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In 2025, Switzerland registered a record 110,368 motorhomes, according to BFS and ASTRA statistics. This has increased supply on the used market, where buyers are now more focused on condition, mileage, and service history. Auto-Wohnmobil-Ankauf reports that sellers increasingly seek fast, secure sales without lengthy negotiations or listings.

LiTime has launched a series of LiFePO4 batteries designed for under-seat installation in European motorhomes and campervans. In May, the company unveiled the H168 model with a height of 168 mm, enabling replacement of lead-acid batteries without altering interior layout. The series offers three capacities: 100 Ah (11.15 kg), 140 Ah, and 320 Ah, all featuring Bluetooth monitoring and certifications ECE-R10, CE, RoHS, UN38.3, FCC.

Geopolitical instability is shifting travel patterns among Swiss residents. Campgrounds, holiday apartments, and youth hostels are expecting a busy summer 2026 season. Bookings at TCS Camping are up 14% year-on-year, at Reka by 9%, and at youth hostels by nearly 4%. The average cost of a family night at a Swiss campsite is CHF 55, above the European average of CHF 45, but price increases (+3%) are more moderate than the European average.

Manufacturers of electric vehicles and caravans are adapting to each other. Modern EVs like the VW ID Polo (towing up to 1200 kg) and BMW iX (up to 2.5 t) come with tow bars. Caravans are becoming lighter and more aerodynamic: for example, the Knaus Yaseo (from 913 kg) or Adria Avia Lite (660 kg). However, towing reduces range by about half, and charging requires uncoupling the trailer at many stations.

On May 24, 2026, a motorhome caught fire in Amden (canton of St. Gallen). A 31-year-old driver noticed a strange smell, stopped in a parking lot, and the engine compartment ignited. Damage is about 15,000 Swiss francs; no injuries.

Panama has introduced two special editions of the P10+ camper van based on the Ford Transit Custom for 2027. The Limited Edition features a 2.0L diesel engine (136 hp), white body, 2500W diesel heater, 600W inverter, 185W solar panel, and portable toilet. The Sport Limited gets a 170 hp engine, grey body with matte black roof, mosquito net kit, and cabin darkening. Both versions offer four berths, five travel seats, swivel front seats, a lighter rear bench with a new sliding mechanism, kitchen unit, 42L fridge, 50L fresh water, and 2m height. The battery charging system is upgraded to 22A and compatible with lithium batteries. Prices to be announced.