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Updated: 02.05.2026
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Swiss company Alpencamper has introduced the ECO e-bike caravan, a lightweight trailer for cyclists. It features a slide-out side wall that expands interior space to 140×208 cm and a compost toilet. Curb weight is just over 50 kg, payload is 32 kg. The base version costs €6,500, the slide-out model €9,110.
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Swiss company Alpencamper has unveiled the Eco Slide Out bike trailer with a sliding mechanism that expands interior space by 50 cm, creating a sleeping area for two people.
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A couple purchased a compact 1990s camper van at a car show, but sold it after a few trips due to unmet expectations. The interior was too cramped for the husband's height (6 feet), and the seller concealed a broken generator and microwave. Maintenance, insurance, and storage costs outweighed the benefits of infrequent use. The couple now plans road trips using their regular car and budget accommodations.
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The article lists seven of the highest campsites in the Alps, located in Switzerland, Italy and France. The highest is Camping Point Breuil (1,981 m) in Italy's Aosta Valley. Some sites, such as Arolla in Switzerland, are temporarily operating in a simplified mode due to severe weather.
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Swiss manufacturer Alpencamper has unveiled the ECO caravan, designed to be towed by an e-bike. The model features a slide-out, sleeping space for two, and optional upgrades include a stand-alone heater and a toilet. The living unit can be detached, turning the base into a cargo trailer.
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A market overview of bike caravans for e-bikes is presented. Swiss manufacturer Alpencamper launched the ECO model — the first e-bike caravan with a slide-out and toilet for two people.
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The Swiss canton of Valais offers motorhome routes combining glaciers, vineyards and castles. The region counts 680 glaciers, including the Aletsch Glacier (UNESCO site), which has retreated 1.5 km since 1980. Camping with ACSI card discounts is recommended for stops.
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Inside a motorhome, temperatures can reach 40°C or more during hot weather due to large windows, poor insulation, and compact interiors. Common mistakes include improper ventilation, lack of external window shading, parking in direct sunlight, and not using the awning. Experts advise using external thermal mats, ventilating only in the early morning and late evening, and employing fans and light-colored materials inside.
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Algovia Vans unveiled the Escape model, a 5.4-meter camper based on several chassis. It features a rear kitchen, pop-up roof, and optional lithium-ion batteries.
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Bürstner has halted caravan production as demand fell 13%. Poland is proposing to scrap road tolls for campervans, while Liguria counts the cost of 8,000 motorhomes descending on the region. Tom Hanks' son has swapped Hollywood for a trailer in pursuit of a music career, and a French couple has driven 100,000 km from the North Cape to Senegal — and that's not even the whole story. All this in this issue.
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A digital preparation program for the Swiss C1 theory test, required for driving motorhomes over 3.5 tons and light trucks up to 7.5 tons, has been launched. e.driver Professional offers over 570 exam-like questions with expert comments and illustrated lessons covering traffic law, vehicle technology, weight, and safety. An adaptive system tracks progress and identifies knowledge gaps.
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Greece has cancelled its own camper van ban — a year and a half on, as if it got cold feet. In Tenerife, 500 motorhomes blocked a motorway demanding the same — pitches and dump stations. In Miami, 200 families are being evicted from a motorhome park by September, while Córdoba is only just applying for permission for a new overnight area. Plus 21 kg of cocaine in a motorhome in Lanzarote, a fake eight-wheeled Mercedes-AMG G63 and a Starbucks coffee trailer in Seoul — in this issue.
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Using an air fryer in a motorhome can overload the onboard electrical system and void insurance coverage. Experts recommend travel-specific alternatives.
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Blogger from Dorsten Ulrike Behmer published a video with two dip recipes for campers: pineapple-nut cream cheese and date-chili cream cheese. She says camping cuisine is more than canned ravioli.
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In the canton of Ticino, an investigation is underway into a camper seller who disappeared after taking clients' money. One woman paid 70,000 francs for a motorhome that was never registered, another client is missing 15,000 francs. The new entrepreneur who took over the business in Roveredo claims honesty but notes customer distrust following the incident.
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Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.
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Startup Ebicos has introduced a modular system for converting everyday vehicles into campers. The system allows furniture to be installed and removed as needed, maintaining the vehicle's functionality for daily use. The concept was presented on the investor show "2 Minuten 2 Millionen".
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On Saturday, a motorhome with a 65-year-old German driver stopped in the Fäsenstaub tunnel on the A4 motorway due to an empty diesel tank. The tunnel was closed in both directions for 40 minutes; the driver will face prosecution.
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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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On the "Motorhomes & Caravans" forum, users share photos of ongoing maintenance and improvement work on their vehicles. The topic was created on April 13, 2026, and contains two images showing examples of such activities.
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