The Big Cost Check 2026
Should you rent or buy a camper? Or maybe a flight and hotel? Alexander and Franziska, the co-founders of Ahorn Camp, break down all three options honestly and transparentlyāincluding depreciation, financing, and a direct comparison.
- Rental car, used car, new car comparison
- Reading time approx. 12 min.
- Vacation 2026: Why the camper van is currently so relevant
- Rent a motorhome: What does it actually cost?
- When to rent, when to buy?
- The new car in the cost check: What's inside for ā¬69,900
- Depreciation: The Most Underrated Topic
- Financing: ā¬515 per month for a camper
- Overview of all annual fixed costs
- Variable Costs: Diesel and Campsites[...] >
Everything you need to know to get your RV safely and reliably back on the road after its winter hibernation ā explained by workshop expert Jürgen.
- Expert practical tips
- Reading time approx. 10 min.
https://youtu.be/pcn7vc5aHy8
Content of this post- Vehicle & Chassis ā Visual Inspection
- Cab & Engine
- Gas system, heating & energy supply
- Water, Sanitation & Indoor Environment
- Electric step & extras
- Cleaning & Hygiene
- Final Check & Expert Tip
- Our checklist for download
- FAQ
The winter is over, the first warm sun rays [...]
The Big Base Vehicle Comparison
- Technology & Buying Advice
- Reading time approx. 10 min.
Anyone who wonders whether the Fiat Ducato or Renault Master is the better motorhome base vehicle is asking the right question ā because the chassis determines driving comfort, maintenance costs, future viability, and resale value. If you're buying a motorhome, you should know what you're sitting on.
Why the base vehicle is so importantWhen buying a motorhome, the floor plan is the priority: where is the bed positioned? Is there a fixed shower? Does the vehicle fit in the garage? What is often underestimated in this process is that the chassis under the body significantly influences daily use.
Ride comfort, engine noise, seating position, assistance systems, multimedia ā all of that comes from the chassis manufacturer, not the motorhome builder. Likewise, the workshop network, spare parts supply, and the question of whether the vehicle can still be easily maintained in ten years.
Having been market dominant for decades is theĀ Fiat Ducato. Anyone buying a motorhome is usually buying a Ducato ā whether they want to or not







