German company Rhön Camp introduced The New Ultimate motorhome based on Volkswagen Transporter with an inflatable side roof instead of traditional pop-up construction. The inflatable structure deploys sideways in 6-8 minutes, creating a 1.4×2 m bed above the door and providing permanent interior height of 2.3 m. The motorhome stands under 2.1 m when closed, uses fully electric system with 240Ah battery, and operates without gas.

The article provides a detailed analysis of the VW T6.1 and T7 Multivan families, including platform comparison and ergonomics. Key facts: the T7's switch to the MQB platform improved handling, the 4Motion system enhances off-road capability, and the California offers integrated systems for autonomous living. The material positions these models as leaders in the premium lifestyle segment by 2026.

German company Nugget Schmiede has introduced a fixed high roof for the compact camper van Ford Nugget. The solution, developed in collaboration with Pureflexx, fits the Ford Transit Custom and VW Transporter. The premiere is scheduled for the f.r.e.e. leisure fair in Munich in February 2026.

A stolen Volkswagen campervan was used in an attempted commercial burglary at a Tesco Express in Poole. The vehicle, stolen on December 19, transported three men to the store on December 20, where they forced entry but failed to access a till and cigarette stand before fleeing. Police located the campervan later that day and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Netherlands-based Tonke has introduced a camper van based on the Volkswagen Transporter T6. The vehicle features a swing-out kitchenette, a pop-up roof, two four-gallon water tanks, and optional solar- and battery-power for off-grid use. Priced at $45,000, the model has no planned availability in the United States.

The new brand Freescape will present a camper van with a unique side-opening roof tent at the CMT show. The inflatable side compartment creates up to 15 cubic meters of additional living space while maintaining full standing height inside the van. The vehicle is based on the Ford Transit or VW Transporter and will be available with diesel, hybrid, or electric powertrains.

A yellow Volkswagen Transporter 3 camper van from 1986, stolen last week in Rome's San Giovanni district, was found abandoned on a street in the Torpignattara area. A local resident who recognized the vehicle from news reports alerted the police. The owners, a French couple who are both nurses and were traveling through Europe, lost all their belongings but can now resume their trip.

A 1986 Volkswagen Transporter 3 camper van was stolen in Rome during the night of January 8-9. The vehicle contained all personal belongings, identity documents, and clothing of the owners. The tourists, who were traveling across Europe with plans to go to Morocco, were left with nothing.

Sales of the VW Transporter (Bulli) fell to 125,700 units in 2025 from 148,300 in 2024. The key reason is customers and converters switching to more affordable and readily available alternatives like the Ford Transit. This has resulted in VW losing market share in the compact camper van segment.

German RV brand Rhön Camp has presented the first Volkswagen camper van featuring a Freescape inflatable roof. The design provides permanent standing height inside while keeping a 140 x 200-cm bed accessible. The base model, built on a 109-hp Transporter, starts at €74,990.

German outfitter Reimo has presented the first conversion of its Trio Style model for the new-generation VW Transporter. The camper van accommodates 5 passengers and 4 sleeping berths, with a base price starting at €73,499. The test prototype showcased both well-thought-out solutions and areas requiring refinement in some trim elements.

German company Rhön Camp has introduced the New Ultimate camper van based on the Volkswagen Transporter or Ford Tourneo Custom. The vehicle is equipped with a 150 HP diesel engine, an automatic transmission, and a patented inflatable roof that increases interior height to 2.3 meters. In its standard configuration, the camper is gas-free: the kitchen uses an induction hob, and power is supplied by a 200 Ah lithium battery.

German company Rhön Camp presented the New Ultimate camper van at the CMT 2026 show, based on the VW Transporter or Ford Tourneo Custom. Its key feature is a patented inflatable sleeping roof that increases interior height to 2.3 meters. The motorhome features a fully electric kitchen with an induction hob and a pre-installed system for portable solar panels.