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Updated: 19.04.2026

Diesel

$0.99 /l

JPY156.28 · €0.84/l

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cheaper than 79% of countries

Petrol

$1.05 /l

JPY167.02 · €0.89/l

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cheaper than 72% of countries

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Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April © AI · OpenVan.camp
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Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

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Carstay Provides Motorhomes as Mobile Operations Base for Rainbow Disco Club Festival © プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES
Lifestyle JP Japan 2 days ago 4

Carstay Provides Motorhomes as Mobile Operations Base for Rainbow Disco Club Festival

The Carstay service provided four motorhomes as a mobile operations base for the organizers of the Rainbow Disco Club music festival in Higashiizu. The motorhomes were used from April 9 to 22, 2026, for staff accommodation, equipment storage, and as an office, solving logistics issues experienced in previous years.

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Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12 © AI · OpenVan.camp
Lifestyle 13.04.2026
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Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.

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Con Spirito boosts trailer house sales © zenchin.com
Industry JP Japan 5 days ago

Con Spirito boosts trailer house sales

Management company Con Spirito is expanding production and sales of trailer houses for investment purposes. The segment's revenue is projected to reach 20 billion yen by fiscal year 2025, a 2.9-fold increase from 2023. The company plans to boost output to 140 units next year, with each large model occupying 37 sq m and requiring three months for road transport permit processing.

Source: zenchin.com JPN
Utilizing Vehicle Sleeping for Safe Evacuation © nara-np.co.jp
Lifestyle JP Japan 6 days ago 2

Utilizing Vehicle Sleeping for Safe Evacuation

Sleeping in vehicles is being reconsidered as an evacuation option during disasters. Following the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, which saw cases of deep vein thrombosis, experiments are being conducted on safely organizing such accommodations. The findings from these trials are being incorporated into national guidelines.

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Anker launches alternator charger for portable power stations © Yahoo!ニュース
Industry JP Japan 5 days ago 3

Anker launches alternator charger for portable power stations

Anker Japan has introduced a charger that utilizes a vehicle's excess alternator power to charge portable power stations while driving. The Anker Solix Alternator Charger will go on sale on April 14 for 89,990 yen and delivers up to 800W of power, charging a compatible C2000 Gen 2 model about 7 times faster than via a cigarette lighter. It is designed for vehicles with 12V or 24V systems and requires professional installation, but lacks dust and water resistance.

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New RV Park in Gifu: Private Forest Camping © 月刊自家用車WEB - 厳選クルマ情報
Openings JP Japan 4 days ago 3

New RV Park in Gifu: Private Forest Camping

The Japan RV Association is promoting a network of paid parks for overnight stays in motorhomes, trailers, and camper vans. In Gifu Prefecture, the park "Kemonochi Mori-no Hanare - RV STAY" has opened, accommodating only one group per day. The stay costs from 13,200 yen per night, with toilets, water, and electricity available on site.

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New Compact Motorhome BOUKEN Launched with Simplicity Concept © プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES
Industry JP Japan 6 days ago 9

New Compact Motorhome BOUKEN Launched with Simplicity Concept

Japanese company HIRABO has launched the compact motorhome BOUKEN based on the Suzuki Every. The model features a simplified electrical system with a portable power unit and a bed over 240 cm long. The motorhome will be exhibited at a show in Kawasaki on April 25-26, 2026.

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Manga Adaptation Launched for Novel About RV Travel in Another World © ラノベニュースオンライン
Lifestyle JP Japan 14.04.2026

Manga Adaptation Launched for Novel About RV Travel in Another World

The manga adaptation of the web novel 'The Banished Noble Lady Travels Another World in an RV While Crafting' has begun serialization on the 'Kadokomi' platform. The first 64-page chapter was released on April 20, 2026. The story follows a noblewoman who uses alchemical magic to create a motorhome after being exiled.

Source: ラノベニュースオンライン JPN
Kei Car Motorhome with Pop-up Roof for Four People © 月刊自家用車WEB - 厳選クルマ情報
Industry JP Japan 13.04.2026

Kei Car Motorhome with Pop-up Roof for Four People

Japanese company Auto One has introduced a motorhome based on the Suzuki Every, featuring a pop-up roof. The interior transforms into a full-size sleeping area measuring 198 cm in length, while the pop-up roof provides an additional bed for two. The model is available with front-wheel or four-wheel drive, with prices starting from 2,659,800 yen.

Source: 月刊自家用車WEB - 厳選クルマ情報 JPN
Desktop Idle Game 'On the Road' About a Motorhome Journey in Development © 電ファミニコゲーマー – ゲームの面白い記事読んでみない？
Lifestyle JP Japan 13.04.2026

Desktop Idle Game 'On the Road' About a Motorhome Journey in Development

The store page for 'On the Road' is now on Steam. It is an idle game designed to run in the background, where the player watches a pixel art motorhome journey across the Tibetan Plateau, with upgrades for speed, fuel efficiency, and tank capacity.

Source: 電ファミニコゲーマー – ゲームの面白い記事読んでみない？ JPN
World's smallest motorhome measures 3.40 m in length © automobile-magazine.fr
Industry JP Japan 13.04.2026 2

World's smallest motorhome measures 3.40 m in length

Japanese company White House Camper has introduced a motorhome based on the Honda N-Van van. The vehicle measures 3.40 meters in length and 1.48 meters in width, with a conversion price of approximately 16,500 euros. The motorhome features a double bed, microwave oven, television, and refrigerator. It complies with Japanese Kei car regulations and is equipped with a 660 cm³ engine.

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