German motorhome sales fall for third year · VanLife Weekly #34
Motorhome sales in Germany are falling for a third year, and rental firm Vanever has gone bankrupt. Also: a new disposal point on Tenerife.
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VanSky index for Ürgüp, Turkey — 89 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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Ürgüp, Turkey — VanSky 89 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #47 of 575 cities in the country (as of 25 August 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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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Ürgüp ranks 46 of 575 cities. Country average VanSky — 64.
Updated: 22.08.2026
Kurşunsuz 95
$1.49 /l
₺71.44 · €1.27/l
76 of 142
pricier than 53% of countries
Motorin
$1.71 /l
₺82.07 · €1.46/l
88 of 142
pricier than 61% of countries
Otogaz
$0.70 /l
₺33.85 · €0.60/l
15 of 54
cheaper than 74% of countries
Carbus Dizayn, a company specializing in caravan and VIP vehicle design, has announced its relocation to the Tuzla OSB industrial zone. The firm plans to develop projects aimed at enhancing comfort, functionality, and modern design in vehicles. Emphasis will be placed on customized solutions for caravans and VIP vehicles, responding to the growing demand for personalization.
Karabiga (Çanakkale) opened its summer festival for caravan lovers. The program includes concerts, shows, and the opening of an enduro track in memory of a racer.
Rize Municipality has begun removing caravans left at various locations, primarily along the coast, after the deadline for owners to move them expired. Owners were given until August 20, 2026, to remove their vehicles. During the operation, supervised by municipal police, caravans were loaded onto tow trucks and taken away. Similar removals will continue within the municipality's boundaries according to its regulations.
Clinical psychologist Hatice Keltek links the rise of caravan living to a need for control and personal boundaries, but warns that physical escape doesn't solve inner problems.
A caravan attached to a car overturned on the Bozüyük-Eskişehir highway. The driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized. Traffic was temporarily diverted.
Turkey's Güney Karavan unveiled the 2.5m Minika 250 with kitchen, toilet and double bed. Price: 229,000 lira (about €4,080) or from €4,300.
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