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The US market lacks new compact camper vans comparable to European or Japanese models. Since Volkswagen discontinued its Winnebagoⓘ in 2003, options have dwindled. Manufacturers, including Toyota, cite insufficient demand to justify import costs, while Japan offers dozens of such vehicles.
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The US market lacks new compact camper vans comparable to European or Japanese models. Since Volkswagen discontinued its Winnebago in 2003, options ha...
The US market lacks new compact camper vans comparable to European or Japanese models. Since Volkswagen discontinued its Winnebago in 2003, options have dwindled. Manufacturers, including Toyota, cite insufficient demand to justify import costs, while Japan offers dozens of such vehicles.
Updated: 01.08.2026
Regular
$1.08 /l
€0.94 · £0.80/l
30 of 140
cheaper than 79% of countries
Midgrade
$1.23 /l
€1.07 · £0.91/l
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cheaper than 79% of countries
Premium
$1.33 /l
€1.16 · £0.99/l
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cheaper than 70% of countries
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$1.41 /l
€1.22 · £1.04/l
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cheaper than 57% of countries
LPG
$0.90 /l
€0.78 · £0.67/l
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pricier than 54% of countries
E85
$0.69 /l
€0.60 · £0.52/l
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cheaper than 100% of countries
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Japanese kei-class campervans, constrained to under 11.15 feet in length and 64 horsepower, present a space-efficient and lower-cost option compared to U.S. Class B vans. New models like the Mystic Mini Pop Bee cost around $31,000 in Japan, but cannot be imported new to the U.S. due to the 25-year import rule, though older models are road-legal in 30 states with varying speed restrictions.
Volkswagen unveiled the Budd-e electric camper van concept at CES in Las Vegas. While featuring innovative tech like a 300-mile range and all-wheel drive, it does not serve as a successor to classic models like the Microbus or Vanagon. The concept focuses on connectivity with the Internet of Things but lacks functional camper features such as a pop-top roof.
Japanese micro motorhomes based on kei trucks are gaining attention as a low-cost alternative to traditional van conversions. These vehicles, under 3.4 meters long and 1.47 meters wide, cost about R$170,000 in Japan, compared to over R$440,000 for van conversions. However, U.S. import restrictions limit legal entry to models manufactured before 2001, with 30 states permitting their use under certain speed restrictions.
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The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) is advising campers to reserve campsites and cabins for Labor Day weekend in advance. Executive director Brian Schaeffer said that the best spots go to those who plan ahead. TACO operates booking sites TexasCampgrounds.com, TexasCabinRentals.net, and TexasGlampingResorts.com. The release lists available campgrounds, including Jamaica Beach RV Resort in Galveston, Loyd Park in Grand Prairie, Oakdale RV Resort in Glen Rose, River's Edge Campground in Johnson City, Trader's Village RV Park in Houston, and Twin Oaks Resort in Alleyton. A free 2026 RV Travel & Camping Guide to Texas is also offered.
The Washington County Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday night to deny a special exemption for a proposed RV park on Highway 77. The developer plans 115 units for Class A motorhomes, but the commission cited insufficient information, as updated plans were submitted just before the meeting. Residents raised concerns about noise, safety, and the potential influx of people. The denial prevents the application from being reconsidered for two years; the final decision rests with the County Commission on August 20.
Residents of Guntersville have raised safety concerns about a proposed RV park at the site of a former YMCA camp. They point out that a small two-lane road is the only connection between the properties and Highway 69.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a body found after a motorhome fire in the Ojai Valley on Aug. 1. The fire occurred on Highway 33, also known as Maricopa Highway, near North Lomita Avenue, around 4:30 p.m. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, with fire spreading to nearby vegetation. After extinguishing the fire, responders discovered a deceased person inside the motorhome. The identity and cause of death are not yet known. Highway 33 between Meiners Road and North Alvarado Street was closed for about four hours. Witnesses are asked to contact the CHP Ventura office at 805-662-2640.
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