The first service area for motorhomes has opened at the Municipal Camping Park in Beja. The 30,000-euro project allows for potential expansion and future paving of the surrounding area.

The Brazilian city of Marechal Rondon is adapting its infrastructure for motorhome travelers. Authorities are considering establishing official stopovers with a stay limit of up to three days, aligning with a nationwide trend. The city already has experience hosting motorhome gatherings in the Porto Mendes district.

The Tomar municipality closed the old campsite to motorhomes after a storm in January, redirecting them to a parking lot without facilities. Authorities stated plans to create a new site, but it does not yet exist, while the old location is scheduled to host a Soup Festival in April 2026. Opponents argue this harms tourism and the local economy.

Traveler groups use holiday weekends to illegally construct caravan campsites while municipal offices are closed. In Sundridge (Kent) and Flamstead (Hertfordshire), fields were leveled and concrete was laid without permission during Easter weekend. Local authorities cannot respond promptly due to holidays, and enforcement procedures take months.

The Garagem RPC TV program on March 21 focuses on the motorhome lifestyle. The episode features the daily routine of people using a self-propelled recreational vehicle as permanent travel accommodation.

The mayor of Ponta Grossa has fully vetoed a municipal law that would have regulated caravanning and established a support point for motorhomes. The veto was justified by legal issues, lack of financial impact assessment, and incompatibility with the purpose of Monteiro Lobato Park.

Brazilian actor Caio Castro purchased a Renault Master van for 700,000 reais and converted it into a mobile office. The three-month transformation includes Starlink satellite internet, massage and heated seats that convert into beds. The goal was to create a workspace for his team to work on videos and photos while traveling.

The American company CAMI has introduced the Terra Wind amphibious motorhome, priced at approximately 6 million reais. The vehicle can travel on roads and then, using dual bronze propellers, transition to water at speeds up to 8 knots. The interior features marble, granite, and leather, and the design meets U.S. Coast Guard standards for inland waterways.

Converting a van into a motorhome requires meticulous financial planning. The total cost ranges from 45,000 to 160,000 Brazilian reais, with approximately 30% of the budget allocated to custom furniture and between 2,500 and 6,500 reais for thermal insulation. Legal homologation, involving documentation changes and certification, costs around 2,500 reais.

Actor Caio Castro purchased a custom camper van based on a Renault Master for 700,000 Brazilian reais. The motorhome is equipped with Starlink satellite internet, heated massage seats, and convertible seating, allowing it to function as a mobile office while traveling.

Brothers Eduardo and Alexandre Bonomi converted a DAF CF 6×2 truck into a full motorhome. The 310 hp vehicle features a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and living area for six people, along with a system to expand interior space when parked.

Bridgestone has introduced the Duravis Camper All Season tire, specifically designed for motorhomes. The CP-marked tire, developed at the company's R&D center in Italy, will be available from June 2026 in four sizes for 15 and 16-inch rims. The manufacturer claims increased load capacity, wear resistance, and a wet grip class A rating according to EU standards.

A couple from Cuiabá woke up to find their motorhome completely covered in ice after overnighting near Lake Aluminé in Argentine Patagonia. Temperatures plummeted overnight in the Neuquén province. The travelers report this is the first time their vehicle has frozen completely, despite lacking a heater.

British author Nancy Campbell purchased a 1984 Buccaneer caravan for £750 (€864) on eBay after being unable to afford rent in London. The caravan lacks electricity and running water but enables her to live near woodland in Oxford and focus on writing. She describes this as a practical solution to exorbitant rental costs.

VanLab has introduced a modular kit that converts the Kia PV5 electric van into a mini motorhome. The system slides onto interior rails without tools or body modifications, adding a sleeping area, compact kitchen, and storage compartments. Priced at approximately 1840 euros, the kit utilizes the vehicle's V2L function to power external devices.

A family from Nova Europa (São Paulo) departed on January 6 for a multi-year journey across North and South America in a self-built motorhome. They spent two and a half years converting a Volare W8 bus at a cost of 120,000 Brazilian reais, creating a living space with kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms. The itinerary includes Argentina, Chile, the US, and Canada, with the family planning to work remotely during the trip.

Law HB22-1287 took effect in October 2022, strengthening protections for mobile home park residents in the central mountain region. The legislation restricts rent increases when park owners violate regulations, establishes a 12-month notice period for land use changes, and requires bilingual communications in English and Spanish. It also extends residents' rights to purchase parks and enhances the investigative authority of the Department of Local Affairs and the Attorney General's office.

The American company FMC produced the luxury motorhome 2900R from 1972 to 1976. The model, approximately 9 meters long, was equipped with a Chrysler V8 7.2L gasoline engine and targeted affluent customers, but production was halted due to the 1973 oil crisis. A 1974 unit was sold at a Bring a Trailer auction on April 2, 2025, for $17,855.

A Brazilian couple converted a double-decker bus into a motorhome featuring a pool, gym, and jacuzzi. Over five years, they have traveled approximately 70% of Brazil and visited four countries, funding their journey through a family scaffolding business.

The Western Clipper motorhome was designed by industrial designer Brooks Stevens shortly before World War II. The model is considered one of the most beautiful motorhomes of the 20th century, with about 25 units built to serve as mobile sales offices. Most were built on International Harvester chassis with V8 engines and featured front-wheel drive to maximize interior space.

A 71-year-old woman died from primary amebic meningoencephalitis after rinsing her sinuses with tap water from her motorhome. The infection was caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, which entered the brain through the nasal cavity; symptoms appeared within four days, and death occurred approximately eight days after infection. The case highlights the danger of using non-sterile tap water for nasal hygiene, particularly in recreational vehicle systems where biofilms can form.

The couple launched the Explore Ribatejo project on March 9, offering tours using three vehicles. Participants can explore the region in the Parreirinha motorhome, the Caramelo jeep, or the Maria Poeirinha ATV, with minimum durations of three hours for the jeep and ATV and six hours for the motorhome. Prices start at €50 per person for jeep and ATV tours and €70 for the motorhome.

A Brazilian couple presented a two-story motorhome with an indoor swimming pool that passed through the Maringá region. The vehicle, registered for 25 people, has solar panels and plans to travel to Antarctica as part of a world tour.

The third episode of the TV program Garagem RPC focuses on motorhomes. The episode features owners who use them as a primary lifestyle for travel and also includes a segment about an event for vintage car enthusiasts.

Slovak photographers Ivan and Yana Bustor converted a 1999 Fiat Multipla into a motorhome and drove approximately 70,000 km across South America. They designed and installed a pop-top roof themselves, creating a compact camper. In Brazil, the vehicle visited 23 states despite sustaining suspension and transmission damage on difficult roads in Peru and Bolivia.

Lisbon Municipal Police confiscated a caravan housing a family of six after repeated illegality notifications. The city council offered emergency housing through Santa Casa da Misericórdia, but the family rejected the support.

Lisbon Municipal Police confiscated a caravan housing a family of six after repeated illegality notifications. The city council offered emergency housing via Santa Casa da Misericórdia, but the family rejected the support. The family applied for the Supported Rental Program but didn't receive municipal housing due to insufficient points in the need-based scoring system.

Slovak photographers converted a 1999 Fiat Multipla into a motorhome and drove it 70,000 km across South America. The vehicle with 255,000 km mileage received a raised suspension, kitchen, refrigerator, solar panel, and pop-top roof. In Peru and Bolivia, the car sustained serious suspension and transmission damage, repaired through welding and imported parts.

The TV program Garagem RPC will feature a report on a motorhome owner who uses it for travel on the 21st. The episode will also include an event for vintage car and rock'n'roll enthusiasts. The program airs on Saturday at 08:30 on RPC.

A Brazilian couple began converting a bus into a motorhome in 2018. The first motorhome, certified for 16 occupants, was sold, after which the couple built a second one, accommodating 25 people and featuring a pool and garden.