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 Lake Worth Beach, 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.
Lake Worth Beach, United States — VanSky 63 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #4392 of 4674 cities in the country (as of 1 June 2026). Temperature 34°C, wind 11 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.4 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
€1.00 · £0.87/l
39 of 126
cheaper than 70% of countries
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.
A motorhome was destroyed by fire Sunday at Starved Rock Family Campground in rural La Salle County, Illinois. Fire crews arrived within 20 minutes but found the vehicle fully engulfed. The owner rescued one dog; a second perished. No injuries were reported, though three nearby campers sustained heat damage. The Red Cross is assisting the owner.
The second annual RV & Boat Show took place at Mylan Park from Thursday through Sunday. Visitors explored dozens of RVs, campers, and boats with discounted prices. Meyer's RV Sales Manager reported strong attendance and community engagement.
Florida Highway Patrol reported that a driver fled a hit-and-run at Sugar Mill Ruins Travel Park in New Smyrna Beach, abandoned a camper at a church, and led troopers on a pursuit reaching 110 mph on I-95. The chase ended in a crash involving two other vehicles, all three totaled. Suspect Jonathan Page Hartman was arrested and charged with DUI, leaving the scene, and resisting arrest.
In Pooler, Georgia, Make-A-Wish and Camping World of Savannah surprised 5-year-old George Handley and his family with a camper. George was diagnosed with leukemia in December 2022, also battled pneumonia and COVID-19, and spent three weeks in a medically induced coma. He has been cancer-free since May 2025. The camper was chosen because George enjoys traveling with his family, which includes five siblings.
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