The coffee.bez.coffee editorial team analyzed 3,581 news stories from 56 countries in early 2026. Declining sales in Germany and the USA, Hyundai electric campers, budget Wuling motorhomes, KAMAZes with saunas in Russia, parking bans in Turkey — a comprehensive overview of motorhome industry trends by world region.

Comprehensive review of all RV and camper toilet types: cassette, portable, gravity, vacuum, macerating, dry flush, sealing, incinerating, composting and separating. Comparison of models, consumables, installation and annual costs.

Complete guide to the best apps for finding motorhome parking spots and campsites in 2026. Free and paid options for Russia, Europe, and worldwide.

The TV program Terra da Gente, en route to COP-30, made a stop in Brasília. Traveling by motorhome, the crew encountered a community of people living in camper vans and RVs in the capital, including a couple who have been living in their van for five years.

73-year-old former teacher Vani Neves da Rosa travels across Brazil in a small travel trailer. She documents her journeys in a video blog, showcasing life on the road.

A 73-year-old Brazilian woman has been spending her vacations in a travel trailer on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul for several years. She travels with her 10-year-old granddaughter and dog, using a compact trailer equipped with a kitchen, sleeping areas, and a shower. The retiree purchased the trailer five years ago in Santa Catarina and outfitted it herself.

A resident of Maringá, Brazil, has converted a 1986 Chevrolet D20 pickup truck into a motorhome. The DIY project involved an investment of approximately 13,000 Brazilian reais. The refurbished vehicle, featuring a kitchen, sleeping areas, and solar panels, has gained popularity on social media.

A Brazilian couple has founded Up! Motorhome, a company specializing in premium, customized motorhomes. The company uses van bases like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Ford Transit, with prices starting at 265,000 Brazilian reais. They have already delivered 15 vehicles and plan to double that number by 2026, targeting a revenue of 5.5 million reais.

A family from Dois Irmãos, Brazil, has sold their house and quit their jobs to travel South America for a year in a self-converted motorhome. They plan to start the journey in May, with their daughter studying remotely through a U.S. school program. The motorhome is based on a Ford Transit and designed for off-grid living.

YouTube has seen a rise in channels where Brazilians document their travels in converted vans and camper vans. The creators publish videos about daily life on the road, technical aspects of conversions, and visits to various countries. The vehicles featured are predominantly Volkswagen Kombi, Mercedes Sprinter, and Fiat Doblo models.

A motorhome with Argentine license plates was towed in central Balneário Camboriú for parking in a loading zone. Two dogs were found locked inside the vehicle with the windows closed. The owners arrived before the vehicle was breached, and it was impounded for the traffic violation.

Photographer and climber Camila Caggiano converted a Fiat Fiorino van into a mini motorhome by herself. Her first 15,000 km journey went from São Paulo to Ushuaia, Argentina. She is currently en route to Alaska, and a documentary has been made about her trip.

The term "vanlife" surpassed one million search results on Google and Instagram in 2016, confirming the growth of vehicular nomadism. Travelers fund their lifestyle through remote work, such as web development, or by converting vans into food trucks. A cost comparison suggests that life on the road can be less expensive than maintaining a residence in major urban centers.

South Korean Pan Ho Lee is traveling around the world with a caravan. He departed from Korea, traveled through Europe and Africa, and is currently in South America, in the Brazilian town of Arroio do Sal.

A 64-year-old South Korean engineer has been traveling the world in a travel trailer for two years, visiting 45 countries. He is currently exploring the coast of Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil, en route to Manaus. His journey began in Russia and passed through Europe, Asia, and Africa.

The Brazilian market offers locally produced motorhomes, marketed as apartments on wheels. The starting price for basic models is 256,000 Brazilian reais. The article provides an overview of the available market options.

The documentary "Amigos do Trecho" premiered in Brazil, focusing on the culture and daily life of long-haul truck drivers. The film explores their routines on the road and their role within the country's transportation network.

A man was detained by police in the Brazilian city of São Sebastião. He was arrested after connecting his motorhome directly to a public electricity pole to obtain free power.

Motorhome owners were filmed illegally dumping sewage into the Rio do Brás in Canasvieiras, Florianópolis. Residents report that such incidents are recurrent, especially during holiday seasons, and that public authorities are often slow to respond.

A man was caught red-handed stealing electricity to power a motorhome. The incident occurred on Friday at Praça Pôr do Sol square in Boiçucanga, after authorities received complaints. The suspect connected a cable directly to a public lighting pole, damaging its base.

The city council of Blumenau in Santa Catarina is evaluating the implementation of motorhome support points. The proposal is inspired by the successful model in Castro, Paraná, where the 'Lacustre' Park offers ten spots with electricity, potable water, and a common area. Tourists can register via a QR code available at the parking site to use the facilities.

Honda has presented the Base Station concept, a modular travel trailer designed to simplify off-road camping. The concept features detachable modules that can be used independently from the trailer. The development aims to make this type of travel more accessible.

Honda has introduced a concept travel trailer that is powered by solar panels and designed to be towed by standard passenger cars. The concept showcases an approach to creating compact and energy-independent recreational vehicles.

A Brazilian couple from São Paulo converted a former police mobile base into a motorhome for a trip across 16 countries. They plan to travel from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Alaska over approximately 14 months. The van was purchased at an auction with discounts of up to 50% off the market price.

Marcopolo has launched a new division for motorhome production and introduced its first model, the Nomade. The motorhome is built on a monocoque Agrale chassis, measures 7.5 m in length, and has a gross vehicle weight of 8 tons. It features 4×4 drive, a 175 hp Cummins engine, and an Allison 6-speed automatic transmission. The interior, expandable to 16 m², includes a living area, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.

A retired couple from Paraná, Brazil, has adopted a mobile lifestyle by converting a van into a full-time home. They have traveled through multiple states since early 2025 in their self-converted vehicle, which features solar panels, a bathroom, and a kitchen. Their next goal is to drive to Ushuaia, Argentina.

Brazilian transport company Bonomi Transportes has converted a DAF CF truck into a motorhome for family trips. The project uses a 6×2 chassis, 8 meters long, with a 310 hp engine. The interior includes a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and living area with an electric slide-out, accommodating up to six people.

A couple from Maringá, Paraná, has been traveling Brazil in a self-converted van for five years. They initially used a Kombi and recently upgraded to a van equipped with solar panels, a bed, kitchen, and bathroom. Their next planned destination is Ushuaia, Argentina.

A Scania 770 S truck, once the world's most powerful, has been converted into a luxury motorhome in Brazil. The two-year conversion by Vegini cost R$ 3.3 million and resulted in a 45-square-meter living space featuring a bedroom, living area, two kitchens, and a bathroom. The vehicle retains its 770 hp engine and includes a slide-out extension, a 1,000-liter water tank, a diesel generator, and Starlink satellite internet.

A programmer and a physiotherapist from Apucarana converted an old Volkswagen Kombi van into a full motorhome in their home garage. After five months of work, they embarked on a trip across Brazil and neighboring countries, overcoming several technical challenges. The couple has temporarily returned home but plans to resume their journey from Chuí to the Northeast region.