Spain: roadworthiness checks for campers over 10 every six months
Spain now requires campers over 10 years old to pass a roadworthiness test every six months. Plus: a Kia and LG electric camper and three new campsites in Korea.
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VanSky index for Fort Pierce, United States — 66 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Fort Pierce, United States — VanSky 67 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #4073 of 4674 cities in the country (as of 1 June 2026). Temperature 33°C, wind 18 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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Diesel
$1.50 /l
€1.28 · £1.11/l
60 of 127
cheaper than 54% of countries
Petrol
$1.17 /l
€1.01 · £0.87/l
40 of 126
cheaper than 69% of countries
Chase has launched a targeted offer for its cardholders: $50 cash back on recreational vehicle rentals from Cruise America with a minimum spend of $400. The offer is valid through June 30.
Industry
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NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers has completed three transactions: the sale of Hidden Valley RV & MH Development in San Antonio, Texas, a glamping resort development in Georgia, and RiverWalk RV Park in North Carolina. The deals highlight continued investor demand for RV parks and glamping sites in high-growth Sunbelt markets and experiential travel destinations.
Openings
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A new RV park in Northport, Alabama, is expected to open this summer, located on 30th Ave., minutes from the University of Alabama and Bryant-Denny Stadium. Owner Lynwood Springer said the park aims to attract Alabama football fans and families attending tournaments at the nearby River Run Park complex. Amenities will include an on-site laundromat, a lighted pavilion with picnic tables, grills, and fencing.
Festivals
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The Escapees RV Club will host Escapade 2026 in Fryeburg, Maine, from June 14 to 19. The event is expected to attract over 500 RVs from the US and Canada, featuring camping, seminars, and entertainment. No club membership is required to attend.
Annie Wonderlich, 43, from Washington, bought a 1980s caravan in February 2026 and has spent about $2,000 on renovations. She aims to eliminate its van-like appearance in favor of a traditional English cottage look, and plans to add a 19-square-meter annex for a walk-in closet. The project is a mortgage-free alternative that also accommodates her pets.
Chris and Sara Aho sold their belongings, bought a van, and have been living and working in a motorhome for 7.5 years, traveling across the US, Canada, and Central America. They have no plans for traditional retirement, preferring to combine work and travel. According to them, many retirees advise them not to postpone life.
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