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.

The Portuguese motorhome and camper van rental platform Indie Campers has acquired the UK-based brands Just Go and Bunk Campers from New Zealand's THL. The deal will expand the company's pickup locations in the UK and Ireland to nine. Indie Campers will maintain the acquired brands as distinct offerings within the group.

A retired Brazilian couple sold their apartment in Rio de Janeiro and has been living in a motorhome while traveling through Europe for six years. They have visited 25 countries in that time. Their motorhome, nicknamed 'Carioquinha', is equipped with sleeping berths, a kitchen, and a bathroom.

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The municipality of Viana do Alentejo has approved regulations for a dedicated motorhome service area. The area operates 24/7 with a maximum stay of 72 hours. Access requires online registration and payment, with an overnight fee of €4.50.

The European motorhome rental platform Yescapa has outlined key technological trends for the segment. The integration of 5G/6G connectivity, hybrid and electric powertrains, autonomous driving systems, and smart home automation is expected. The focus is on increasing off-grid capability, comfort, and sustainability for travelers.

The Muralha motorhome service area in Vila Real de Santo António has reopened after a temporary closure due to flood risk. The facility was preventively closed because of its proximity to the Guadiana River and adverse weather conditions. The local council stated that the reopening followed an improvement in conditions, allowing users to return safely.

Brothers Jorge and Carlos received a motorhome and financial aid after their story was featured on the show 'Doa a Quem Doer'. They lost all their possessions due to bad weather. The support came from CMTV viewers and the Social Security services.

A caravan was swept away by floodwaters of the Tagus River in Portugal. The incident occurred near Escaroupim and was captured on video.

A motorhome was completely destroyed by a fire that broke out in the early hours of Sunday in the parish of Requião, Famalicão. The alarm was raised to firefighters shortly after midnight on Rua Camilo Castelo Branco. Volunteer firefighters attended the scene; there were no reports of injuries.

The municipality of Vila Real de Santo António has closed the motorhome service area by the Guadiana river due to a high risk of flooding. The decision, based on municipal civil protection recommendations amid adverse weather, is in effect at least until Saturday, February 7. As an alternative, users have been directed to the Monte Gordo Municipal Camping Park.

A Dutch man spent five years converting a 1992 Neoplan Skyliner double-decker bus into a residential vehicle. The project, which cost over 15,000 euros, required an estimated 20 hours of work per week. The motorhome has a fuel consumption of approximately 3-4 kilometers per liter.

A storm has completely destroyed a campsite in São Pedro de Moel, Marinha Grande district. Caravans, bungalows, and prefabricated houses were razed by the wind. The damage is estimated to be in the millions of euros, and cleanup work has already begun.

Portugal has tightened regulations for overnight stays in motorhomes and camper vans. Since 2021, a law prohibits sleeping in a vehicle between 9 PM and 7 AM outside designated areas, with fines up to 600 euros. Following criticism, an exception was added: in most areas except nature reserves, overnight stays are now permitted for up to 48 consecutive hours, but this mainly applies to motorhomes rather than camper vans.

The company Automóveis MCcars has made 10 motorhomes available free of charge for people who lost their homes after the storm. The initiative is an emergency solution for residents in the districts of Leiria, Coimbra and Santarém, which were heavily impacted by depression Kristin. Demand for temporary accommodation far exceeds the available capacity.

A car company in Guimarães is offering ten motorhomes to people displaced by severe weather, free of charge. Demand for the temporary accommodation, however, far exceeds the available vehicles.

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.

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.

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.

A new motorhome service area has opened in the Portuguese town of Almeirim. The investment totaled 203 thousand euros, with 91 thousand contributed by Turismo de Portugal. The facility for 24 vehicles provides access to water, sanitation, and electricity and is part of a program to build 49 such sites in the region.

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.

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.

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.