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.

Portugal's automatic 'free-flow' toll roads charge vehicles via cameras that read license plates. For motorhomes and camper vans, payment options include a compatible VIA-T device, the EASYToll system linked to a credit card, or a prepaid TOLLCard. Failure to pay within 15 days results in fines, which can be enforced internationally.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Comprehensive review of all RV and camper toilet types: cassette, portable, gravity, vacuum, macerating, dry flush, sealing, incinerating, composting and separating. Comparison of models, consumables, installation and annual costs.

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.

Complete guide to the best apps for finding motorhome parking spots and campsites in 2026. Free and paid options for Russia, Europe, and worldwide.

The European motorhome rental platform Yescapa has outlined key technological trends for the segment. The integration of 5G/6G connectivity, hybrid and electric powertrains, autonomous driving systems, and smart home automation is expected. The focus is on increasing off-grid capability, comfort, and sustainability for travelers.

The OpenVan.camp editorial team analyzed 3,581 news stories from 56 countries in early 2026. Declining sales in Germany and the USA, Hyundai electric campers, budget Wuling motorhomes, KAMAZes with saunas in Russia, parking bans in Turkey — a comprehensive overview of motorhome industry trends by world region.

The municipality of Viana do Alentejo has approved regulations for a dedicated motorhome service area. The area operates 24/7 with a maximum stay of 72 hours. Access requires online registration and payment, with an overnight fee of €4.50.

The Muralha motorhome service area in Vila Real de Santo António has reopened after a temporary closure due to flood risk. The facility was preventively closed because of its proximity to the Guadiana River and adverse weather conditions. The local council stated that the reopening followed an improvement in conditions, allowing users to return safely.

Brothers Jorge and Carlos received a motorhome and financial aid after their story was featured on the show 'Doa a Quem Doer'. They lost all their possessions due to bad weather. The support came from CMTV viewers and the Social Security services.

A caravan was swept away by floodwaters of the Tagus River in Portugal. The incident occurred near Escaroupim and was captured on video.

A motorhome was completely destroyed by a fire that broke out in the early hours of Sunday in the parish of Requião, Famalicão. The alarm was raised to firefighters shortly after midnight on Rua Camilo Castelo Branco. Volunteer firefighters attended the scene; there were no reports of injuries.

The municipality of Vila Real de Santo António has closed the motorhome service area by the Guadiana river due to a high risk of flooding. The decision, based on municipal civil protection recommendations amid adverse weather, is in effect at least until Saturday, February 7. As an alternative, users have been directed to the Monte Gordo Municipal Camping Park.

A Dutch man spent five years converting a 1992 Neoplan Skyliner double-decker bus into a residential vehicle. The project, which cost over 15,000 euros, required an estimated 20 hours of work per week. The motorhome has a fuel consumption of approximately 3-4 kilometers per liter.

A storm has completely destroyed a campsite in São Pedro de Moel, Marinha Grande district. Caravans, bungalows, and prefabricated houses were razed by the wind. The damage is estimated to be in the millions of euros, and cleanup work has already begun.

Portugal has tightened regulations for overnight stays in motorhomes and camper vans. Since 2021, a law prohibits sleeping in a vehicle between 9 PM and 7 AM outside designated areas, with fines up to 600 euros. Following criticism, an exception was added: in most areas except nature reserves, overnight stays are now permitted for up to 48 consecutive hours, but this mainly applies to motorhomes rather than camper vans.

The company Automóveis MCcars has made 10 motorhomes available free of charge for people who lost their homes after the storm. The initiative is an emergency solution for residents in the districts of Leiria, Coimbra and Santarém, which were heavily impacted by depression Kristin. Demand for temporary accommodation far exceeds the available capacity.

A car company in Guimarães is offering ten motorhomes to people displaced by severe weather, free of charge. Demand for the temporary accommodation, however, far exceeds the available vehicles.

The Orbitur campsite in São Pedro de Moel is closed indefinitely after Storm Kristin. The storm destroyed bungalows and caravans, including one family's caravan they had used for 44 years. Three other Orbitur parks on the coast also sustained severe damage.

The company Automóveis MCcars has made 10 motorhomes available free of charge for temporary housing for people displaced by severe weather in Portugal. A company representative stated they cannot meet even a third of the assistance requests received. Storm "Kristin" caused several fatalities and significant damage, leading the government to extend a state of calamity until February 8.

Storm Kristin caused significant damage to the Praia do Pedrógão campsite in the Pedrógão Grande municipality. Strong winds, exceeding 200 km/h in some areas, lifted and displaced caravans, rendering the area unsafe. Authorities have closed the campsite to visitors until normal conditions are restored.

Storm Kristin caused damage in the Leiria district of Portugal. A caravan was overturned in Alcobaça, resulting in one person being seriously injured. Over 60% of the municipality remains without power, with one minor injury and seven people displaced also reported.

Hyundai presented the Staria Camper Concept, an electric camper van study, at the CMT 2026 show in Stuttgart. The company aims to launch a production version in Europe within the next two years. The concept features an 800-volt architecture for fast charging, a roof-mounted solar panel, and a classic interior layout.

A motorhome with foreign license plates caught fire in the parking lot of a Bricomarché store in Sines, Portugal. The fire started in the engine compartment and completely consumed the vehicle. Firefighters were alerted at 1:13 PM and deployed five personnel with two specialized vehicles to extinguish the blaze.