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Motorhome owners debate shift from gas to electric power

29.11.2025 08:00 1 min 1 source
PROMOBIL DEU
Motorhome owners debate shift from gas to electric power
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Readers share experiences with gas-free technologies in motorhomes, from solar panels to electric heaters. While a majority welcomes the shift to electric appliances, many view gas as essential for off-grid travel. The debate highlights gas efficiency, rising campsite electricity costs, and current battery limitations.

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Motorhome owners debate shift from gas to electric power

29.11.2025 PROMOBIL DEU

🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 23.05.2026

Diesel

$2.29 /l

€1.97 · £1.70/l

106 of 120

pricier than 88% of countries

Petrol

$2.34 /l

€2.01 · £1.74/l

109 of 118

pricier than 92% of countries

LPG

$1.43 /l

€1.23 · £1.06/l

44 of 46

pricier than 93% of countries

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