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Westfalia announced the Nansen range of two camper models based on the Fiat Ducato. The 600 L and 640 LS differ in layout and price, assembly takes place in France at the Rapido group plant.
Burnham-On-Sea fire crews tackled a Rapido motorhome blaze next to the Tesco roundabout on Love Lane on Bank Holiday Monday. The vehicle was completely destroyed; the family inside escaped without injury. Love Lane and the roundabout were temporarily closed, with police and passers-by diverting traffic. Two fire engines used water jets, a gas cylinder was removed due to explosion risk, and several trees were charred but the fire was contained.
French motorhome and caravan manufacturer Rapido celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2026. The company was founded in 1961 by Constant Rousseau, who started with folding caravans. The Rapido group now produces 25,000 units per year across 11 factories, owns 12 brands, and employs over 2,000 people in five countries. Revenue in 2025 reached €825 million.
Dreamer (Rapido Group) has detailed its flagship D55 camper van, built on a Peugeot Boxer chassis. The 5.99 m model features a combined toilet and shower room, a layout more common in motorhomes than in camper vans. The interior includes swivel cab seats, a kitchen with an extendable worktop, and a Modul'Space wardrobe accessible from both the bedroom and shower. Prices start at €56,560; a 20th-anniversary edition is available for €61,550.
French motorhome manufacturer Rapido, founded in 1961, announced the largest catalog renewal in its history for its 65th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the Itineo brand. For the 2027 model year, over a third of the 70 models will be updated, featuring new designs and solar panel equipment. The group, the world's fourth-largest motorhome builder, produces 25,000 units annually with a turnover of €825 million.
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In 2026, three new motorhomes hit the market: the premium all-season Rapido V62, the budget-friendly Sun Living C 65 SL, and the compact 4×4 Dethleffs Globebus Performance T16
Manufacturers have introduced limited editions and new motorhome models ahead of the 2027 collection presentations. Pilote released the P720FC version with an automatic gearbox and an electric elevating roof bed, offering savings of over €6,000. Rapido unveiled the C66 model, measuring 6.99 m long and 2.17 m wide on a Peugeot Boxer base, featuring a face-to-face lounge and twin beds, priced from €79,900.
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French motorhome manufacturer Rapido celebrated its 65th anniversary with a seven-model special series, a fully revamped Integrierte line on Fiat Ducato, and a new C66 Optimum Line. The flagship 8096 dF gets a redesigned front with a larger windshield.
French motorhome manufacturer Rapido has updated the 896F model as part of its 8F series. The motorhome, approximately 7.5 meters long, offers a layout for four, a modern interior, and standard equipment expandable with optional packs. The price of the tested configuration with additional equipment remains below €100,000.
The European alert system issued a notice regarding a serious manufacturing defect in Rapido, Dreamer, and Campereve camper vans. The fault involves potential damage to brake lines during the installation of a seatbelt anchor and affects several hundred units produced between May 2018 and July 2022. The manufacturer initiated a recall campaign in December 2022, but some vehicles may still be on the road without inspection.
French company Rapido has introduced the C66 Optimum Line motorhome, measuring under 7 meters in length. The model features a rear twin bed, a separate shower cubicle, face-to-face sofas, and a kitchen block, a combination uncommon in compact motorhomes.
French manufacturer Rapido has announced the C66 Optimum Line Special Spring 2026 model. The 6.99-meter motorhome offers a combination rare in its class: two single beds at the rear, a spacious face-to-face lounge, and a separate shower cubicle. Standard equipment includes a 150 Ah lithium battery, a solar panel, and an inverter.
Italian dealer Beltrani Camper & Caravan marks 40 years of operation. The company from Castel San Pietro Terme, founded in 1985, is now run by the third generation of the family. The dealership represents brands such as Knaus, Weinsberg, Carthago, and Rapido, and also specializes in minivans under the Panama brand.
Camping-Car Magazine has released a complete compilation of video tests for motorhomes conducted in 2025. The collection includes reviews of models from Knaus, Notin, GiottiLine, Itineo, Autostar, Hobby, Chausson, and Rapido, filmed in various regions of France.
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A roundup of the wildest AI-generated motorhome concepts, the new compact Rapido 850F, and a rare Fiat 600 Multipla with a micro-caravan going under the hammer
Iveco has launched the updated Daily Camper van on the Spanish market. The vehicle is equipped with a shower, kitchen, and rest areas, with prices starting from €65,196. It features a 2.3-liter engine producing 156 hp and comes with an all-wheel-drive system.
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