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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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Traveling through Italy in a rented camper van © Diario El Debate Pregón | El Debate Pregón te brinda noticias e información fehaciente, las 24 hs. del día, de Gualeguay, la región y el país.
Lifestyle IT Italy Yesterday

Traveling through Italy in a rented camper van

A family of five rented a Volkswagen Beach camper van to travel through northern Italy. The vehicle has five seats, a refrigerator, a kitchen, and a pop-up roof, but lacks a toilet. Some overnight stays were at parking lots near ski slopes for 20 euros per night with access to showers and electricity.

Source: Diario El Debate Pregón | El Debate Pregón te brinda noticias e información fehaciente, las 24 hs. del día, de Gualeguay, la región y el país. SPA
Family-run caravan park voted Dorset's top destination © Bournemouth Echo
Lifestyle GB United Kingdom 5 days ago 2

Family-run caravan park voted Dorset's top destination

South Lytchett Manor in Poole was named Dorset's top site for caravan and motorhome holidays in the Top 100 Sites awards by Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome magazines. The park also ranked among the UK's top 10 for glamping and touring, placing second nationally for camping and motorhome facilities. The awards are based on feedback from guests who stayed at the park.

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Georgia — A Complete Guide to Motorhome Travel © RVrent.ge
Lifestyle GE Georgia 18.03.2026
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Georgia — A Complete Guide to Motorhome Travel

From the Black Sea coast to the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus in a single day — Georgia surprises caravanners at every turn. Mountain switchbacks, ancient monasteries, family wineries, and overnight stays by mountain rivers — all of this awaits right outside your motorhome window. Where to go, where to park for the night, and how to rent a camper right in Tbilisi.

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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 Yesterday 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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Buying a Used Caravan: How to Avoid Problems © Virgilio Motori
Lifestyle IT Italy 2 days ago

Buying a Used Caravan: How to Avoid Problems

When purchasing a used caravan, it is essential to verify its technical and legal condition. Key checks include confirming the caravan's mass is compatible with the towing vehicle's capacity, inspecting the chassis, brakes, and for water leaks, and ensuring all systems are functional. It is also crucial to verify the chassis number matches the documents and that technical inspections are up to date.

Source: Virgilio Motori ITA
Artificial Intelligence Selects Ideal Motorhome Route © Diario Uno
Lifestyle AR Argentina 5 days ago

Artificial Intelligence Selects Ideal Motorhome Route

The Gemini tool identified a 200-kilometer section of Argentina's Route 40 between Bariloche and San Martín de los Andes as the optimal route for a motorhome. Key factors included high-quality asphalt, developed infrastructure with campgrounds and fuel stations, and safety for family tourism. The AI warned about a 25-kilometer gravel section when deviating towards Villa Traful.

Source: Diario Uno SPA
Lifestyle MN Mongolia 5 days ago

Traveling by Camper Van in Mongolia

An Austrian couple embarked on a multi-month journey through Mongolia in their camper van. Their previous trips had never exceeded four weeks. Concurrently, the Caravan Salon Austria exhibition will take place in Wels from October 19 to 23, featuring around 200 exhibitors.

Source: MeinBezirk.at DEU
Former Firefighter Launches Camper Van Rental Company © lejsl.com
Lifestyle FR France 5 days ago

Former Firefighter Launches Camper Van Rental Company

Pierre-Yves Malet has opened a camper van rental agency for tourists in the commune of Rully (Saône-et-Loire department). Three new equipped vans are currently available for rent starting at 109 euros per night with unlimited mileage. This is the first such offering in the department, established under the franchise of the Backsheep van group.

Source: lejsl.com FRA
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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