Authorities in Turkey's Kumluca district have banned overnight stays in caravans on the coast and public areas, citing public order and safety concerns. Gendarmerie evicted caravan dwellers from Aktaş beach in Mavikent, despite the municipality having prepared an alternative site. The ban has sparked debate among locals, with caravan owners stating they are being generalized with violators and deprived of the opportunity to travel.

The German motorhome manufacturer Concorde Reisemobile has officially launched sales in Turkey through distributor Ideal Caravan. According to 2025 data, every third motorhome imported into Turkey was brought in by Ideal Caravan. Concorde models are offered on a made-to-order basis with a high degree of personalization.

The National Camping and Caravan Federation held its regular general assembly on April 11, 2026, at the Yakacık Culture Center. Mert Okkaoğlu was re-elected as president, and the new board of directors set priorities for the upcoming period, including the development of nature tourism and sustainable camping.

A UK-based couple switched to living in a caravan due to high living costs. They state annual expenses are around £8,000, including a site fee of £3,750, which reduced financial pressure and provided more freedom to travel.

A couple purchased an old bus and converted it into a motorhome themselves, sharing details of the process and financial costs. Key challenges included the official procedures for re-registration as an 'M1 Class Special Purpose Motorhome', requiring project plans, TSE certification, and inspection, as well as the need to consider weight limits for a Category B driving license.

Authorities in Karasu plan to convert an informal parking area into an organized caravan park. The site will be equipped with electricity, water supply, and waste disposal systems, and roads will be built to minimize environmental damage.

The President of the Turkish Mobile Home Manufacturers Association commented on the draft law for hobby gardens, emphasizing the distinction between Tiny Houses and illegal structures. He stated that certified, licensed Tiny Houses on chassis not connected to municipal infrastructure are legal, and called for the protection of investors' interests in the new regulations.

Authorities in the Turkish town of Didim have banned unregulated camping with tents and caravans on all public land as of April 1, 2026. The decision was made due to environmental pollution, health risks, and public order concerns. Violators face fines, and their property will be removed by police and municipal teams.

A Turkish couple, Büşra and Ömer Türkoğlu, sold their golden wedding gifts to purchase an old service van and convert it into a camper. They left their permanent jobs and rent out their city apartment to fund life on the road, occasionally taking on seasonal work.

Boho Camper Vans has introduced the Buttercup camper van based on a Ram ProMaster chassis. The vehicle is equipped with a 500-watt solar array, a Starlink antenna, a 3000-watt inverter, and a water system with a 125-liter tank for fully off-grid living.

A fire broke out in the Çekice neighborhood of Bursa, rendering one tiny house unusable. The blaze was quickly extinguished by firefighters with support from residents, there were no injuries, and an investigation has been launched.

Kocaeli's Transport Coordination Center (UKOME) has banned caravan parking outside designated areas. The ban comes into effect on April 1st, with police and municipal services towing violators.

European motorhome manufacturer Concorde Reisemobile has entered the Turkish market through distributor Ideal Caravan. The brand's models will soon be displayed in showrooms, and the company has begun accepting custom orders from local customers.

Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality introduced a new fee system at the coastal parking lot to prevent irregular parking. Caravan owners occupying the area must remove their vehicles by April 1, otherwise they will be towed. The fee for parking exceeding 12 hours is set at 300 lira.

A caravan park has opened in Istanbul's Pendik district, offering alternative accommodation. Located on a 210-decare plot leased from the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, the site features 150 caravans available for annual rental at a rate of 2,100 lira per square meter per year.

Authorities in the Turkish town of Didim have begun notifying tent and caravan owners of a ban on overnight stays in public areas. The ban, which took effect on April 1, 2026, covers coastlines, parks, forested areas, and roadsides. Cited reasons include waste disposal issues, risk of infectious diseases, fire hazards, and disruption of public order. Violators will face administrative fines.

The Turkish couple Burçin and Erdi, known as Trail of Us, left their corporate careers in Istanbul in 2018 to travel in a caravan. In early 2026, they halted production of their brand Ontrail due to rising costs and hit the road again in a new model named Crema, tailored to their current life stage.

Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality removed caravans that had occupied the parking lot at the Healthy Life Park in Derince for months. Owners were given until April 1st to leave, after which non-compliant vehicles were towed to an impound lot. The parking area has returned to its primary function, resolving the issue for local residents.

Four political parties in the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality council submitted a joint motion regarding caravan parking regulations. The document states that using trailers for temporary accommodation in urban areas creates issues for local residents, as such cases were not anticipated during urban infrastructure planning.

A parked caravan burned down in Akyazı, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Firefighters extinguished the blaze promptly, and the non-explosion of a kitchen gas cylinder prevented more serious consequences; there were no casualties or injuries.

Authorities in Turkey's Didim district have banned caravans and tents in public areas. The ban, effective from April 1, 2026, applies to beaches, parks, forest areas, and roadsides and was introduced due to waste problems, fire risks, and disease concerns. Violators face fines, and illegally placed units will be removed by police and municipal teams.

A couple living in a caravan experienced complete depletion of their power sources. Caravan electricity typically comes from three sources: battery systems, solar panels, and external campground hookups, and their simultaneous failure results in loss of heating, cooling, refrigeration, and lighting.

Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality introduced a fee for the 68,000 sq m coastal parking lot and banned caravan parking. Owners were given until April 1 to vacate the area, after which non-compliant caravans were towed away.

Authorities imposed a ban on caravan parking at the Ncity coastal lot to reduce traffic congestion. Caravan owners were required to remove their vehicles by April 1, after which non-relocated trailers will be towed to an impound lot. An alternative parking area in the Kartepe district was offered to them.

As of March 31, parking restrictions for caravans have come into effect in Kocaeli. Parking in residential neighborhoods and along the coastline is prohibited, with violators facing fines and towing. Authorities stated the measure was necessary to ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety.

Kocaeli police conducted an operation against a group posting fake caravan sale ads online. The fraudsters, led by an individual with 37 arrest warrants, deceived customers by demanding deposits and delivery fees, then transferred the funds to illegal accounts or crypto platforms. The total transaction volume on their accounts was 5.5 million Turkish lira. During simultaneous raids in four provinces, 11 suspects were detained.

New parking rules for caravans come into force in Kocaeli on April 1. Random parking on streets and promenades is prohibited, vehicles will be towed, and owners fined. Authorities urge the use of designated parking areas only.

Mert Okkaoğlu, President of the National Camping and Caravan Federation, stated that the rapid growth of caravanning has led to serious management issues. He called on authorities to create designated parking areas with infrastructure instead of bans, noting this could boost local economies, especially in coastal areas during the off-season.

A traffic accident in the Gelendost district of Isparta involved a collision between a caravan and a passenger car. Preliminary reports indicate one person was seriously injured and two others sustained minor injuries; all were hospitalized.

A collision occurred in the Gelendost district of Isparta province between a caravan driven by a German tourist and a passenger car. The accident resulted in injuries to four individuals, with one reported to be in life-threatening condition. The incident took place on the Isparta-Konya highway near the village of Madenli.