Spain: camper van tests every 6 months · VanLife Weekly #23
Spain now requires camper vans over 10 years old to be tested twice a year. Plus: 644 overnight parks in Japan and a wave of illegal stopovers in France.
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Updated 6 June 2026
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Full tank (80 L, diesel)
€165
$190
100 km (10 L/100 km, diesel)
€20.63
$23.80
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Paris → Bern
620 km · ~€131 · ~2 days
🇫🇷 France 480 km · 🇨🇭 Switzerland 140 km
Paris → Andorra la Vella
950 km · ~€194 · ~2 days
🇫🇷 France 900 km · 🇦🇩 Andorra 50 km
Paris → London
510 km · ~€107 · ~1 day
🇫🇷 France 300 km · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 210 km
Paris → Budapest
1,790 km · ~€361 · ~4 days
🇫🇷 France 740 km · 🇨🇭 Switzerland 300 km · 🇦🇹 Austria 420 km · 🇭🇺 Hungary 330 km
Current fuel prices in France: diesel €2.06 ($2.38) per liter, gasoline €2.04 ($2.35) per liter.
The local gasoline grade is SP95-E10 · RON 95 (up to 10% ethanol).
France ranks #36 out of 41 countries in Europe by diesel price.
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Fuelo.net · fuelo.net
EU Weekly Oil Bulletin · energy.ec.europa.eu
France Prix Carburants (Gouvernement) · data.economie.gouv.fr
Carbu.com France · carbu.com/france
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Amy Edwards, 40, from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, has moved into a motorhome with her husband and five younger children to travel and homeschool in Europe. Older children were taken out of school after the pandemic; younger ones never attended. The family plans to visit Spain and Portugal and eventually buy land for farming.
Jackery has unveiled a new series of portable solar power stations that are lighter and more compact than previous generations. The Cell-to-Body (CTB) technology reduces weight by over 30% and increases capacity by 59% at the same volume. The flagship Explorer 2000 v2 offers 2 kWh capacity at 17.5 kg, while the Explorer 1000 v2 (1.07 kWh) features a bidirectional inverter rated for 4,000 charge cycles. The lineup also includes SolarSaga panels with 25% efficiency and IP68 certification.
Since May, the Decazeville community has deployed a mobile reception unit based on a motorhome to improve access to services. Residents can receive individual support and participate in group activities on key topics. The service is free and does not require registration.
In Fareins (Ain department), about 15 caravans illegally occupied a football field used by Fareins Saône Vallée Foot club. The club suspended training indefinitely, citing risks of infrastructure damage and disruption of a veterans tournament. Earlier, around 200 caravans were reported on a field in Saint-André-de-Corcy.
On Tuesday, a police operation in Castres (Tarn) aimed to disconnect water and electricity at an illegal camp housing about 100 caravans. Mayor Florian Azéma announced a complaint after municipal agents received death threats and reported damage to urban furniture. A court decision is still pending.
A French couple has been traveling in a motorhome for 30 seasons, following cycling races. They stop on the climb at Saint-Vidal to watch the competitions. This is an example of a long-term passion, not a one-time trip.
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