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Updated: 19.04.2026

Diesel

$1.59 /l

ZAR25.90 · €1.35/l

58 of 116

cheaper than 51% of countries

Petrol

$1.24 /l

ZAR20.19 · €1.05/l

42 of 115

cheaper than 64% of countries

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Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12 © AI · OpenVan.camp
Lifestyle 6 days ago
Article

Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.

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Dometic launches Feather-Lite II lightweight rooftop tent © Getaway Magazine
Industry ZA South Africa 2 days ago 3

Dometic launches Feather-Lite II lightweight rooftop tent

Dometic has introduced the updated Feather-Lite II foldable rooftop tent in South Africa. The model, weighing 49 kg with a closed height of 32 cm, is positioned as one of the lightest on the market. Unveiled in Johannesburg on 13 April 2026, the tent features a waterproof construction and includes an integrated mattress. It is priced at R16,500.

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Legal dispute over luxury off-road caravan © Weekend Argus
Industry ZA South Africa 10.04.2026 2

Legal dispute over luxury off-road caravan

A customer filed a lawsuit in the Johannesburg High Court, demanding a refund of 1.25 million South African rand for the Ng’Ombe Off Roader 6.2 caravan, citing 14 defects upon delivery in April 2023. Manufacturer Elite Luxury Off Road Vehicles denies liability, claiming damages resulted from customer negligence, while the client sold the caravan for 550,000 rand, bringing total losses to 756,695 rand.

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Weekly Digest #14 · March 30–April 5 © AI · OpenVan.camp
Lifestyle 06.04.2026
Article

Weekly Digest #14 · March 30–April 5

ARI Motors released a camper van the size of a regular van — and it's now Germany's smallest production electric camper at €30,000. JAL decided its passengers hadn't traveled enough and offered a sequel: a motorhome pickup straight from Narita. The lawsuit against Stellantis over "cheat" diesel software, a yellow DHL van in the hands of a retiree, and 413 million campsite overnight stays across Europe — all in this issue.

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Motorhomes 2026: A Global Overview of Trends and Tendencies © openvan.camp
Industry 14.02.2026
Article

Motorhomes 2026: A Global Overview of Trends and Tendencies

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.

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Weekly Digest #13 · 23–29 March © AI · OpenVan.camp
Lifestyle 30.03.2026
Article

Weekly Digest #13 · 23–29 March

Spain set a motorhome registration record — and immediately tightened the rules. On Mallorca, 150 caravans took over a sports complex car park because renting a flat costs more. Solar Butterfly returned from a solar-powered trip around the world, and Bryansk promises a camper for 3.9 million roubles — in this issue.

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Weekly Digest #12 · March 16–22 © AI · OpenVan.camp
Lifestyle 23.03.2026
Article

Weekly Digest #12 · March 16–22

Spain tightened inspections for camper vans — meanwhile in Torrox, 50 motorhomes occupied a riverbed. Italians 3D-printed a motorhome from plastic in four days, Hyundai unveiled an 800-volt electric camper, and 34 million Americans are hitting the road. Demolitions in Turkey, bans in Scotland, and a woman who drove along the Baltic in an electric Smart — all in this issue.

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How to tow caravans or trailers safely - The Citizen © Heidelberg Nigel Heraut
Lifestyle ZA South Africa 08.12.2025

How to tow caravans or trailers safely - The Citizen

The Motor Industry Workshop Association (Miwa) has issued safety advice for the upcoming South African festive season, when towing-related accidents typically increase. Key recommendations include pre-trip mechanical checks of trailers and caravans, adherence to legal weight limits and license requirements, and driving practices such as reduced speed and proper load balancing to prevent sway.

Source: Heidelberg Nigel Heraut ENG
Invader's New Expandable Viator Trailer © New Atlas
Industry ZA South Africa 24.03.2026

Invader's New Expandable Viator Trailer

South African manufacturer Invader has unveiled the prototype of its Viator trailer featuring an electric roof-lift system. The 5.5-meter-long model deploys in under a minute, includes a bedroom, hybrid bathroom, and slide-out kitchen, with a tare weight of 1,250 kg. The production version is scheduled for June delivery starting at ZAR 585,000.

Source: New Atlas ENG
Weekly Digest #11 · March 9–15 © AI · OpenVan.camp
Lifestyle 16.03.2026
Article

Weekly Digest #11 · March 9–15

Warendorf introduced paid motorhome parking — and lost its tourists. Japan quietly reached 607 RV parks while Nagoya showed a camper on a rocket launcher chassis. The Turkish coastal ban, a Polish trailer with a side shower, and Korean rentals straight from the train — in this issue.

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Berg Offroad launches three-person CX4 caravan with slide-out bedroom © New Atlas
Industry ZA South Africa 03.03.2026

Berg Offroad launches three-person CX4 caravan with slide-out bedroom

South African company Berg Offroad has expanded its caravan lineup with the CX4 model, designed for three to four people. The 17.5-foot-long caravan features a slide-out rear bedroom module with a queen-size bed, a hybrid bathroom, and a kitchen with a stove and fridge. The model, launched in December 2025, has a base price of ZAR 599,950 (approx. US$37,250).

Source: New Atlas HRV
Life in a Motorhome: Making the Dream of Freedom Come True © Kopaev Alex
Lifestyle 3 days ago 2
Article

Life in a Motorhome: Making the Dream of Freedom Come True

Two years on the road with a cat named Zhuzu — and not a single day of wanting to go back. We break down life in a camper van: where to find water, how heating works, what to do about electricity, and where to look for overnight spots. 7 countries, hundreds of places, and an honest account — from the mountain roads of Turkey to the coastline of Montenegro.

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Ineos Grenadier SUV gets camper conversion with rooftop module © Daily-Motor.Ru
Builds ZA South Africa 26.12.2025

Ineos Grenadier SUV gets camper conversion with rooftop module

A South African company has developed a camper conversion kit for the Ineos Grenadier SUV. The Silenus module requires cutting a hole in the roof to install a sleeping platform for two, while the lower cabin is fitted with a kitchenette and seating. The conversion starts at $11,000 and leverages the vehicle's BMW engines and four-wheel-drive system for off-grid capability.

Source: Daily-Motor.Ru RUS

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