Düsseldorf’s Caravan Salon is among the RV trade’s largest commerce reveals, an opportunity for innovation to shine in a sector pushed by aspiration, know-how and the romance of the unencumbered highway journey. This 12 months, there have been some clear common developments.
Off roading was the order of the day, with a number of key gamers providing up spacious campers on heavy-duty 4×4 chassis, whereas new supplies and new kind elements additionally acquired a glance in. Listed here are 9 of our favorite new houses from house revealed on the 2026 present.
Reisemobile ATventure 1070
Reisemobile ATventure 1070
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We begin with road-going titan, the ATventure 1070 by German producer Reisemobile. Based mostly on the Mercedes-Benz Actros HGV platform, the 1070 is the biggest of Reisemobile’s three ATventure fashions, measuring in at a mighty 10.7m lengthy by 2.5m. All of this onboard area is devoted to luxurious for 2, moderately than rugged overland capabilities for a big household.
Reisemobile ATventure 1070 structure
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A slider expands the kitchen/eating space within the centre of the truck, whereas the mid-section is taken up by a spa-like rest room, with the double bed room on the rear. Uniquely, that is additionally the placement of a staircase to the higher deck, a light-weight demountable construction that provides a non-public terrace on the roof.
ATventure-Reisemobile.de, @ATventure_Reisemobile
Dethleffs c.core idea
Dethleffs c.core idea camper van
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This VW Crafter-based idea camper was created by German producer Dethleffs as an experimental platform for future materials and have analysis. For a begin, the camper physique is manufactured from a brand new light-weight materials known as Necto, derived from bonded aluminium sheets for stability and power and glorious insulation values. It’s additionally versatile, permitting the c.core to be barely extra aerodynamic than the standard brick-shaped RV.
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Flush home windows and doorways give the c.core a stealthy, futuristic really feel, whereas the interior skylights come from the marine trade. Not solely is the aluminium gentle but it surely additionally vastly improves the camper’s complete recyclability, as does the usage of recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate). An expandable photovoltaic array on the roof helps high up the battery and doubles up as an awning. Different improvements embody a pressurized water filtration system.
Inside, the c.core affords a restrained, tasteful palette – not at all times a given on this trade – and a flexibly organized lounge to maximise area each at camp and on the transfer. House saving options like an ultra-short-throw projector, sliding kitchen worktop and in-built outside kitchen additionally add to the combo of perform and practicality. The c.core additionally consists of mounted two berth bunk on the rear with a bathe room reverse the kitchen.
Dethleffs.de, @Dethleffs_official
Beauer X6
Beauer X6 expandable caravan
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French caravan producer Beauer specialises in sliding mechanisms that double or treble obtainable ground area as soon as camp has been struck. Their latest mannequin, the X6, was proven in prototype kind at Düsseldorf. In contrast to the acquainted X3, with its round, shell-like kind, the X6 is a extra conventionally boxy caravan, with a single slider that successfully doubles the area to create a 3.6m large tenting area.
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The principle module homes the kitchen, lounge and loo, full slide-out terrace and awning. Across the again, the light-weight sliding module, supplies beneficiant area for a double mattress and a pair of bunks. The corporate additionally confirmed its new double slider X8 mannequin at Düsseldorf.
Beauer X6, from €74,990, Beauer.fr, @Beauerx
Bürstner Habiton 6.1
Bürstner Habiton 6.1 camper van
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The brand new Habiton 6.1 from Bürstner is a two- or four-person camper primarily based on the tried and examined Mercedes-Benz Sprinter platform. Designed for go-anywhere self-sufficiency, the raised 4×4 chassis has spectacular off-road capabilities, while inside area is subtly improved by the expanded aspect pod that provides you area to your ft within the transversely positioned mattress.
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As well as, the mattress within the pop-up is heated for chilly winter nights, whereas an non-compulsory giant capability battery helps broaden the 6.1’s off-grid endurance.
Bürstner Habiton 6.1, €78,999, Buerstner.com, @Buerstner
VW California Seashore inflatables and ID. California Cruise
VW California Seashore x Stuff Bubble
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Suppose camper and most uninitiated folks suppose Volkswagen. The corporate continues to bolster its popularity as a provider of nicely thought out, premium small campers with two world premieres at Caravan Salon 2026. The primary is a conceptual furnishings set for the brand new California Seashore. Developed in collaboration with tenting inflatables specialists Stuff Bubble, the Seashore was proven with two modular inside ideas, an inflatable kitchen and mattress system.
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Each elements mark a brand new route in camper interiors, away from inflexible mounted buildings and in direction of a extra versatile structure impressed by modern inflatable tent design. Not solely do they permit the California Seashore for use as a daily automobile more often than not, the modules take simply minutes to put in and minimize down on extreme weigh – the kitchen is available in at 10kg, the double mattress simply 12kg.
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The inflatable concepts have been joined by a long-awaited member of the California household, the all-electric ID. California Cruise. Based mostly on the well-established ID. Buzz, it’s the primary in a collection of EV campervans that’ll be launched by VW’s industrial arm from 2027 onwards.
Volkswagen-nutzfahrzeuge.de, StuffBubble.com, @StuffBubble_original
Norantz IPAR 4
Norantz IPAR 4 4×4 camper van
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Mining an analogous seam to the Habiton 6.1, Norantz’s IPAR 4 is a go-anywhere machine that makes use of both a Mercedes or MAN chassis to ship a sturdy off-roader. The 4-berth mannequin features a mounted roof extender and the IPAR can also be obtainable as the two+2 pop-up and the pop-up-less IPAR 2. There’s a welcome on high quality fixtures and fittings, loads of storage and extras like a snorkel exhaust for fording rivers.
Norantz IPAR 2+2 4×4 camper van
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Westfalia Columbus Liner
Westfalia Columbus Liner camper van
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The Fiat-based Columbus Liner from trade stalwart Westfalia has one distinctive journey up its sleeve. Accessible with 2-4 berths, the 6.36m camper features a everlasting King measurement mattress within the rear, a convertible double within the entrance and an non-compulsory SkyLounge pop-up, full with terrace and, do you have to so want, espresso machine.
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Westfalia Columbus Liner, from €83,900, Westfalia-mobil.com, @Westfalia.fr
Rapido V64
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One other compact motorhome that manages to squeeze extra space out of a Ducato, the V64 from Rapido incorporates a set central rear mattress and WC/bathe unit, with a single berth area up entrance within the cab. A intelligent sliding mechanism stashes the eating desk throughout the kitchen models when not in use and the seating space is positioned alongside the sliding door for al fresco eating.
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Rapido-Motorhome.co.uk, @Rapido.campingcar
Adria Supertwin 4×4
Adria Supertwin 4×4 camper van
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Lastly, one other rugged machine that blends campervan scale with explorer truck skill. The Supertwin 4×4 is essentially the most superior variant of Adria’s Mercedes-based camper, additionally obtainable with out the raised journey top and extra pop-up sleeping space. A big entrance skylight brings daylight into the inside, whereas timber veneer trim choices create a heat and welcoming atmosphere.
Adria Supertwin 4×4 600, from €128,299, De.Adria-Mobil.com, @AdriaMobil
