Spain rewrites motorhome parking rules · VanLife Weekly #30
From October Spain bans blocking motorhome parking, but the Canaries tighten site rules. Also: Honda Trail Master and Turkey's caravan boom.
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VanSky index for Česká Lípa, Czech Republic — 60 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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Česká Lípa, Czech Republic — VanSky 60 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #41 of 187 cities in the country (as of 27 July 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Česká Lípa ranks 1 of 187 cities. Country average VanSky — 94.
Updated: 25.07.2026
Super 95
$1.96 /l
CZK41.38 · €1.71/l
113 of 140
pricier than 80% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.08 /l
CZK44.06 · €1.83/l
67 of 94
pricier than 70% of countries
Motorová nafta
$1.97 /l
CZK41.76 · €1.73/l
108 of 141
pricier than 76% of countries
Prémiová nafta
$2.04 /l
CZK43.16 · €1.79/l
21 of 41
cheaper than 51% of countries
LPG
$1.03 /l
CZK21.70 · €0.90/l
37 of 55
pricier than 65% of countries
CNG
$1.86 /l
CZK39.34 · €1.63/l
12 of 15
pricier than 73% of countries
Czech company OBYTNAQ, which specializes in folding mattresses and thermal blinds for passenger cars, partnered in the presentation of the Škoda Peaq electric vehicle, premiered on June 23, 2026 in France. For the new model, the company developed a wedge-shaped mattress to compensate for the slope of folded rear seats and a thermal blind for the panoramic roof. OBYTNAQ products allow converting a regular car into a sleeping space within minutes without permanent interior modifications.
The number of motorhome and caravan owners in Czechia is growing, driving up campsite prices. A night for a family of two adults, two children and a caravan at top sites can exceed 1,000 CZK. In the first half of 2026, 1,229 motorhomes were newly registered, up 28% year-on-year. The top family campsites are Autocamp Sedmihorky, Zvíkov Village and Camp Dolce.
Demand for modern fully equipped motorhomes in the Czech Republic is rising. According to Lukáš Janoušek from the digital rental platform Campiri, semi-integral models are the most popular, comfortably accommodating a family. A well-equipped motorhome for four costs around 1.8 million CZK. Renting is also in high demand despite the cost.
Czech traveller Jan Rychtařík from the NARUBY.life project listed seven arguments for travelling by motorhome instead of staying in a hotel. Among them are freedom from schedules, the ability to cook with local ingredients, and cost savings: a week-long rental of a motorhome for a family of four in Spain costs about 30,000 CZK, while a comparable hotel stay ranges from 35,000 to 50,000 CZK including meals.
Skoda Auto has released the MySkoda 8.14 update with Camp Mode, which maintains the cabin temperature overnight via the app. The feature requires no extra accessories or service visit; the traction battery must be at least 30% charged and Skoda Connect services active. It is compatible with the entire electric lineup: Epiq, Elroq, Enyaq, and Peaq, regardless of model year or software version.
Volkswagen has introduced the new California T7 Beach Tour, based on the MQB platform from the Multivan T7. The vehicle features two sliding doors, a pop-up roof with a tent, and five individual seats. Instead of a fixed kitchen, it offers portable camping equipment, allowing daily use as a family MPV. Length is 5173 mm, height 1990 mm, with four sleeping places. The engine is a 2.0-liter TSI with 150 kW, average fuel consumption around 10 L/100 km.
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