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Comparison of motorhome, roof tent, and caravan for family travel

03.09.2026 03:30 1 min 1 source РУС
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Comparison of motorhome, roof tent, and caravan for family travel
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At the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2026, three concepts for traveling with children were compared: a motorhome with six sleeping places, a roof tent for four people, and an inexpensive family caravan. The article was published on September 3, 2026.

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Comparison of motorhome, roof tent, and caravan for family travel

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Updated: 30.08.2026

Super E10

$2.60 /l

€2.24 · £1.92/l

162 of 168

pricier than 96% of countries

Super Plus 98

$2.67 /l

€2.29 · £1.97/l

94 of 100

pricier than 93% of countries

Diesel

$2.64 /l

€2.27 · £1.95/l

156 of 166

pricier than 93% of countries

Premium Diesel

$2.85 /l

€2.45 · £2.11/l

43 of 44

pricier than 95% of countries

LPG

$1.29 /l

€1.11 · £0.95/l

50 of 54

pricier than 91% of countries

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