UK holiday parks change hands · VanLife Weekly #21
Sun Communities sells UK chain Park Holidays for $1bn. Plus: 4 ADAC routes through Hesse, barriers in Alghero, Singapore family heads to Turkey.
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Regional capital · City Municipality of Murska Sobota, Slovenia
VanSky index for Murska Sobota, Slovenia — 89 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Murska Sobota, Slovenia — VanSky 78 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #16 of 18 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.5 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, wind and sun.
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Updated: 30.05.2026
Diesel
$2.05 /l
€1.76 · £1.52/l
93 of 127
pricier than 72% of countries
Petrol
$2.00 /l
€1.71 · £1.49/l
97 of 126
pricier than 76% of countries
LPG
$1.21 /l
€1.04 · £0.90/l
37 of 46
pricier than 78% of countries
From summer 2026, barriers will be installed on the Vršič Pass in the Julian Alps to regulate traffic. At the same time, local municipalities have increased penalties for wild camping: a fine of €500 per person. In Bohinj, motorhomes, campervans, and caravans are banned from forest roads year-round, and in July-August also from the Savica waterfall. At Lake Bled's central parking, motorhomes pay €3 per hour, and overnight stays are prohibited.
Toyota has unveiled the bZ4X Touring, an electric SUV-wagon aimed at families and outdoor enthusiasts. The model features a 14 cm longer body, increased cargo space (up to 1178 L), and towing capacity up to 1500 kg. It is available in front-wheel drive (range up to 591 km) and all-wheel drive (280 kW, 0-100 km/h in 4.5 s) versions. Prices in Slovenia start at €44,490, with subsidies reducing the price to €35,990.
In Slovenia, near Log pod Mangartom, a 22-year-old German motorcyclist collided with a VW Crafter motorhome. Police report that the motorcyclist lost control due to excessive speed, fell onto the road, and hit the oncoming motorhome. The victim, with multiple injuries (fractured ankles, pelvic and femur damage), was airlifted by military helicopter to the Ljubljana Clinical Centre.
This afternoon, about 200 meters outside the settlement of Log pod Mangartom, a traffic accident occurred between a motorcyclist and a motorhome driver. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries, likely a broken leg. Rescuers, firefighters, and police responded; the road was temporarily closed. Circumstances are under investigation.
Motorhome sales have been growing for several consecutive years. Prices for some models reach several million euros. Owners can rent out their motorhome by registering the appropriate business activity.
Toyota has unveiled the bZ4X Touring, an electric estate based on the bZ4X crossover. The car is 140 mm longer and 20 mm taller than the standard version, with 210 mm ground clearance. The AWD variant features two electric motors with a combined output of 280 kW (380 hp), accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds. WLTP range is up to 505 km (AWD) and up to 569 km (FWD). DC fast charging supports 150 kW (10–80% in 28 minutes), AC charging up to 22 kW (Lounge). Prices in Germany start at €51,990 (FWD) and go up to €59,500 (AWD Lounge). Battery warranty is 8 years or 160,000 km with at least 70% capacity retention, extendable to 10 years via Toyota Relax.
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