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 Tashtagol, Russia — 92 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Tashtagol, Russia — VanSky 87 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #766 of 1544 cities in the country (as of 12 June 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 8 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Updated: 06.06.2026
Diesel
$1.09 /l
₽78.20 · €0.94/l
28 of 132
cheaper than 80% of countries
Petrol
$0.91 /l
₽65.02 · €0.78/l
18 of 133
cheaper than 87% of countries
LPG
$0.42 /l
₽30.30 · €0.37/l
4 of 48
cheaper than 94% of countries
The Russian company Luidor has introduced a camper based on the all-wheel drive Sobol NN minibus. The vehicle accommodates four people and features a kitchen unit, sleeping areas, and a portable shower. The model targets domestic tourism and may compete with foreign alternatives.
Luidor has introduced a camper van based on the four-wheel-drive Sobol NN minibus. The vehicle features off-road body kit, sleeping space for four, a kitchen unit, and a portable shower. It is powered by a 2.5-liter turbo diesel producing 150 hp and 420 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, low-range transfer case, and rear differential lock. Water tanks and 220V external power connection support off-grid living.
Nizhny Novgorod-based company Luidor has created a motorhome based on the all-wheel-drive Sobol NN minibus. The interior includes a kitchen unit with sink, refrigerator, and stove, plus sleeping space for four people via a sofa and a roof tent. The vehicle features off-road body kit, auxiliary heater, air conditioning, and a portable shower.
The Nizhny Novgorod company Luidor has presented a motorhome based on the all-wheel-drive Sobol NN minibus. The interior includes sleeping space for four, a kitchen unit with sink, refrigerator, and stove, as well as a portable shower. The vehicle is equipped with off-road body kit, autonomous heater, and air conditioning.
EcoWagon has introduced the Expo+ model based on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The motorhome features an AL-KO HY4 automatic leveling system, a fully electric kitchen, and a Clesana waterless toilet. The electrical system includes three 180 Ah lithium batteries and a 240 W solar panel. The fully equipped version costs around £145,000.
Nizhny Novgorod-based company VolgaTrade has unveiled an expedition motorhome on a KamAZ-43118 (6x6) chassis. It features a 12-liter V8 diesel engine producing 300 hp and a manual transmission. The living module includes a hammam, wood-burning stove, washing machine, and panoramic windows. The fully equipped motorhome costs 30 million rubles, while the standalone module is priced at 18 million rubles.
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