UK holiday parks change hands · VanLife Weekly #21
Sun Communities sells UK chain Park Holidays for $1bn. Plus: 4 ADAC routes through Hesse, barriers in Alghero, Singapore family heads to Turkey.
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VanSky index for Alderetes, Argentina — 88 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Alderetes, Argentina — VanSky 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #17 of 319 cities in the country (as of 25 May 2026). Temperature 19°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, wind and sun.
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Diesel
$1.62 /l
ARS2,267.99 · €1.40/l
64 of 120
pricier than 53% of countries
Petrol
$1.53 /l
ARS2,146.40 · €1.32/l
63 of 118
pricier than 53% of countries
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The City Council of El Bolsón (Argentina) will consider a new initiative allowing motorhome parking in the center for up to 4 hours, but banning overnight stays. Fines for violations will be increased.
The article lists seven inexpensive accessories that simplify dishwashing in the confined space of a motorhome or camper van. These include: a universal silicone sink plug (€3.95), a collapsible soaking container (from €18), a barbecue brush (€9.95), solid dish soap tablets (€23.14), a bamboo brush with replacement heads (€15.99), a silicone drying mat (from €10.99), and a drain filter (€5.99 for two). A sink insert (€60–€85) is also mentioned, which can serve as a second basin. All items are available from specialized online retailers or Amazon.
The Costa Sur complex in Posadas, Argentina, has reintroduced promotional packages for groups of 25 to 50 people, including barbecue shelters, soccer fields, and parking. In 2025, the site recorded about 3,000 motorhomes, averaging 15–16 units per day with stays of three nights. Most visitors come from Brazil. A new motorhome gathering is planned for September.
The Tourism Secretariat of Andalgalá presented the Rodantero Route, the first initiative in Catamarca province designed for travelers using motorhomes, RVs, or adapted vehicles. A dedicated service point with essential amenities and a comprehensive guide to local attractions have been established. The route combines natural landscapes, cultural circuits, history, and local gastronomy, aiming to boost regional economy by attracting this growing tourism segment. The third Rodantero Gathering in Andalgalá is scheduled for this year.
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On Friday, the book 'A escala real' by Valentina Pereyra, published by Editorial Caravana, was presented at the Automobile Museum of Club Quilmes. The work tells the story of three young people from Tres Arroyos who traveled thousands of kilometers in a Citroneta to Solvang, California in 1971. The presentation was attended by two of the travelers, the mayor, and was declared of municipal interest.
Benjamín Torres, nephew of Argentine singer Diego Torres, travels across the country in a motorhome he converted from a Mercedes-Benz 1114 truck inherited from his grandfather. In 2024, he released his first album 'Espinas', and now creates new songs on the road, using the vehicle as a home, studio, and stage.
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