Uruguay — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

German company Ari Motors has launched the electric camper van Ari 458 Pro Camper. The model is approximately 3.5 meters long and 1.5 meters wide, featuring a 15 kW electric motor with a range of up to 230 km. The base version, priced at €30,381, includes the living area and utility infrastructure but no furniture. Orders will open on May 1.

The portal megaricos.com compiled a list of the most expensive features in modern luxury motorhomes. Examples include an outdoor kitchen priced at $74,675, an amphibious motorhome for $650,000, and a two-level motorhome with 111 sq m of living space costing $2 million.

Bridgestone has introduced its first tire for motorhomes, the Duravis Camper All Season. The CP-marked tire will be available in four sizes for 15- and 16-inch rims starting June 2026. It is designed for all-season use, features a reinforced carcass for heavy loads, and carries A ratings for wet grip and noise, along with a B rating for rolling resistance.

In Punta del Este, inspectors fined a tourist traveling in a motorhome, reigniting debate over local restrictions. The department of Maldonado prohibits the installation and overnight stays of motorhomes on public land, especially in coastal tourist areas. Authorities direct such tourism to designated areas, but the growing number of motorhome travelers fuels debate over rule flexibility.

Brazilian tourists received an official notification to remove their motorhome from Playa Brava beach in Punta del Este. They had been parked there for about a week, but local authorities enforced a 2016 regulation over the weekend that prohibits the placement of motorhomes and travel trailers in coastal areas outside designated zones.

A pickup truck converted into a motorhome was stolen in Uruguay. The incident occurred on February 21 at a truck stop on Route 2, near the town of Egaña. The vehicle contained camping gear, electronics, and cash, with the total loss estimated at US$9,387.