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 Podunajské Biskupice, Slovakia — 93 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Podunajské Biskupice, Slovakia — VanSky 84 out of 100. Ideal conditions for motorhome travel. Ranked #19 of 76 cities in the country (as of 1 June 2026). Temperature 21°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Updated: 30.05.2026
Diesel
$2.01 /l
€1.73 · £1.50/l
91 of 127
pricier than 71% of countries
Petrol
$2.10 /l
€1.80 · £1.56/l
107 of 126
pricier than 84% of countries
LPG
$1.00 /l
€0.86 · £0.75/l
22 of 46
cheaper than 54% of countries
A fire broke out in a residential caravan on Tuesday morning in the village of Čiližská Radvaň. The flames completely engulfed the trailer and spread to a neighboring unoccupied house, but the person inside was unharmed. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, with the cause and damage still under investigation.
The European Union is changing rules to allow Category B license holders to drive heavier vehicles. The new directive permits driving alternatively powered vehicles up to 4.25 tonnes instead of 3.5 tonnes and provides for obtaining additional authorization to drive heavy motorhomes after specific training. EU member states have four years to transpose these rules into national law.
German company Ari Motors has introduced the 458 Pro Campervan, an electric campervan measuring 3.48–3.82 meters in length. Power output is 15–20 hp, range reaches up to 230 km. Base price starts from €23,350 to €25,530.
Nissan has introduced two caravans based on van platforms. One is built on the diesel NV300, while the second model uses the electric e-NV200.
German manufacturer Bumo from Mühlacker has introduced a new caravan concept. The modules can be mounted on various chassis and are produced using natural materials that do not harm the environment.
Winter is considered a suitable time to try caravanning. Rental prices for motorhomes are roughly half compared to the summer season, which may ultimately lead to the decision to purchase one's own camper.
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