Summer 2026 has seen continued interest in caravanning holidays, manufacturer updates, campsite development proposals and reminders about towing regulations. Here are some of the latest caravan news headlines affecting UK caravan owners and holidaymakers …
Summer 2026’s most popular caravans, motorhomes, and campervans
Many holidaymakers continue to choose UK staycations, attracted by the flexibility, convenience and value offered by caravanning holidays.
If you’re wondering what type of caravan, motorhome or campervan is proving most popular this summer, Caravan Times recently highlighted several standout models from Bailey of Bristol.
Among touring caravans, larger twin-axle models appear to be attracting strong interest from buyers looking for greater comfort on longer trips. The Bailey Pegasus Black Bologna was singled out as an example of this trend, combining generous living space with features designed to support extended touring and year-round use.
In the motorhome sector, layouts that maximise living space continue to prove popular. Bailey’s Adamo 75-4DL was highlighted for its separate lounge areas and flexible sleeping arrangements, reflecting the growing demand for motorhomes capable of accommodating longer holidays and family touring.
Compact campervans also remain in demand. Models such as the Bailey Endeavour B62 appeal to buyers looking for a vehicle that can be used both for touring and everyday driving.
According to Caravan Times, this reflects a broader trend towards practical, multi-purpose vehicles that offer flexibility without sacrificing comfort.
German production plans announced for Elddis caravans
Once based in Consett, County Durham, future manufacturing of the Elddis caravan range will now take place in Germany, announced Practical Caravan magazine on the 3rd of June.
The Elddis brand is currently owned by the Erwin Hymer Group (EHG), which plans to continue production of the caravan range at its plant in Isny-in Allgäu in southern Germany. It’s the site where EHG also manufactures its range of Dethleffs caravans, motorhomes, and campervans.
Revised caravan pitch plans submitted for Norfolk railway station
The owners of the former railway station and its three-and-a-half-acre site at Whitwell and Reepham in mid-Norfolk have had to scale back their plans to extend pitches for touring caravans there.
A story in the Eastern Daily Press recently revealed that a planning application from Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station initially proposed pitches for up to fifteen touring caravans.
This has been scaled back to five static caravans and two shepherd’s huts.
The poor local road network and limited footpath access to the site of the former railway station were given as reasons for the scaled down expansion plans.
Devon and Cornwall emerge as caravan speeding hotspots
For those towing a touring caravan, Devon and Cornwall remain among the most popular destinations for touring caravan holidays in England. They are also a hotspot for speeding fines that catch out the unwary.
In a story on the 19th of May, the Sidmouth Herald revealed that motorists towing caravans in Devon and Cornwall were the most likely in the whole of the UK to be caught out by the special provisions of the Highway Code’s SP20 that set lower speed limits for vehicles towing trailers, caravans, and motorhomes than ordinary cars.
Some drivers of those vehicles may, therefore, be unaware that whereas the normal speed restriction on a dual carriageway is 70 mph for ordinary cars, it is only 60 mph if you are towing a trailer such as a caravan. On single carriageways, the speed limit is 60 mph for cars but only 50 mph for caravans. Drivers should always check the current Highway Code and any vehicle-specific restrictions that apply when towing.
Important insurance reminder: Motoring convictions may affect insurance premiums, so it is important to understand the speed limits that apply when towing a caravan.