Knaus Boxtime: New lightweight camper van with pop-up roof

German manufacturer Knaus has introduced a special edition of the Live Wave 650 MEG Black Edition motorhome with a fixed high specification at a reduced price. The 6999 mm long model offers four sleeping berths, a Fiat Ducato 140 HP engine, and winter-ready features. The price is set at €79,990, which is about 15% lower than the cost of a similarly equipped model with optional extras.

A resident of a 38-square-meter tiny house describes the negative impact of this lifestyle on social connections. Key issues include the inability to host guests, challenges in romantic relationships due to lack of privacy, and feelings of social isolation. She states that savings on utilities are offset by missed family events and a loss of community belonging.

Charging an electric car while towing a caravan requires planning. Seven campsites in Germany now provide dedicated EV charging stations, allowing overnight charging without overloading the campsite's standard electrical grid.

Construction has begun on a new garage complex in Barchfeld (Wartburgkreis). The facility will include 50 spaces for cars and 18 garages for motorhomes. The first units are scheduled to be installed in spring 2026 due to high demand.

The rise of electric vehicles is forcing caravan manufacturers to change designs. Traditional heavy models with high drag are being replaced by lightweight and foldable ones. For instance, the Dethleffs c.fold reduces its height to 1.65m while driving, and the Beauer 3X triples its living space when parked.

Panama has introduced the P10H, a plug-in hybrid camper van based on the Ford Transit Custom. The 232 HP vehicle is 5.05 m long, seats five, and sleeps four. The base price for the model starts at 70,990 euros.