Britain's £2 levy may double caravan holidays · VanLife Weekly #25
Britain's £2 nightly levy could raise budget caravan holiday costs by 66–100%; Croatia and Italy also lead the week.
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VanSky index for Ahwatukee Foothills, United States — 69 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Ahwatukee Foothills, United States — VanSky 69 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #1996 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 27 June 2026). Temperature 40°C, wind 24 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.4 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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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
Ahwatukee Foothills ranks 4677 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 79.
Updated: 27.06.2026
Diesel
$1.39 /l
€1.23 · £1.06/l
55 of 133
cheaper than 59% of countries
Petrol
$1.07 /l
€0.94 · £0.81/l
32 of 135
cheaper than 77% of countries
In Morgantown, West Virginia, the first year of Article 1157, a ban on camping on public property, resulted in 35 warnings and nine citations. Eight second-offense citations carry fines up to $200, and one third-offense citation up to $500 or 30 days in jail, though no criminal penalties were imposed. The law, passed in July 2024 after contentious debates and a 4-3 council split, requires offering alternative shelter before issuing a citation. Mayor Danielle Trumble, who opposed the ban, questions its impact, noting shelters are full, but no repeal plans are imminent.
Pinion RV Park in Wheeler County, Texas, sustained major damage Thursday evening due to straight-line winds gusting nearly 100 mph. The National Weather Service confirmed no tornado occurred. Most of the park was destroyed, with one minor injury reported. Emergency notification systems failed, delaying awareness of the damage.
A family in an RV at Little Cottonwood Campground in Fishlake National Forest, Utah, was forced to evacuate due to a wildfire. The fire came within about 15 feet of their campsite. The incident was filmed and posted on TikTok.
Winnebago Industries reported a 10.1% year-over-year increase in its motorhome segment revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, reaching $320.7 million. This growth comes despite ongoing pressure in the outdoor recreation market, weak discretionary demand, and a downturn in the towable and marine markets. The company plans to defend its market share by launching new products and expanding its price range.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Richard Willing, 51, with insurance fraud for filing a false claim. In May 2025, Willing submitted a claim to Progressive Direct Insurance for a stolen camper, but witnesses said he left it on a paid lot before the alleged theft. Progressive denied the claim, and Willing was booked into Florence County Detention Center. The case will be prosecuted by the South Carolina Department of Insurance.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of seven catalytic converters from vehicles at the RV Center in Greencastle. The theft occurred before 2:00 p.m. on April 28, 2026, on S Young Road in Antrim Township. Affected vehicles include 2024 Thoroughbred boat trailers, Coach Craft and Sunshine Homes RVs, and several Ford vehicles. Police are asking for public assistance.
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