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Top motorhome gadgets: a selection for every budget

In this article, you will find a selection of the best motorhome gadgets for every budget. Discover practical everyday helpers for under €30 through to exclusive luxury tools. This guide will help you find the right equipment for your needs, whether you're looking for budget solutions or the ultimate travel gadget.

To Corsica by motorhome: our tips

Experience the French Mediterranean island like never before - by motorhome! This small but fascinating island offers a perfect mix of beautiful beaches and impressive mountain scenery. Between the picturesque stretches of coastline are charming inland villages and idyllic rivers that offer ideal conditions for camping, mountain biking and hiking.

The top destinations with a motorhome in 2024

Traveling by motorhome opens up a world of freedom and flexibility. You have the opportunity to customize your itinerary as you wish and take spontaneous detours that lead you to new, unexpected destinations. Ahorn Camp presents the most beautiful travel destinations for 2024, perfectly tailored to motorhome adventures. Get inspired and discover the best places this year has to offer.

Discover Switzerland: top destinations for motorhome travelers

Switzerland, known for its breathtaking landscapes, charming cities and rich culture, is the perfect destination for motorhome enthusiasts. With the European Championships coming up and the exciting Germany v Switzerland soccer match, there's no better time to explore this beautiful country. Here are five destinations you should definitely visit with your motorhome.

Five exciting Hungary destinations for campers and motorhome travelers

Hungary offers a wealth of natural beauty, historical sites and exciting outdoor activities that are ideal for camping and motorhome adventures. Here are five fascinating destinations in Hungary that you should visit.

Opening the camping season in Germany

Spring is a wonderful time to go camping in Germany. Nature comes back to life and the temperatures are usually pleasantly mild. There are numerous motorhome pitches throughout Germany that you can book spontaneously at the start of the season. Let our article inspire you.

6 tips for traveling with a bike rack on a motorhome

Flexibility and freedom like no other form of travel - that's what more and more people particularly appreciate about traveling with a motorhome or campervan. And if you want to get the maximum freedom out of your trip, pack your own bike or e-bike. There are a few things to bear in mind to ensure that your motorhome and bikes remain undamaged and that there are no conflicts with the law.

Which bike carrier system is suitable for my motorhome?

Would you like to take your bike with you on your motorhome vacation and are wondering how to go about it? Fortunately, both motorhomes and campervans offer a number of practical options in the form of various bike carrier systems. To save you time-consuming research, we have listed the most important facts about the various bike carrier systems.

Camper insider tips 2022

Whether by motorhome or camper van, self-sufficient or with land supply - we have found the most beautiful, exciting and secret destinations for you that you definitely have to discover.

Camping with dogs

Motorhome vacation with a dog made easy. We show you how you can travel with your beloved pet without complications and how to make it an unforgettable vacation. Read tips and tricks here.

The ideal pitch finder

Full campsites? Not at Alpaca Camping. Here you will find pitches close to nature on farms, vineyards or private properties and can book them spontaneously with just a few clicks.

Hey, Norway!

Fantastic scenery, lots of hiking opportunities, red wooden houses, moose, cod, fjords and nature as far as the eye can see. @Sol.and.Pepper take you on a journey through Norway with the Canada AE.

The Van City in Northern Spain

Traveling with the Van City in northern Spain. Find out here why the Van City is the perfect means of transportation and many reasons why this won't be our last trip to Galicia.

Quick and tasty camper dishes

Conjure up a delicious meal with simple means and as few ingredients as possible on your next motorhome holiday. We show you how with our 3 favorite dishes.

Wintercamping - Travel during the winter season

Winter is just around the corner. The days are getting colder and shorter. We'll tell you the most important tips and tricks on how you can start your winter camping trip relaxed with your motorhome.

How to make your motorhome winterproof

Winter is just around the corner. The days are getting colder and longer. We will tell you the most important tips and tricks on how to make your motorhome winterproof and how your darling can survive hibernation unharmed.

Buy or rent a motorhome?

Rent or buy? When is it worth buying a motorhome and what are the costs involved? We have put together a few tips to make this decision a little easier for you.

Motorhome Checklist

In this blog post, you will find out what you should consider when it comes to the technical equipment of your motorhome and other tricks and tips for your ideal motorhome vacation.

Sustainable camping

Camping vacations are one of the most sustainable forms of travel. Here are some tips and tricks for your next eco-friendly camping trip.

The most beautiful campsites in Germany

From Sylt to the Volcanic Eifel, our home is very diverse. We tell you more about the best spots and their surroundings. For culture explorers or nature lovers - there's something for everyone here.

Sol and Pepper

Julie, Moritz, their son Sol and Great Dane Pepper have been traveling through Europe in the Ahorn Camp Canada AE since June. In this blog post, the family takes you on a tour of their new home on four wheels.

Cooking in a camper van

Have you never really cooked in your motorhome before or are you traveling in a motorhome for the first time? How does cooking in a motorhome actually work? Our tips will give you a carefree camping experience.

My first motorhome vacation

Whether rented or bought: Anyone looking forward to their first vacation with a motorhome is excited and full of anticipation. But there are also a few things to bear in mind. We answer the most important questions below.

Which motorhome suits me?

Would you like to embark on the adventure of owning your own motorhome? Then the question arises as to which model best suits your requirements. We will be happy to advise you.

Packing List

What exactly should not be missing on a perfect motorhome trip? So that you don't have to worry about it, we have created the ultimate packing list, which is divided into categories and contains free spaces for additional personal items.

Destination Germany

Germany is currently becoming an increasingly interesting travel destination for many travel enthusiasts. We have put together 8 fantastic travel routes for you. Just sit back and enjoy a trip through Germany with us.

Home office in the motorhome

Home office in a motorhome sounds a little strange at first. But why not just try it out for yourself? We will show you the advantages of the rolling office and what you should bear in mind when setting up your mobile workplace. In the current crisis, many people had to adapt to an unfamiliar working environment very quickly and at short notice. This brings challenges, but also opportunities. In addition, the home office offers a number of advantages over the normal working day in the office.

Spring cleaning for your motorhome

Spring cleaning for your motorhome is, as every year, the start of an exciting motorhome season. However, the perfect start of the season does not begin with the planning of your first destination. First you have to get your vehicle fit for the upcoming tours. This includes not only extensive spring cleaning, but also an important check of inlets, drains, gas and water levels. What is the best way to organise the spring cleaning? And what do I have to consider after the long standing in winter? We have put together the following useful steps and tips to help you get your motorhome fit for the new season and plan your next tours without worries.

Winter camping in Switzerland

At the beginning of February, Michael, Stefan and Lukas set off for Switzerland to go ski touring with our ACT 690 New Face Edition. The trip began with picking up the motorhome at our Ahorn Camp headquarters in Speyer am Rhein. They packed all their equipment into the camper and the three of them set off for the Engadin in Switzerland. Now the 2-week adventure "Wintercamping in Switzerland" could start.

Self-sufficient in a motorhome

Being self-sufficient in a motorhome is the dream par excellence for many travellers. Away from the clichéd holiday on the campsite. But still not to do without electricity and water. Explore new ways, far away from the known tourist hotspots and stay overnight under the clear starry sky. But how can I fulfil this dream? How long can I travel with a self-sufficient motorhome? What do I have to consider when converting? Are there conversion packages for my motorhome? Where can I stand with my self-sufficient motorhome? We show you how you can make this dream come true!

Quarantine in motorhome

You can't imagine anything worse than being caught on holiday by a crisis, like the Corona crisis, where all fellow human beings are asked to leave their homes only in case of emergency. The holiday is probably over now and you are planning your return home. But that does not have to be at all ! You can also spend a quarantine, or better said a "curfew" in your motorhome.
We have 6 great tips for you, which will give you a lot of pleasure even in the smallest of spaces. Master this challenge and recognise the variety that is on offer. Have fun discovering and copying.

Holidays under the sign of climate protection

The holiday season approaches and the forging of travel plans begins. Where should you travel to? To neighbouring European countries, or to the Caribbean, or perhaps you would rather explore Germany? In addition, the question of how to travel arises. By plane, cruise ship or train?
Questions about questions that keep us busy again and again. Of course, in addition to personal preferences, the sustainable idea is also increasingly finding its way into holiday planning. How can I reduce my CO2 budget, especially during the holiday season? Is flying by plane or staying in a hotel really so harmful to the environment?

With the camper van through Tuscany

"The atmosphere in the morning was super nice, very quiet and calm and we were really happy with the weather. After two more nights in Tuscany where we visited some small towns, more photo spots and a thermal bath we went to a camping site in Florence. It was in the village of Fiesole, from there we had a view over the whole city.

By motorhome through the endless vastness of Scotland

The rough North Atlantic and huge herds of sheep. The endless highlands and ruins of ancient castles. For so long this destination was on our travel list. As photographers and travel bloggers we dreamed of the beautiful light and the endlessness of the Isle of Skye, of long walks through nowhere, of the dramatic Scottish sky and of ancient cities full of atmosphere.

By motorhome to the Croatian coast

You won't run away yet," they answered the question I asked when I told them about my plans in the teachers' room, "I have been the proud father of a son for 8 weeks now and I had decided to take parental leave. Four weeks were the time in which I wanted to go on holiday with my family, beginning with the usual holiday considerations. Where are we going? Do we fly at all? Are we going by car?

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