Erwin Hymer

The Hymer Free 600 is a 2023 model year camper van based on the Fiat Ducato 8 with a 103 kW (140 hp) engine and a six-speed manual gearbox. The test vehicle was priced at 78,840 euros. It measures 599 cm long, 208 cm wide and 289 cm high, with four seats and four berths. The review notes high-quality interior build, easy controls and good lighting, but few built-in sockets and USB ports and no roof hatches. The manufacturer Erwin Hymer Group is a subsidiary of Thor Industries.

The Ahorn Camp A 690 is a 6.99 m alcove motorhome on a Renault Master chassis, built at the Erwin Hymer Group plant in San Casciano, Italy. The base 130 hp engine delivers 350 Nm; a 170 hp upgrade costs 1690 euros, and a nine-speed automatic is available only with it for 1990 euros. Unladen weight is around 3 tonnes with roughly 500 kg payload; a 4-tonne upgrade costs 690 euros. The body uses GRP with XPS insulation, and the manufacturer guarantees watertightness for seven years with an annual inspection. It sleeps four, with a fifth bed optional at 390 euros and a fifth seat belt at 790 euros. The kitchen is compact, the fridge is 89 litres, and the bathroom has a swivel wall but no room-bath option.

Carado, part of Erwin Hymer Group, has announced the production of its 150,000th motorhome. The milestone model rolled off the line at the Neustadt plant in Saxony.

The German Institute for Service Quality (DISQ) has awarded the new Erwin Hymer Group brand CORIGON the "Product of the Year 2026" award, presented for the first time in the vehicles category. The jury evaluated brands on uniqueness, utility and market relevance. CORIGON offers reduced model ranges, proven floor plans and pre-configured equipment packages. For model year 2027, the Teilintegriert Pure range gains a revised T-hood, additional assistance systems and a standard multimedia package with reversing camera, plus an optional diesel heater. The 2.14 m wide Slim models receive a lifting bed and a larger refrigerator. The brand provides a seven-year leak-tightness warranty.

German company Sunlight, part of Erwin Hymer Group, has presented the Vanlife Class B motorhome based on the Fiat Ducato, measuring 5400 mm in length. The camper features a pop-up roof with a second-level sleeping area, an isolated cab, a rear lounge with two sofas and a folding table, a kitchen module with a 64-litre refrigerator and a bathroom. It is designed for two passengers while driving and offers sleeping space for four. Standard equipment includes an awning, a 95 Ah battery and fresh and waste water tanks of 100 and 90 litres respectively. The starting price is 58,999 euros.

Ahorn Camp announced new 2027 models based on Renault Master, including compact T 590 and A 595, plus the Eclipse design package.

Etrusco Reisemobile, part of the Erwin Hymer Group, has unveiled the updated semi-integrated motorhome T 6.9 SBC based on the Fiat Ducato for the 2027 model year. The model features a redesigned interior, enhanced storage, and sleeping for four (optionally five). Prices start at €59,999.

CORIGON, part of the Erwin Hymer Group, has unveiled its updated 2027 motorhome lineup. The Pure, Slim, and Advanced series receive expanded standard equipment, including multimedia packages and Fiat assistance systems, while Fiat-based models now offer an optional Combi 6D diesel heater. Prices start at €59,499 for the Slim series and €61,499 for the Pure series.

Sunlight, part of the Erwin Hymer Group, offers the A70 Adventure Line as its most affordable motorhome. The test vehicle, based on a Fiat Ducato with 140 hp, measures 7.25 m in length and 3.14 m in height, providing ample space for four adults with two double beds, a kitchen with three burners, and a 156-liter fridge. However, the payload is limited: the motorhome weighs about 3.1 tons when ready to drive, with a maximum permissible weight of 3.5 tons. IMTEST rated it 2.7 (satisfactory).

Elddis, part of Erwin Hymer Group, has confirmed 217 redundancies after ceasing production at its Consett plant in County Durham. The move follows declining caravan registrations and rising demand for campervans and motorhomes in the UK. The company will retain a presence at Delves Lane, including the Elddis Experience Centre, and will design new campervan and motorhome ranges using Erwin Hymer Group's production network.

The European Safety Gate system has reported recalls for motorhomes from seven brands within the Erwin Hymer Group: Bürstner, Corigon, Dethleffs, Etrusco, Hymer, Laika, and LMC. The issue is a defective weld on the ISOFIX bracket, which may fail in a crash and increase the risk of injury to a child. The recall covers vehicles built from January 1, 2018, to May 1, 2026; the exact number of affected units has not been disclosed.

Caravan Salon 2026, the world's largest caravanning trade fair, will take place in Düsseldorf starting August 28. More than 750 exhibitors will showcase new motorhomes, caravans, and accessories. A Preview Day is scheduled for August 28 with limited tickets. The exhibition is spread across halls: Hall 1 features Knaus Tabbert, Hall 4 has Carthago and Westfalia, Hall 6 hosts Erwin Hymer Group, Hall 10 includes Adria, Hall 12 has Pössl and Globecar, and Hall 16 is dedicated to luxury and expedition vehicles. Hall 9 remains closed for renovation.

Carado, part of the Erwin Hymer Group, has introduced the CV595 X-Edition, its first off-road camper van. Based on a VW Crafter 4x4 with 163 hp and automatic transmission, the vehicle is 5.98 m long with a 1.98 m interior height. The rear extension creates a transverse double bed measuring 2×1.36 m. The model is a sister vehicle to the Sunlight IBEX, which shares the same platform and is set for series production by the 2027 season. Prices for both models have not yet been announced.

Changes are underway at the Erwin Hymer Group. After Bürstner announced it would cease caravan production in 2027, Dethleffs now also faces cuts. The company, considered the inventor of the caravan, is not exiting the trailer segment entirely but is discontinuing the Camper, Nomad, and Beduin Scandinavia lines. Dethleffs plans to return to the market in the 2028 model year with completely revamped models, a surprise given the comprehensive update of all three series in 2025.

Dethleffs, part of the Erwin Hymer Group, has announced the discontinuation of its Camper, Nomad, and Beduin Scandinavia caravan ranges. Production will halt until 2028, when the company plans to launch completely redesigned models. The decision comes amid a decline in caravan sales: in April 2026, the market fell 18% year-on-year. Another factor is the growing number of electric vehicles, which are less suitable for towing trailers.

Bürstner has launched the Signature series, a new model line that aims to redefine the design of seven-meter motorhomes. The SFT 7.5 model is based on a Fiat Ducato chassis with an AL-KO low-frame platform and features a 2.2-liter 140 hp turbodiesel engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Interior solutions borrow from more expensive models by Niesmann+Bischoff, part of the same Erwin Hymer Group.

Motorhome and camper manufacturer LMC (Lord Münsterland Caravan) is negotiating the reduction of 160 jobs at its Sassenberg plant in North Rhine-Westphalia. The move reflects a post-pandemic demand slump: German registrations fell over 15% year-on-year in 2025–2026. The company, part of Erwin Hymer Group (Thor Industries), is adjusting capacity to market conditions. No final agreement has been reached yet.

Bürstner, founded in 1924 as a carpentry and furniture workshop and producing caravans since 1959, has announced the end of caravan production. The decision was made due to weak sales in the trailer segment, ending 66 years of production. Bürstner, part of the Erwin Hymer Group since 1998, will focus on campervans and motorhomes. Service and spare parts supply for existing caravans will continue.

Ahorn Camp unveiled the T 690 model based on the updated Renault Master. The 6.99 m motorhome retains a starting price of €61,900 despite the chassis change and design refresh. The interior features an L-shaped seating group, optional sleeping for up to four people, and gas equipment. Production has moved to the Erwin Hymer Group plant in San Casciano.

German manufacturer Bürstner will fully stop caravan production from the 2027 season, focusing on campers and motorhomes. Service and spare parts for existing owners will continue.