Laika

Toy Factory will show the models presented at the Nagoya camping car fair at its Gifu flagship store: LAIKA KOSMO, Porta Genova, the Ducato range and the Kia PV5. Visits require a booking.

Toy Factory will present the Japan debut of the LAIKA KOSMO SUPREMO 60 at Nagoya Camping Car Fair 2026 on 7 and 8 November. Each of its three body colours will be sold as a single unit.

Laika unveiled the Ecovip Performance camper van at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, built on a Fiat Ducato chassis with a gross weight of 3,500 kg (category B licence). The model comes standard with a 160 hp turbodiesel engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission, along with 18-inch black alloy wheels. Three lengths are available: 540 (5.41 m), 600 (6 m) and 645 (6.36 m); a pop-top roof for two extra berths is optional. Standard equipment includes a Safety Pack with adaptive cruise control, emergency braking assist, lane recognition and a rear-view camera, plus a 150 Ah LiFePO4 battery and a 6 kW diesel heater. The starting price is approximately 97,000 euro.

Promobil examined which motorhomes can be considered the "Mercedes" of campers. Since 2026, Mercedes-Benz has built the Marco Polo camper van in-house on a V-Class base; assembly takes place in Ludwigsfelde, with prices starting at €69,000 for the Horizon and €78,000 for the version with a kitchen. The list of premium motorhomes on Mercedes chassis includes the Hymer B-Klasse (from €165,765), Hymer Grand Canyon S (from €98,000), Hymer Venture S (from €238,500), Carthago Chic C-Line (from €139,730), Carthago Chic E-Line (from €185,370), Eura Mobil Xtura (from €183,400), Kabe Imperial (from €93,495) and Laika Kreos (from €149,990). Luxury liners on Mercedes Actros chassis include the Vario Mobil Assoluto (from €1,164,710), Atventure 1070 (from €840,000), Concorde Centurion (from €699,000) and Morelo Grand Empire (from €599,900). The Niesmann + Bischoff Flair, built on an Iveco chassis and priced from €226,900, won the 2026 promobil readers' poll.

Italian manufacturer Laika has updated its 2027 motorhome lineup, focusing on premium models. The company has dropped the Kosmo name and restructured its offering around the Ecovip family, splitting camper vans into two trim levels: Evoluzione and Performance. New Ecovip variants have been added, along with an integrated Kreos H 5109 MB on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis. Prices for camper vans start at €76,890, semi-integrated models at €91,590, integrated models at €103,890, and the Kreos H 5109 MB at €173,290.

A review of new 2027 model year motorhomes and campervans has identified five key trends. These include the three-storey Westfalia Columbus Liner with an optional roof terrace, central-bed campervans from Rapido and Campérêve, the La Strada Avanti R with a rear lounge and electric bed, and the Bürstner Habiton 6.1 with a full-length body extension. Other trends noted are coloured and special editions (Laika, Hymer, Eura Mobil), off-road versions (Carado, Sunlight, Pössl), redesigned interiors (Mobilvetta, Autostar) and new compact models (McLouis, Chausson, Dethleffs, Roller Team).

Laika unveiled the integrated Kreos Integraal camper based on Mercedes Sprinter with low-frame AL-KO chassis. Design by GFG Style, two colour options, gross weight 4500 kg.

On Sunday, 27 September, from 9:30 to 19:00, Bonometti Centrocaravan in Altavilla Vicentina holds an open day. The event follows the Salone del Camper in Parma and launches the dealership's seasonal calendar. Visitors can view 2027 caravan and camper novelties, as well as new and used vehicles from Bürstner, Carado, Etrusco, Hymer, Laika and Crosscamp. PLEINAIRCLUB members receive a 10% discount on camping and leisure accessories, excluding promotions.

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

Italian manufacturer Laika has presented the Kreos Integrale H 5109 MB at the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf 2026, the first model in its Kreos range to be built exclusively on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 417 chassis. The motorhome features a 170 hp engine, 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission, and AL-KO chassis. Interior trim includes walnut wood and eco-leather, with three exterior design options developed by GFG Style. The vehicle offers a kitchen with three burners and a 153-liter refrigerator, a separate bathroom with shower, two sleeping areas, and a 25 cm double floor.

The promobil editorial team selected seven notable exhibits from Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf. Among them are the new Laika Kreos integral motorhome based on the Mercedes Sprinter with design by Giorgetto Giugiaro (from €169,990), the electric camper Eifelland Relax on the Nissan Interstar-e with a real-world range of about 300 km (approx. €90,000), and the Giottiline Siena 340 low-profile motorhome with a drop-down bed (from €62,000). Also highlighted are the Dethleffs Graneo A 6823-2 on a Mercedes Sprinter 519 CDI (from €169,999), the Offtrack Verge with a distinctive design (from €180,000), and the Westfalia Columbus Liner with an innovative roof concept.

Laika has introduced two new campervan ranges for 2027: Ecovip Evoluzione and Ecovip Performance, comprising five models in total, all based on the Fiat Ducato. The Evoluzione series includes models 540 and 600, while Performance consists of 540, 600, and 645. All vehicles come with automatic transmission, a standard gross weight of 3,500 kg, and an optional 4,250 kg. Standard equipment includes automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control, rear-view camera, 150 Ah lithium battery, and 6 kW diesel heater. Models 540 and 600 feature a rotating bathroom with a separate shower. Prices in Norway start at NOK 1,073,600 for Evoluzione and NOK 1,124,300 for Performance.

At the Caravan-Salon in Düsseldorf, new flagship motorhomes were presented. Among them are the Kabe Imperial Traq 830 (from €260,000), the Eura Xtura 656 (from €183,000), and the Laika Kreos 8.08. Also shown was the Dethleffs A6823-2 with a gross weight of 5.5 tonnes.

In Cesena, unknown thieves broke into a camper by smashing a window and disabling the alarm, stealing a mattress, pillows and sheets. The items were later found near the railway. Residents demand CCTV.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, five premium motorhomes based on the Mercedes Sprinter were presented, including the first all-wheel-drive integrated camper Kabe Imperial Ri830 Traq 4x4.

From September 12-20, 2026, Parma hosts Salone del Camper. Tuscany will be a major exhibitor, showcasing new campers and routes, including Puccini-themed tours.

From February 8 to 12, 2024, Bader Loisirs will hold a leisure vehicle event at its new showroom in Sausheim, Haut-Rhin. The event will feature the Hymer, Carado, Eriba, Laika and LMC brands, with the French premiere of the Hymer ML-T 570 Xperience 2x2 and Eriba Car 600. A 10% discount will apply to all accessories in the store. Admission is free.

At the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf, 10 new camper models are presented with prices from €48,900 to over €100,000. Highlights include Adria Twin, Carado CV595 X-Edition and Challenger Sport Edition S114.

Croatia's state inspection (DIRH) recalls campers from ten brands due to a faulty ISOFIX bracket weld, increasing child injury risk in crashes. Some Adria models are also recalled for panoramic roof glass issues.

Italian camper manufacturer Laika has unveiled the Ecovip Evoluzione, based on the Fiat Ducato 35 Light. The camper features a rotating partition and foldable sink that convert the bathroom into a separate shower area with wooden trim and a rain shower. Available in two lengths, 5.41 m (540) and 5.99 m (600), it is powered by a 140 hp Euro 6e engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The starting price in the Netherlands is €92,679 for the 540 model.