By Chris Littley
The organisers of the largest caravan and motorhome show in Europe have been forced to push it back by a week.
Caravan Salon at Messe Düsseldorf in Germany was scheduled to begin on August 28th, but German authorities have prohibited all mass events until August 31st.
To ensure it is in line with regulations, the show’s organisers have postponed the event, which will now run from September 5th to 13th.
Werner M Dornscheidt, president and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, said: “The safety and health of our visitors, exhibitors and employees will, of course, also be our highest priority at the upcoming event. Appropriate precautions are being developed and taken in partnership with the CIVD (Caravaning Industrie Verband).”
More than 2,100 caravans are due to be on display at the fair, with the latest models available for inspection by anyone thinking of buying a new motorhome.
Caravan experts will be on hand to answer pressing questions from owners and aficionados alike, as well as offer top tips and insights into future trends in the world of leisure vehicles.
Across 14 halls, 130 caravanning brands will be represented, and if you’re not interested in a new motorhome, then there will be plenty of practical accessories to peruse.
It’s not just the leisure vehicles themselves that are showcased at Caravan Salon, but also the destinations where owners might take them.
Daily showings at the Dream Tour Cinema offer a glimpse of caravan-friendly places and the best routes to get there, as well as the tales of caravanning pioneers who have made vanlife more accessible for all.
There will also be family-orientated activities, including the chance to test drive bikes at the show’s very own track, games for children and a presentation of classic cars.
With individual governments monitoring the spread of coronavirus very closely, there’s the potential for Caravan Salon to be postponed again, but for now, the German authorities have a plan for the event.
