Spain: camper van tests every 6 months · VanLife Weekly #23
Spain now requires camper vans over 10 years old to be tested twice a year. Plus: 644 overnight parks in Japan and a wave of illegal stopovers in France.
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Locality · North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
VanSky index for Bestwig, Germany — 85 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Bestwig, Germany — VanSky 79 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #1430 of 1768 cities in the country (as of 12 June 2026). Temperature 17°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 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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Updated: 06.06.2026
Diesel
$2.15 /l
€1.86 · £1.60/l
112 of 132
pricier than 84% of countries
Petrol
$2.23 /l
€1.93 · £1.66/l
120 of 133
pricier than 89% of countries
LPG
$1.34 /l
€1.16 · £1.00/l
46 of 48
pricier than 94% of countries
Adria has announced updates to its Coral motorhome range for 2027. The 7.40-meter Supreme 670 SL features standard panoramic windows in the living area and cab, enabling cross-ventilation. Curb weight is reduced by 58 kg, increasing payload. Base price is €95,390.
The 'Camping Resort Rülzheim' in Rhineland-Palatinate has received the 'Bett+Bike' certification from the German Cyclists' Club (ADFC). The certification confirms that the site meets criteria for cycle tourists, including secure bike storage, drying facilities, repair tools, and route information. The inspection was initiated by the Economic Development and Tourism Department of the Germersheim district.
The Camping Resort in Rülzheim (Rhineland-Palatinate) has been certified by the German Cyclists' Club (ADFC) as a bike-friendly accommodation. To obtain the Bett+Bike label, the facility must meet criteria including secure bike storage, drying facilities for clothing, repair tools, route information, and willingness to accept guests for a single night. The resort is located near a lake and offers pitches for motorhomes, tents, rental accommodations, and camping barrels. It features barrier-reduced sanitary areas for guests with limited mobility.
A car and a motorhome collided on the A20 near Dummerstorf on Friday afternoon. The 66-year-old car driver failed to yield. Both drivers were hospitalized, one with serious injuries. Damage estimated at €50,000.
From June 11 to 14, the seventh US motorhome meeting is taking place at the Falkensteinsee campsite in Steinkimmen (Ganderkesee). Organizer Markus Behrends stated it is the largest such gathering in Germany, possibly in Europe. Vehicles on display include motorhomes up to 14 tons with expandable walls offering up to 36 square meters of living space. The event features live music on June 12 and 13, and a new 'Family & Friends' area for attendees without their own motorhome.
A 68-year-old e-bike rider died in hospital two days after being hit by a motorhome. Police are investigating whether the 85-year-old driver was under the influence of medication.
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