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RV campers face odor and overload: two sides of the vacation

05.03.2026 10:00 1 min 1 source
PROMOBIL DEU
RV campers face odor and overload: two sides of the vacation
Original source: PROMOBIL

A journalist explains how a motorhome vacation with family becomes additional work. The constant need to pack items, prepare food, and supervise children creates significant mental load. This often results in one parent taking on a disproportionate share of responsibilities.

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Family motorhome holiday can lead to mental overload

05.03.2026 PROMOBIL DEU Original source

🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 25.07.2026

Super E10

$2.46 /l

€2.16 · £1.85/l

135 of 140

pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.51 /l

€2.21 · £1.89/l

87 of 94

pricier than 91% of countries

Diesel

$2.47 /l

€2.17 · £1.85/l

134 of 141

pricier than 94% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.77 /l

€2.43 · £2.08/l

38 of 41

pricier than 90% of countries

LPG

$1.26 /l

€1.11 · £0.94/l

50 of 55

pricier than 89% of countries

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