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Motorhome-World, based in Atlantis, Cape Town, has unveiled its first motorhome project based on a medium-sized Toyota Coaster bus. The vehicle is designed for two people and features a permanent island bed, a kitchen with a 195-liter two-door refrigerator, a separate shower and toilet, a solar panel of at least 240 W, and a Truma Aventa air conditioning system. The gross vehicle weight is 2,800 kg, with a payload of 1,050 to 1,150 kg. The price is R1.4 million.

Residents remain at Hardekraaltjie Caravan Park in Bellville more than two months after the City of Cape Town instructed occupants to vacate the property. The 26 July deadline passed while uncertainty continued over the residents’ future and the City’s plan to transform the longstanding caravan park into a community sporting facility. No final development plan, heritage impact assessment or start date for construction has been made public.

The article lists 10 glamping destinations in and around Cape Town, including safari tents, treehouses, and riverside retreats. Options include Dwyka Tented Lodge in Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Tented Lodge at Botlierskop Game Reserve, Teniqua Treetops, Tented Eco Camp at Gondwana Game Reserve, Africamps at Stanford Hills, Old Mac Daddy, Thali Thali Game Lodge, !Khwa Ttu, AfriCamps at Oakhurst, and Wolfkop Camping Villages. Locations and contact details are provided for each.

Planning a first caravan holiday requires understanding that towing a caravan differs from a regular road trip. Before departure, check the vehicle's braked towing capacity, distribute weight correctly in the caravan, ensure the hitch and tyres are in good condition, and learn driving techniques for towing. It is advisable to plan the route avoiding steep passes and low bridges, and perform a final safety check before each departure.

Johannesburg-based Cloud Camper has started supplying rooftop tents and camping accessories designed for South African winter conditions. The range includes two- and four-person models with quick setup, solar panel brackets and LED lighting. Also available are awnings, a shower tent and a mobile fridge. Products are manufactured locally and sold through the company website.

South African off-road specialist Bushwakka has unveiled the Kamelback 4, a camper conversion for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Series Double Cab. The aluminum module replaces the standard pickup bed and provides sleeping for four, including a double bed in a pop-up roof. Equipment includes a kitchen with a two-burner gas stove and 90-litre fridge, an optional fold-out shower, and a lithium battery power system. The module costs about USD 33,300, excluding the base vehicle.