Motorhome Costs
A vacation with a motorhome involves higher costs than a regular holiday but comes with other advantages. This type of vacation is not for everyone.
A vacation with a motorhome involves higher costs than a regular holiday but comes with other advantages. This type of vacation is not for everyone.
Firefighters extinguished a burning caravan in the city of Huedin on the night of March 12, 2026. A man inside managed to self-evacuate but sustained minor burns and was hospitalized. According to the preliminary version of rescuers, the cause of the fire could have been negligence related to smoking.
A fire broke out in a motorhome in the town of Huedin on Thursday evening. A man with minor burns was taken to hospital, and firefighters, dispatched after a 10:50 PM call, extinguished the fully engulfed vehicle; the preliminary cause is negligence while smoking.
A 1914 motorhome built on a Ford Model T chassis is considered the world's oldest. It was restored in the 1970s and sold at a Bonhams auction in 2022 for £63,250. The interior retains original woodwork, a wood-burning stove, and sleeping space for four.
A woman has renovated an old caravan purchased for 570 euros. She completely updated the interior in a rustic style and repainted the body. The project gained popularity on social media.
A couple from Swindon, UK, opted out of expensive overseas trips and purchased a 22-year-old caravan for £1,800 via Facebook Marketplace. They carried out a complete renovation on a tight budget, converting it into a comfortable living space on wheels.
A 31-year-old British woman sold her expensive apartment and purchased a static caravan for £26,000 in March 2025. The move saves her approximately £1,000 per month and allows her to work half as much due to lower living costs.
The Romanian company Joy2Wander has built a fleet of 10 motorhomes, a service hub, and runs festivals for its community over ten years. The founders adapt Western trends to the local market, focusing on transparency and customer technical support. Their strategy includes selling part of the motorhome fleet at the end of the season to improve cash flow.
A woman purchased a 1989 caravan for 570 euros and fully renovated it herself. The restoration utilized second-hand furniture and DIY solutions. The updated interior with a rustic style and resprayed exterior were shared on Instagram, garnering thousands of reactions.
A fire broke out in a caravan in the town of Hârșova. Firefighters from the local station responded with a special vehicle and a SMURD emergency medical team.
Loki Coach has launched a new motorhome built on the Prevost H3-45 chassis. The 13.7-meter model features four sliding doors, a high-capacity battery system for off-grid operation, and a modern Scandinavian interior design.
Hyundai presented the Staria Camper EV concept at the CMT show in Stuttgart. The electric camper van features a pop-up roof with a 520 W solar panel, an integrated kitchen, and an 800 V architecture for fast charging. Its estimated WLTP range is up to 400 km.
A Romanian family converted a van into a camper and leads a nomadic lifestyle with a young child. They sold their apartment in Galați and most of their possessions, currently staying in Oman which they chose for winter due to climate and camper-friendly regulations.
A Romanian family has been living in a motorhome and traveling the world for ten years. Two adults, a child, and two dogs occupy a space of 8 square meters. The parents work remotely in media and marketing, which finances their lifestyle. They are currently in the Apulia region of Italy.
A family from Romania has been living in an 8-square-meter motorhome for a decade, traveling to various countries. Their six-year-old daughter lives with them and the two dogs, with her education conducted online. The family sustains their lifestyle through remote work in media and marketing.
A luxury caravan with a price tag comparable to an apartment has been unveiled. The model features a full kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping areas, positioning it as a wheeled home equivalent.
Two entrepreneurs from Craiova have abandoned plans to create a caravan and camping park. The project was halted by the local municipality due to a temporary building ban on the 1000 sq m plot, which would have required the development of a separate urban zoning plan.
The Evotrex PG5 caravan concept is designed for extended off-grid stays. It integrates solar panels, regenerative braking, efficient appliances, and energy management software to reduce reliance on external power sources. The project is financially supported by Anker, with the model priced at $119,000.
A 54-year-old woman living in a non-functional motorhome in Italy has been fined and faces vehicle seizure due to an expired insurance policy. Local residents are raising funds to pay the over €1,200 fine and renew the insurance to prevent her from being evicted.
A 54-year-old Romanian woman living in a non-functional camper in Cesenatico, Italy, received a fine exceeding €1,200 and a seizure warning due to an expired insurance policy. Local residents have launched a fundraising campaign to pay the fine and renew the minimum insurance to prevent her from becoming homeless. The woman has temporary winter shelter in a private home, but her long-term housing situation remains precarious.
The Dacia Bigster SUV serves as the base for a compact camper project using modular solutions from Australian specialist ARB. The conversion includes a heavy-duty drawer system, a slide-out kitchen module, and a rigid roof-top tent, adding approximately 187 kg. The estimated cost for the package is 6400–7000 euros, keeping the total price of a fully equipped vehicle under 40,000 euros.
California-based Evotrex unveiled the PG5 travel trailer at CES 2026, describing it as the world's first fully self-powered recreational vehicle. The model integrates a 43 kWh LFP battery, 1.5 kW solar panels, and a built-in gasoline generator, providing over 270 kWh of usable energy per cycle. Production is scheduled to begin in late 2026, with prices starting at $119,990.
At the Caravan Motor Touristik show, Mercedes-Benz launched the V-Class Marco Polo and Marco Polo HORIZON camper vans, alongside Sprinter-based conversions. The Marco Polo is aimed at extended vacations, while the HORIZON is designed for weekend getaways. Both models feature compact dimensions under two meters and integrate smart technology for daily practicality.
Honda has unveiled the Base Station prototype, a lightweight modular caravan. Weighing under 680 kg, it is designed to be towed by subcompact crossovers or electric vehicles. Key features include swappable kitchen and shower modules without power tools, and the option for a roof-mounted solar panel with a lithium-ion backup battery for off-grid use.
The Romanian company Joy2Wander, founded in 2015, is adapting its motorhome rental business to local market conditions. Due to limited rental potential and seasonal demand, the company has added organized group road trips and created a hub for campervan maintenance and parking.
A couple of engineers in Tăuţii-Măgherăuş, Romania, have listed their yard on the Campernight app for caravan parking. This summer, they hosted tourists from Poland, France, Spain, and Germany. The site can accommodate three caravans simultaneously and offers facilities like a kitchen and bathroom.
A 2025 survey found that noise from camper van sliding doors is the main source of irritation in small, quiet-oriented campgrounds. The study involved 5,311 tourists, with 65.3% citing this noise as most bothersome. However, 86.2% of participants identified poor hygiene as the primary annoyance.
A project for motorhome manufacturing and conversion has been launched in Romania. The company Sfinx Camper & Conversion SRL will focus on building camper vans based on commercial vehicles.
Motorhome rentals in Romania are evolving from a travel trend into a viable business. A podcast episode features entrepreneurs discussing core business aspects, including calculating total cost of ownership, fleet management, seasonality, and the required occupancy rate for profitability.
A mother and daughter have lived for ten years in a caravan without a heating system. They rely on layered clothing, sleeping bags, and limited electricity for heaters to cope with extreme winter temperatures.
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