Picture Gallery Pimp My Caravan
As the recession takes its toll, more and more Germans are choosing to camp or caravan during the summer holidays.
At this year's Caravan Salon exhibition in Düsseldorf, which begins on August 29, the focus is expected to be on customizing second-hand vehicles rather than investing in new ones.
This old Unimog was transformed by its owners into a roadworthy motor home.
From truck to travel home: this motor home started life as a heavy goods vehicle.
Last year's show was a very different story, with manufacturers competing to sell the most high-tech, gadget-laden caravans on the market.
This monster motor home even has a storage facility for your sleek sports car.
The Fiat Ducato "Truckstar" was just one of the new models on display last year...
...but in these times of financial difficulty, the Germans are pimping their old rides rather than purchasing new ones.
That could be bad news for manufacturers of top-of-the-range models such as the "Airstream."
High-end Airstreams are equipped with all the gadgets and gizmos you could possibly need.
However, at least for now, it would seem that German consumers are pulling the plug on luxury in favor of practicality and price.
