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 As Saţwah Sharq, UAE — 64 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
As Saţwah Sharq, UAE — VanSky 65 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #8 of 77 cities in the country (as of 1 June 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 21 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 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
$1.28 /l
AED4.69 · €1.10/l
44 of 127
cheaper than 66% of countries
Petrol
$0.97 /l
AED3.55 · €0.83/l
25 of 126
cheaper than 81% of countries
Square Glade Games released the third developer diary video for Outbound. The "cozyvival" game will launch on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Switch, featuring motorhome construction, off-grid energy systems, and cooperative exploration for up to 4 players.
BougeRV launched a portable coffee maker with a battery, two new fridges, and a propane water heater. Fogatti introduced the InstaShower Ultra tankless water heater for RVs.
Dubai authorities have launched a free digital permit for camping with caravans, trailers, or camper vans at Jebel Ali Beach. The permit is issued via the DubaiNow app, is valid for 30 days, and requires submission of vehicle details. The system automatically blocks fully booked dates to ensure an organized process.
A nine-minute video of Outbound's demo gameplay with developer commentary has been released. The open-world vanlife and camping game is coming to PC and consoles, with a playable demo currently available on Steam.
A nine-minute developer-narrated gameplay video of the Outbound demo has been released. The demo for this open-world van-life game is currently available on Steam, with a full release planned for PC and consoles.
The global RV insurance market is estimated to grow from $9.8 billion in 2025 to $20.11 billion by 2033 (CAGR 9.4%). The RV and camper rental market is projected to increase from $1.67 billion in 2025 to $2.45 billion by 2031 (CAGR 6.61%).
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