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Checklist: First Equipment for Motorhome & Caravan 2026

21.05.2026 11:01 1 min 1 source
CamperStyle.de DEU
Checklist: First Equipment for Motorhome & Caravan 2026
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A detailed packing list for a two- to four-week trip in a motorhome or caravan has been published. The checklist, developed with caravan technology expert Jan Kuckertz, is available as a free PDF download. It covers mandatory safety items, kitchen utensils, sleeping and hygiene essentials, as well as tools for repairs and maintenance.

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Checklist: First Equipment for Motorhome & Caravan 2026

21.05.2026 CamperStyle.de DEU

🇨🇭 Switzerland — fuel prices

Updated: 30.05.2026

Diesel

$2.70 /l

CHF2.12 · €2.32/l

123 of 127

pricier than 96% of countries

Petrol

$2.45 /l

CHF1.92 · €2.10/l

119 of 126

pricier than 94% of countries

LPG

$1.47 /l

CHF1.15 · €1.26/l

45 of 46

pricier than 96% of countries

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Canton of Aargau +22°·25 km/h
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Canton of Basel-Stadt +21°·27 km/h
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