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Following the opening of the Sindopyeongdae Bridge connecting Sindo and Yeongjongdo islands, ferry operations ceased, and the Sindo terminal in Ongjin County, Incheon, has turned into a leisure area. At night, campers and other vehicles park there, while anglers fish against the backdrop of Incheon International Airport and Yeongjongdo's lights. Authorities are considering formalizing the site for camping and fishing, addressing safety and waste management.

Rémi Boukli, a 35-year-old building energy efficiency engineer, bought a used Renault Trafic and spent about eight months converting it into a camper for travel without booking accommodation. The project, including the van purchase, cost around €20,000. Work included removing tile adhesive, installing windows, insulation, furniture, solar panels, and obtaining French VASP certification.

In 2026, the camper van segment is booming with new electric models from Hyundai, Kia, and Volkswagen, alongside numerous aftermarket conversions and add-on kits. Traditional platforms like the Mercedes Sprinter and Ram ProMaster remain popular.

German manufacturer Laske Expedition has introduced the Turtle E410, an off-road motorhome based on the Iveco Daily 4x4. The model features a pop-up roof, slide-out sections, a 180-hp turbodiesel, three differential locks, and a 400 Ah lithium battery. Sales are set to begin after its debut at an off-road show in Bad Kissingen, with prices starting at €345,000.

German manufacturer Vario has unveiled the Perfect 1200 QS Platinum, based on a Mercedes-Benz Actros 2553 LLL. The camper measures 12 meters in length, 2.55 meters in width, and 3.99 meters in height, with a permissible gross weight of 26,000 kg. It is powered by a 12.8-liter diesel engine producing 530 hp. The vehicle features four slide-outs that expand the living area to 32–35 square meters and a rear garage that can accommodate a Porsche 911. The base price in Germany is 1.85 million euros excluding VAT (over 2.2 million euros including VAT). A category C driving license is required.

Farmers Laëtitia and Pascal Dehosse from Grigneuseville, Seine-Maritime, have started renting out camper vans. They acquired two vehicles equipped with a kitchen, hot water shower, solar panels, and options such as a toilet and bike rack. According to the owners, the vans are no larger than a big car, making parking easy and avoiding extra toll costs. Rentals are available for couples, friends, and families.