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Updated: 19.04.2026

Diesel

$3.00 /l

€2.55 · £2.22/l

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pricier than 94% of countries

Petrol

$2.84 /l

€2.41 · £2.10/l

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pricier than 95% of countries

LPG

$1.18 /l

€1.00 · £0.87/l

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pricier than 71% 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.

Law & Regulations NL Netherlands 6 days ago

Road Toll in the Netherlands from 2026: What Motorhome Owners Need to Know

A kilometer-based truck toll will be introduced in the Netherlands on July 1, 2026. Motorhomes registered as M1 category vehicles are exempt from this toll, but owners of vehicles over 3.5 tons are advised to pre-register on vrachtwagenheffing.nl/de to avoid erroneous fines. Separately, since the end of 2024, a toll on the A24 (Blankenburgverbinding) near Rotterdam applies to all vehicles, including motorhomes, with payment required within 72 hours.

Lifestyle NL Netherlands 13.04.2026

Five Used Motorhomes with Savings up to €85,000

New motorhome sales are expected to grow by 2.8% in 2026 despite an increase in road tax. Five used models on Marktplaats priced up to €25,000 offer savings of €75,000–85,000 compared to new vehicles. The selection includes a 2003 Volkswagen T4 California for €24,900, a 1998 Hymer B534 for €14,500, a 2015 Ford Transit for €22,500, a 2009 Knaus Sport Traveller for €23,950, and a 2004 Renault Bürstner Delfin for €23,500.

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.

Industry NL Netherlands 13.04.2026

Volkswagen Basecamp: Camper Van with Powertrain Choice

Dutch company Tonke will unveil the Volkswagen Basecamp camper van in May, based on the new T7 Transporter. The motorhome will be offered with three powertrain options: all-electric, plug-in hybrid, and diesel, and will also be available with 4Motion all-wheel drive. The four-sleeper features a pop-up roof, kitchen, toilet, shower, and an off-grid power system.

Builds NL Netherlands 11.04.2026 2

Kia PV5 Camper (2026): VanTrack Unveils Modular Conversion

VanTrack has unveiled the LightCamp modular conversion for the electric Kia PV5 van. The base package with a modular rear system and slide-out kitchen is estimated to cost around €10,000. The system features a removable bed module, an external kitchen with an induction cooktop, and a roof with a skylight and rooftop tent.

Builds NL Netherlands 11.04.2026

Kia PV5 Transformed into Modern Camper Van: Vantrack Offers Kitchen and Roof 'Penthouse'

Vantrack presented the modular LightCamp concept for the electric Kia PV5 van at the Campervan Days exhibition in the Netherlands. The concept features a removable kitchen with an induction hob and sink, and a roof with a 96x65 cm panoramic skylight and sleeping area. The basic module kit is estimated to cost around 10,000 euros, while the Kia PV5 vehicle itself starts at 25,000 euros.

Incidents NL Netherlands 10.04.2026 2

Parked Caravan Catches Fire in Breda

A parked and inhabited caravan caught fire on Friday afternoon on Oude Baan street in Breda. The vehicle had an orange sticker attached, authorizing the municipality to remove it if not moved in time. The cause of the fire and details about damage or casualties are not disclosed.

Industry NL Netherlands 5 days ago 2

Over 100 electric tow cars for caravans, but range remains a barrier for owners

According to ACSI research, the number of electric vehicles capable of towing a caravan has increased from 3 models in 2020 to over 100 currently. However, only 1.8% of caravan owners use an electric vehicle as a tow car due to a 50% or more reduction in range when towing. The complete model list will be published on April 15 on the ACSI website.

Lifestyle NL Netherlands 10.04.2026

We Become Campers

A TV program follows a couple's motorhome trip through the Netherlands. Rüdiger and Petra Erbslöh bought their motorhome shortly after the coronavirus outbreak. This year, their route takes them through historic Hanseatic cities.

Lifestyle NL Netherlands 11.04.2026 2

The Most Affordable EVs for Towing Caravans

According to an ACSI study, the number of EV models capable of towing a caravan has increased from 3 to over 100 in six years. Towing reduces the driving range by more than half. The list of the most affordable 2026 models includes the Zeekr X, Lynk & Co 02, Volvo EX30, and Smart #1, priced from €35,990 with a permissible trailer weight of 1,200 to 1,600 kg.

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