Spain: roadworthiness checks for campers over 10 every six months
Spain now requires campers over 10 years old to pass a roadworthiness test every six months. Plus: a Kia and LG electric camper and three new campsites in Korea.
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VanSky index for Terneuzen, Netherlands — 81 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind, solar output and water temperature. Refreshed every 3 hours.
Terneuzen, Netherlands — VanSky 100 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #7 of 315 cities in the country (as of 1 June 2026). Temperature 21°C, wind 20 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy. Water temperature 19°C.
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$2.73 /l
€2.34 · £2.03/l
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pricier than 97% of countries
Petrol
$2.85 /l
€2.45 · £2.12/l
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pricier than 98% of countries
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$1.19 /l
€1.02 · £0.89/l
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pricier than 74% of countries
Ferrari has confirmed that the Luce electric crossover will be the first model from the brand to offer a tow bar. This will allow the vehicle to tow a caravan. The decision follows customer requests for travel use.
Starting July 1, 2026, the Netherlands introduces a kilometer charge for N2 and N3 category vehicles (gross weight over 3500 kg). The average rate is €0.191 per km. Motorhomes registered as camper vans are exempt, even if they weigh over 3500 kg. Owners of motorhomes with foreign plates are advised to register the exemption in advance on the vrachtwagenheffing.nl portal.
Benimar has introduced four new floorplans for the Yrteo series for 2027. Models Y881 (5.99 m) and Y885 (6.39 m) replace fixed beds with drop-down beds, increasing vehicle height to 2.89 m. The compressor fridge capacity has been raised from 70 to 150 liters, and the entry door width from 56 to 65 cm. Payload has been improved by reducing furniture weight.
Dutch company Ventje has unveiled the T7 camper van based on the new Volkswagen Transporter. The model features a modular interior with seats that fold completely into the floor, allowing the vehicle to serve as both a family van and a camper. Powertrain options include diesel, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric. Prices start at €95,000.
Dethleffs has launched the Summer Edition caravan series, available in seven layouts. The starting price is €28,990. Models include a 137-liter refrigerator, air conditioning preparation, and Tempo 100 certification for towing at up to 100 km/h in Germany. Maximum permissible mass ranges from 1,700 kg to 2,000 kg depending on the model.
On the N9 ring road near Alkmaar (Netherlands), a camper van rear-ended a passenger car. Initial reports indicate the camper driver failed to notice the vehicle ahead. Three people were injured: a child from the camper and two women from the car. All were taken to hospital; the severity of injuries is unknown. Traffic towards Den Helder was disrupted. Police are investigating the cause.
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