Camping season 2025: Focus on new test obligations for motorhomes!

Camping season 2025: Focus on new test obligations for motorhomes!

Nürnberg-Fürth, Deutschland - Camping still remains a popular holiday destination in Germany, such as Neumarktaktuell.de A ADAC survey shows that 55% of campingur travel in their own country. Another trend shows that 41% of respondents travel to European countries such as Italy, France and Croatia, with popular travel destinations often require a previous parking space reservation.

For first camper, realistic route planning with short distances is crucial. Around a third of the camping leaves use their own vehicle, while 27% rent a motorhome. The size of the rented motorhome depends on the type of driver's license. Users with a class 3 driver's license, which was purchased before 1999, are allowed to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tons. A upper limit of 3.5 tons applies to driver's licenses after 1999, unless the C1 class was also acquired. Either class C or the old class 2 is required for vehicles over 7.5 tons.

weight management and checking the gas systems

An important topic for camper is the total weight of the vehicle, which consists of vehicle weight, luggage and passengers. The crossing of the weight brand can not only lead to fines, but also lead to points in Flensburg. Therefore, experts recommend choosing light camping accessories, buying supplies on site and not filling the water tank before departure.

In addition to the weight of vehicle and luggage, there has been an additional obligation since June 19, 2025, which is important for all campers. From this date, liquid gas systems in motorhomes and caravans must be checked every two years by experts. This regulation aims to increase the security of cooking, cooling and heating in the camper and to avoid potential accidents, for example by escaping gas. The gas test is independent of the main inspection and must be repeated after the first test date.

fines in the event of non -maintenance

The cost of these gas tests is between 40 and 80 euros and last about 20 to 45 minutes. Nevertheless, owners who do not comply with the obligation to check have to count on fines that can be between 15 and 60 euros depending on the period of the deadline. Reports on accidents through defective valves, hoses or devices illustrate the urgency of this regulation.

For comprehensive security at camping, the ADAC Test Center Nuremberg-Fürth offers in addition to the gas test as well as seasonal checks, such as the campercheck. Interested parties can find out about the necessary exams and their providers on the relevant websites.