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VanLife Weekly #17 · April 20–26 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
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VanLife Weekly #17 · April 20–26

Greece has cancelled its own camper van ban — a year and a half on, as if it got cold feet. In Tenerife, 500 motorhomes blocked a motorway demanding the same — pitches and dump stations. In Miami, 200 families are being evicted from a motorhome park by September, while Córdoba is only just applying for permission for a new overnight area. Plus 21 kg of cocaine in a motorhome in Lanzarote, a fake eight-wheeled Mercedes-AMG G63 and a Starbucks coffee trailer in Seoul — in this issue.

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Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
20.04.2026 Article

Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

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Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
13.04.2026 Article

Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.

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Industry EU European Union 10.04.2026

Europe Motorhome Market: Forecast to 2034

The European motorhome market was valued at USD 25.48 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 51.62 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 8.16%. Growth is driven by a preference for flexible and safe travel, the rise of domestic tourism, and smart technology integration, but is restrained by high costs and stringent environmental regulations.

Source: Market Data Forecast ENG
Weekly Digest #14 · March 30–April 5 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
06.04.2026 Article

Weekly Digest #14 · March 30–April 5

ARI Motors released a camper van the size of a regular van — and it's now Germany's smallest production electric camper at €30,000. JAL decided its passengers hadn't traveled enough and offered a sequel: a motorhome pickup straight from Narita. The lawsuit against Stellantis over "cheat" diesel software, a yellow DHL van in the hands of a retiree, and 413 million campsite overnight stays across Europe — all in this issue.

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Camping and Caravan Boom: EU Overnight Stay Leaders Lifestyle © EL BOLETIN
EU European Union 07.04.2026

Camping and Caravan Boom: EU Overnight Stay Leaders

Overnight stays at campsites, RV parks, and caravan sites in the EU reached 413 million in 2025, a 28.5% increase compared to 2015. 67% of stays were concentrated in the summer months, with France leading at 154 million nights, accounting for 37.2% of the EU total. France was followed by Spain (49.8 million), Italy (49.1 million), and Germany (45 million).

Source: EL BOLETIN SPA
Camping Seasonality in the EU in 2025 Lifestyle © polskicaravaning.pl
EU European Union 05.04.2026

Camping Seasonality in the EU in 2025

According to Eurostat, EU campsites and camper parks recorded 413 million overnight stays in 2025. 67% of these occurred during the summer months, peaking in August (118 million), with France leading the ranking (154 million). The growth in overnight stays in this segment since 2015 was 28.5%, outpacing growth in the hotel sector.

Source: polskicaravaning.pl POL
EU Tourism Record: Surge in Campsite Popularity Lifestyle © Eunews
EU European Union 02.04.2026

EU Tourism Record: Surge in Campsite Popularity

According to Eurostat, nights spent at campsites and motorhome and caravan sites in the EU reached 413 million in 2025, a 28.5% increase since 2015. This segment's growth outpaced that of hotels and other short-stay accommodations. France leads with 154 million nights, followed by Spain and Italy.

Source: Eunews ENG
Weekly Digest #13 · 23–29 March Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
30.03.2026 Article

Weekly Digest #13 · 23–29 March

Spain set a motorhome registration record — and immediately tightened the rules. On Mallorca, 150 caravans took over a sports complex car park because renting a flat costs more. Solar Butterfly returned from a solar-powered trip around the world, and Bryansk promises a camper for 3.9 million roubles — in this issue.

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Industry EU European Union 01.04.2026

Europe Caravans Market: Size, Share, Growth & Trends to 2034

The Europe caravans market was valued at USD 7,945 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 26,980.48 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 14.55%. Growth is driven by sustained demand for domestic and regional road tourism post-pandemic and the expansion of camping infrastructure, which accounted for approximately 13.5% of EU overnight stays in 2024. The market faces restraints from divergent national towing regulations and high upfront acquisition costs.

Source: Market Data Forecast ENG
Weekly Digest #12 · March 16–22 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
23.03.2026 Article

Weekly Digest #12 · March 16–22

Spain tightened inspections for camper vans — meanwhile in Torrox, 50 motorhomes occupied a riverbed. Italians 3D-printed a motorhome from plastic in four days, Hyundai unveiled an 800-volt electric camper, and 34 million Americans are hitting the road. Demolitions in Turkey, bans in Scotland, and a woman who drove along the Baltic in an electric Smart — all in this issue.

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EU Driver's License Changes for Motorhomes and Trailers Law & Regulations © PROMOBIL
EU European Union 24.03.2026

EU Driver's License Changes for Motorhomes and Trailers

The European Union has adopted a new driver's license directive allowing category B license holders to drive motorhomes up to 4.25 tons after additional training. However, the B96 license category remains necessary for towing trailers exceeding 750 kg, as the new rules only apply to combinations with lightweight trailers.

Source: PROMOBIL DEU
New rules for motorhomes and cars in 2026: Euro 7, license exchange and safety systems Law & Regulations © inFranken.de
DE Germany Today 4

New rules for motorhomes and cars in 2026: Euro 7, license exchange and safety systems

In 2026, key changes for motorhome and car owners come into effect: Euro 7 emission standard from November, mandatory exchange of driving licenses issued in 1999-2001 by January 19, and expanded driver assistance systems from July.

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Weekly Digest #11 · March 9–15 Lifestyle © AI · OpenVan.camp
16.03.2026 Article

Weekly Digest #11 · March 9–15

Warendorf introduced paid motorhome parking — and lost its tourists. Japan quietly reached 607 RV parks while Nagoya showed a camper on a rocket launcher chassis. The Turkish coastal ban, a Polish trailer with a side shower, and Korean rentals straight from the train — in this issue.

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Lifestyle EU European Union 13.03.2026

The Cheapest Countries for Camping in Europe in 2026

An analysis by the portal Pincamp has identified the countries with the lowest campsite prices in Europe for 2026. The cheapest night for a family during the high season is expected in Norway (38 euros), followed by Sweden (40 euros) and Germany (41 euros). The most expensive will be Croatia (73 euros), Italy (63 euros) and Switzerland (61 euros). Prices have risen in all 12 analyzed countries, especially in Spain (+15%), Croatia (+12%) and the UK (+11%).

Source: Reisereporter DEU

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