BLUETTI has introduced the Elite 300 portable power station, designed for motorhome, caravan, and cabin owners. The unit offers 3 kWh capacity and weighs 26.3 kg, providing weekend-long off-grid power. It will be available in Europe from March 9, starting at 1379 euros.

A Brazilian couple has fully converted a bus into a residential motorhome. The interior includes a kitchen, bedroom, and living area, while an exterior deck features a swimming pool. Solar panels on the roof provide energy independence.

A 60-year-old motorcyclist died in an accident on the BR-369 highway. The crash involved a collision with a motorhome.

A Brazilian man built a compact motorhome inspired by the Cybertruck design using an old trailer. The project was completed in a home garage with a budget of around $500, demonstrating the possibility of creating mobile living space with minimal investment.

The municipality of Melgaço is studying the installation of a motorhome park. Mayor José Albano Domingues met with the European service area network CampingCarPark at the Lisbon Tourism Exchange to analyze the project's feasibility. The goal is to develop local tourism and attract new visitors.

The municipality of Araçatuba held a public hearing on draft rules for permitting trailers on public land. On January 3, around 80 participants reviewed the proposed regulations and asked questions. The initiative aims to regulate the placement of mobile commercial ventures and ensure transparency in the permitting process.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico is driving the creation of travel packages that combine match attendance with motorhome journeys. Itineraries start from host cities like New York and Miami, where the Brazilian team will play. Tourism experts have released a free guide offering practical advice on planning, documentation, and route development for various traveler profiles.

A retired couple is traveling across Brazil while living in a motorhome. They produce and sell handmade crafts to fund their travels. They are currently in the city of Cacoal.

A caravan owner in the Tomar district is seeking assistance after Storm Kristin overturned her travel trailer. The woman has been searching for a month for a company or specialists who can right the caravan and assess whether it is worth repairing.

A Chinese company has unveiled a futuristic motorhome with unconventional technical features. The model includes a glass elevator, a retractable second floor, a balcony, and a technology that doubles the living space in 90 seconds.

State deputy Antídio Lunelli has introduced a bill to create the Caravanning Support Program in Santa Catarina. The program would encourage new tourist routes, support points, overnight parking areas, and improved infrastructure for motorhomes, trailers, and camper vans. The law does not mandate specific spending but establishes guidelines for organizing the sector and stimulating investment.

Storm Kristin overturned a caravan in the Junceira parish of Tomar municipality. The incident occurred on January 28, with the owner not present at the time and thus unharmed. The resident has requested assistance as she is unable to rectify the situation on her own.

Gianguido Cerullo has been unanimously elected as the new president of the Italian Caravan and Motorhome Manufacturers Association (APC). The former CEO of Trigano group companies takes the helm of an industry where Italy ranks third in European motorhome production. The association aims to promote outdoor tourism and develop the domestic market under his leadership.

A Brazilian retiree manually converts vehicles into habitable motorhomes. His project has already enabled travels through South American countries.

A Brazilian couple with no prior experience spent 14 months converting a scrapped school minibus into their dream motorhome. They now live on the road, traveling through Uruguay and Argentina. The project highlights a successful DIY vehicle conversion for a vanlife lifestyle.

Brazilian enthusiasts Grazi and Charles from Curitiba have presented a project to install an automatic transmission in a Volkswagen Kombi. Their YouTube channel has over 111 thousand subscribers, and their workshop specializes in restoring these vehicles. The project uses an adapted transmission from a Subaru and is currently in the testing phase.

Entrepreneurs in Minneapolis purchased a former mobile dental unit for $4,470 and, after a two-year renovation, launched a food truck. The annual revenue of Flo’s Eats LLC reached $240,000. Key success factors included splitting the initial investment, risk control, and gradual expansion.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the updated Marco Polo camper van based on the V-Class. Key updates feature a new aluminum pop-up roof, an enhanced MBAC control system, and a fully integrated production process at the Ludwigsfelde plant in Germany. The model maintains its dual-purpose design for both daily use and travel.

A driver lost control of a motorhome and collided with a wall in the Santo André neighborhood of Lajeado, Brazil. The incident occurred due to a loss of vehicle control. Details regarding potential casualties or the cause of the accident are not specified.

Cruise America is positioning RV travel as a key way to experience North America. Increased demand is expected in 2026, driven by the Route 66 centennial, the US 250th anniversary, and the FIFA World Cup. The company is expanding one-way rentals and partnering with travel agents to attract Brazilian tourists.

The European network of motorhome service areas, Camping-Car Park, reported record results for 2025. Sales volume increased by 31% to 35 million euros, while overnight stays rose by 15% to 4.85 million. In Portugal, the Lavos service area was the most notable, with over 85% of its overnight stays attributed to foreign visitors.

The first playable demo for Outbound, an open-world survival and crafting game centered around camper van life, has been released. The demo supports both single-player and cooperative multiplayer. The full game is scheduled for release in Q2 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.

A dog named Mell died during a family trip in a motorhome. Her owners have memorialized her by naming their vehicle 'Mell Casa' and applying her name and photo to its body. The motorhome has already traveled through 13 Brazilian states during a 33-day journey.

A group of motorhomes made a stop at Leonel Brizola Park in the Brazilian city of Sidrolândia. Among the travelers is a couple from Campo Grande who converted a van into a motorhome themselves. They stated they switched to this mode of travel to be able to bring their dogs along.

A group of 50 adventurers in 25 motorhomes has begun a 10-day expedition along the Bioceanic Route in Brazil's Mato Grosso do Sul state. Organized by a local motorhome association, the trip includes stops in several cities to promote tourism. Participants plan to extend the route to Iquique, Chile, after a bridge opens next year.

The Portuguese motorhome and camper van rental platform Indie Campers has acquired the UK-based brands Just Go and Bunk Campers from New Zealand's THL. The deal will expand the company's pickup locations in the UK and Ireland to nine. Indie Campers will maintain the acquired brands as distinct offerings within the group.

A retired Brazilian couple sold their apartment in Rio de Janeiro and has been living in a motorhome while traveling through Europe for six years. They have visited 25 countries in that time. Their motorhome, nicknamed 'Carioquinha', is equipped with sleeping berths, a kitchen, and a bathroom.

A family from Ho Chi Minh City invested approximately 1.5 billion VND (around $60,000) in a converted pickup truck to travel across Vietnam for a month during the Lunar New Year (Tet). The camper van, equipped with sleeping quarters, a kitchen, solar panels, and a water system, enabled the family of five to explore the country's northwestern and northeastern highlands. The journey began on January 23rd and lasted a full month, serving as an alternative to conventional travel methods for the family.

Tour operator Abreu is focusing on motorhome rentals for agents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. The company offers packages combining flights, ground services, and motorhome rentals through partner Cruise America. The rental fleet has been renewed with 1000 new vehicles.

A concept for a compact motorhome based on the Dacia Bigster SUV has been presented. The kit, consisting of an ARB drawer system, slide-out kitchen, and roof-top tent, adds approximately 187 kg and costs 6,400–7,000 euros. With the base vehicle starting at around 26,000 euros, the total project budget is 33,000–35,000 euros, making it significantly cheaper than classic campers.