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 Bullhead City, United States — 71 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
Bullhead City, United States — VanSky 65 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #3917 of 4674 cities in the country (as of 14 June 2026). Temperature 40°C, wind 27 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.4 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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Bullhead City ranks 3910 of 4674 cities. Country average VanSky — 80.
Updated: 13.06.2026
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$1.43 /l
€1.23 · £1.07/l
53 of 132
cheaper than 61% of countries
Petrol
$1.09 /l
€0.94 · £0.82/l
32 of 134
cheaper than 77% of countries
Hernán Romero, a New York resident, drove 29 hours in a motorhome to Kansas City to attend World Cup matches. With a group of friends, he organized a pre-match party featuring drums, flags, asado, and Fernet. About 50 drummers from various states are expected to participate. Romero noted that a bottle of Fernet costs up to $45 in the US and advised bringing it from Argentina.
A 46-year-old man from Homeland, California, was arrested on June 12 after sheriff's deputies found a loaded shotgun, a .45 caliber handgun, and over a quarter pound of methamphetamine in his motorhome at Lake Piru Campground. The arrest followed a domestic disturbance call on June 11 and a subsequent search warrant. The suspect was booked on multiple felony charges including possession of a controlled substance for sale and unlawful firearm transfer, but was released on bail the same day. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 26.
The Goodrich City Council discussed expansion of an RV park, road conditions, and an alderman vacancy. Ponderosa RV Park was approved to expand to 100 RV-only sites, without tiny houses. Utility manager noted RVs use less water (about 30 gallons per person per day vs. 100-120 for houses). Potholes on Pennington Road and a grant application for wastewater ponds were also discussed.
Installing a heavy-duty swivel seat base for $300 integrates the front cab into the living area of a campervan. The modification takes about 30 minutes and does not require removing the front end. The passenger seat rotates 180 degrees, creating additional lounge space without increasing the vehicle's length.
The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams, 104 matches, and 16 host cities across the US, Canada, and Mexico. For fans wanting to follow their team, a motorhome combines transport and accommodation. The total route to the final is estimated at about 8050 km, considered manageable over a month.
On July 1, 2026, James Burks' graphic novel 'Agathe et Tit'Boîte découvrent le camping' will be published. The book is aimed at early readers and combines outdoor adventure, humor, and a hint of Bigfoot. The story follows Agathe, who dreams of seeing the tallest tree in the US, and her friend who is reluctant about camping. The recommended retail price is €14.90.
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