Parking rules for motorhomes and caravans in Kiel

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.

A 20-year-old German student converted an old VW Bulli into an electric camper van with solar panels on the roof. He drove it 3,000 km to Croatia, partly on free solar power. On a sunny day, the van can travel about 150 km solely on solar energy.

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.