The camper is too heavy.

An overloaded camper is more common than you think, especially with campers with a B driving license (max 3,500 kg). Many people unknowingly load too much. The camper is usually not technically built for that.

Implications:

• Fines or driving ban during checks.
• Poorer road holding or longer braking distance.
• Increased wear on tires and brakes.
• Being uninsured in the event of damage.

Tips to lose weight:

• Weigh your camper empty and loaded at a weighbridge or purchase a weighing plate.
• Minimize duplicate items.
• Use lightweight camping gear, such as aluminum pans or foldable accessories.
• Look at what really needs to be taken: you don't have to take everything for "all cases".
• Replace heavy household batteries with a lithium variant.
• Avoid full water tanks on the road. A full tank is easily 100 kg.
• Empty the grey water tank regularly.

With the most beautiful view.

Yes, who wouldn't want that? On a beautiful lake or a river, or looking out over a vineyard or a valley. That's how we were in 2023 at camping Seiser-Alm in the Dolomites. The view was really fantastic, see photo, the sanitary facilities too. So I'm not going to tell you how much an overnight stay cost.... :)

Physical obesity and camping

If you find that physical exertion such as climbing stairs, cycling or sleeping in a narrow camper space becomes more difficult, these tips may help:

Tips:

• Choose a camper with a low entry or electric step.
• Take a lighter folding bike or e-bike for mobility without overload.
• Pay attention to the sleeping place: a fixed bed in the back is often more comfortable than a lifting bed. And a lifting bed also has a maximum weight that it can have.
• Plan active stops: walking, swimming, cycling along the way.
• Healthy RV Cooking: Keep it light and simple so you can make healthy choices on the road.