Morelo

Morelo produces bus-length motorhomes equipped with underfloor heating and a garage for a Smart car. The most expensive model costs around 17.5 million Czech korunas. A German family travels in such a motorhome with their ten-year-old son. Driving the vehicle requires an appropriate licence category.

German manufacturer Morelo presented the Palace 2027 on an Iveco Daily 70 C 18 chassis. Prices start at 309,900 euros and reach 500,000 euros in top configurations.

The article presents five luxury motorhomes: Marchi Mobile Element Palazzo, Volkner Mobile Performance S, Hymer Venture S, EarthRoamer LTx, and Morelo Grand Empire. Key specifications include lengths up to 12 meters, a built-in garage for a sports car, off-road capability, and off-grid autonomy. Prices: EarthRoamer LTx from $798,000 USD, Morelo Grand Empire 120 GSO around €920,000 EUR. In Germany, a Class C driving licence is generally required for most, while the Hymer Venture S can be driven with a C1 licence. Wild camping is prohibited in Germany and heavily regulated in Iceland. Autonomy varies by model and can last from several days to several weeks.

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.

At the Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf, motorhomes that operate entirely without gas were presented. These include the Atlantis Carbon 4x4 with a carbon-fibre cabin and diesel heating, the Bürstner Habiton with an enlarged rear storage compartment, the La Strada Avanti F with an induction hob, and the luxury Morelo Home and Concorde Centurion 1100 GI (optional). Vario Mobil Perfect and Star have been available gas-free since 2025. Compressor refrigerators, induction hobs and diesel heaters replace gas systems. According to promobil, no gas-related incidents have been documented in over 40 years of testing.

For the first time, the Caravan Xpo show at Hellerudsletta offers items in all price ranges. On opening day, contracts were signed for a Morelo motorhome at 6 million kroner and a Concorde at 5 million kroner. On Saturday, a Hymer ML-T 580 4×4 motorhome sold for just under 4 million kroner. The show runs until Sunday at 4 p.m.

At the Salone del Camper 2026 in Parma, running until 20 September, the new Morelo Palace 2027 made its Italian premiere. The model, based on the Iveco Daily 70 C 18, starts at 309,900 euros (German market reference), with top configurations approaching 500,000 euros. It is presented by dealer Punto Camper alongside the Loft Premium.

The Caravan Xpo exhibition opens Thursday at 10:00 and runs until Sunday, daily from 10:00 to 18:00, closing at 16:00 on the final day. Admission is 250 Norwegian kroner, with a 25% discount when booking online using the code “bobilverden”. The show campsite has been expanded by about 100 pitches; the Concorde and Morelo clubs have announced that 30 members each will attend. The event includes lectures, entertainment, and on Saturday a children's show with Paw Patrol, plus the launch of the children's book “Bobil i verdensrommet”.

German manufacturer Morelo has revised its luxury motorhome lineup, abandoning flashy decor. The flagship Grand Empire is priced at €800,000.

At the Salone del Camper trade fair, scheduled for September 12-20, 2026, in Parma, manufacturers are showcasing their 2027 lineups, ranging from compact campers to luxury motorhomes. Highlights include the Morelo Palace 2027, priced up to half a million euros, telescopic caravans by Beauer, the all-season Knaus Nordwind, and the off-road Atlantis Carbon 4×4 based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Other models feature innovative layouts, modular garages, and enhanced comfort solutions.

At Caravan Salon 2026 in Düsseldorf, Knaus Tabbert will present its 2027 model year novelties, including the world premiere of the KNAUS VAN TI PLUS camper based on the VW Crafter with optional all-wheel drive.

TV host Stefan Mross used a break in filming of the show "Immer wieder sonntags" to travel to Spain, where he observed the total solar eclipse on August 12. He is traveling in a Morelo Grand Empire 100 GO 2024 motorhome based on a Mercedes-Benz Actros 1853 L with a turbo diesel engine producing 390 kW (530 hp). The 10.45-meter-long, 2.55-meter-wide, and 3.86-meter-high vehicle features two sleeping places, a separate shower and toilet, a 196-liter refrigerator, and a 410-liter water tank. The show "Immer wieder sonntags" will not air on August 16 due to sports broadcasts but will return on August 23; after the current season, the program will be discontinued.

Ahead of the Caravan Salon, Franconian motorhome manufacturers, particularly Morelo in Schlüsselfeld, are increasing output. Demand for luxury vehicles remains high.

Manufacturer RAVATHERM has introduced XPS (extruded polystyrene foam) as a core material for sandwich construction in walls, floors and roofs of caravans and motorhomes. The material features low water absorption, light weight and thermal insulation. XPS is up to 100 % recyclable. It is currently used by manufacturers including Morelo, Niesmann+Bischoff, Concorde, Pilot and Carthago.

Knaus Tabbert has unveiled the Morelo Empire Liner, priced from €460,000. Available in six versions from 9.65 to 11.99 metres, one variant can transport a small car like a MINI.

For the summer season, manufacturers have introduced premium motorhomes with improved mechanics and design. Models such as the Niesmann+Bischoff iSmove (from €123,000), Hymer B-ML I BlackLine (from €181,815), Morelo Palace (from €285,900), and Adria Supersonic (from €161,149) feature kitchens, king-size bedrooms, smart home systems, and lithium batteries.

Morelo, the premium subsidiary of Knaus Tabbert, has introduced the Empire Liner motorhome. The model, ranging from 9.65 to 11.99 meters in length, features a garage for a small car up to 157 cm high and 210 cm wide. Prices start at €460,900. A class C driver's license is required to operate it.

At the Morelo Open 2026 in Schlüsselfeld, over 800 luxury motorhomes were displayed with a total value of approximately 320 million euros. Pascal Avramis from Schwabach, who lives in a motorhome from Franconia, shared details of his lifestyle.

In May 2026, the Morelo Open in Schlüsselfeld showcased over 800 luxury motorhomes with a total value of around €320 million. Among the participants was Pascal Avramis, who lives permanently in his Morelo.

The article presents five luxury motorhome models, with prices reaching up to one million euros. These include the Marchi Mobile Element Palazzo with a panoramic cabin and pop-up roof terrace, the Volkner Performance S with a garage for a sports car, the Hymer Venture S with all-wheel drive, the EarthRoamer LTx based on the Ford F-550 for off-grid expeditions, and the Morelo Grand Empire for long-distance travel. Most models require a German truck driving license (class C), and prices range from $800,000 to over €900,000.