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 Trofarello, Italy — 91 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Trofarello, Italy — VanSky 81 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #961 of 1011 cities in the country (as of 30 May 2026). Temperature 30°C, wind 6 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Diesel
$2.40 /l
€2.06 · £1.78/l
116 of 127
pricier than 91% of countries
Petrol
$2.32 /l
€1.99 · £1.72/l
116 of 126
pricier than 91% of countries
LPG
$0.94 /l
€0.80 · £0.70/l
18 of 46
cheaper than 63% of countries
An InsideEVs journalist tested the Pebble Flow electric travel trailer, developed by former Tesla and Apple employees. The model features electric wheel drive, self-parking, and iPad control. The Founder's Edition costs $179,000, with a base model expected in late 2026 for $113,500.
On June 1, the camper van 'Enzo' of Sea Shepherd Italia will be in Senigallia for meetings and educational activities focused on protecting sea turtles and the Mediterranean. The event is organized in collaboration with Cimasub and Lega Navale.
A magistrate in Ravenna annulled two fines totaling about €300 issued to a Romani woman for parking her caravan at Piazza Ravaioli in Classe. The judge ruled that parking a camper is not camping if the vehicle does not rest on the ground, produce waste, or exceed its footprint.
Local police in Alghero fined a motorhome owner at least €500 for turning a parking spot into unauthorized camping. The violation occurred near Don Bosco church: the owner had set up an awning, placed tables and chairs, and lowered the stabilizers. Under Article 185 of the Highway Code, a motorhome is considered parked only if it rests on its wheels, does not occupy more space than the vehicle itself, and discharges nothing. Otherwise, it is classified as camping, which is strictly prohibited in urban areas and protected zones.
The municipality of Vicenza has stopped selling seasonal passes for motorhomes at the Cricoli and Park Stadio parking lots. The change took effect on January 1, 2026. Motorhome owners can now only pay by the hour or day. The decision aims to regulate parking use and prevent long-term occupation of spaces.
A fire broke out in an abandoned motorhome in Cascina, Italy, which had been previously reported by residents. Mayoral candidate Dario Rollo stated that the incident could have been prevented if authorities had responded promptly to complaints about the abandoned vehicle.
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