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 Mangistau, Kazakhstan — 96 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Mangistau, Kazakhstan — VanSky 97 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #14 of 118 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Updated: 30.05.2026
Diesel
$0.68 /l
₸331.41 · €0.58/l
12 of 127
cheaper than 91% of countries
Petrol
$0.48 /l
₸235.19 · €0.41/l
5 of 126
cheaper than 97% of countries
LPG
$0.22 /l
₸108.65 · €0.19/l
2 of 46
cheaper than 98% of countries
A motorhome carrying two Swiss tourists overturned on the Beyneu–Aktau highway in Mangystau Region. Rescuers helped the passengers out and accommodated them in a hotel; no medical assistance was needed.
Almaty's Tourism Department admitted it does not separately track tourists arriving in RVs. The issue gained relevance after the KITF 2026 exhibition, where RVs were first showcased. Authorities are developing documentation for parking, but without special consideration for RV travelers.
American travel blogger Connor in Almaty invited a police officer to inspect his motorhome, a converted Lamborghini Urus. The officer stopped him at Medeu, after which the blogger gave a tour of the interior, showing the sleeping area and two refrigerators. Users on Kazakh social networks suggested the officer initially intended to issue a fine for the vehicle conversion.
A motorhome based on an American school bus is listed for sale in Almaty. The vehicle has been refitted onto a GAZ-66 chassis and equipped with a Japanese 4.0L 1UZ-FE V8 engine producing up to 305 hp and all-wheel drive. The interior is not yet finished but includes an air conditioner and refrigerator. A category C1 driver's license is required, and the asking price is 21 million tenge.
Kazakhstan's first official RV campground opened in Astana, while Japan added five new RV parks across multiple prefectures in early 2026
A 2025 ABG travel trailer is being offered for sale in Almaty. The listing, number 208631864, was posted on the Kolesa platform on January 9th and includes specifications, photos, and price details.
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