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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Urban district · Khomas Region, Namibia
VanSky index for Katutura, Namibia — 84 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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Katutura, Namibia — VanSky 84 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #20 of 24 cities in the country (as of 25 July 2026). Temperature 26°C, wind 16 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.
How it's calculated:
Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Katutura ranks 19 of 24 cities. Country average VanSky — 88.
Updated: 18.07.2026
Unleaded 95
$1.34 /l
NAD22.48 · €1.17/l
61 of 141
cheaper than 57% of countries
Diesel
$1.44 /l
NAD24.26 · €1.27/l
70 of 142
cheaper than 51% of countries
Premium Diesel
$1.68 /l
NAD28.36 · €1.48/l
16 of 40
cheaper than 62% of countries
South Africa's Moremi Trailers showcased a camper built on a Mahindra S6 4×4 single-cab at the kykNET Outdoor Expo in Windhoek. According to the builder, fuel consumption averages 8.5 km/l, up to 50% less than comparable models from better-known brands. The unit includes a double bed, air conditioning, a full kitchen with fridge, and a roof-mounted solar panel.
Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has reinstated self-drive access to Deadvlei for visitors with 4x4 vehicles. The concessionaire is contesting the decision.
Tour operator TMC Reisen has launched an expanded program for 4x4 campervan tours through Namibia. The program offers rental of specially equipped off-road vehicles with expedition gear, roof tents, and custom route maps. The company provides technical briefings and 24/7 support for self-drive trips to remote areas of the country.
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