Spain: camper van tests every 6 months · VanLife Weekly #23
Spain now requires camper vans over 10 years old to be tested twice a year. Plus: 644 overnight parks in Japan and a wave of illegal stopovers in France.
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VanSky index for Khawr Fakkān, UAE — 58 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Khawr Fakkān, UAE — VanSky 55 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #74 of 77 cities in the country (as of 14 June 2026). Temperature 44°C, wind 27 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.0 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.
Cities with a close score — route alternatives
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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Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Khawr Fakkān ranks 73 of 77 cities. Country average VanSky — 59.
Updated: 13.06.2026
Diesel
$1.18 /l
AED4.33 · €1.02/l
39 of 132
cheaper than 71% of countries
Petrol
$1.04 /l
AED3.83 · €0.90/l
28 of 134
cheaper than 80% of countries
Coherent Market Insights released multiple forecasts for the RV refrigerator market through 2033, while a separate ranking of the top 10 portable car coolers for 2026 was published
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.
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.
Square Glade Games unveiled Outbound, a cozy crafting adventure with an open world and vanlife elements. A demo is available on Steam, and an IGN journalist spent five hours behind the wheel.
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 projected to grow from $9.8 billion in 2025 to $20.11 billion by 2033, while the RV rental market is expected to rise from $1.67 billion to $2.45 billion by 2031. Key drivers include rising ownership, telematics, P2P platforms, and youth demand.
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