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 České Budějovice, Czech Republic — 91 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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České Budějovice, Czech Republic — VanSky 91 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #115 of 187 cities in the country (as of 23 July 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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České Budějovice ranks 93 of 187 cities. Country average VanSky — 96.
Updated: 18.07.2026
Super 95
$1.88 /l
CZK39.76 · €1.64/l
110 of 141
pricier than 77% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.04 /l
CZK43.19 · €1.79/l
69 of 94
pricier than 72% of countries
Motorová nafta
$1.76 /l
CZK37.27 · €1.54/l
97 of 142
pricier than 68% of countries
Prémiová nafta
$1.82 /l
CZK38.41 · €1.59/l
18 of 40
cheaper than 57% of countries
LPG
$1.03 /l
CZK21.72 · €0.90/l
34 of 52
pricier than 63% of countries
CNG
$1.86 /l
CZK39.31 · €1.63/l
11 of 15
pricier than 67% of countries
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.
The Road and Motorway Directorate (ŘSD) plans to expand the Jamenský potok rest area at km 121 of the D1 near Kozlov. Currently there are 181 spaces on both sides; after expanding the left side toward Prague, capacity will rise to 705. The project has passed an environmental impact assessment (EIA). The left side will get three rows for trucks and three rows for cars, including electric vehicles, plus spaces for caravans and buses. Construction is expected to start no earlier than 2027, with completion no earlier than 2029.
Skoda has introduced a camping mode for all its electric models (Enyaq, Elroq, Epiq, Peaq) via the MySkoda app update 8.14. The function maintains cabin temperature while parked, requires active Skoda Connect services and a battery charge of at least 30% (20% for Peaq according to some sources).
Czech company VejnyWood built an expedition Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8x8 for a German client. The family firm from Jičín specializes in all-wheel-drive vans and trucks, focusing on expedition vehicles. The clients, Volkmar and Anja Balensiefer, traveled 700 km from Cologne to order the vehicle in the Czech Republic. Their MAN 27.314 6x6, formerly owned by the Danish army, underwent full restoration and is equipped with a living module, solar panels, Starlink satellite communication, and other amenities.
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