Germany checks motorhomes on A31 and A30 · VanLife Weekly #29
On 27 July Germany checks motorhomes and trailers on the A31 and A30. Also: a diesel tax in Finland has left motorhomes parked up for most of the year.
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VanSky index for Koersel, Belgium — 68 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Koersel, Belgium — VanSky 68 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #363 of 376 cities in the country (as of 26 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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Koersel ranks 216 of 376 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.
Updated: 25.07.2026
Super E10
$2.18 /l
€1.91 · £1.63/l
125 of 140
pricier than 89% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.37 /l
€2.08 · £1.78/l
81 of 94
pricier than 85% of countries
Gazole
$2.44 /l
€2.15 · £1.83/l
131 of 141
pricier than 92% of countries
GPL
$0.92 /l
€0.81 · £0.69/l
33 of 55
pricier than 58% of countries
At the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, Formula 1 teams displayed their largest motorhomes in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock, returning for European rounds after overseas races. The article compares the size and design of these mobile headquarters, noting the paddock's narrow layout gives it a 'small village' feel. It also updates the championship standings: Mercedes-AMG leads the Constructors' Championship by 78 points over Ferrari, and Kimi Antonelli holds a 45-point lead over George Russell in the Drivers' standings.
The Silly tourist office is launching a new accommodation option for the Théâtre au Vert festival. From 11 to 16 August, four restored caravans from the 1960s–1980s will be placed near the venue, each sleeping two people. The rate is €95 per night, with bookings required by 15 July. Bicycle rental, local breakfasts, and pitches for tents, campervans and motorhomes are also available.
On Sunday, a barrier crashed into the side window of a camper on a canal bridge in Humbeek (Grimbergen), halting shipping for several hours. No injuries reported.
Two thieves attempted to steal a caravan in Vlamertinge overnight. The owner caught them in the act and blocked the driveway with his car, causing a collision. The caravan crashed into a building, resulting in significant damage. The suspects fled on foot and remain at large.
Project author Philippe Debor plans to build a holiday park with 62 chalets on the 4-hectare former Hertogenwald campsite. The project is backed by international operator Prism, with 25 chalets to be sold to investors. Total cost is estimated at €7–8 million. Following flood risk criticism, the number of chalets was reduced from 80 to 62; they will be raised on one-meter stilts, with retention basins and permeable paving. Debor awaits approval from the city of Eupen and hopes to have the first chalets ready for rent by Carnival 2026.
Belgian auto club VAB and Thomas More college tested ten identical Suzuki e Vitara. A 750 kg caravan increased energy consumption by 34%, reducing range from 350 to 231 km.
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