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Continued strong growth in the production and export of German recreational vehicles The enormous demand for recreational vehicles “Made in Germany“ marches on.  German manufacturers of caravans and motorcaravans produced 17.3% more vehicles in the first half of 2017 compared with the same period last year.  Between January and June a total of 62,597 vehicles came off the production line, 27,231 of which were exported.  That is 9.6% up on the first half of 2016. Source: CIVD (D)

Vignette and toll charges for European holiday destinations Spain:  Many Spanish motorways are subject to toll charges and the ones that are have an “AP“ sign.  You can either pay in person at the toll booth (cash or credit card) or automatically via the “VIA-T-Box“. Charges vary depending on the category of vehicle and the distance covered. Information on routes involving tolls giving up to date prices can be downloaded from: autopistats.es   Macedonia: Macedonia also has motorways that are…

Which is the best trailer coupling for the towing vehicle? There are many trailer couplings on the market now and generally speaking they fall into three distinct types: Rigid trailer coupling device Detachable/removable trailer coupling device Sway control coupling device. Each of the above-mentioned types is valid in its own right with corresponding advantages and disadvantages. Rigid trailer coupling device/tow hitch  is screwed on to the vehicle and the ball mount juts out behind. It is always visible and is…

Using their motorcaravans throughout the winter 19% of all Dutch campers choose to spend the winter using their motorcaravans. Popular destinations in the winter months are Spain (44%), Portugal (15%) and France (15%). Campers tend to go to Portugal in November and to France in February, March and April. Three-quarters of these winter travellers move around, the remainder stay on a campsite in one place. February and March are the most popular months for camping. Campers who do not go…