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 Rotterdam, Netherlands — 79 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed every 3 hours.
Rotterdam, Netherlands — VanSky 92 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #158 of 315 cities in the country (as of 30 May 2026). Temperature 27°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 15°C.
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No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.
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Updated: 30.05.2026
Diesel
$2.72 /l
€2.34 · £2.03/l
124 of 127
pricier than 97% of countries
Petrol
$2.85 /l
€2.45 · £2.12/l
125 of 126
pricier than 98% of countries
LPG
$1.19 /l
€1.02 · £0.89/l
35 of 46
pricier than 74% of countries
From July 1, 2026, the Netherlands introduces a kilometer charge for trucks (categories N2 and N3) on most highways and some other roads. Campers registered as 'Kampeerwagen (SA)' are exempt, regardless of weight (even over 3,500 kg). Owners of campers with foreign license plates must apply for exemption in advance via the official website, selecting 'Ander voertuig'. Checking registration via RDW is essential to avoid issues.
A caravan was completely destroyed by fire on Antwerpseweg in Rijsbergen. Firefighters responded on Thursday afternoon but could not prevent the loss. The cause of the fire is unknown.
In Rijsbergen, Netherlands, on Thursday afternoon, a burning caravan drove past restaurant Flore. Owner Lars de Bruijn grabbed a fire extinguisher, smashed a window, and attempted to put out the fire, but the caravan was completely destroyed. The driver detached the trailer and drove the car away; no injuries were reported.
Last night, Breskens firefighters carried out measurements in a caravan after a carbon monoxide alarm activated. The call came in around 01:05 without urgency. After opening the caravan, they checked for CO and gas levels; the meter showed no elevated readings.
Students from Eindhoven University of Technology have tested the Stella Vita motorhome, which runs entirely on solar energy. It can travel up to 730 km on a sunny day and about 600 km in cloudy weather.
TopGear compiled a list of the five most affordable new caravans available in the Netherlands and Belgium. Prices start from €14,600 in Belgium and €15,300 in the Netherlands. The selection includes LMC e:dero 350 D, Caravelair Alba 350, LMC e:dero 400 C, Caravelair Alba 366, and Caravelair Alba 366 H. Key specifications such as length, unladen weight, maximum permissible weight, and number of berths are provided. Registration rules are noted: caravans up to 750 kg do not require a separate license plate in the Netherlands, while heavier ones must be registered with the RDW.
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