Germany checks motorhomes on A31 and A30 · VanLife Weekly #29
On 27 July Germany checks motorhomes and trailers on the A31 and A30. Also: a diesel tax in Finland has left motorhomes parked up for most of the year.
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Small town · Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine
VanSky index for Nyzhnia Krynka, Ukraine — 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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Nyzhnia Krynka, Ukraine — VanSky 90 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #224 of 527 cities in the country (as of 26 July 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 13 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.7 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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Nyzhnia Krynka ranks 463 of 527 cities. Country average VanSky — 90.
Updated: 25.07.2026
А-92
$1.73 /l
UAH77.45 · €1.52/l
16 of 17
pricier than 88% of countries
АИ-95
$1.82 /l
UAH81.65 · €1.60/l
103 of 140
pricier than 73% of countries
АИ-95+
$1.90 /l
UAH85.13 · €1.67/l
62 of 94
pricier than 65% of countries
А-100
$1.98 /l
UAH88.90 · €1.74/l
19 of 24
pricier than 75% of countries
ДП
$1.92 /l
UAH86.02 · €1.69/l
106 of 141
pricier than 74% of countries
Автогаз
$0.92 /l
UAH41.37 · €0.81/l
34 of 55
pricier than 60% of countries
Affinity RV has unveiled the Toyota Proace Max Tanuki, the largest model in the brand's lineup. It is available in two lengths: 599 cm (Tanuki 599) and 636 cm (Tanuki 636). Both versions are powered by a 2.2-liter D4-D diesel engine with either 140 hp (manual) or 180 hp (8-speed automatic). The interior includes sleeping areas, a shower, toilet, 90-liter fridge, and gas stove. The model comes with a three-year PRO warranty.
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