Spain: camper van tests every 6 months · VanLife Weekly #23
Spain now requires camper vans over 10 years old to be tested twice a year. Plus: 644 overnight parks in Japan and a wave of illegal stopovers in France.
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VanSky index for Presidente Franco, Paraguay — 84 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Presidente Franco, Paraguay — VanSky 82 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #36 of 38 cities in the country (as of 13 June 2026). Temperature 19°C, wind 7 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.3 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.
A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Updated: 13.06.2026
Diesel
$1.44 /l
PYG8,816.06 · €1.24/l
55 of 132
cheaper than 59% of countries
Petrol
$1.09 /l
PYG6,720.24 · €0.95/l
33 of 134
cheaper than 76% of countries
LPG
$0.80 /l
PYG4,900.18 · €0.69/l
14 of 48
cheaper than 73% of countries
Kia unveiled the electric van PV5 with a modular camper kit from VanLab that transforms the vehicle in five minutes without tools. The kit, costing around $2,000, includes a bed and kitchen.
An event for motorhome and travel trailer owners is scheduled from April 2 to 5 in Puerto Aragón. It is organized by APUBE with the invitation of the Barrancas Commune. The general admission fee is $30,000 per team for the four-day event.
A Brazilian retiree has been living in a converted vehicle and traveling across South America since 2013. In Paraguay, former journalist Ramón Duarte founded a company producing motorhomes and caravans.
Incidents
© La Voz del Pueblo | Diario digital con noticias de Tres Arroyos, la región y el país. Información actualizada, periodismo local y cobertura de temas sociales, políticos, deportivos y culturales.
A motorhome caught fire on February 3, 2026, at the intersection of Route 228 and Monteagudo Avenue. An attendant from the Axion service station was first on the scene with a fire extinguisher, followed by volunteer firefighters who performed cooling operations. The incident resulted in no injuries, with damage limited to the vehicle's electrical system and the driver and passenger seats.
Argentine choreographer Flavio Mendoza has showcased his motorhome, which serves as a mobile home for him and his son during circus tours. The vehicle features a two-level layout, a modern kitchen with high-end appliances, a fireplace, and a bedroom on the upper level. It is parked next to the circus tent to accommodate his work schedule.
Three major caravanning events are scheduled for spring 2026: a heavy RV rally in Morbihan (France), Caravaning fair in Valencia, and the 10th Caravantur fair in Irun
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