Kia PV5 crashed Korea's camper market · VanLife Weekly #31
New camper registrations in South Korea fell 81% after the Kia PV5 arrived. Also: 1,000 illegal campers on Bulgaria's Karadere beach.
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VanSky index for Petrovac na Moru, Montenegro — 42 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Petrovac na Moru, Montenegro — VanSky 42 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #18 of 20 cities in the country (as of 9 August 2026). Temperature 35°C, wind 14 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Petrovac na Moru ranks 14 of 20 cities. Country average VanSky — 64.
Updated: 08.08.2026
Super 95
$1.88 /l
€1.63 · £1.39/l
105 of 140
pricier than 74% of countries
Super Plus 98
$2.00 /l
€1.73 · £1.48/l
65 of 93
pricier than 69% of countries
Evro dizel
$1.95 /l
€1.69 · £1.45/l
100 of 141
pricier than 70% of countries
Ling Mobility Solutions reports a rise in motorhome travel popularity across Europe. Travelers increasingly choose this vacation style for its flexibility, the ability to visit multiple destinations in one trip, and the comfort and privacy it offers.
The environmental movement Ozon has observed an increase in informal camping by camper vans and motorhomes in protected natural areas and along rivers and lakes in Montenegro. Executive director Aleksandar Perović stated that this practice strains local infrastructure, harms ecosystems, and creates unfair competition for registered campsites and rural households. Proposed measures include clearer zoning, mandatory registration, stricter inspections, and development of controlled camping zones.
Ford Nugget, a compact camper van, celebrates its 40th anniversary. The model has evolved from Transit to a modern plug-in hybrid.
Dacia is preparing for a summer 2026 premiere of the new Striker caravan priced below €25,000. The model will feature a hybrid powertrain with up to 155 hp and an optional all-wheel drive system, a rarity in this price segment. The base version will cost around €21,000 in Germany and approximately €23,000 in Spain.
Owners of camper vans parked in Podgorica's Blok 9 district are facing incidents of punctured fuel tanks and diesel theft. Several cases have been reported in the last 15 days, with damages amounting to several hundred euros. The owners are concerned about the lack of action from authorities, despite the presence of surveillance cameras and a nearby police station.
Owners of campers and trucks in Podgorica's Block 9 district report an increase in fuel thefts involving punctured tanks. Several vehicles have been damaged in the last 15 days, with each incident causing hundreds of euros in damage. Owners express concern over the lack of official response, despite the presence of surveillance cameras and a nearby police post.
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