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Checklist: First Equipment for Motorhome & Caravan 2026

21.05.2026 11:01 1 min 1 source РУС
CamperStyle.de DEU
Checklist: First Equipment for Motorhome & Caravan 2026
Original source: CamperStyle.de

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 Original source

CH Switzerland — fuel prices

Updated: 22.08.2026

Super 95

$2.34 /l

CHF1.88 · €2.01/l

130 of 142

pricier than 91% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.39 /l

CHF1.92 · €2.05/l

81 of 94

pricier than 85% of countries

Diesel

$2.52 /l

CHF2.02 · €2.16/l

131 of 142

pricier than 92% of countries

LPG

$1.46 /l

CHF1.17 · €1.25/l

52 of 54

pricier than 94% of countries

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