Britain's £2 levy may double caravan holidays · VanLife Weekly #25
Britain's £2 nightly levy could raise budget caravan holiday costs by 66–100%; Croatia and Italy also lead the week.
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VanSky index for Vänersborg, Sweden — 90 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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Vänersborg, Sweden — VanSky 90 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #33 of 159 cities in the country (as of 24 June 2026). Temperature 23°C, wind 19 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.9 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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Vänersborg ranks 1 of 159 cities. Country average VanSky — 95.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$2.05 /l
SEK19.71 · €1.79/l
111 of 132
pricier than 83% of countries
Petrol
$1.76 /l
SEK16.99 · €1.54/l
94 of 134
pricier than 69% of countries
In 2026, a motorhome built on a Volvo FMX 6×6 chassis was introduced on the Russian market, designed for long-term off-grid travel. It features two 400-liter water tanks, six lithium batteries, a solar panel, and a diesel generator. The living module includes a kitchen, bathroom with shower, bedroom, and a hammam. The motorhome accommodates two people with space for two additional guests.
Kabe, renowned for its winter-proof caravans, has launched the Classic 740 LGB, a partially integrated motorhome built on the Fiat Ducato. Priced from €120,395, it targets buyers prioritizing Scandinavian comfort and build quality. The 3.5-tonne vehicle (upgradable to 4.4 t) features a 100 Ah lithium battery, Alde gas heating, and Ecoprim insulation for subzero use.
A single-vehicle accident occurred on road 50, south of Alfta (Ovanåker municipality), on June 21, 2026, at around 15:38. A motorhome overturned and left the roadway. Emergency services and ambulances are en route. Traffic is affected.
In Sjötorp (Mariestad Municipality), the conversion of a former bandy field into motorhome parking and car parking has been completed. This aims to ease traffic congestion at a popular tourist destination that suffered from a lack of parking during summer months. Previously, only about 50 spaces were available near the canal, leading to chaos. According to Martin Stenlund, land and development manager, the new spaces reduce the risk of illegal parking and make the area more functional.
Pampas marina has been granted permission to demolish padel courts on Barlastgatan in Västervik and build 16 motorhome parking spaces (ställplatser). The project includes reconfiguring an existing parking lot and constructing a new service building with toilets, showers, laundry, and a waste dumping station. Environmental and building officials recommended rejecting the application as it conflicts with the detailed development plan, but a majority of the committee voted to approve it in full.
Swedish outdoor brand Primus has introduced the Moto Stove, a two-burner camping stove designed for van-lifers, rooftop tent users, and campervan owners. The stove features two 4,400W burners with independent flame controls, wraparound windscreens, and a Piezo igniter. Its slim, foldable design allows compact storage in a car boot or campervan. Available now at Primus UK and EU for £130 / €160.
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