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A caravanning expert from Fockbek highlights common issues with used motorhomes. His inspection office regularly deals with cases involving hidden defects, theft, and poor-quality conversions.
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A caravanning expert from Fockbek highlights common issues with used motorhomes. His inspection office regularly deals with cases involving hidden def...
A caravanning expert from Fockbek highlights common issues with used motorhomes. His inspection office regularly deals with cases involving hidden defects, theft, and poor-quality conversions.
Germany — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Super E10
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pricier than 96% of countries
Super Plus 98
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€2.30 · £1.97/l
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pricier than 95% of countries
Diesel
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pricier than 95% of countries
Premium Diesel
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LPG
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The camping site in Nordenham opened on March 15, four weeks earlier than most other sites. Operators Viola and Sascha Schieffer report full occupancy over Easter and nearly fully booked May. A planned expansion by 30 pitches was rejected by the city due to cost; instead, a "self-sufficient meadow" without hookups was set up. The site has 80 permanent and 60 guest pitches, plus modern accommodation containers.
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