Student converts old VW bus into solar-powered electric camper van

A year-round motorhome campsite is operating in the city of Kempten in the Allgäu region. The site with 38 pitches offers electricity, water, a sanitary block, and waste disposal. The daily fee is 18 euros, with a maximum stay of 5 days.

Residents in Kiel are increasingly frustrated by motorhomes and caravans blocking parking spaces for months. Motorhomes can park indefinitely if they follow traffic regulations. Caravans are limited to a maximum of two weeks in one spot, with violations incurring a 20-euro fine.

A new motorhome based on a Citroen Jumper burned out in Ulm. The fire was caused by a battery under the driver's seat. To prevent re-ignition, firefighters removed the battery and stored it in a special steel container filled with sand.

An unusual accident occurred on the S293 road near Lichtentanne. A wheel, presumably detached from a caravan, collided with an Audi car, causing 15,000 euros in damage. The owner of the caravan, which was being towed by a BMW, only noticed the missing wheel later, allowing police to make the connection.

German specialist Bürstner has unveiled the Copa, a full conversion of the Ford Transit Custom into a camper van. The vehicle features a pop-up roof with an integrated double bed, a modular kitchen, and transforming rear seats. The conversion is presented as a modern alternative in a segment long dominated by a single reference model.

The Beuel district of Bonn, Germany, is facing a shortage of parking spaces for motorhomes. Local political parties are currently discussing solutions to create designated parking areas, as owners need year-round storage for their vehicles.