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 Strabane, United Kingdom — 87 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Strabane, United Kingdom — VanSky 76 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #1012 of 1253 cities in the country (as of 12 June 2026). Temperature 15°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 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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Updated: 06.06.2026
Diesel
$2.48 /l
£1.85 · €2.14/l
126 of 132
pricier than 95% of countries
Petrol
$2.20 /l
£1.64 · €1.90/l
119 of 133
pricier than 89% of countries
LPG
$1.25 /l
£0.93 · €1.08/l
41 of 48
pricier than 83% of countries
A defective railway bridge at Sandylands Holiday Park in Saltcoats, Scotland, will be removed starting June 12, with completion expected by June 16. Operator Parkdean Resorts cited the bridge's end of life as the reason for demolition. The bridge had been closed since July 2021, leading caravan owners to label it a 'bridge to nowhere.' No decision has been made on a replacement; guests can access the beach via a short walk or free shuttle bus.
Boxer Tommy Fury has moved from a £5m mansion in Cheshire to a caravan on a car park in Knutsford days before his fight with Eddie Hall. He showed the caravan's amenities: bed, TV, fridge, microwave, stove, kettle and shower, but does not use the toilet or stove.
Wyldecrest Parks (Management) Ltd lost a tribunal appeal against a compliance notice issued by South Ribble Borough Council in April 2025. The notice cited deep potholes, flooding from inadequate drainage, insufficient lighting, and poor site maintenance. The tribunal ruled the notice valid and enforceable, requiring the owner to address the safety issues.
A family-owned business operating five parks and accommodation sites on the Yorkshire Coast has received the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for each property. All five locations, including Crows Nest Caravan Park, Lebberston Caravan Park, Jasmine Caravan Park, High Oaks Grange, and Robin Hood Caravan Park, rank among the top 10% of properties worldwide based on guest reviews over a 12-month period. The award recognizes consistent high standards in hospitality for touring caravans, motorhomes, camping, and luxury self-catering stays.
A temporary campervan site has been approved for the Victorious Festival in Southsea. The site at Thirty Two Acres, Eastern Road, Portsmouth, will operate from August 20 to September 4, offering parking and camping facilities. The festival runs from August 28 to 30 at Southsea Common and Castle Field. Standalone gas cooking or heating appliances are prohibited in caravans and trailer tents; parking is not included in camping tickets.
What Car? has named the Volkswagen T-Roc 1.5 eTSI 150 R-Line DSG the winner in the 'Best for towing up to 1300kg' category at the Tow Car Awards 2026. The vehicle received top ratings for towing stability, including emergency lane change tests, and hill start performance on a 1:6 slope. The T-Roc has a kerb weight of 1474 kg, towing capacity of 1500 kg, and 85% match of 1253 kg. The tested version is priced at £38,935, with discounts available.
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