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 Northridge, United States — 95 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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Northridge, United States — VanSky 95 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #202 of 4681 cities in the country (as of 27 June 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 12 km/h. Solar panels yield 3.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Northridge ranks 1 of 4681 cities. Country average VanSky — 80.
Updated: 20.06.2026
Diesel
$1.39 /l
€1.23 · £1.06/l
54 of 132
cheaper than 60% of countries
Petrol
$1.07 /l
€0.94 · £0.81/l
31 of 134
cheaper than 78% of countries
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.
EarthCruiser has begun dealer deliveries of the MOD slide-in truck camper and is advancing the Terranova toward scaled manufacturing. The company reported that approximately 70% of Terranova direct-to-consumer customers previously owned a van-based camper. MOD is designed to retain the pickup's daily usability, while Terranova targets extended self-sufficient travel.
On June 23, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published two proposed rules establishing a new legal basis for indefinitely suspending the de minimis duty exemption for low-value imports. Instead of relying on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which faces legal challenges, CBP cites its authority under the Tariff Act of 1930 to limit tariff exemptions independently. For the RV industry, this is a positive development as it makes the suspension less likely to be overturned in court, supporting fairer competition for U.S. manufacturers. The rules take effect July 24 for packages entering through the international postal network, unless modified.
Bennett Mobile Truck Repair, based in Hahira, Georgia, has launched 24/7 mobile RV repair within a 60-mile radius of Valdosta, covering Lowndes County and parts of South Georgia and North Florida. Certified diesel mechanics arrive in 30–60 minutes.
Rossmönster has introduced the Loft, a compact camper built on the Mercedes Sprinter 3500 AWD chassis. The vehicle is just over 6 meters long and features a composite body made using vacuum infusion technology. Inside, it offers a transformable layout with a queen-size lift bed, a kitchen with an induction cooktop and a 130-liter refrigerator, and a 'Rain Room' shower. Off-grid capability includes 1000 Ah lithium batteries, 440 W solar panels, and a diesel heater. Pricing starts at approximately $285,000–$290,000.
A couple from Santa Fe, Argentina, who previously traveled through South America, set off for the United States in a motorhome in 2026. They sold their belongings, bought the vehicle in Miami, and use it to support the Argentine national football team.
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