Saudi Arabia — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

The Vegetation Cover Development agency has issued 50 permits for caravans in national parks. The permits allow the use of travel trailers for accommodation in designated areas. This measure aims to regulate tourist activity and protect natural areas.

Meteorologist Abdullah Al-Masnad warned of strong downslope winds during the "Al-Marawih" period. These winds pose a hazard, capable of overturning trucks, motorhomes, and uprooting camps.

Swiss nationals Michael (32) and Valentina (31) are forced to alter their motorhome travel route due to war in the region. Instead of reaching Oman, they are now hastily crossing Iraq to reach Turkey, traveling in a small convoy with another couple for added security.

A WEINSBERG X-PEDITION campervan based on a Mercedes Sprinter served as a support vehicle in the Dakar Classic 2026 rally in Saudi Arabia. The vehicle completed 18 days of extreme off-road and desert heat testing without breakdowns. This demonstrates the increasing durability and self-sufficiency of modern motorhomes, which is relevant for everyday touring away from hook-up facilities.

The Weinsberg X-Pedition camper van based on a Mercedes Sprinter served as a support vehicle at the Dakar Classic rally in Saudi Arabia from January 1 to 18, 2026. The project was implemented by dealers Sunmobil Cars and PowerCampers in collaboration with Delta 4x4, WCS and WEINSBERG to test off-road capabilities, suspension and self-sufficiency systems. During two weeks of extreme conditions, the camper van experienced no failures, proving its durability.

Régis Demauljean, a resident of the Vosges department, is driving the motorhome that serves as a mobile base for racer Sébastien Loeb at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. He is responsible for moving the heavy truck between stages as part of a caravan of roughly 3,000 people.