2027. Renogy and other manufacturers have also announced similar solutions.

At the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf, 12 new accessories for motorhomes and campers are being showcased. These include the Omnia Stovetop Pizza Oven for €99, the removable Perfect Van ReSi sink, enlarged versions of the Boxio XL toilet and washbasin, the GOK Caramatic GasControl electronic gas shut-off, the Truma iNet X Panel 2 control panel, combined charging devices Ective SBI20 and SBC50, the WM aquatec UV-aid+ water purification system, the Reich easydriver LevelDrive maneuvering and leveling system, the Thitronik CampLock fingerprint lock, the Fritz Berger SkyLodge 160 roof tent for €1,599, keeeper storage boxes, and the Atera front windshield sunshade for the Mercedes Sprinter VS30.