UK holiday parks change hands · VanLife Weekly #21
Sun Communities sells UK chain Park Holidays for $1bn. Plus: 4 ADAC routes through Hesse, barriers in Alghero, Singapore family heads to Turkey.
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VanSky index for Atchison, United States — 83 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Atchison, United States — VanSky 76 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #3704 of 4674 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 28°C, wind 20 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
The Bailey family of six sold their home and has been traveling across the US in an RV since 2019. The decision was prompted by a delayed diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in one of their children, which nearly proved fatal. After a year-long break, they plan to resume their journey this summer in a larger RV.
WDR will air a documentary about a camper van trip through US national parks. The program features Sequoia, Death Valley, and the Grand Canyon. Airing June 7, 2026.
Bowlus has unveiled the Endless Highways Frontier Edition caravan, limited to 25 units. The model features an aluminum monocoque body, a 19 kWh battery, and a 400 W solar panel. Price is $256,000 (approximately €220,500).
Multiple RV dealerships in Arizona, Kansas, Minnesota, Florida, and Pennsylvania have announced inventory updates and service expansions, reflecting sustained demand for new and used RVs, parts, and seasonal repairs.
Danny McGee has started converting a cargo van into a camper. On day one, furring strips were installed for wall and ceiling paneling, and sheep's wool insulation was added along with sound dampening material over the wheel wells. The build is expected to take several months.
American manufacturer Oliver Travel Trailers has officially introduced the Apex X23 caravan, designed for off-road and off-grid use. The 7.2-meter model features a dual-axle chassis with reinforced suspension, mud-terrain tires, and a 48-volt electrical system with a 100-Ah lithium-ion battery (equivalent to 400 Ah at 12 volts). The base price is $107,000.
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