Bad Wildungen — VanSky 89 (Ideal)

Sunlight has turned the IBEX Concept into a production camper van built on the Volkswagen Crafter 4Motion. Orders open in August 2026. It features a 2.0L TDI diesel engine with 163 hp, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. Standard equipment includes an off-road package with an LED light bar, 18-inch tires, an electric side step, and roof rails. The van is about 6 meters long with an interior height of 1.98 m. The rear transverse bed measures 2.00×1.36 m, and there is a pull-out refrigerator accessible from both inside and outside. Exterior colors: Desert Sand, Lava Black, Stormy Grey, and Glacier Blue.

From May 29 to 31, the Ahorn meeting took place at Campingplatz Überland in Vlotho-Borlefzen, with 138 motorhomes and over 180 participants. The event has grown significantly: 34 vehicles attended in 2024 and 104 in 2025.

14 participants competed in driving precision, accuracy, and teamwork at the ADAC driving safety center in Embsen on May 31, 2026. Winners Jürgen and Iris Ambrosius from Schwarzenbek advanced to the final at the Caravan-Salon in Düsseldorf in September. The main prize is a trip worth around €8,000. Second and third places received €300 vouchers and safety training.

According to a promobil reader survey, 58% of motorhome owners reported defects in the past 12 months. Furniture problems rank fifth overall, but are more common in vehicles up to four years old.

The Jani family from Aalen is facing a severe crisis due to illness and financial hardship. Tanja Jani has been diagnosed with metastatic cancer and given a prognosis of three months to live. After losing their home and lacking funds, the family now lives in a 30-year-old caravan with mold and a rotting floor. A crowdfunding campaign has raised approximately €17,000 for funeral costs and to replace the dilapidated caravan.

German manufacturer Carthago has launched the C2-tourer luxury motorhome, built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Fiat Ducato chassis. The model, ranging from 7.20 to 7.52 m in length and 2.17 m wide, features LED lighting, a 32-inch TV, driver assistance systems, and a garage for bicycles. Prices start at €121,150.