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 San José de Maipo, Chile — 41 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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San José de Maipo, Chile — VanSky 41 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #178 of 180 cities in the country (as of 25 July 2026). Temperature 8°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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San José de Maipo ranks 180 of 180 cities. Country average VanSky — 65.
Updated: 25.07.2026
Gasolina 93
$1.53 /l
CLP1,448.55 · €1.34/l
80 of 140
pricier than 56% of countries
Gasolina 95
$1.57 /l
CLP1,492.78 · €1.38/l
46 of 94
cheaper than 52% of countries
Gasolina 97
$1.62 /l
CLP1,536.37 · €1.42/l
13 of 24
cheaper than 50% of countries
Diésel
$1.32 /l
CLP1,249.63 · €1.16/l
55 of 141
cheaper than 62% of countries
A mini caravan priced at R$ 77,990 (February 2026) has been launched in Brazil. It weighs 750 kg, features an external kitchen, 12 V air conditioning, and a bed for three, but no toilet or shower.
Architecture firm ALMACÉN de Arquitectura has unveiled Casa RV, a 15-square-meter motorhome-based living module with expandable sections.
Ari Motors has unveiled the electric micro-camper Ari 458 Pro, based on a light commercial vehicle. Length ranges from 3.5 to 3.82 m, range up to 230 km, base price from 25,530 euros excluding VAT.
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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