Britain's £2 levy may double caravan holidays · VanLife Weekly #25
Britain's £2 nightly levy could raise budget caravan holiday costs by 66–100%; Croatia and Italy also lead the week.
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VanSky index for Purranque, Chile — 51 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Purranque, Chile — VanSky 51 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #170 of 180 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 10°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.4 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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Purranque ranks 114 of 180 cities. Country average VanSky — 65.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$1.55 /l
CLP1,420.47 · €1.36/l
69 of 132
pricier than 52% of countries
Petrol
$1.71 /l
CLP1,572.73 · €1.51/l
88 of 134
pricier than 65% of countries
A mini caravan priced at R$ 77,990 has been launched in Brazil. Weighing 750 kg, it features an outdoor kitchen, 12V air conditioning, and a bed for three, but no toilet or shower.
Chilean firm ALMACÉN de Arquitectura has presented Casa RV, a 15-square-meter living module based on an RV, featuring a bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. The project integrates the mobile module into a stationary architectural structure with expandable sections.
German company Ari Motors has introduced the compact electric camper Ari 458 Pro. The model, ranging from 3.5 to 3.82 meters in length, offers a range of up to 230 km and a starting price between €23,000 and €30,381 depending on configuration and market.
The Thaircamper inflatable structure converts a pickup truck into living space. The 80 kg device installs in 5 minutes, accommodates 3-4 people, and uses reinforced PVC. The development is positioned as a more affordable alternative to motorhomes.
Chilean actor Cristián Riquelme posted a video showing significant damage to his motorhome. His dogs chewed through the electrical wiring, causing a short circuit and rendering the vehicle completely inoperable.
The motorhome was stolen on September 18 in the commune of Paine, Chile, after criminals broke down a gate. The owners stated that via social media they identified a woman who was driving the vehicle towing the stolen motorhome and that it has been seen on toll roads. The motorhome is valued at 20 million Chilean pesos, and the theft carries a penalty of up to five years in prison. Police are investigating the incident.
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