Camping and electromobility - Sustainable travel with a motorhome

Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in camping. More and more travelers are relying on alternative drives and environmentally friendly technologies - be it with an electric car and caravan , an electric motorhome - as shown by Dethleffs - or a self-sufficient motorhome . But what is the current situation at campsites? What challenges are there? And which developments will make camping with e-mobility even more comfortable in the future?

Electric cars and caravans – what does it look like on campsites?

The combination of electric car and caravan is becoming increasingly popular. Modern electric vehicles have high torques, which make it easier to tow a caravan. But the biggest problem remains the reduction in range due to the additional weight and air resistance.

While public fast-charging stations are often not suitable for trailers, more and more campsites are responding to the increasing demand: charging stations for electric cars are now part of the basic equipment in many places. The range is growing steadily, especially in Scandinavia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland .

E-mobile home – still rare on pitches

Purely electric motorhomes are currently a rarity on campsites. The limited range of currently around 200 to 400 km and a charging infrastructure that is not yet widespread make long journeys more difficult.

Nevertheless, the development is gaining momentum: manufacturers such as Mercedes, Hymer and Dethleffs are working on innovative models with higher battery capacities. In addition, fuel cells and solar support could help to make energy supplies more efficient in the future.

On the rise – self-sufficient motorhomes

Even though fully electric motorhomes are not yet suitable for everyday use, many campers are already relying on self-sufficient energy supplies . With powerful solar systems, battery storage and fuel cells, a motorhome can often get by for days without external power sources. But even smaller panels with storage can make traveling even more comfortable.

Campsites are responding to this with innovative concepts: some offer special eco-pitches that are powered by sustainable energy or even have solar carports for mobile homes.

The biggest shortcoming: reach and infrastructure

Whether with an electric car, an electric motorhome or a self-sufficient camper - the infrastructure is still a limiting factor. While the expansion of fast charging stations along the main traffic routes is progressing rapidly, there are often still too few charging points in remote camping regions.

But the industry is working on solutions: intelligent charging systems for campsites, more powerful batteries and faster charging processes should significantly improve the situation in the coming years.

A pioneer in the field of smart charging stations with individual billing methods is e-sprit from Upper Austria. The company advises on the most important issues that concern campsites when setting up an e-charging infrastructure:

• right location and conditions
• hardware (wallbox or charging station)
• performance and technical environment
• load management and connection to PV system
• flexible billing and roaming

Outlook: Camping and electromobility are growing together

The change is unstoppable – sustainable camping is becoming the standard:

• More and more campsites are relying on charging infrastructure to easily supply electric cars and mobile homes with electricity.
• Solar carports, smart power distribution and hydrogen technologies will revolutionize self-sufficient camping.
• Vehicle manufacturers are investing heavily in the development of new electric mobile homes that can cover longer distances.
• Campsites are developing sustainable concepts with eco-pitches and energy-efficient solutions .

Camping and electromobility are not opposites, but a sustainable combination . With the right innovations, sustainable travel becomes more comfortable, more flexible and a real alternative for more and more campers.

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