Germany checks motorhomes on A31 and A30 · VanLife Weekly #29
On 27 July Germany checks motorhomes and trailers on the A31 and A30. Also: a diesel tax in Finland has left motorhomes parked up for most of the year.
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VanSky index for Yessentukskaya, Russia — 94 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Yessentukskaya, Russia — VanSky 94 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #122 of 1546 cities in the country (as of 26 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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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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Yessentukskaya ranks 646 of 1546 cities. Country average VanSky — 81.
Updated: 25.07.2026
АИ-92
$1.01 /l
₽78.72 · €0.89/l
9 of 17
cheaper than 53% of countries
АИ-95
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41 of 140
cheaper than 71% of countries
АИ-98
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cheaper than 78% of countries
АИ-100
$1.41 /l
₽110.20 · €1.24/l
10 of 24
cheaper than 62% of countries
ДТ
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₽92.02 · €1.04/l
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cheaper than 70% of countries
ДТ премиум
$1.03 /l
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cheaper than 100% of countries
СУГ
$0.57 /l
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cheaper than 85% of countries
Метан
$0.38 /l
₽29.36 · €0.33/l
3 of 15
cheaper than 87% of countries
A 1990 Toyota Town Ace converted into a motorhome has been listed for sale in Vladivostok. The vehicle has 69,000 km on the odometer and is equipped with a 2.0-liter diesel engine (73 hp), manual transmission, and part-time four-wheel drive. The interior has been fully refurbished, including a water tank, refrigerator, outdoor shower, awning, solar panels, and a 140 Ah auxiliary battery. The seller states the camper has been in single ownership for over 10 years and is ready to use without additional investment.
A GAZon truck collided with a motorhome on Oktyabrsky Prospekt in Velikiye Luki. No injuries have been reported. Those involved are waiting for traffic police to arrive.
A blogger on Drive2 shares observations about converting the second-generation IVECO Daily into motorhomes. He notes that the model was produced in various countries, including Italy and Brazil, where it remains popular for such projects. In 2026, enthusiasts continue to build campers based on this vehicle, using various modifications: changing door placement, sliders, expanders, and roof racks. The author also highlights the boldness of owners who are not afraid to modify vehicles despite legal risks.
Pavel and Elena Baranov from Ryazan, together with their daughter Diana, have been traveling across Russia for two years in a car with a caravan. They have visited Murom, Nizhny Novgorod, North Ossetia, and Sochi. The caravan is equipped with solar panels, a battery, and a generator for electricity, but requires constant monitoring of water supply. The family has explored 42 regions of Russia and several countries, spending a month in Sochi last year. According to the National Association of Motor Tourism and Caravanning, there are 35,000 to 40,000 motorhomes in Russia, and rental demand has increased by 15%.
Three entrepreneurs from St. Petersburg converted a MAN TGS 41.510 truck into a motorhome worth about 40 million rubles. The project features high autonomy: a 1,500-liter water tank, 2,000 Ah batteries, and solar panels. The travel route covered about 20,000 km from Nizhny Novgorod through Central Asia to Turkey.
A new Isuzu Elf 2026 alcove motorhome has been listed for sale in Yekaterinburg. It features a 5.2L diesel engine (190 hp), automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. Equipment includes a Midea ducted air conditioner, Webasto diesel heater, Haier 8 kg washer-dryer, six-camera surveillance system, and a keypad door lock. The price in Blagoveshchensk is about 15.4 million rubles including VAT and recycling fee.
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