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The Dethleffs Trend I 7057 EBL motorhome, one of the brand's most popular models, has been tested. The 7.4-meter-long vehicle has a base price under €100,000, accommodates up to four people, and has a gross weight of 3.5 tons, allowing it to be driven with a standard category B license. The test vehicle featured a 180 hp diesel engine instead of the standard 140 hp unit.

From May 22 to 24, 2026, the natural area of Fang Aventura in Girona will host the 13th edition of Meeting Camper, organized by Iati. The event will bring together owners of motorhomes, camper vans, and prepared 4x4s, as well as professional exhibitors. The program includes a camping area, technical consultations, talks by travelers, and a 4x4 test track.

An analysis shows that buying a camper van to save on vacation is often not justified. The average cost of a camper van is around €40,000, with annual maintenance expenses reaching up to €2,000. For a couple traveling 15 days a year, these funds could finance over 16 years of traditional vacations. Economic viability only emerges with intensive use of the vehicle for more than 60 days per year.

A Spanish couple has been living in a 5 m² motorhome for four years, spending about 100 euros per week. Their initial investment was 8000 euros for the van and 3000 euros for conversion. Energy needs are met by a 200 Ah lithium battery and a 400 W solar panel, and heating requires only two butane gas bottles per year.

Spain's General Directorate of Traffic has updated the regulations for vehicle technical inspections. Category M motorhomes are exempt from inspection for the first four years, then require it every two years until ten years, and annually thereafter. Category N camper vans based on vans must undergo inspection annually until ten years and twice a year after eleven years.

Retired owners of motorhomes and camper vans are increasingly using practical accessories to enhance comfort and safety. A folding step (€50–80) facilitates entry, an LED night light with motion sensor (€15–30) prevents falls, and a viscoelastic mattress topper (€70–180) improves sleep quality. Anti-slip bathroom mats, foldable shower stools, and shopping trolleys are also popular.