The company Automóveis MCcars has made 10 motorhomes available free of charge for temporary housing for people displaced by severe weather in Portugal. A company representative stated they cannot meet even a third of the assistance requests received. Storm "Kristin" caused several fatalities and significant damage, leading the government to extend a state of calamity until February 8.

The Orbitur campsite in São Pedro de Moel is closed indefinitely after Storm Kristin. The storm destroyed bungalows and caravans, including one family's caravan they had used for 44 years. Three other Orbitur parks on the coast also sustained severe damage.

Storm Kristin caused significant damage to the Praia do Pedrógão campsite in the Pedrógão Grande municipality. Strong winds, exceeding 200 km/h in some areas, lifted and displaced caravans, rendering the area unsafe. Authorities have closed the campsite to visitors until normal conditions are restored.

Storm Kristin caused damage in the Leiria district of Portugal. A caravan was overturned in Alcobaça, resulting in one person being seriously injured. Over 60% of the municipality remains without power, with one minor injury and seven people displaced also reported.

Hyundai presented the Staria Camper Concept, an electric camper van study, at the CMT 2026 show in Stuttgart. The company aims to launch a production version in Europe within the next two years. The concept features an 800-volt architecture for fast charging, a roof-mounted solar panel, and a classic interior layout.

A motorhome with foreign license plates caught fire in the parking lot of a Bricomarché store in Sines, Portugal. The fire started in the engine compartment and completely consumed the vehicle. Firefighters were alerted at 1:13 PM and deployed five personnel with two specialized vehicles to extinguish the blaze.

A retired Brazilian couple has been living in Europe since 2019, traveling in a 1991 Peugeot Pilote motorhome. Over four years, they have covered approximately 60,000 kilometers across 12 countries, including Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece. They purchased and customized the motorhome after moving to Portugal, opting for a life without a fixed home.

The Ribatejo region in Portugal is expanding its network of service areas for motorhomes to attract off-season tourism. The goal is to establish 28 fully-equipped areas with water, electricity, and waste disposal by the end of 2025. Investments in new areas, such as in Chamusca, have exceeded 100,000 euros.

Beauer has introduced the 3X caravan featuring an automatic expansion system that triples the interior space in seconds. The fully deployed model offers 12 square meters of living area, including a lounge, kitchen, and bathroom. The caravan is priced at €34,700.

Portuguese publication SAPO has compiled a list of six European destinations for summer motorhome trips. The selection includes natural parks and coastlines in Portugal, Spain, and France, such as Peneda-Gerês National Park, Costa Vicentina, Sierra de Gredos, Picos de Europa, the Pyrenees, and Provence. Recommended campsites for overnight stays are provided for each location.

A Portuguese couple converted a 2007 Peugeot Boxer van into a motorhome themselves. The project, costing around 23,000 euros, took ten months, with many interior parts, including the bathroom, being 3D-printed. The couple now lives full-time in the motorhome and is learning Mandarin for a planned trip to China.

Two Portuguese friends drove a self-converted Mercedes Sprinter camper van from Porto to Rovaniemi, Finland, in an 18-day journey. They will work as nature guides there until April 2026, adapting to temperatures as low as -25°C and minimal daylight. The trip included an encounter with Italian police curious about their Portuguese license plate and a battery issue in the Spanish Pyrenees.

Portuguese motorhome rental and sales companies warn that the Vehicle Tax (ISV) is suffocating the sector. The tax rate in Portugal is 60%, compared to 0% in Germany and France, and below 10% in Spain. This disparity is forcing businesses to relocate investments abroad and jeopardizing around 2,000 jobs.

A tornado struck the Albufeira area in southern Portugal, causing significant damage. Among the affected property are houses and motorhomes, which were overturned and scattered among debris. Residents and tourists are currently sifting through the wreckage to recover personal belongings.