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 Nowa Sól, Poland — 87 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Nowa Sól, Poland — VanSky 84 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #251 of 492 cities in the country (as of 12 June 2026). Temperature 21°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.
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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.
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Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Updated: 06.06.2026
Diesel
$1.78 /l
PLN6.55 · €1.54/l
78 of 132
pricier than 58% of countries
Petrol
$1.68 /l
PLN6.17 · €1.45/l
84 of 133
pricier than 62% of countries
LPG
$0.98 /l
PLN3.60 · €0.85/l
24 of 48
cheaper than 52% of countries
On the night of June 3–4, a caravan fire occurred in Poland. According to one source, it was in Kamienna Góra; according to another, in Jarkowice. No injuries reported.
In Poland, a category B driving license (up to 3.5 t) is sufficient for most campervans. Rental companies impose additional conditions: minimum age of 25–26 years and driving experience of 3–4 years. High-season rental prices range from 590 to 1,500 PLN per night depending on region and model, plus a service fee and refundable deposit.
On the night of January 1, 2026, a caravan caught fire on a private plot in Jarkowice, Poland. Firefighters from PSP Kamienna Góra and volunteer units from Miśkowice, Jarkowice, and Lubawka responded. No injuries were reported.
In Poland, demand for campers is rising, but high prices (new from PLN 250,000, premium models up to PLN 1 million) make financing essential. Loans suit individuals who want ownership, while leasing benefits businesses that can deduct costs. When choosing, consider total cost of ownership, including insurance, maintenance, and fuel.
Polish company Lorries, part of the Stalko group, has introduced the MT2 trailer with a drop-down platform for motorcycle transport. The patented lifting and lowering mechanism allows loading without additional ramps. The trailer can be folded for storage in vertical or horizontal position. The model will be tested by Motovoyager during an adventure motorcycle comparison in the A2 category.
In Ślesin, Poland, campsites and camper van parking areas are already open, while beaches will open on July 1. Authorities report infrastructure preparations: beach cleaning, renovation of sanitary facilities at the marina, and plans to restart a cascade in the park that has been closed for years. Beaches will be guarded by lifeguards from July 1 to August 31. In Licheń, a camper van parking area leased to the local fire brigade has stopped generating losses and is now well-maintained.
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