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 Braník, Czech Republic — 91 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Braník, Czech Republic — VanSky 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #12 of 187 cities in the country (as of 30 May 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Diesel
$1.97 /l
CZK41.01 · €1.69/l
89 of 127
pricier than 69% of countries
Petrol
$2.08 /l
CZK43.36 · €1.79/l
103 of 126
pricier than 81% of countries
LPG
$1.10 /l
CZK22.85 · €0.94/l
29 of 46
pricier than 61% of countries
Caravanbox from Zlín has started selling the Coyot GT, a folding living module weighing 270 kg that can be towed even by a Škoda Fabia with a 1.0-liter engine. Base price is 127,050 crowns (about €5,100).
A Czech enthusiast named Samuel uses his BMW E46, converted in Alpina style, for long road trips across Europe. The car is equipped with a roof tent and has covered over 100,000 km through countries including Albania, Romania, Greece, and Italy. The vehicle is not an original Alpina but underwent a full body restoration, 18-inch Alpina wheels, and mechanical upgrades for reliability. The story highlights that a modern motorhome or camper van is not necessary for travel.
The camp in Strážnice (South Moravia) has more than 300 caravan pitches, allowing guests to arrive without a reservation, unlike many other camps. Operators report growing demand for caravanning since the COVID-19 pandemic and are adapting infrastructure: adding electricity, Wi-Fi, grey water disposal, and planning larger, more luxurious pitches with water supply. The season is lengthening – some camps open as early as Easter and stay open until October. To cope with labor shortages, automated reception systems and vending machines are being introduced.
Fullvans, founded by racer Petr Fulín, produces camper vans on a conveyor belt using standardized parts. Delivery time is 30 days, conversion costs range from 380,000 to 617,000 CZK.
A rare Karosa W 4 Dingo caravan from 1961 has been put up for sale. Fewer than 50 units of this model were produced. The caravan features a low weight of about 400 kg thanks to its fiberglass body and compact dimensions (length 3750 mm). The unit with serial number 004 is priced at 300,000 CZK.
Campgrounds in the Moravian-Silesian Region are preparing improvements for the summer season, including more caravan spaces and infrastructure upgrades. The regional council allocated CZK 33.8 million for tourism projects. In Nový Jičín, a renovated swimming pool with a 50-meter pool and AngelEye drowning detection system opens after CZK 108 million reconstruction.
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